Shetland Island Mussels in Kentish Cider and Cream This easy recipe for mussels in cider and cream comes from a need right now to support the British fishing industry. Brexit has left many of our fishermen with a challenge as export barriers make it hard to ship produce such as live shellfish to the Continent….
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Hake fillet recipe – roasted with Spanish paprika
So many of the dishes I cook at home are inspired by food I’ve tasted on my travels. Like this simple hake fillet recipe. Paprika is an ever-present ingredient in Spanish cuisine. The aroma of it cooking transports me to the land of my forefathers in an instant and the picante version I’m using here…
Mince and Tatties Made Easy
Classic comfort food from my childhood, mince and tatties (potatoes) is one of those dishes that resolutely stays north of the border – or at least only travels from Scotland to England in the hands of someone who grew up with it. In my case, my father. His own father and grandfather came from Skye,…
Prawn and Chorizo Linguine
I can resist everything except temptation…and yesterday that temptation was an indulgent dish of Prawn and Chorizo Linguine. Saturday mornings for me involve a lie-in, strong coffee and a walk across Kennington Park to Oval where our local farmers’ market is in full swing. It’s a nice bit of routine for a weekend which allows…
Toad in the Hole for Two – Traditional British Food
Skip straight to my What dishes remind you of your childhood? I have a trio of batter related treats that we’d enjoy after a Sunday roast beef. Pancakes, banana or apple fritters and Toad in the Hole are all made with the same basic batter than you use for Yorkshire puddings. The versatile mixture actually…
Easy Plant-Based Burger – The Black Bean Burger
If anything symbolises a vegan diet for me, it’s beans and lentils – which are nutritious, protein-rich and full of fibre. In the case of black beans, treated carefully they can be used to make something that looks like meat and which can be served exactly the same way as the animal-based ingredient it imitates….
Healthy Chicken Pho Recipe
Today I’m sharing my healthy chicken pho soup recipe. I’m always inspired by trying new food when I travel. It’s my favourite way to discover more about where I’m visiting and a great way to get involved in conversations with locals. And then of course I have to try and recreate the dishes I’ve loved…
Tomato and chilli sauce for pasta
It’s always great to have a raft of favourite recipes that are simple to cook and make use of mainly store cupboard ingredients. Which is why I love this zingy tomato and chilli sauce for pasta. It has just four ingredients and takes minutes to make and it’s great for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Empty…
Creamy mushroom, spinach and sage pasta sauce
I always enjoy creating pasta sauce. It’s an easy way to use up all my leftover veg and herbs and a really quick dinner to make. I have made my own pasta on occasion but am so impressed by the range of stuffed pastas all our supermarkets are producing. And somtimes I just don’t have…
Pea, broad bean and asparagus frittata
I love a frittata. They are a great way to use up whatever I can find in my fridge. I also like delving through my freezer for frozen vegetables and today I discovered bags of peas and broad beans which is where this idea for a pea, broad bean and asparagus frittata originated. I also…