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Recipes

A golden-brown quiche with a flaky pastry sits on a white plate atop a wooden surface. The filling appears smooth and slightly browned on top.

Onion Quiche

Brunch · Starter

An onion quiche made wellI is delightful served at a dinner party and benefits from being made in advance and eaten just warm or at room temperature. I prefer to use a 20cm chef’s ring placed onto a silicone baking…

A rectangular vegetable tart with flaky golden pastry, topped with colourful roasted carrots, herbs, and a dark spread, sits on baking parchment on a wooden chopping board in sunlight.

Mushroom & carrot tart

Main Course

Delicious vegetarian tart which will feed two very hungry people. Can be cooked ahead of time and reheated for 5 minutes in the oven.

A bowl of panzanella salad with chunks of rustic bread, tomatoes, yellow cherry tomatoes, peach slices, red onion, fresh basil, and ground black pepper.

Peach & Tomato Panzanella

Side Dish · Starter

Fresh juicy peaches in the summer and you could use plums in the autumn as well using lovely ripe tomatoes this recipe is refreshing and colourful. Good enough to be served as a starter on it’s own or as a…

Four metal bowls with ornate handles are filled with creamy raita, garnished with chopped fresh herbs and red spices. Spoons rest in each bowl, and the bowls are arranged closely together on a light surface.

Pink peppercorn raita

Asian inspired recipes · Condiment

250g Greek Yoghurt ½ tsp cumin speeds, dry roasted 1 tsp pink peppercorn, lightly crushed 2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped a squeeze of lemon 2 pinches of sea salt

A container lined with brown baking parchment holds rows of crinkle biscuits. The biscuits are covered in icing sugar; some are chocolate and others are light-coloured, suggesting different flavours.

Spiced Soft Amaretti

Dessert

Beautiful moreish almond morsels. I have found that having them with a cup of tea brings out the hint of clove but eat them anytime!

Grilled prawns with heads on, served on a white platter, topped with a creamy herb and lemon sauce, sprinkled with fresh herbs and red pepper flakes.

Prawns with lemon, garlic and chilli sauce

Starter

I’ve cooked these prawns on the BBQ and under the grill so you don’t have to wait for a sunny day! I buy big boxes of frozen jumbo prawns. There are lots of suppliers on the web. This recipe would…

A white plate with roasted vegetables, sausage, and a slice of olive focaccia bread. A baking tray with more roasted vegetables and sausages is in the background on a wooden table.

Baked sausage surprise

Main Course

The hint for this dish is in the title – every time I make this, its a surprise as it changes depending on what’s in the house. I like the BBC recipes to be simple and inexpensive and also to…

A wholemeal tortilla topped with grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, a dollop of soured cream, crispy round snacks, and red seasoning, served on a white plate.

Chicken Cafreal

This Goan dish is traditionally made with the whole chicken. One of the most popular dishes I serve at our Goan curry nights is my version of this dish served in more of a “street food” style. On a roti,…

A close-up of a serving of seasoned white rice garnished with coriander leaves, sliced spring onions, and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds, presented on a dark plate.

Sushi style rice

Side Dish

Furikake seasoning can be found in most supermarkets however, toasted sesame seeds can be used instead with some crumbled nori sheets. Use this recipe to make a Poke Bowl or Sushi.