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.

Tomato, basil and goat’s cheese omelette

Tomato, basil and goat’s cheese omelette

It would be hard to dream up a simpler, summerier omelette than this. What’s more, it comes together in a flash, so there’s no waiting about. Goat’s cheese goes so...
Blackcurrant and lemon cheesecake with fennel seed and lemon thyme

Blackcurrant and lemon cheesecake with fennel seed and lemon thyme

Some would argue an unbaked cheesecake isn’t a cheesecake at all. I don’t really know what that means or who those people are. I make both, and they’re equally tasty in their different ways.

Roast little gems with peas, peppercorns, parsley and cream

Roast little gems with peas, peppercorns, parsley and cream

Little gems are firm-hearted lettuces and are particularly suited to cooking. One of my favourite ways to do that is to roast them. The high heat of the oven accentuates their sweetness and crisps their edges, so you get a bitter note in the flavour too.

Roast Lamb and tomato sandwich with anchovy and caper mayonnaise

Roast Lamb and tomato sandwich with anchovy and caper mayonnaise

Are you looking for the ultimate summer sandwich? Look no further than the Roast Lamb and Tomato Sandwich with Anchovy and Caper Mayonnaise. It's wonderful served between freshly baked focaccia, but...
Chicken pie

Chicken pie

This is my favourite chicken pie recipe. It's absolutely wonderful and full of flavour. Delicious hot or cold, any time of day.
Ratatouille baked eggs with grilled toasts

Ratatouille baked eggs with grilled toasts

If you’re ever stuck for summertime brunch ideas, please look no further. This take on a simple ratatouille is a game changer. Ripe tomatoes, peppers, aubergines and courgettes all cooked...
New potato, bacon, cheddar and parsley crustless tartlets

New potato, bacon, cheddar and parsley crustless tartlets

I love these little gluten free crustless potato tartlets, and I think you will too. They’re easy to make and ideal for packed lunches and picnics, what’s more, you can...
Warm salad of smoked mackerel, eggs, beetroot and new potatoes

Warm salad of smoked mackerel, eggs, beetroot and new potatoes

This early summer salad is one of my favourites. Look for nice fresh new potatoes, Sweet young beetroot and some lovely gently smoked mackerel. The combination is heavenly.
A chicken ramen

A chicken ramen

This is an incredibly delicious and nourishing bowl of joy

Roast rhubarb with honey and star anise served with thick homemade custard

Roast rhubarb with honey and star anise served with thick homemade custard

There aren’t many combinations that have the kind of affinity rhubarb and custard have. In fact, what is one without the other? we ask..
Soy and ginger roast pork belly with chilli, spring onion and sesame fried eggs

Soy and ginger roast pork belly with chilli, spring onion and sesame fried eggs

Pork Belly is one of my desert island pork cuts

Chicken with leeks, cream, lemon and dill

Chicken with leeks, cream, lemon and dill

This is an easy, all in one pot lunch, and very simple to cook