Romanesco, Tomato and Feta Bake

Autumn, Main Course, Side

A simple and seasonal idea for the beautifully unique romanesco involving a can of tomatoes and chunks of warm feta. Romanesco is an unusual looking vegetable, but behind those vidid green fractal patterns, and conical florets it’s really just a brassica that is...

Creamy Sweetcorn and Spinach Orzo with Crispy Chorizo  

Autumn, Main Course, Summer

Make the most of fresh sweetcorn in this quick to make pasta dish for two A tasty and quick dish to make the most of corn on the cob season, or a can of sweetcorn you may have lingering at the back of your cupboard. I actually came up with this dish when I came home...

Trout Tray Bake with New Potatoes, Asparagus & Radish

Main Course, Spring, Summer

Trout tray bake with new potatoes, asparagus and radish; put everything in one tray and let the oven do the work The food stuff I hate the most in the world is a boiled new potato with papery skin. I know, it’s an utter crime to springtime, but I just...

Asparagus Pappardelle with Pistachio Pangrattato

Main Course, Spring

Asparagus pappardelle with pistachio pangrattato for a simple seasonal supper April and May means it’s time for Asparagus in the UK and I look forward to this each and every year. The exact date it will appear depends largely on the weather and its impact on the...

Brussels Sprouts & Smoked Salmon Linguine

Main Course, Winter

Brussels Sprouts & Smoked Salmon Linguine  A creamy indulgent linguini pasta dish inspired by festive ingredients – a surprising way to enjoy Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts are not just for Christmas! But, just in case you do have some lying around after...

Squash Gratin with Herby Breadcrumbs

Autumn, Main Course, Side

Squash gratin with herby breadcrumbs A warming, creamy autumnal dish that can be made with butternut or any other variety of squash. Sage + squash = autumn. Is there a better combo this time of year? Peeling the squash is optional but for butternut I prefer this dish...