More fun than Pyjamas – I’m holding a Paella Party It’s that strange time of year when everyone has eaten far too much already – but when it still feels like time to party. Twixmas is always a challenge – a time when we all seem to have over- indulged to the point of wanting […]
Cornbread Focaccia with the Stellar Battery Free Scale
Crunchy Cornbread Focaccia – a hybrid recipe for the perfect texture. Skip straight to my recipe for Inspired by the satisfying crunch of fried bread that is key to both Cornbread and Focaccia, this recipe is the perfect way to demonstrate Stellar’s battery-free scale. With just a few twists, the scale provides an accurate reading […]
Griddled Lettuce Recipe – Seasonal Vegetables from Nature’s Choice
Nature’s Choice delivers nature’s bounty – Griddled Lettuce with Peas and Beans An early morning knock on my front door usually means one thing: a delivery, often of fruit and vegetables. Since lockdown I have had a weekly order from a host of delivery companies, the quality varies quite a bit and even the company […]
Oastbrook Sparkling Rosé with New Season English Asparagus Hollandaise
Asparagus Hollandaise with English Sparkling Wine from Oastbrook. There’s nothing better than the taste of new season English Asparagus; it’s one of those vegetables that can stand on its own feet and is best served simply. So our latest wine match recipe is for asparagus with a delicious Hollandaise Sauce, matched with a wonderful bottle […]
Red lentil dhal with tomato, coconut and lime and Fresh Spice Book Review
Recipe for Red Lentil Dhal with tomato, coconut and lime from Fresh Spice by Arun Kapil. Fresh Spice, written by Arun Kapil (Pavillion, 2014), does what it says in its subtitle and brings vibrant recipes for bringing flavour, depth and colour to home cooking. It is a good lockdown book because not only is it […]
Parmigiano Reggiano – the king of cheese – Parmesan Biscuits
Parmesan Biscuits with Parmigiano Reggiano. A wonderful hunk of 24-month old Parmigiano Reggiano arrived on my doorstep. It was wrapped in cellophane and tied with a ribbon. What a perfect gift for a foodie under lockdown. Just looking at its craggy edges and deep hue told me something about how it was going to taste. […]
Aubergine and Puy Lentil Stew with Feta
Store Cupboard Suppers – Easy Aubergine and Lentil Stew with Feta. Ad: I was paid a small fee to cover the cost of ingredients to make this dish. What do you keep in your kitchen store? Staples like rice, pasta and lentils of course – I have red ones for soups and those lovely greeny […]
Cooking with Comté
All About Comté – A Delicious Comté Cheese Salad With Pancetta. An invitation to a Comté cheese cookery class at Central Street Cookery School was an evening no food lover would want to miss. I love cooking classes and am a devoted fan of Comté which I like especially for its nutty taste and […]
Lamb Crown from Donald Russell and a red wine and mushroom jus.
Stuffed lamb crown with red wine and mushroom jus: There are few dishes that celebrate Spring better than lamb. Donald Russell, Scotland’s finest butcher and by appointment to the Queen, has created this stunning celebratory lamb crown stuffed with a light earthy mushroom duxelles. Made from English lamb, a crown is one of the best […]
Easy Truffled Mac and Cheese
Truffle Mac and Cheese Recipe: This time of year, with heaps of golden leaves on the ground and the smell of damp, mushroomy autumn into winter, brings with it all kinds of culinary scents and flavours. For me, from late October through winter, I crave comfort foods like this easy truffled Mac and Cheese, baked in […]