Focaccia recipe
Forget the pale, too-sweet pillow bread that fuelled the focaccia rage of the 90's. This is how Focaccia should be – crispy on the outside, yet moist and fluffy inside with a little chew. This authentic Italian bread is bursting with character and impossible to stop eating at just one slice!
Roasted Flat Mushrooms with Green Onion, Thyme & Butter
This can be made with any large mushrooms. Roasting them underside-up allows the herb and green onion butter to seep deep in between the mushrooms gills.Covering with foil helps the mushrooms stay nice and moist, while helping the herbs and green onions retain their vibrant emerald colour. It looks so fresh and stunning against the […]
Smoked Trout Dip or Spread (Budget Gourmet)
An elegant starter that is fast, easy and affordable. Use it as a dip or serve like a spread. Make sure to get whole smoked trout from the seafood shop with the skin on, not the vacuum sealed or canned portions. It's far cheaper and the flesh is much juicier and flavoursome. This recipe is […]
Peach Salad
This is a classic Peach Salad, simple as it is supposed to be, intended to make the most of juicy sweet peaches when they are in season! It's a magical summer salad combination – sweet peaches, salty prosciutto, creamy buffalo mozzarella and the pepper rocket/arugula.
Garlic Bread Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
Leftover turkey is quite dry, given it's a lean meat. So smothering it in a creamy sauce for a Turkey Pot Pie is the ideal way to repurpose perfectly good leftovers! This is like a cross between Chicken Pot Pie and Cheesy Garlic Bread. While the filling is delicious, that buttery garlicky cheesy topping steals the show. I […]
Ratatouille – French Vegetable Stew
Ratatouille is a French vegetable stew that at first glance seems like a humble dish – because it is. Made well though, it's a summery stunner bursting with the sunny tastes of the Mediterranean! The key to flavour-packed ratatouille is to sauté each vegetable separately before braising everything together. Ratatouille can comfortably star as a […]
Cheesy Mini Potato Gratin Stacks
When you combine potatoes, cream, cheese, garlic and butter, you just can't go wrong. These individual size portions made in a muffin tin are great as a side, for breakfast with eggs (and bacon!) OR as finger food for a party!Â
Immunity-boosting Green Goddess Soup (
A feel-good soup packed full of nutrition created to cure winter colds! While you could switch out the veg with whatever you’ve got, I’ve tried various combinations and this is my favourite for best flavour so it doesn’t taste like you’re eating a bowl of hot grass.
Cucumber Canapés with Smoked Salmon Mousse
cucumber with the richness of the smoked salmon mousse!
Sweet Potato Soup
A healthy dose of cumin plus a good amount of onion and leek keeps things interesting with this Sweet Potato Soup! If leeks are a bit pricey, use more onion instead.