Chicken marinated in Indian spices, herbs and yoghurt makes a delicious supper for you and your guests to enjoy this summer barbecue season.
'Greensamole' and Poached Eggs on Toast
Made with seasonal British greens, broad beans and mint, my ‘Greensamole’ offers a lower food miles alternative to avocado. It’s just as tasty, is low fat, packed full of vitamins and is also great as a dip too.
Pan Fried Hake with Creamy Slow Cooked Fennel and Leeks
Discover the unctuous joy of slow cooked fennel and leeks, their flavours beautifully softened with cream. Top with sweet, meaty white Hake for a meal that’s fresh enough for summer but satisfying enough for the rainy days we are currently experiencing.
Raspberry and Chocolate Madeleines
As much as I love madeleines warm almost straight from the oven (and oh how I love them), sometimes I like to make my madeleines just that bit more fancy.
Delicious as a tea time treat and special enough for guests with some vanilla ice cream as a dinner party dessert.
Honey Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree
Today’s blog serves up honey glazed chicken on a bed of comforting, colourful pureed sweet potatoes and carrots. A delicious way to enjoy some comfort food whilst feeling almost virtuous.
Keswick, Breath-Taking Fells and Big-Hearted Food
Keswick is home to some really big-hearted, properly tasty food served up by independent cafes and restaurants. In this blog, I share details of a few of these which made our stay just that bit more special.
Pea Shoot, Tomato and Quinoa Salad with King Prawns
This beautifully simple salad combines a few ingredients to create a lovely light dish ideal for a weekend lunch with family and friends.
Tuscan Bean Soup
My version of this classic soup is ideal for a spring supper when you want something nourishing but you don’t want to spend all evening in the kitchen.
Lemon Curd and Berry Eton Mess
Try this tangyy twist on a traditional Eton Mess. Sweet meringue and vanilla cream is mixed with lemon curd, juicy berries and mint for a fresh take on a British classic.
Zingy Lemon Curd
I like my lemon curd rich and sweet with a bit of lemony zing.
It’s quicker to make than jam and can be used in puddings or just slathered on hot buttered toast for a sweet breakfast treat.
Watercress, Pea and Jersey Royal Frittata with Taleggio Cheese
Try this spring vegetable frittata with taleggio cheese for a light but warming weekday supper perfect for a rainy spring day.
Spiced Apple and Raisin Muffins
These muffins are perfect for a lazy Sunday morning. They are ready in 20 minutes, packed full of juicy sweet apples and lovely still warm from the oven.
Halloumi Topped Turkey, Courgette and Parmesan Burger
Burgers are made for casual Friday nights in whether it’s just the two of you or a more social affair.
Update your burger style with this one for a tasty new take on an old school favourite.
Bean and Asparagus Salad
Try this salad for an easy weekday supper fix which is ready in 10 minutes. Delicious on it’s own or with griddlled halloumi cheese, tofu or even the last of the weekend roast.
Buckwheat Waffle with Pomegranate Molasses Mince
If you fancy a waffle with a bit of twist this weekend, this tangy, sweet minced beef recipe could hit the spot.
Inspired by Middle Eastern flavours, this dish is full of spices and garlic with a lip licking sauce.
Vitamin Boost Juice
Try one of these vitamin rich juices to get you back on track after the Easter break. Choose from sweet and spicy Orange, Carrot and Ginger or cooling Cucumber, Celery, Apple and Watercress.
Sozzled Oranges with Vanilla Biscuits
Chilled sweet oranges marinated in ginger syrup and Cointreau are a decadent but light dessert treat. Served with Vanilla Butter Biscuits for that extra bit of Easter richness.
Homemade Ginger Syrup
A delicously sweet syrup with a hint of heat which is lovely used in desserts and cocktails.
Crockers in Tring has Cracked Relaxed Fine Dining
Head Chef and MasterChef Professionals Finalist, Scott Bernard, proves that you don’t have to go into London if you want to indulge in top class fine dining.
Basil, Tomato and Mozzarella Pizza
With the promise of warmer weather on the way, I find myself returning to pizzas. This time I’m in the mood for a lighter pizza, just the sweetness of tomatoes and the fragrance of basil. My kitchen smells like summer is already here.