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Recipes

A slice of custard tart on a black plate with a fork beside it sits next to the rest of the tart, which is on a wooden chopping board with one slice missing. The surface of the tart appears caramelised.

Custard tart with rhubarb

Dessert

I adore a custard tart. We have hens and ducks and in the spring and summer months have a glut of duck eggs which add richness to the dish. If you can’t get duck eggs, 9 large hen eggs will…

A slice of golden syrup cake garnished with thin orange zest strips, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramelised orange slices on a white plate.

Spiced citrus cake

Dessert

A really useful cake to have in your repertoire as it’s both gluten and dairy free. Very tasty and freezes well. You’ll need a 25cm spring form cake tin and the cake will easily cut into 12 portions

A plate of chilli with beans, minced meat, tomatoes, and vegetables, topped with three yellow corn tortilla crisps on the side. The chilli appears hearty and saucy, served on a white plate.

Cowboy Beans

Main Course · Side Dish

During lockdown we were bubbled with out friend from Tennessee and she kept our spirits up with her delicious bean recipe. I have put together my own version which hope does it justice. Can be served as a side dish…

A white plate with a serving of baked dish topped with melted cheese and herbs, a scoop of creamy tzatziki, and a colourful Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese. A baking dish is visible in the background.

Stuffed Peppers

Main Course

Instead of filling the peppers whole, I halve them for maximum cheese coverage. You may not want this dish spicy so the chilli’s can be left out.

Slices of medium-rare roast beef are served on a bed of leafy greens and watercress atop sliced potatoes with a creamy white sauce, arranged on a white plate.

Hot Smoked Beef Salad

Starter

An ideal alternative for the hot smoked salmon starter with salad if you have non fish eaters at your table. A chefs ring can be used to assemble the dish or go for something more casual, scattering the food on…

Two pieces of cooked meat rest on a metal rack inside a foil-lined roasting tin. Beside the tin is a plastic container filled with wood chips, likely for smoking the meat.

Hot Smoked Beef Fillet

Starter · Tricks & Techniques

Sweet and spicy, once smoked this will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge. You don’t need any fancy equipment and you’ll love the flavour. You’ll need to use smoking gun wood chips which can be bought in…

A poached egg with a runny yolk sits on a dark patty, garnished with microgreens and chives, topped with a crispy rasher of bacon, and surrounded by a swirl of dark sauce on a white plate.

Pea pancakes (you decide the topping)

Brunch

Once you’ve got the pancakes made you can top them with anything you like. For breakfast/brunch have it with a poached egg and bacon. For lunch or a dinner starter, avocado and salmon, the options are endless. These pancakes can…

A white plate holds a serving of macaroni pasta mixed with minced beef, diced spring onions, avocado, tomato, and melted cheese. A fork rests on the edge of the plate.

Chilli with Macaroni

American inspired recipes

The brief for the BBC is £10 or under for 4 people. This dish yields generous servings so I’ve put the toppings as optional. There are recipes for chilli macaroni out there, however this layering version was shared by Matt…