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A white plate with rigatoni pasta topped with shredded beef in a rich sauce, diced vegetables, and fresh basil leaves. A fork rests on the plate.

Beef Ragout

Make this ragout with chunks of meat for w bowl of comfort. Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes. Double the quantity for a batch cook. Pressure Cooker: bring up to pressure and cook for 50 minutes, leave to release pressure…

A close-up of a pastry cut in half, revealing a rich, yellow, creamy filling oozing out onto a dark ceramic plate. The pastry has a golden, flaky crust and sits on a wooden table.

Cardamom custard tarts

Dessert · Spanish inspired recipes

I was looking for something to serve at one of curry pop up events. I have used the idea of Portuguese custard and added cardamom to the pastry and custard. Worked a treat. If you don’t like cardamom, replace with…

A close-up of creamy risotto with diced red peppers, garnished with a handful of fresh rocket, served in a white bowl.

Sweet Pepper Risotto

Main Course · Starter

I only make this in the summer when peppers and tomatoes are in season. It’s a lovely light risotto with pretty summery colours.

A white plate with two golden, flaky pastry rolls filled with cheese and meat, served alongside a fresh mixed green salad, set on a wooden table with a fork and knife.

Cheese & ham puffs (or asparagus if in season)

Lunchbox or Snack · Starter

There are lots of recipes where you can make a short cut and this is no exception. You could buy some puff pastry but I’ve written this recipe in the hope that you will take the time to make this…

A spoon pours thick brown gravy into a shallow white bowl, with some gravy already pooled at the bottom. The scene is set on a wooden table with a blue and white cup in the background.

Prawn bisque

Sauce · Starter

Another versatile soup/sauce. In the restaurant we served with as an amuse bouche in espresso cups with a cocktail stick speared prawn. It’s worth collecting shells whenever you have them and pop in the freezer until you have enough to…

A plate with two grilled meat kebabs, a serving of golden chips, and a fresh cucumber salad garnished with herbs and red chilli slices. A fork and knife rest on the table beside the plate.

Chicken Satay Skewers

Main Course · Starter

I have my quick cheats version of satay but this one takes a little more effort and a lot more ingredients. It was the most requested dish during the lockdown takeaways. The sauce will keep for a week in the…

A thick slice of crispy roast pork belly sits on mashed potatoes, with gravy being poured over it. A side of cooked cabbage is also on the white plate.

Pressed cider braised pork belly

British inspired recipes · Main Course

I am happy to cook with fat but don’t ask me to eat it. Our family is a case of “Jack Sprat”, there are some of us who will eat and some that won’t. Having always been squeamish about eating…

A stainless steel pan filled with a chicken curry dish, featuring chunks of chicken, peas, cherry tomatoes, fresh coriander, and a creamy sauce. A bowl of white rice is visible in the background.

Mushroom, Spinach & Tomato Curry

Asian inspired recipes · Main Course

Delicious creamy vegan curry that will satisfy any appetite. I came up with this recipe when we found a huge puff ball mushroom on a walk one chilly autumn morning. I don’t expect you to have a puff ball mushroom…

A large oval platter of stir-fried noodles with vegetables, chicken, and red and green peppers is placed on a wooden table, with serving tongs on each end of the dish. Steam rises from the hot food.

Chow mein that hits all of your 5 a day

Asian inspired recipes · Main Course

There are recipes for chicken chow mein and recipes for vegetable chow mein. When feeding a family who probably haven’t eaten well during the day, I decided to combine the two for protein and all of your 5 a day…

Sautéed cabbage and kale with onions and garlic in a blue speckled bowl, partially eaten, with a metal spoon resting on the side.

Cabbage with Curry Leaf

Side Dish

Curry leaves are not always available in super markets. I buy fresh on line and freeze. When you need to use them take the number of leaves required and use straight from the freezer. They will keep well for 6…