SMashing Lemon Drizzle Cake
Introduction: This is a cracking little cake which has not only wowed people at gatherings but is also gluten free, which is a great asset to have up one’s sleeve.
American Style Pancakes with Red Berry Compote
Introduction: Sometimes there’s nothing like a good feed, especially on Saturday or Sunday morning. Today was such a morning, and with hungry family in tow, the young ones decided it
Oysters Español
Introduction: Recently, a very good neighbour and friend of ours, and in fact a fantastic cook whose range of books and kitchen gadgets would give the combination of Nigella and
Citrus-Cured Salmon, Squid Ink Fettucine and a Lime and Dill Crème Fraiche
This is one of my early signature dishes; citrus cured salmon, bok choi and dill on squid ink fettuccine with a lime and dill crème fraiche. It’s one that started
My Kingdom for a Macaron
I pass a bakery with its rows of cascading coloured and perfectly formed macarons and with admiration and envy am ready once again, like a lamb to the slaughter, to
Squid Ink Fettuccine
Introduction: I remember seeing black pasta for the first time and being enchanted with the look of it. I was particularly taken with the contrast of the black against the
The Thrill of the Chase
It’s 6am on Saturday morning, the alarm is playing, and guess what? bizarrely I am eager to get up. You see it is the fortnightly sojourn to the food markets
Slow Cooked Roast Beef with Spinach, Sorrel and Truss Cherry Tomato Salad
Introduction: I remember the days of roast beef when I was a nipper (Northern England parlance for young child) – endless chewing on what could only have originally been a
Basic Mayonnaise
Introduction: After learning how to make mayonnaise I have seriously never bought mayonnaise since. Firstly, I have yet to taste any bought mayonnaise that can compare with the flavour and
Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
Introduction: Sri Lanka – one of the places I dearly wish to travel to but have yet to have the pleasure. I would love to see the wonderful country: the
