Honey & Mustard Dressing
Necessity is the mother of invention. The brand I always buy has been discontinued so time to make my own. I make up a batch of 250ml and store in the fridge for up to month.
Burrata, Peach & Vegetable with Pistachio Pesto
All the flavours of summer in one starter. Blanching the veg and plunging into an ice bath will ensure a vivid green colour on the beans and peas. Let the burrata come to room temperature before plating the dish.
Smacked cucumbers
I am writing this in the summer when the veg patch is overflowing with ingredients and I try to find new ways to use up food. I love cucumbers and this side dish is perfect for summer eating. You don't…
Kleftiko (slow cooked lamb & potato)
The taste of Greece, it's not going to win a beauty contest but gosh, it's delicious. Wonderful for the autumn and winter months as well as summer. Simply prepare the meat and potatoes then go out for a walk or…
Greek Style Sardines
Sardines are the taste of summer. Serve these at room temperature with lots of bread to mop the oil.
Thai Style Beef Mince
Created this recipe to form part of a "stack" dish I made for the family one night. They loved it! Try making the stack recipe or have it with noodles or rice
Thai Style Beef & Rice Stack
This recipe is more a bringing together of other recipes found here on my site but it was such a success when I made it for the family I had to share it! I made mine as a main course…
Jellied Beetroot Consommé
Intense beetroot flavour in this show stopping starter. Perfect impressive dish to serve at a dinner party and as it's so light it could be one of two starter dishes if you really want to show off! If you don't…
Red Peppers Stuffed with Fennel & Merguez Sausage
Full of North African flavours, if you want to make this vegetarian simply leave out the sausage. Merguez is a lamb sausage heavily spiced with cumin and chilli. Can be ordered on line from Farmison. To prepare ahead, stuff the…
Gochujang Glazed Aubergine
Spicy vegan starter. Prepare ahead to the end of roasting then reheat under the grill before serving.