Preserves
Quick Pickled Onions
A quick and easy recipe for tangy, crunchy pickled red onions with a hint of sweetness and gentle chilli heat. Thinly sliced red onions are so...
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17 recipes
Main course
Creamy Salmon Tagliatelli
A quick and comforting one-pot pasta dish featuring tender salmon fillets, tagliatelle, fresh spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes in a rich, cre...
Main course
Jalfrezi Style Curry
This is my signature chicken curry, the one Alex asks for again and again and the one I end up making whenever we want something warming, spic...
Main course
Vietnamese Inspired Lime, Ginger and Soy Basa with Crunchy Salad
This recipe is my take on a dish I first came across as “Vietnamese fish”, and it has quickly become one of my favourite ways to cook basa. It...
Kitchen staple
Indian Spice Mix
This homemade spice mix is one of my favourite kitchen staples, and once you have a jar of it ready to go you will wonder how you ever managed...
Main course
Crispy Chinese Pork
This crispy Chinese pork is one of those recipes that feels like a proper takeaway treat, but it is surprisingly easy to make at home. It’s al...
Main course
Pasta Carbonara
This pasta carbonara is rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying, built on a handful of simple ingredients that come together to create somethi...
Starter
Mushroom Pate
This mushroom pate came together rather unexpectedly this year. We were having our parents over for Christmas dinner and I was talking my mum ...
Sauces
Marie Rose Sauce
This Marie Rose sauce is a simple, creamy classic that comes together in minutes and adds instant flavour to all kinds of dishes. Made with go...
Main course
Meatballs in tomato sauce
This pasta meatballs recipe is a comforting, slow cooked classic that fills the kitchen with rich tomato aromas and promises a deeply satisfyi...
Baking
Classic Shortbread
This classic shortbread recipe shows how a few simple ingredients can turn into something wonderfully comforting. With soft butter, fine sugar...
Main course
Chicken Gyros
This chicken gyros recipe is a vibrant mix of tender, marinated meat and bright Mediterranean flavours, bringing the spirit of classic Greek s...
Sides
Tzatziki
This tzatziki recipe is a cool, refreshing mix of creamy yoghurt, crisp cucumber, bright lemon, and gentle garlic, creating a simple yet vibra...
Baking
Ultimate Sausage Rolls
These ultimate sausage rolls are a proper crowd pleaser, filled with hearty flavours and wrapped in crisp, golden pastry. They take simple ing...
Main course
Chicken Fried Rice
This chicken fried rice recipe is a simple, satisfying dish that turns everyday ingredients into something full of flavour and comfort. Using ...
Preserves
Onion and Chilli Marmalade
This onion and chilli marmalade is a rich, sweet, and gently spiced preserve that turns a simple set of ingredients into something truly speci...
Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup
This roasted butternut squash and red pepper soup is a warm, vibrant dish that brings together a mix of sweet, earthy, and gently spiced flavo...