Here you are – an ever-expanding collection of all the recipes I cook at home and recommend to clients. I post so many pics of my cooking onto Instagram and thought it only fair I give you the recipes so you can cook them too.
Some of these recipes are my own, others are not. And you’ll find a huge range, from vegan to carnivore, sugar-free to sugar overload. A lot of the recipes are Mediterranean but many are not. What they always are is rustic, homely, nourishing and delicious. Enjoy!
Ingredients (serves 6-8) 1 Butternut squash (approx. 1kg), peeled, deseeded and cubed into 2 cm pieces A glug of olive oil A Tablespoon of butter 2 onions, diced 3 cloves of garlic, grated 2 mild red chillies, finely chopped 850ml of good quality vegetable stock 4 tablespoons of crème fraiche Method Drizzle the … Read More
Ingredients (makes 10 x 200ml jars) 3 Bramley apples about 650g 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 kg dried figs, finely chopped 250g prunes, roughly chopped 400ml cider vinegar 300g light brown soft sugar 1 red chilli, finely chopped 1 inch finely grated ginger 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg 200g sultanas Method This is a … Read More
Ingredients (serves 10) 3 large egg whites 175g caster sugar 1tsp cornflour 3tbsp espresso, cooled 100g dark chocolate, chopped 200ml double cream 250g tub mascarpone 4tbsp icing sugar, sifted 3tbsp Marsala Cocoa powder, to dust Method This is another really delicious Good Housekeeping recipe which I am going to make when we have friends over … Read More
Ingredients (serves 4) Extra virgin olive oil 1 red onion 4 garlic cloves, grated 1 sprig of fresh rosemary 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 2 parsnips 175g baby plum tomatoes 2 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes 1 x 400g tin of butter beans Sea salt Handful of fresh parsley Handful of fresh basil Method … Read More
Ingredients (serves 6-8) 1 large cauliflower 40g unsalted butter, softened Small lemon wedge 25g plain flour 200ml whole milk 200ml pale ale 2tsp English mustard Splash of Worcestershire sauce 75g mature Cheddar, coarsely grated 75g Swiss cheese, coarsely grated 1tbsp chopped chives, optional, to serve Method Another delicious Good Housekeeping recipe – a real vegetable … Read More
Ingredients (serves 4) 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks 1/2 butternut squash, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 red peppers, deseeded and sliced 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds 1 large red onion, finely sliced 5 cloves of garlic, grated 2 green … Read More
Ingredients (serves 4) 125g flour 500g diced beef Olive oil 75ml red wine 1 sprig of rosemary 1 tbsp oregano 200ml passata 3 large ripe tomatoes, grated 1 bay leaf Salt & pepper 750g very small white onions 75ml red wine vinegar Method Flour the beef pieces. Heat some olive oil in a large pan … Read More
Ingredients (serves 4) 2 sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed 1 onion, sliced Four garlic cloves, grated 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried coriander 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp mustard seeds Pinch of chilli flakes 1 aubergine, cubed 1 x 400g tin of coconut milk 1 x 400g tin of tinned tomatoes 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 … Read More
Ingredients (serves 4) 455g dried spaghetti Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1-2 dried red chillies, crumbled (or a teaspoon of chilli flakes) 400g raw prawns 1 small wine glass of white wine 2 heaped tablespoons sundried tomato puree Zest and juice of … Read More
Ingredients (serves 4) 25g butter 3 finely diced leeks Half a diced onion 2 large flour potatoes, diced 2 new waxy potatoes, diced 600 ml good quality chicken stock 50 ml organic single cream 75 ml organic whole milk Sea salt Black pepper Method Melt the butter in a pan and add the onion and two … Read More
Ingredients (serves 4) Extra virgin olive oil 1 onion 5 cloves of garlic 2 tins of tomatoes 1/2 tin of water A handful of fresh basil A handful of fresh, chopped parsley Zest of half a lemon Flat tablespoon of brown sugar Sea salt Method Pan fry the onion in olive oil until soft, add … Read More
Ingredients (serves 2) Two Sea Bream fillets A large handful of capers A large handful of cherry tomatoes, halved A red onion, finely sliced 10 new potatoes, halved 1 Lemon Asparagus (quantity as desired) Extra virgin olive oil Method This is a truly beautiful Greek recipe from the book The Gift of the Greek by … Read More
