Recipe Index

Condiments

19/11/2020

Chilli Paste

This chilli paste will last a good six months, it gives an incredible depth of flavour. It can be used on pretty much anything and..

Pasta

14/11/2020

Pasta e Ceci

Pasta & Ceci is one of the most traditional Italian pasta soups. It’s worth cooking the chickpeas with two bay leaves and some bacon, but..

Savoury Pies

11/07/2020

Vegeterian Cottage Pie

As you probably know I’m not a fan vegetarian modification to classic food, and I despise how vegans constantly proselytise, but this veggie cottage pie..

Baking

25/04/2020

Italian Sourdough

This Italian Sourdough is by far my favourite bread you will need some sourdough starter and a cast iron pot with a lid. If you..

Baking

25/04/2020

Pane Casereccio

This Pane Casereccio is the most typical of Italian breads. It’s super easy and requires pretty much no kneading. You will need a cast iron..

Stews

05/11/2019

Irish Stew

Irish Stew is just amazing! Some people choose to substitute lamb with beef, but I think they are really missing the point! I have tried..

Curries

22/12/2018

Chicken Katzu Curry

I feel a little bit guilty because I’m cheating… But yeah let’s use shop bought chicken kievs! It can be served in different ways, chips,..

Pasta

11/11/2018

Lesbolagne

As the name suggest lesbolagne are lasagne for lesbians. [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 400 g of swiss chard 400 g ricotta 1 broccolo romaseco 250 g fresh..

Sauces

11/11/2018

Béchamel Sauce

The secret, as with any roux based sauce, is to use fat and flower in equal measure (by weight). [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 40 g butter 40..

Preserves

23/08/2018

Courgette Jam

With this recipe you can use courgette or marrows, but yellow courgettes work best. [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 kg courgettes, finely diced 1 kg caster sugar..

Dessert

12/05/2018

Crema Pasticcera

Crema pasticcera is the Italian version of custard, although is much thicker. It’s very versatile, it can be used on loads of desserts, or just..

Fish

06/05/2018

Sea Bass with Puy Lentils Salad and Soba Noodle

This dish which does looks rather French is in fact a Japanese dish from Hokkaido. It’s not too easy to find quality yuzu juice outside..

My Featured Recipe

Curries

Thai Green Curry

Thai Green Curry is technically a soup, although in the West is generally serve thicker. [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 or 3 Tablespoons Green Curry Paste 350..

Curries

Green Curry Paste

Nothing compares to a homemade curry paste: I promise it’s worth the hassle! This recipe is for 5 or 6 curries. The amounts are based..