A cream cheese tart topped with asparagus spears. These individual tarts make the perfect portion. You can use muffin or cupcake trays to bake them. I’m fairly obsessed with the crispiness of olive oil brushed and baked filo pastry. These lovely little tarts...
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 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...
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...
Pea risotto with wild garlic, making the most of a box of risotto rice and a bag of frozen peas when not much else is available. Hello, how is everyone doing? I’m not going to use this space to talk about the current Coronavirus pandemic, as so much has been...
Introducing my herb baked fish with pea purée & samphire, served with roasted new potatoes; basically a posh version of fish, chips and mushy peas. Hey blog, it’s been a while. The truth is that in between cooking for multiple retreats, teaching work,...
