Butternut Squash, Prosciutto & Sage Tart
In the autumn and winter these can be served as a substantial canapé or 4-6 as a starter.
Salmon tartare spoons
This recipe will make 12 spoons. Allow time to cure the salmon and once mixed with other ingredients, it will keep in the fridge for 24 hours.
Curry Butter Sauce
I adore butter chicken and came up with the idea to make a sauce that can be used with other things. I’ve added it to vegetables or used as a dipping sauce for chicken wings even spooned over fish. Make…
Almond Brittle
A tasty sweet treat to eat on its own or use as a garnish with dessert. They will keep for up to 2 days in an airtight container with baking parchment between each layer
Tomato, Chilli & Garlic Spaghetti
Serve this as a stand alone pasta dish or with Chicken Milanese. When making a dish with so few ingredients, try and buy the best you can afford. I used Mutti tinned tomatoes.
Chocolate Yule Log
Surprisingly easy to make, gluten free and a bit of a showstopper. Watch the video to help with rolling and decorating. The cake can be completed and decorated up to 24 hours before serving and stored in the fridge or…
Roast Turkey Crown & Confit Legs
I was always put off cooking turkey because it takes so long on the day. This recipe enables you to confit the legs up to 3 days in advance which means a quick 90 minute cook of the crown on…
Tortilla Canapé Cups
These will keep for a week in an air tight container. Fill them with whatever you like. Very useful to have some in the store cupboard for Christmas and new year
Chicken, Meatball & Mushroom Fricassee
A popular combination in Belgium. Poaching the chicken ensures juicy meat and the meat balls can be made with whatever you prefer. Serve with buttered new potatoes, mash or piled into a pastry case.
Smokey Sausage & Beans
Based on the idea of a cassoulet buy using inexpensive ingredients to create an easy midweek supper to feed a hungry crowd. If you don’t want the heat from chipotle paste, use tomato purée instead.