Recipes

Pork and lemongrass make a beautiful couple, and these skewers are everything that Vietnamese food should be — fresh, fragrant, tender and simple. To turn this into a full meal,...

Light, fresh and delicious, these Mexican-inspired fish tacos are a hit with the whole family. The crunchy polenta coating is a little bit different too, and only requires a light...

Is there anything more satisfying than biting into a sticky, glazed chicken wing? These make great party nibbles, or use the marinade on larger pieces of chicken, like drumsticks or...

This pretty salad reminds me of autumn, when I start to crave earthy flavours  like beetroot and lentils. That’s not to say it’s heavy and boring though! Purple basil has...

It wouldn’t be a Jessipe without a touch of chilli! These date, orange and chocolate bliss balls are gluten-free, dairy-free and make for a healthy post-dinner treat.  We always have...

Rice-paper rolls are addictive and they’re a staple on our catering menu — for one event we had to make 260 of them! Yes, they are a little fiddly and time-consuming,...

What’s not to love about sticky, juicy, caramelised chicken legs with a touch of spice? Traditional jerk chicken calls for Scotch bonnet chilli peppers, which can be hard to source...

This sweet and sassy vinaigrette is not only tasty, but it’ll make your salad look pretty, too. It's delicious tossed through a simple salad served alongside venison, duck or beef,...

Sometimes it’s fun cooking with colour. The sharp blue cheese and slightly bitter radicchio leaves contrast wonderfully with the sweet seasonal berries and showstopper dressing. Beetroot is a lovely addition,...

These pink ribbons of awesomeness elevate even the simplest of Mexican meals, and they are so easy to make. I also love the tangy crunch they add to salmon and...

Despite its simple appearance, this salad is full of every imaginable flavour and texture. The roasted grapes add a lovely sweetness and plumpness that contrast wonderfully with the nuts, grains...

This is my twist on an Italian bread salad — a great way to use up that stale loaf. Traditionally the bread would be added fresh and left to soak...

This is the kind of salad that makes me feel virtuous and healthy when I’m eating it, with plenty of texture and crunch to keep it interesting and flavoursome. You...

This dip is a great alternative to hummus and is easy to whip up with store-cupboard ingredients when unexpected guests turn up, or you simply can’t be bothered making another...

The best thing about this frozen dessert is that it’s easy. Use fresh berries if you have them on hand, or sub in a handful of snap-frozen berries from your...

This is a fantastic appetiser and so easy to make. It’s also a delicious spread in sandwiches, or as a base for my middle eastern ‘burrito’ bowl. Roasting the eggplant...

This sweet Indian-spiced pickle is a staple in our cabinet sandwiches and a match made in heaven with sharp, crumbly cheeses. Prepare a large batch when eggplants are in season...

We make our own mayonnaise by the litre-load at the deli, and it tastes so much better than store-bought mayo that once you've tried making your own you'll never be...

Preserved lemons add a wonderful
boost of flavour to all kinds of dishes, especially Moroccan and Middle Eastern- inspired meals. It’s very simple to preserve your own lemons, especially
if you have...

Feast on my fragrant asian-inspired mussels! Mussels are cheap and readily available in most supermarkets. Crusty bread is a must to soak up all of the lovely coconut broth. Even...

When I was little I used to hate broad beans with a passion. Maybe it was their texture and the whole popping-outta- the-case thing that goes on . . ....