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Homemade Wild Garlic Lemon Pesto Tortellini w/ Braised Asparagus

Another dish to celebrate the wonders of spring! The most fleeting of crops, wild garlic, now sadly on its way out, is a delicious...

Spears In Blankets w/ Bubble & Squeak Patties

Asparagus season is upon us! A wonderful time of year where we can enjoy these deliciously sweet vegetables. This recipe is homage to the...

Romesco

A Catalan classic, romesco sauce is made from grilled peppers with toasted nuts to be eaten with calçots (a type of allium exclusively...

Creamed Cauliflower, Coconut & Squash Potage w/ Lemon Croutons

With classic English weather in full flow this April, its the perfect time to cook up a hearty nourishing potage! With spicy undertones...

Calçotada Anglesa

A delicious way to celebrate the coming of spring, the calçotada is a traditional Catalan meal eaten around easter. Centred around...

Fennel Cutlets with Dulse Crackling

A quick experiment dish I made the other day that turned into a delicious meal! It's a real treat of textures and flavours that come...

Bubble & Squeak

A deliciously simple way to enjoy the finest vegetables the UK currently has to offer in February. This quick 15 minute recipe for a...

Naturally Sweet: Gluten-Free Silken Cheesecake

Deliciously creamy, wonderfully wobbly, delightfully gluten-free and devilishly simple! This is the perfect healthy binge cake to treat...

Gluten-Free Rosemary Focaccia

Words can't express just how delicious this is! Using gluten-free baking techniques learnt from The Vegan Chef Institute - this ground...

Perfect Roasted Chickpeas

Delicious with just about anything, these roasted chickpeas are the ideal topper, filler or just plain simple snack! I always struggled...

Tahini Fuwa Fuwa & Shaved Courgette Open Sandwich

Using the Japanese technique I learned in Tokyo of working with silken tofu; Fuwa Fuwa (soft soft) I created the perfect quick lunch....

Beetroot Pesto

Earthy, flavoursome, hearty, this pesto is a delicious alternative to a more conventional version, using raw beetroot for added flavour,...

Kousa Mahshi

Translating as "stuffed squash" in multiple languages, kousa mahshi is a kind of dolma from the region the Ottoman Empire once covered....

Cumin & Coriander Pancakes with Roasted Chickpeas & Cucumber Salsa

A delicious savoury Mediterranean inspired version of the classic fluffy breakfast dish, this is a real treat that can be eaten at any...

Catalunya: Escalivada

Part of my A Week in Catalunya series, this is the simple recipe has barely been altered from the traditional dish served in Spain, with...

Catalunya: Faves Tendres

(Tender beans) due to the seasonal nature of young tender broad beans, the only way to truly recreate this dish is to have it in early...

Catalunya: Tempura Carxofa amb Salsa de Llimona

(Tempura artichoke with lemon dressing) this is the dish which I've based more on my memories of living in Catalunya than the traditional...

Rocket Pesto

Such a delicious and simple recipe, this peppery pesto is packed with nutrients and healthy fats and goes well with anything! Just 6...

Indian Aubergine & Salsa on Cavolo Nero

Another quick dish, this 15 minute meal is totally delicious. The delicate flavour of cardamom steamed kale and refreshing salsa...

Leftover Lentil & Romano Chard Parcels

Using the leftover mix from my Lentil & Romano Balls with Rocket recipe two days ago to make these parcels; they may be a little bit...