Skillet Roast Chicken with a Garlic and Thyme Jus
Tender, juicy chicken, simply roasted with olive oil and salt and pepper, to create a perfect golden brown, crispy skin and served with a delicious Garlic and Thyme Jus. It takes less than 2 minutes to get…
Skillet Roast Chicken – Core Recipe
Cooking chicken in a skillet is one of my favourite ways to roast a whole chicken. You can either simply roast the chicken with olive oil and salt and pepper, to create the perfect golden brown, crispy…
War Cakes and the 75th Anniversary of VE Day
Today is the 75th anniversary of VE (Victory Europe) Day – 75 years since Nazi Germany conceded defeat to the Allies of World War Two, ending the war in Europe. The agreement itself was signed on the…
Tahini and Pecan Cookies with Chocolate, Miso, and Sesame Seeds
A heady combination of tahini and miso bring layers of deep yet delicate flavours into these cookies. Complimented by pecan nuts, chocolate and sesame seeds, these addictive cookies make a perfect treat at anytime of the day…
Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Cookies with Salted Peanuts
Nobody can resist these cookies in our house! The classic combination of delicious milk chocolate and creamy peanut butter with salted peanuts and dough spiked with sweet vanilla, is a winner every time. There is a good…
Nut Butter Chocolate Chip and Nut Cookies – Core Recipe
Chewy cookies with chunks of nuts and chocolate, encased in a soft dough flavoured with nut butter and spiked with sweet vanilla. These moreish cookies are highly adaptable and a must for nut lovers. Easy and quick…
Yoghurt and Crème Fraîche Dressing with Lemon, Horseradish, Dill and Mint
A fresh, light, herby, dressing with the warmth of horseradish, the tang of lemon, a hint of anise from the dill and the sweetness of mint. Delicious with fish for a lunch or supper and ideal on…
Asparagus and Tender Stemmed Broccoli Roasted with Lemon Rind
Roasting vegetables adds a crunchy, caramelised texture and taste, concentrates the flavours and provides an opportunity to add additional ingredients to enhance the dish – in this case lemon rind adds a little kick and freshness to…
Oven Baked Salmon with Lemon, Mint and Dill
Sometimes good quality ingredients cooked in the easiest and simplest of ways can be the best food. This oven baked salmon is quick, easy and full of flavour. Delicious as is with some new potatoes and green…
Eve’s Pudding with Apple and Almonds
Eve’s Pudding is a classic British pudding with references to the recipe going back to the early 19th Century. A layer of sweet, stewed apple topped with a light, fluffy sponge, this delicious pudding works all year…