Ingredients (makes 10 falafel balls) 400g tin of chick peas 400g tin of butter beans A good glug of olive oil Juice of half a lemon Salt & pepper 2 tablespoons of tomato puree A large handful of parsley 130g drained sun dried tomatoes Method This is a slight adaptation of a brilliant Deliciously Ella … Read More
Ingredients (serves 6) 5 tomatoes 2 zucchinis 2 eggplants 3 green peppers 2 Tbsp. fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. fresh mint, finely chopped 4 Tbsp. tomato puree 11/2 cups olive oil 11/2 cups long grain rice 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup pine nuts 2 tsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. gouda cheese 2 cups … Read More
Ingredients (for 12 mini tarts) Shortcrust pastry (200g flour, 50g unsalted butter, 50g lard) 1 egg 100g ground almonds 90g golden caster sugar 1 orange 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract 1/3 jar of good quality raspberry jam Crème fraiche or ice cream to serve Method Make the pastry by rubbing together the fat and … Read More
Ingredients (for 4 burgers) 200g raw beetroot, grated 2 large spring onions, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 200g feta cheese, crumbled Zest and juice of one lemon Small bunch fresh mint, finely chopped 1 medium free range egg 5 tablespoons of plain flour Olive oil Mixed salad leaves Method In a large bowl … Read More
Ingredients (for a 4 portion crumble) 1 large Bramley apple, peeled and sliced 4 handfuls of blackberries 150g plain flour 87g golden caster sugar 100g unsalted butter 3 tablespoons of golden caster sugar Method Add the sliced apple, blackberries and the 3 tablespoons of golden caster sugar to the bottom of a small baking … Read More
Ingredients (serves 12) 250g porridge oats 125g butter 125g light brown sugar 3 tablespoons of golden sugar Method Pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees (a little hotter if it’s not a fan oven). Melt the sugar, butter and syrup in a pan, take it off the heat and then stir in the oats … Read More
Ingredients (for 12 tarts) 1/2 punnet of strawberries, finely sliced 1/2 small tea mug of castor sugar 4 sticks of rhubarb 1 tablespoon of corn flour 2 tablespoons of icing sugar 200ml whipped cream Shortcrust pastry (200g plain flour, 50g butter, 50g lard – rubbed together and a little water added) Method Heat … Read More
Ingredients 120g peppadew piquante peppers (halve this amount of you have concerns about them being too ‘hot’) 300g cream cheese 2 tsp basil pesto Sea salt Black pepper Shortcrust pastry (200g plain flour, 50g butter, 50g lard – rubbed together and a little water added) 100g grated cheddar cheese Method Finely chop the peppers. … Read More
Ingredients (for 2 servings) Large handful of blackberries 1 banana Handful of blueberries Handful of blackcurrants Large handful of strawberries 250ml fresh orange juice 2 heaped tablespoons of ground mixed seed powder Method Add all of the ingredients to a processor and blend!
Ingredients 1 onion finely chopped 400-500g high quality beef mince 5 cloves of garlic peeled and finely chopped Zest of ½ lemon A flat tablespoon of brown sugar Bunch of flat leaf parsley, leaves picked and finely chopped Small bunch of fresh basil, leaves picked 2 x tins of plum or chopped tomatoes 200 … Read More
Ingredients Mediterranean vegetables of your choice, including: Courgette Red/yellow/green pepper Tomato Garlic cloves, skins on Aubergine Red onion Method Chop your vegetables and place in an oven pan. Cover them with olive oil and sea salt and roast at 170 degrees for approximately 35 mins or until cooked. If using garlic, then add 20 mins … Read More
Greek potatoes are roasted with lemon juice and dried Greek oregano; lemon is so central to Greek cooking that the term a la grecque (French for “in the Greek style”) generally means “cooked with lemon.” Ingredients Mediterranean vegetables of your choice, including: ½ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons) 1 tablespoon salt 1 … Read More
Ingredients 1 avocado 10 strawberries ½ banana Handful of raspberries 2 tablespoons of powdered seed mix (flax, hemp, & chia) 2 inches of cucumber 200mls of fresh orange juice (or more if more liquid preferred) Squeeze of lemon juice (Serves 2) Method Combine all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a glass.
