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 liver parfait

Chicken liver parfait

The secret to a decadent parfait is nice fresh organic eggs and getting the cooking temperature just right

Dippy eggs with anchovy, chilli and rosemary soldiers

Dippy eggs with anchovy, chilli and rosemary soldiers

Dippy eggs, also known as boiled eggs with soldiers, are a pretty popular breakfast choice for many. When paired with the umami richness of anchovies, the subtle heat of chilli,...
Crispy chicken escalope with capers and sage

Crispy chicken escalope with capers and sage

This recipe really takes some topping! Inspired by the famous chicken schnitzel Holstein (although I've left out the anchovies on this occasion) it makes an elegant supper dish, or brunch,...
Blueberry pancakes with honey and thyme

Blueberry pancakes with honey and thyme

Blueberry pancakes are loved far and wide, that’s a fact, but have you tried them with our twist? Fresh thyme and honey. Yes, thyme!, It’s absolutely amazing and works so...
Croque madame

Croque madame

The Croque Madame is a marvellously indulgent French sandwich made with ham, cheese, creamy béchamel sauce, and topped with a fried or poached egg. It's the perfect combination of savoury and...
Carbonara

Carbonara

Carbonara is a traditional Italian dish that originated in Rome. It typically consists of pasta, eggs, cheese, pancetta or guanciale, and black pepper. The combination of these simple ingredients creates...
Vanilla custard tarts

Vanilla custard tarts

Tried, tested, timeless and tricky to top! A delicate little custard tart is such a joy, particularly with a cup of good coffee for 11’s. You can make the custard...
Fig and Seville marmalade trifle

Fig and Seville marmalade trifle

I’ve always likes a good trifle, but they’ve never that Christmassy. I think that’s got something to do with the soft fruit most people make them with. Raspberries and strawberries...
Nettle and goats cheese tart

Nettle and goats cheese tart

April is one of the best months to pick nettles, while they are still very young and tender. Take only the top four or six leaves of each plant. You’ll...
Wild rabbit with bacon, barley and stout

Wild rabbit with bacon, barley and stout

Wild rabbit is one of the most sustainable meats we could hope to eat, so it’s a shame we don’t cook more of it.

Toad in the hole with red onions and sage

Toad in the hole with red onions and sage

Toad in the hole is such a winner, but you don’t have to stick to the basic recipe all the time

Ham, fried egg, cheddar and sauerkraut toastie

Ham, fried egg, cheddar and sauerkraut toastie

I've filled this toastie with all my favourite things, including a fried egg. Mature cheddar, locally cured ham, tangy kraut, a bit of pep from the mustard, and a good...