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.

Chicken broth with chargrilled spring onions and broad bean tops

Chicken broth with chargrilled spring onions and broad bean tops

I like to use broad bean tops in salads. They have a subtle flavour and fleshy leaves. When dropped into a steaming broth they wilt delicately while still retaining their...
Poached eggs with smoked pollack, fresh coriander and dark rye

Poached eggs with smoked pollack, fresh coriander and dark rye

Fresh coriander is a wonderful herb to use with smoked fish. You are likely to see them paired together in kedgeree, a classic dish often served for breakfast. This recipe...
Chicken stuffed with ceps & spelt

Chicken stuffed with ceps & spelt

This is a lovely recipe for feeding the whole family. Everything cooks together in the bird, so there’s no need to prepare additional side dishes. Although a sharply dressed green...
Dippy eggs with spicy nduja soldiers

Dippy eggs with spicy nduja soldiers

Move over marmite soldiers, Nduja Soldiers are leading the charge. Nduja is a spreadable spiced pork sausage from the Calabria region of Italy. It’s spiced with paprika, chilli and garlic...
Rhubarb on the bottom Crème Brûlée

Rhubarb on the bottom Crème Brûlée

Sharp fruity rhubarb and sweet vanilla custard, it’s a combo that never tires.They’re meeting again here in the guise of a classic Crème Brûlée, but underneath that wonderfully decadent, lightly...
Pancakes

Pancakes

These are the kind of pancakes my mum used to make for me when i was a kid and i come back to again and again. Simple, thin, and buttery,...
A cheese and herb omelette

A cheese and herb omelette

A simple omelette is one of the best things you can cook quickly. Soft, buttery eggs with melting cheddar and fresh chives make a comforting meal that feels properly satisfying.
Smoked haddock, ricotta, spinach and cheddar pizza

Smoked haddock, ricotta, spinach and cheddar pizza

Smoked haddock, ricotta, spinach, cheddar, I’ve been playing with this combination of ingredients for years, but hadn't topped a pizza with it until now. I won't be looking back. Lightly...
Tempura radish with lemony goats cheese dip

Tempura radish with lemony goats cheese dip

Fresh radishes are such enjoyable things to eat raw that I rarely think to cook them. But, at a time of plenty, I make exceptions to the rule. This recipe...
Grilled Halloumi with Red Onions and Purple Sprouting Broccoli

Grilled Halloumi with Red Onions and Purple Sprouting Broccoli

This big, generous salad will satisfy everyone’s hunger. There’s nothing quite like the flavour of charred, bitter-sweet broccoli and the inclusion of sweet, caramelised onions and salty, tangy cheese brings...
Chorizo and bean soup with nettles and sourdough toast

Chorizo and bean soup with nettles and sourdough toast

This rustic country soup is hearty and warming. I like to use homemade pork stock as it adds a real depth of flavour to the dish. My recipe for chorizo...
A sloe gin

A sloe gin

Sloes that have seen a frost or two are perfect for this kind of gin making. It’s the cold kiss that helps break down their tough outer skin and free the sharp sloe juice from within