A cosy pearl barley stew with smoky sausages, sweet roast carrots, white beans and greens, finished with lemon zest and a glossy glug of olive oil. Oven-on, world-off comfort in a bowl.
Charred Cabbage & Warm Mustard Lentils with Jammy Eggs & Crispy Crumbs.
Warm mustard lentils meet charred cabbage, jammy eggs and crunchy garlic crumbs ā an unexpected combo that just works. Proper dinner-dinner, with a little edge.
The Ned London Review. Is this Iconic Hotel Worth the Stay?
An honest The Ned London Review, reflecting on a December stay, from cosy rooms and festive atmosphere to food, spa access and why itās a hotel worth settling into.
Roasted Sweet Potato and Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Caesar Dressing
This roasted sweet potato and kale salad with crispy chickpeas is tossed in a punchy Caesar dressing for a bowl that feels both fresh and comforting. Ideal for healthy January lunches and easy weeknight dinners.
Dear Diary ā A Quieter Plate with January Healthy Recipes.
Dear Diary ā Jan 1st. Iām leaning into healthy January recipes that feel bright, veg-forward and properly comforting. Expect quick dinners (often under 30 minutes), less meat and fish, and food thatās genuinely delicious.
Caramelised Onion & GruyĆØre Tartlets. Party Perfect CanapĆØs.
These Caramelised Onion & GruyĆØre Tartlets are the ultimate NYE canapĆ©, buttery shortcrust, rich onion, and a golden, melty cheese top. Make-ahead friendly, two-bite perfect, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Bang Bang Boxing Day Turkey Noodle Salad
This bang bang turkey noodle salad is the bright, crunchy answer to Boxing Day leftoversāshredded roast turkey, vermicelli noodles and a creamy peanut-lime dressing.
Notes on a Stress Free Christmas Dinner.
Somewhere between the first supermarket advert and the tinsel aisle, Christmas lunch starts to feel like an exam. This is my little love letter to a stress free Christmas dinner: a gentler, more human way to feed the people you love, with smoked salmon tart, celeriac soup, pork and stuffing roast bombs and pigs in blankets that donāt cost you your sanity.
Pecan and Coffee Cake with Marshmallow Mocha Glaze
Thereās something irresistibly soothing about this pecan and coffee cake, the way it fills the kitchen with its toasty, aromatic warmth. I make it on the days that call for comfort in cake form, when a tender crumb and a glossy mocha glaze feel like exactly the right kind of indulgence.
Sticky Sichuan Chilli Prawns with Teriyaki Noodles & Pak Choi
Sticky Sichuan chilli prawns with teriyaki noodles & pak choi, quick, glossy, and gloriously messy. A 25-minute dinner for spice-hungry nights when you wanted a takeaway instead!
