Recipes
Welcome to my recipes

There are getting on for 1000 in this collection. They’re all simple, seasonal and very achievable, whether you’re cooking something quick and light or settling in for something slow and comforting. The recipes here reflect the way I cook at home and the way I like to eat; they are very much shaped by the seasons and by the ingredients themselves.

To help you find your way around my recipes, use the search bar below, it allows you to explore the recipes in whatever way suits you. You can choose a season, select a course, or search by recipe type. With so many here, it's a good way to make browsing easier and more intuitive. Many of the following recipes are accompanied by video, so you can cook along or just get a sense of the dish before you begin.

Cockles with leeks, Pernod, dill and cream

Cockles with leeks, Pernod, dill and cream

The scientific name for the cockle family has its root in the ancient Greek for things related to the heart, καρδία (cardia). Perhaps it’s the heart-like shape of their corrugated...
Salad of chicken, anchovies, jersey royals, asparagus, dill and chives

Salad of chicken, anchovies, jersey royals, asparagus, dill and chives

This late spring salad is full of new season asparagus, tender chicken and waxy new potatoes. A few anchovies bring a quiet depth and savouriness that works beautifully with the...
Slow roast hogget flatbreads with rhubarb hot sauce, feta, dill and honey

Slow roast hogget flatbreads with rhubarb hot sauce, feta, dill and honey

There are a few different elements to this recipe, each taking a little time to bring together, but the results are so good I think you’ll find it’s worth it....
Beetroot, Walnut & Rosemary Chocolate Brownies

Beetroot, Walnut & Rosemary Chocolate Brownies

Rich, nutty and wonderfully moist, these brownies are made with rye flour, dark chocolate and a generous amount of grated beetroot. Fresh rosemary adds an aromatic twist, and the walnuts...
Easter nutty chocolate fudge cookies

Easter nutty chocolate fudge cookies

I like to serve these cookies warm from the oven after supper, with a coffee or a brandy, or both. You can make the dough in advance, simply roll it...
Roast leg of lamb or hogget with lavender and thyme

Roast leg of lamb or hogget with lavender and thyme

Adding a little lavender to the lamb or hogget as it roasts imparts a subtle floral note to the meat, it’s a combination that works really well. If you can’t...
Roast leg of hogget with new potatoes, rosemary, garlic and green herb sauce

Roast leg of hogget with new potatoes, rosemary, garlic and green herb sauce

A beautiful leg of hogget needs very little. Garlic and rosemary works so well, a little peppery extra virgin olive oil, and time in the oven. The potatoes cook alongside,...
Roast asparagus with scallops, ham, lemon and thyme

Roast asparagus with scallops, ham, lemon and thyme

There’s nothing quite like the sugary sweetness and delicate texture of freshly cut asparagus. Whether you serve it raw as part of a crunchy crudités platter, with a rich lemony...
A lemon crème caramel

A lemon crème caramel

A slight twist on the classic vanilla crème caramel, but nonetheless delicious. Look for unwaxed lemons and organic milk and cream. It’ll make all the difference. 
Early spring tart with broad beans and tarragon

Early spring tart with broad beans and tarragon

This is a lovely tart to make in the spring with new season broad beans, tender spinach and garden herbs. You could add fresh peas or asparagus if you liked...
Flatbreads, labneh, crispy chorizo, fried eggs

Flatbreads, labneh, crispy chorizo, fried eggs

Fried eggs, chorizo and creamy labneh is a combination you won’t forget in a hurry, mainly because you’ll come back to it time and time again. Good flatbreads are easy...
Blue cheese and apple sausage rolls

Blue cheese and apple sausage rolls

These are just the thing to take on a picnic or day trip to the beach or woods. I love the tang of blue cheese with the sweetness of the...