I love cake at any time of the day so try my best to limit the sugar content when it’s at risk of being eaten for brekkie! This loaf is my take on a Persian favourite typically made with oranges. It’s deliciously bold and…
If you like mozzarella you’ll LOVE burrata, almost like it’s molten lava cousin with the richest creamiest filling. Paired with sweet tomatoes, plump strawberries (nectarines are great too) laced with black pepper to bring out their sweetness and basil pistou, (the Provence version of…
I’ve long been a fan of having salad be the star of the show. With all the heavy food around at this time in the year I often find sanctuary in a humble salad with a crisp glass of rose. There’s a lot going…
Cook time: 20 minutes Prep time: 45 minutes Serves 4 If you really want to impress, have a go at these sizzling pancakes (banh xeo). They’re fairly simple with just a few tricks to pulling them off – the batter needs to rest at…
Cook time: 35 minutes Prep time: 25 minutes Serves 6-8 Caramel is incredible on salmon, especially when the rich sweetness is balanced with a tangy mango slaw. Cooking the fish at a low temperature allows it to heat up slowly, helping the proteins to…
If you want to mix things up this Christmas – try a twist on a traditional Ham – Persian Lamb shoulder. It makes a beautiful centrepiece if you were just to make one thing with a bunch of salads on the side and can…
Here’s the ultimate hiking snack perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This recipe is a great base to add a variety of fillings to and pairs beautifully with the rich and creamy stone-fruit and pear palate of Sacred Hill’s Pinot Gris. Make sure you…
Here’s a little bit of a healthy take on a traditional pizza -still loaded with cheesy goodness but also crammed with cauliflower, kale, nuts and greens. The most important step for a crispy base is the wring out the cooked cauliflower until every drop…
This delicious big pan of goodness is based on a classic Greek spanakopita. I’ve freshened it up with zesty lemons, pungent herbs and plenty of black pepper. Last night we had a hankering for comfort food but with weeks of ills and chills we…
Here’s a zingy little cheesecake I had the privilege of creating for Mac’s new Sour Puss Blueberry Beer. It’s light and creamy and filled with tangy lemons and plump mulched blueberries giving it a pretty purple hue. The whole combination is layered on top…