A delicious meal to share with friends, with layers of flavour and texture. Get ahead by marinating the chicken and preparing the harissa yoghurt and pickled red onion the day before. The flavours will be even better.
Boulangère potatoes with caramelised onions
A delicious and comforting dish, perfect for these Autumnal days. INGREDIENTS 1or 2 large white onions, peeled and finely sliced⠀2 tbsp olive oil⠀1 clove of garlic⠀10 g unsalted butter⠀Sea salt and black pepper⠀5 sprigs of thyme, leaves only & 1 bay leaf5-7 Charlotte potatoes (depending on size)⠀250 g chicken stock, hot (veggie ok too)⠀⠀METHOD Heat…
Chermoula-spiced giant couscous
Caramelised artichokes with giant couscous maftoul (meaning “hand-rolled”), a traditional Palestinian grain made from bulgur and whole wheat flour. A very popular new salad in our household. The maftoul has a lovely nutty flavour and a great texture 🌱 Chermoula is a North African spice with cumin, coriander and lemon 🍋INGREDIENTSArtichoke hearts (as many as…
Ruby red tomatoes & chorizo
With the glut of ripe tomatoes in my garden, lovingly planted and cherished during lockdown (not by me), what could be better than a big bowlful with spicy chorizo, shallots and olives with peppery olive oil? INGREDIENTS6-8 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces1 banana shallot, peeled and finely sliced1 chorizo cooking sausage, cooked according to pack…
Smoked haddock & leek pasties
PASTRY INGREDIENTS 600 g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 300 g cold unsalted butter, cubed 180 ml iced water 1 medium free-range egg 2 tsp fennel seeds and nigella seeds Put the flour and butter in a bowl, and rub together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Slowly add the water until the mix starts to form…
Raspberry mille feuille with Madagascan vanilla crème pâtissière
INGREDIENTS320 g ready-rolled all-butter puff pastry3 tbsp icing sugar290 ml full fat milk2 egg yolks55 g caster sugar20 g plain flour20 g cornflourSeeds from 1 vanilla pod 160 ml double cream200 g fresh berriesMETHODPreheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan.Unroll the pastry and place on baking parchment on a non-stick baking tray. Dust generously with icing…
Roast cod loin with tomatoes, capers & olives
An old favourite in our household, packed with flavour, and fridge to table in 20 mins.
Kung Pao Chicken & Yangzhou fried rice
After an amazing whirlwind tour of China, I just had to share these recipes from our Beijing workshop.
Salmorejo 🍅
You may not be instantly drawn to a bowl of cold tomato soup, especially one garnished with chopped egg and ham, but I VERY STRONGLY encourage you to try it, especially with warm weather 🌞
Almond & orange mini Bundt cakes with orange icing & Grand Marnier mascarpone cream
Deliciously moist and tasty cake, with crunchy caramelised nuts and creamy orange flavoured mascarpone cream
