Jerusalem artichoke soup is one of those quiet kitchen miracles, where a knobbly, slightly shy vegetable turns into a bowl of pale, velvety comfort. Gentle, nutty and soothingly rich with cream, it feels as right for a midweek supper on the sofa as it does for a candlelit first course.
A Christmas Day berry wreath pavlova crowned with cream, festive berries, chopped figs and redcurrant drizzle, simple to make, gorgeous to serve, joyful to eat.
This salmon and fennel gnocchi bake is weeknight comfort at its best: creamy, tomato-sweet and topped with a golden Parmesan lid. It’s a one-dish oven supper that feels indulgent, yet barely asks anything of you.
Soft, buttery Jalapeno Cornbread with a gentle kick of heat from fresh or pickled jalapeños. Brilliant with chilli, soups, or as a brunch base with a poached egg on top.
A gently golden Jerusalem artichoke and leek tart with soft leeks, truffle pesto and crisp pastry. Perfect as a make-ahead Christmas starter or cosy winter lunch.
Smoked salmon puff pastry tarts with lemony horseradish cream and a black sesame crust. Fast, elegant, and perfect for festive brunch.
This Christmas White Russian is more pudding than cocktail: vodka, coffee liqueur and Frangelico mellowed with cinnamon syrup, then finished with whipped cream, crumbs and a cinnamon stick. The sort of festive nightcap you drink by the tree when the presents are wrapped and the house is finally quiet.
This herby chestnut and cheddar beef cobbler is all slow-cooked tenderness, rich gravy and golden, cheese-topped cobbles. It’s the big-bowl, cold-night kind of dinner that looks after you while it cooks.
A bright, fragrant Orange & Poppyseed Cake with a soft citrus sponge and glossy orange glaze. An easy winter bake for grey, cosy afternoons
A soft, gently spiced chicken keema studded with kidney beans – perfect with rice, naan, or piled onto a jacket potato. A brilliant batch-cook curry that freezes well and makes easy comfort bowls all week.
