Juicy Za’atar Chicken Thighs with roasted tomato & anchovy salsa – a bold, balanced 30-minute dish that’s all about maximum flavour and confidence in the kitchen cooking from scratch.
Speedy Chicken Burrito Bowl with Chilli Cream
This speedy chicken burrito bowl is everything you want midweek: juicy spiced chicken, lime–coriander rice, beans, avocado, and a drizzle of chilli cream.
Brunch-Perfect Potato Cakes with Salmon & Avocado Cream
Crispy potato cakes with salmon are the sort of brunch that feels celebratory without asking too much of you. Hot, golden cakes, cool avocado cream, and silky folds of smoked salmon create a plate that’s indulgent enough for champagne.
Creamy King Prawn Tomato Risotto (Ready in 30 Minutes)
A King Prawn Tomato Risotto layered with tomatoes three ways, plump lemony prawns, and mascarpone creaminess — weeknight comfort in under 30 minutes.
Store Cupboard Staples for September. The 5 I Actually Use.
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.
