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…
Category: Recipes
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.
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
Beer-can chicken (aka beer-but chicken)
Quite frankly, the best roast chicken we’ve eaten. Ever
Miso ribeye steak with Tenderstem® broccol
AD I’m working with @tenderstem who challenged me to create a delicious mid-week meal making the most of ingredients I had at home. I’ve had the most delicious homemade miso (🙏 Junko) lurking in my fridge, waiting for inspiration. I was inspired by the beautifully fresh Tenderstem® broccoli in my veg box and a couple…
Smoked haddock gratin, with spinach & peas
My favourite smoked haddock, from @alfredenderby (I’ve got a stash in the freezer too). If you don’t believe me, just ask Marco Pierre White or the Great Taste Award judges 🐟🐟🐟 750 g smoked haddock, cut into 4 pieces 500 ml milk 2 bay leaves ½ onion, peeled 30 g butter 30 g plain flour…
Hot cross buns
Ingredients 60 g sultanas or raisins 60 g morello cherries 2 tablespoons mixed peel 1 orange, juice and zest 220 ml semi-skimmed milk 14 g dried yeast (2 sachets) 500 g strong bread flour , plus extra for dusting 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp sea salt 1…
