Now autumn is firmly upon us and the nights are turning quite chilly. It’s a great time to make bowls of warming…
Student meals
Linguine with sausage and pesto recipe
Pasta pesto, was the first pasta dish my son learnt to make, and it still remains one of his favourites today. There…
Seafood paella with chorizo and peas
One of the most important things I teach my cookery students is , KEEP IT SIMPLE. Why spend hours in the kitchen…
Blueberry poppyseed and pistachio muffins
My blueberry crop is sadly coming to an end so I thought a good way to finish of the season would be…
Tomato tart with basil dressing recipe
If ever there was a reason for growing your own vegetables it has to be the taste of your first homegrown tomato.…
Panzanella /rustic tomato bread salad recipe
I have just come back from spending a few glorious days in the Le Marche region of Italy. Gastronomically, Italy ticks all…
Courgette, Pecorino and basil frittata
I am often being asked for “use up what’s in the fridge recipes”, which are quick, simple and also healthy and tasty…
Asparagus broad bean and pea shoot risotto recipe
Broad beans and peas are now coming into season and they are delicious when eaten young. Peas are a really quick vegetable…
Keralan sweet potato and coconut curry
I was asked the other day if I could post some cheap student meals as the repertoire of some of the students…
Pan fried hake with fennel salad and pea purée recipe
Just because you are cooking for one does not mean that you should not treat yourself to a good meal. Far from…