A gorgeous crisp salad that can easily be served as a starter or an accompaniment. I serve it as a course at our Woodland Suppers and it’s always gone down well. TOP TIP: If you want really crisp salad leaves, soaking…
I usually grind up 4-6 times the spice requirement and store in a jar so that I can make this dish very quickly. If you don’t want to make the spice mix, you can buy baharat seasoning from most large supermarkets…
Laksa is a Malaysian dish of Chinese origin but can be found in various forms all over South East Asia. It’s a lovely noodle soup that packs a flavour punch and can be made with prawns, mussels, crab, fish or…
A great dish for the family, delicious sticky chicken thighs great served with a salad and rice. I use thighs on the bone as they are more fun to eat with your fingers but you can use boneless thighs if…
Ingredients that I always have around are cooking chorizos (the soft ones) and some fish in the freezer (cod or haddock filets) for those days that I want to enjoy the fleshy meaty taste of a lovely piece of cod…
This can accompany fish, chicken, meatballs, the list is endless. I like to serve it warm but it can be made in advance and stored in the fridge until needed. The simplicity always amazes me, prepare it in the bowl…
Thomas Keller is the inspiration for this incredible way to serve potatoes for a special occasion when you want to impress. I have been making these in the restaurant for many years. You can get all the hard work done…
This is the potato salad I make when I want something a little more exciting than the usual mayonnaise-laden bowl. Warm new potatoes soak up a punchy dressing of fish sauce, garlic and chilli as they cool, then get a…
Impressive dinner party dish. Depending on the time of year, can be decorated with flowers from chives, thyme or even rosemary, all go well with the flavour. Make up to 3 days ahead and assemble just before serving
I’m giving you the recipes for all the components however, don’t be afraid to buy ready made if you prefer, chilli sauces and refried beans are all available in the supermarkets. I’ve never been a bean fan but making them…