Watermelon, Halloumi & Coriander Salad

Salad, Summer

This refreshing salad with watermelon, halloumi, coriander leaf and toasted coriander seeds is the perfect thing to eat in a heat wave I’ve recently returned from a retreat chef job in Sicily, where afternoon snacking on watermelon was a daily treat. Watermelon...

Aubergine Skewers with Peanut Sauce & Quinoa

Main Course, Summer

Aubergine Skewers with Peanut Sauce & Quinoa a dish inspired by Indonesian Satay This dish is inspired by satay, an Indonesian dish consisting of grilled skewered meat – often chicken, served on skewers with a rich peanut sauce. If satay is on the menu I...

Sweetcorn Ribs with Miso Butter

Side, Summer

How to make sweetcorn ribs – the latest food trend.  I serve mine with miso butter Sweetcorn ribs, as a concept have been around for a while now, although I’m not sure who is to credit for this amazing idea. In season sweetcorn is fantastic at the best of...

Griddled pear, Castelfranco and burrata salad with yoghurt dressing and toasted buckwheat

Light Bites / Soup, Salad, Winter

Griddled pear, Castelfranco radicchio and burrata salad with yoghurt dressing and toasted buckwheat.  It feels like a lifetime ago since I wrote and photographed this recipe. Last February in fact. But, as we all know life has very much changed since then, and that...

Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Salad with a Smokey Paprika Dressing

Autumn, Salad, Summer

Roasted vegetable & chickpea salad with a smokey paprika dressing. A colourful salad with sweet potato, pepper and cauliflower to feed a crowd.  I originally shared a version of this recipe in April 2014. I have made it many many times since, but only just had the...

Rhubarb Cordial & Tonic

Drinks, Spring

This simple rhubarb cordial makes a refreshing drink when mixed with tonic water, and if you like, a cheeky shot of gin. Last weekend, I was meant to make my return to the world of hosting supper clubs. I’d found a great new venue and even had my spring menu all...