My cheesy vegetable fritters are a great way to transform your leftover veggies into part of an easy dinner – accompany with quality sausages and dinner is done! Packed with a medley of textures and flavours, adding gooey cheese always is a hit! These offer a delicious bite that’s crispy on the outside and soft … Read more
This vibrant contemporary pasta salad features a flavourful parsley-hazelnut dressing, complemented by crunchy whole roasted hazelnuts. Roasted cherry tomatoes add a burst of sweetness, while briny olives and creamy feta cheese provide a savory contrast. This forms a tasty base for many protein options. INGREDIENTS TO SERVE SIX 300gm cherry tomatoes salt and pepper extra … Read more
This is a flavourful and aromatic dish that combines tender slices of beef with fresh herbs and zesty lemongrass. Served with rice noodles, greens and a beefy broth, it’s the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy. Whether you’re craving something light and refreshing or packed with bold flavours, this noodle bowl will transport your … Read more
This LOVE fish recipe (Pink Snapper on special this week only for Valentines Day), is so simple to make and super-tasty. I hope your loved one feels special on February 14th. 💓 INGREDIENTS FOR FOUR 300gm cherry tomatoes extra virgin olive oil salt pepper 1½ cups raw rice of your choice 1 x medium head … Read more
In my books, this pie has the essential ‘triple-features’ for it to be a ‘versatile really good recipe’. ONE Simple to make TWO Uses a time-saving ingredient or method THREE Multitude of alternative options – in this case it’s the filling which can be swapped out. INGREDIENTS FOR 26CM PIE 1 x medium onion 2 … Read more
Oh boy, this was tasty and it was a ‘collab’ with Hayley (daughter #2), so it tasted all the sweeter. 😉 I marinated the thighs in the morning and refrigerated them to develop flavours. Hayley made the salad when she came home from work. What a team! Splash out and buy some metal skewers, you’ll … Read more
Don’t knock it before you try it! This is a magical combination of exotic spices, creamy sauce laced with mango chutney, golden roasted cauliflower and fresh herbs with the crunch of toasted almonds. ‘Exotic’ is code for Curry Powder with a smidgen of ground coriander to brighten flavours – as simple as that. It’s fit for … Read more
Bryonie and I show you how to cook really good roasted potatoes on this video. Learn the tips and tricks, the variety of potato to use, what a pre-boiling technique is and why this helps to get crunchy golden potatoes, every time. Want more useful cooking wisdom? Join The Cooks Collective, it’s brimming with cook-able recipes, … Read more
So simple! I love using filo to make a quick tart and this easy method may give you inspiration for sweet as well as savoury tarts. INGREDIENTS 8 x sheets filo pastry 1Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30-40gm baby spinach 4 x slices ½cm thick Roma tomato 40gm grated vintage cheddar 4 x eggs salt and black … Read more
Oh, how I wish I could take everyone to the Southern Forests region on an agri-food tour with us! I’ve lost track of the number of trips we’ve hosted in the past years, but every visit I experience an overwhelming feeling of gratitude, awe, and love for this region and its’ people. In this food-bowl … Read more
