Retro Prawn & Avocado Cocktail
I do love a good prawn cocktail it’s one of life’s simple pleasures. My version takes under 10 minutes to make and can easily be prepped...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
Royal Icing
INGREDIENTS 500g icing sugar 3 egg whites 1 teaspoon glycerine (to stop it going to hard) METHOD Add the icing sugar spoonful at a time...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
Salmon & Avocado Tartare Crostini
These are a lovely canapé to serve over the Christmas period and I think they make a lovely fresh and delicious change from many of the...
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Dec 16, 20201 min read
Simple Marzipan
Makes enough for 1 cake with a little left over INGREDIENTS 280g icing sugar 175g caster sugar 450g grounds almonds 2 small eggs - mixed...
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Dec 10, 20201 min read
Beetroot, Orange & Gin Cured Salmon
This stunning recipe has become a bit of a new tradition of mine. I had no idea how easy it was to cure salmon at home, so hadn’t tried...
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Dec 8, 20201 min read
Prawn & Chickpea Korma
On Christmas Eve I like to have something with a little bit of spice, but at the same time suitable for the family. This year has been...
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Dec 7, 20201 min read
Miso Roasted Brussel Sprouts
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ok, get ready because I have quite a few Brussel Sprout recipes coming your way. I’m determined to come up with...
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Dec 6, 20201 min read
Seared Beef & Tapenade Canapés
With Christmas right around the corner I thought it would be fun to share one of my favourite canapés with you. Made using black...
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Dec 2, 20201 min read
Miso & Cucumber Dressed Side of Salmon
Here is a lovely twist on the classic dressed salmon which would be a most welcome addition to any Boxing Day buffet or perfect as a...
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Dec 2, 20201 min read
Christmas Dinner Traybake
Ok so not the total full works, but my goodness this was easy and loaded with lovely flavour. It even created its own gravy at the bottom...
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Nov 30, 20202 min read
Christmas Gravy
I really want to help everyone simplify their Christmas this year. Let’s be honest 2020 has been a bit of a shocker and I think we all...
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Nov 25, 20201 min read
Chicken & Chorizo Stew
It suddenly occurred to me the other day that this was the last thing I cooked in March before coming down with Covid 19. Feeling as...
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Nov 21, 20202 min read
Christmas Fruit Cake
So in the tradition of stir up Sunday, now is the time to make your Christmas cake, Christmas puddings and mincemeat! To me Christmas is...
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Nov 16, 20201 min read
Porcini Mushroom, Pancetta & Spinach Soup
Can I just say that this soup is a complete winner? Perhaps it’s because it was the result of a fridge raid that made it taste so good,...
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Nov 13, 20202 min read
Thai Beef Curry
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I cooked this yesterday so that we can enjoy it tonight as a Friday night #fakeaway. I have used shin of beef, but I can’t help...
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Nov 11, 20201 min read
Chicken Shashlik Traybake
Here is my version of chicken shashlik. Instead of using peppers I’ve added whole chillies which gives a lovely warmth to the overall...
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Nov 8, 20201 min read
Simple Sunday’s
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today I’m keeping it deliberately simple with roast chicken, roast potatoes and green veg. I find chicken works really well if...
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Nov 6, 20201 min read
Asian Pork Meatballs
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is a really good cheat which works brilliantly and is perfect for a quick meal during lockdown. Normally I make my...
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Nov 4, 20201 min read
Pea & Pancetta Soup
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On a Sunday (if I’m cooking a roast) I deliberately make too much gravy, then on a Monday or Tuesday I use it as the most...
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