Recipes

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...

While shooting this book, Lottie and I got to talking about comfort foods and how sometimes the simplest things are best. Asparagus rolls came up, obviously, as did Southland’s famous...

This is one of our most popular frozen meals, rivalling my classic beef and mozzarella lasagne for top spot. I often refer to this as a white lasagne, as it...

This burger tastes as good as the picture looks — slow-cooked chipotle beef, a zesty pineapple and courgette slaw, creamy mayo, soft brioche bun. Enjoy as a burger or deconstruct...

These filo cigars are so versatile, and the combination of goats’ cheese and honey is golden. Serve as a pre-dinner canapé or an impressive dessert that doubles as a cheese...

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,...

Whether we serve them as bite-sized canapés or larger plated pies, these crispy triangles are always a hit. The filling is slightly sweet, especially with the little pops of dried...

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 fun and nutritious coating works well on fish or chicken and is a healthier alternative to breadcrumbs. Omit the chilli flakes for a family-friendly dish! Makes: 6 servesTakes: 55 minutes Ingredients:1...

Everyone needs an extraordinary pumpkin soup in their kitchen repertoire. If the idea of peeling and dicing a whole pumpkin is enough to put you off completely, then fear not...

I made this dish for my first Orphans’ Christmas in London. Inspired by Ottolenghi, the bitterness of the endive is mellowed through roasting, and I’ve been a sucker for these...

I’m a sucker for tamarillos, perhaps because of their relatively short season, and winter is when I most crave a hearty, warming pie like this one. I add apples for...

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 take on a classic Caesar salad, showcasing spears of fresh asparagus, wedges of cos and baked pancetta crisps. No hard-boiled eggs in sight, but add them if...

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...

Cacciatore means ‘hunter’s stew’ in Italian. Traditionally, it would be made with whatever meat the hunter had on hand (often chicken or rabbit), cooked rustic-style with tomatoes, onions and herbs....

Moroccan méchoui lamb is traditionally prepared by roasting a whole lamb on a spit, very slowly, until the meat falls off the bone. I love preparing a lamb roast on...

Once a month (or so) a group of my friends and I get together for what we like to call recipe club. We’ll set a theme (Spanish tapas, Mexican, Thai,...

There are beef nachos, and then there are my shredded beef nachos, with all of the trimmings. It is worth the time you invest! This meal is a crowd favourite
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Add caramel to anything and, well, you’ve pretty much won me over. This pantry-staple pudding is one of my go-to winter desserts, and it’s delicious served warm and with vanilla...