After a month of eating rich, winter meat-heavy food, we’re feeling slightly (OK very!) weighed down and craving more veg based meals. Although our holiday was so special catching up with friends and family, boy is it tops to be home and back into a…
My dear friend Agge, among many other talents, makes the most scrumptious salads – usually out of simple pantry ingredients. I don’t know what her secret is but they always taste so damn good. I crave this retro salad every other week and always request it…
We’re in London for a chilly Christmas with my beloved sister Bec (super exciting!) so you’ll have to excuse the wintry fare over the next couple of weeks..I’ve given this earthy risotto a summer twist with plenty of fresh herbs and lemon. Using farro instead…
Slow cooked lamb shoulder is the juiciest, most incredible lamb and best of all it’s virtually foolproof with minimal effort. I’ve given it a lighter twist heading into the warmer weather with crunchy sugarsnap peas and gutsy oregano. Serve 6 hungry souls. 2.2kg whole shoulder of…
I love a beautiful easy salad and this can be whipped together in less that 30 minutes and looks like you’ve gone to great effort. My friend Emma recently delivered some pre-made smoked yogurt (by Zany Zeus) which was dolloped throughout and delectable. In case…
I concocted this wee number while staying at mum and dad’s in the country. They had just-picked fresh walnuts in their shells and mum had just whipped up a batch of her delish tamarillo chutney. Paired with blue cheese and rocket the combo was divine.…
This is one of the simplest ways to dress up roasted chicken; it’s quick enough to put together for a weeknight meal and special enough to serve to guests. I’ve used white miso in this recipe, but feel free to use red for a stronger flavour. As…
It’s a socks over tights kind of weekend which always calls for hearty soup. This luscious hock and fennel version is delicious yet simple. You can swap out the fennel for onion if you can’t get but it really is amazing with the ham. Enjoy…
A homemade pie is a thing of beauty, and this chicken, leek, thyme and mushroom pie is no exception. I usually cheat and use store-bought pastry and ready-roasted chicken, but always make the creamy white sauce from scratch. It’s super simple and sure to become a family favourite.…
I adore Moroccan chermoula and first started making paste after trying it at The Engine Room, it’s now often my go to marinade for chicken and lamb. Last Friday I entertained a beautiful bunch of gals who’d won my dining competition. We had loads of…