It’s the bread that’s always on my kitchen table at home — I make it every Saturday morning. It’s similar to the traditional Irish soda bread, but made with yoghurt and rosemary. Thyme makes a lovely substitute, or herbs can be left out altogether.
Read MoreThis is my cheer me up bread. Weather is kind of miserable so let’s bring a bit of cheer to our homes with the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven. This will take you 15 minutes to prepare - stir, shape and bake. No kneading, or proofing, the sweet citrus flavour of the orange is SO good with the dried fruits, I’m using a mix of raisins and sultanas but you could use dried apricots or dates too.
Read MoreThis Seeded Cheddar Bread is filled with shredded cheese and topped with eight different types of seeds. It’s the perfect addition to your summer brunch menu or served as an afternoon indulgence.
Read MorePreserve Autumn with my Spicy Apple Chutney... I started making this chutney 15 years ago for the Farmers Markets & it's on all my menus!
Read MoreEven a light summer lunch can taste like a true indulgence. The secret in this Salmon Niçoise is the rich butter on the salmon and in the dressing. In high heat, the butter helps to seal in the seasoning while the salmon cooks. In the dressing, it blends smoothly with the Dijon mustard and lemon juice to bring out the best in the French beans, quartered tomatoes, sliced olives and soft-boiled egg.
Read MoreI love the feeling that I get from eating this salad –it makes me feel hydrated, cared for, energetic, happy and also gives me a feeling of inner glow that feeds my outer glow! I sometimes swap out the red cabbage for grated carrots, or the kale for spinach, or the broccoli for French beans
Read MoreAn easy summer dessert recipe, panna cotta. Despite being cream based, panna cotta is a light dessert and when you pair it with roasted peaches that have been infused with rosemary you get a myriad of flavours.
Read MoreThis is the easiest dessert to make during summer and the most refreshing, but it is also the perfect palate-cleanser to serve after a fish main course. I sometimes use fresh basil instead of the mint, which adds a delicious sweetness.
Read MoreThe great thing about this recipe is that it works just as well with any fruit that caramelises nicely. Peaches work a treat!
Read MoreI grew carrots this season and wanted to find a way to not waste a single scrap of them. So I invented my own Carrot Tops Pesto.
Read MoreAdd a bit of sunshine to a chilly, wintery week. It’s also deliciously moist with wonderful hints of cinnamon and nutmeg spices, and a dreamy creamy orange blossom frosting — utter heaven.
Read MoreThe addition of lavender to the otherwise traditional shortbread is exquisite... The lavender brings a light floral flavour that is welcomed with the buttery shortbread. In my restaurants we serve this as part of an afternoon tea, so you can now create your own afternoon treat at home.
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