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.
Strawberry and geranium cordial
This lovely, refreshing, summery cordial is made with ripe strawberries and infused with rose geranium, an easy-to-grow plant with the most aromatic, scented leaves
Tomato and bean salad with anchovies, red onion and herbs
This is a big, colourful summer salad that gets better as it sits
Courgette, chard, basil, parsley and goat’s cheese pasties
I’ve always loved a proper pasty and they’re absolutely perfect for picnics, but it can be tricky to find a really good vegetable version. So obviously, I’ve had to dream up my own recipe
Cheese and herb scones
These light savoury scones are quick and easy to make, and keep really well for a few days in an airtight tin
Crudités with tarragon and lemon mayonnaise
Crunchy young vegetables are perfect for picnics. You don’t need to cook them, which saves loads of time, they travel exceptionally well and if they’re fresh, they are incredibly sweet and tasty
A raised pork, chicken and parsley pie
There are two pleasures here. The first is pie making. The second, pie eating
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Nettle tea
Research suggests nettle tea can help fight infections and reduce pain and swelling, lower blood pressure and stabilize sugar levels, and that it is packed with powerful antioxidants
Gooseberry, elderflower and lemon pancakes
Elderflower and gooseberries are two such ingredients we should make the most of while they’re here, and these pancakes are a lovely way to bring them together
Sea beet and beans with lemon and herbs
Sea beet is a delicious wild food and the star of this dish, but you can still make something stellar with fresh, fleshy spinach leaves instead
