Frozen grapes
This isn't really a recipe however worth sharing. I keep a bag of frozen grapes in the freezer to either pick at in the evening instead of eating chocolate or serve with a cheese board. Freezing them seems to lend…
Turnip & Honey Soup
Move away from all the standard soups and serve your guests something they won’t have had before. The combination of turnip and honey is delicious and the addition or morel mushrooms makes this a luxurious little pre starter or starter…
Cheats Ratatouille
A very straight forward recipe which doesn't involve frying off the aubergines separately, simply coked in one pan the secret is to have the oil at a low temperature and stew the veg. I chose not to add courgette to…
Parnsip crisps
These keep for at least a week in an airtight container. The same method can be applied to carrots, beetroots and any root veg, I particularly love Jerusalem artichoke. As well as delicious on their own with drinks I often…
Pickled Spice Pears
You can serve these pears at Christmas with slices of strong blue cheese as a starter or a cheese course. The lovely thing with this recipe is that you don’t have to wait for months. They should be left in…
Chipotle adobo (chilli and tomato marinade)
In need of some chipotle paste I decided to make my own. Instead of just chipotle I went for an "adobo" which is mixed with tomato. This recipe is the perfect balance of hot, sweet and sour and will keep…
Baked onion bhajis
The appeal of these bahjis is that they are oven baked rather than deep fried. They freeze really well and can be reheated from frozen at 180C fan for 15 - 20 minutes. This recipe is medium hot so adjust…
Courgette Curry
In the summer there is always a glut of courgettes in this house. This curry uses them and any other green veg that needs using up in the fridge.
Slow cooked courgettes
Every summer we have a glut of courgettes and I'm always looking for new ways to cook them. This dish does not look pretty however the taste is sublime.
Sweet pickled jalapenos – “Cowboy Candy”
A great way to use up jalapeno peppers. We love this candied version so much that we grow peppers just so I can make the "cowboy candy". I serve them on a cracker smeared with ricotta or cream cheese and…