Wholesome cakey goodness.
Blueberries and bananas make foolproof muffins that are wolfed down by children and adults alike.
One of the things I like most about this recipe is I’ve never messed it up (I’m not much of a baker you see).
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A vegan Christmas party piece.
I’ve always loved Sainsbury’s Magazine (would be amazing to work on it some day) and was very taken recently with their beautiful sausage roll wreath created by Anna Glover.
Read moreWinter Clementines
Pumpkin Soup
’tis the season.
No, not Chrimbo (though that’ll be here soon enough) I’m talking about the abundance of pumpkins and squashes around us (the edible sorts, not the carving and sticking in the window varieties). So I thought it a good time to share this favourite recipe for getting the best out of them.
Read moreThrowing a Curveball
Feeling ballsy.
A few years ago, a copy of the Stylist was thrust in to my hand as I made my way to work.
Read moreRaw cacao truffles
It’s Christmas time!
Cacao, espresso, pecans and dates make for a toothsome treat that’s easy to make and impressive on the eye.
Read moreCarrot and beetroot hash
Crispy and healthy.
Call it a rosti or a hash, I loves me a crispy potato product, especially at breakfast time. But it comes with more than a smidgen of guilt, so I decided to try teaming the potato with carrot and beetroot to readdress the nutrient balance, and it worked like a charm.
Read moreHasselback sweet potato
The sweetest potato.
The sweet potato is crammed full of nutrients as well as being high on the comfort scale. I like to roast it hasselback style, topped with chopped chillies, salt and fresh rosemary. Like this it’s the perfect side to steaks, stewed chicken or even a hearty slow cooked lamb shank.
Read moreBourbon and clementine salmon
Every party needs a centrepiece.
And over the years salmon has often been it. Whether it’s been poached and served with chilled cucumber or smoked and scoffed with buttered brown bread, we’ve enjoyed this delicious fish gracing our tables dressed up in a number of ways.
Read moreBeetroot cured salmon
Party perfection.
Yes, that season is almost upon us. It’ll soon be time to get out the cocktail sticks and spear all manner of pastry goods, deep fry little parcels of deliciousness and make merry with cocktails, fizz and mulled wine.
Read moreMini millionaire shortbreads
One for the road.
I think this might be my last proper recipe post and picture for a little while. Today I’m 40 weeks pregnant and as much as I’d like to think I’ll be able to have babyfruit in one arm and a wooden spoon/camera in another, I think it might take me a while to build up to that level of multitasking.
Read moreBrioche bread and butter pud
The king of puddings.
A far cry from the bread and butter pudding of my childhood, where scorched little raisins sat on top of burnt bread with a soggy milky underside (sorry auntie, puds just weren’t your forte) this one is rich and creamy, full of fresh homemade vanilla custard that’s soaked in to soft buttery brioche and comes complete with a crisp creme brûlée style top.
Read moreBeef and horseradish crostini
A very British canapé.
Beef and horseradish are best friends that hold a special place in many a Brit’s heart. But contrary to popular belief, they don’t only have to put in an appearance at Sunday lunch. Oh no.
They go a treat on a delicate little crostini too, making them ideal snackage for parties, soirees or any good old fashioned booze-ups you might be planning for this coming festive season. I created these beefy little bites for Superfood Magazine’s Christmas special along with 9 others.
Read moreRaspberry and coconut cake
Love you long time.
Laksa, tom kha soup and the piña colada are just a few of my favourite coconutty things, and now the coconut is having its moment in fashion I get to scoff it in all manner of stuff from snack bars to juices, which pleases me no end.
Read moreCold brew iced coffee
This is the shizzle.
‘Cold brew’. I know I know, it sounds a bit hip. Which is probably why I’ve noticed a thing for swigging cold brew coffee straight out of brown glass bottles in the morning round Shoreditch.
Read moreGrown ups brunch
A very British brunch.
I’ve had more than my fair share of Bloody Mary’s over the years and reckon I’ve given most incarnations a go. I love those that are generous in their spicing, I quite like the ones with grated fresh horseradish (as long as they’re served ice cold), I’m not sure about the tablespoon of red wine one, I don’t like the ones made with chilli vodka, and as far as I’m concerned, jalapeños and pickles have no place in a good BM in my book.
Read moreApple crisps
One in the oven.
Nope, it’s not just a pun (tenuously) based on these apple crisps being oven baked, but my way of also saying that I’m having a baby.
Read moreSunshine pickle
Little yellow courgette.
After a trip to Whole Foods yesterday I found myself in possession of a couple of pretty yellow courgettes. But what to do with them?
Read moreSavoury jammy toasts
A store cupboard treat.
The savoury crunchy seeds and spicy tomato jam will keep well in airtight containers for ages, ready for you to go to when you fancy adding a bit of sweet heat or savoury crunch to mealtimes.
Read moreFrangipane fingers
No baking expertise required.
What I love about making these is you don’t need to be an expert baker to make frangipane. Being moist, it’s very forgiving to work with and can be cut into dainty slices without the risk of them falling apart.
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