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...

Plum & Amaretti Semifreddo

Dessert, Summer

Semifreddo means half cold in Italian and this simple dessert is a cross between a frozen mousse and an ice-cream. In this version I swirl through deep maroon plum puree and scatter in crumbled amaretti biscuits.  I first made a version of this plum amaretti...

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...