Five store cupboard staples I actually use – Chilli Vinegar, Capers, White Miso, Harissa and Cannellini Beans – plus 60-second formulas to take you from ‘bits’ to dinner, fast.
Sunday Lunch Nottingham. A Review of The Griffin, Plumtree
If you’re searching for Sunday lunch in Nottingham, The Griffin at Plumtree deserves your attention. A village pub with plenty of charm, it serves up hearty roasts, big portions, and some memorable dishes – though my most recent visit showed there’s still room to refine the experience.
Thai Poached Chicken with Vietnamese Noodle Salad
A vibrant Thai poached chicken salad with coconut-poached chicken, glass noodles, fresh herbs, and a perfectly balanced Thai dressing. Light, fragrant, and full of sunshine.
Miso Butter Cod with Courgette Noodles & Crispy Shallots
A little miso butter can turn the simplest white fish into something worthy of linen napkins and candlelight. Why Miso Butter Cod Deserves a Place …
Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate & Herbed Yogurt Flatbread
There’s a kind of alchemy in Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate Molasses — spice, sweetness, and smoke colliding in perfect harmony.
Dear Diary: Late-Summer Plates, Early-Autumn Comfort
A soft reset for the kitchen: tomatoes, quick bowls, plant-powered plates and one last summer sorbet. Here’s what I’m cooking in September.
Sicilian Cooking Class in Siracusa. A Garden-to-Table Day at Slow Life Family Farm.
Join a cooking class in Siracusa Sicily at Slow Life Family Farm — harvest fresh produce, cook 20+ dishes, and share the good life garden-to-table.
Ultimate Chocolate Courgette Cake
This Ultimate Chocolatey Courgette Loaf Cake is rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey. A triple hit of cocoa, melted chocolate, and chips makes every bite irresistible.
Grapefruit Posset & Pistachio Shortbread – A Zesty Dessert You’ll Love!
Silky grapefruit posset with pistachio shortbread bites — an elegant make-ahead dessert that’s simple to make and utterly delicious.
Nectarine and Passion Fruit Sorbet. A Taste of Summer.
Nectarine and passion fruit sorbet — a no-churn summer dessert that’s bright, refreshing, and proof that simple fruit can taste luxurious.
