A slightly lighter potato dauphinoise made with half fat crème fraîche and single cream. Indulgently creamy and cheesy and rich and I could go on… Of course I still used a very generous grating of gruyère and I also confess to scraping off most of the melted cheesy layer for myself. Serve with steamed asparagus,…
An easy recipe for delicious Chocolate, Orange and Almond Biscotti. These biscotti are double baked so they have the perfect snap. They make a great gift for foodie lovers or just simply bake for your own little treat. A classic with a zesty twist I had forgotten about the simple pleasure of dunking crunchy biscotti in…
Aubergine coated in a parmesan breadcrumb mixture along with my best ever creamy mashed potato and caramelised onions with sweet chestnuts. A perfect winter warmer. The mash has a touch of garlic and miso for a slight umami-ness. It’s rich, buttery and probably going to make an appearance every week until Spring. Leave a comment…
This Clementine and Honey Polenta Cake features a delicate sponge made with zesty clementines and a honey glaze. Is there such a thing as the perfect sponge? A gluten free sponge? I promise this cake is neither dry or crumbly. Instead polenta delivers a tender and moist sponge, and when contrasted with the not too…
This Chocolate Orange Sourdough Bread Pudding is comfort food at its best. Thick slices of sourdough soaked in an orange infused custardy sauce. Then toss in generous chunks of dark chocolate orange and fresh orange slices for extra zest. The trick is in the crust For the perfect bread pudding, well my idea of perfect…
Harissa Eggs with Aubergine and Sumac makes for perfect weekend brunch fodder. Poached eggs and generous chunks of aubergine in a rich harissa tomato sauce topped with sumac. It’s in the name So this may look like shakshuka but it’s missing some vital ingredients, namely spice in the form of cumin, peppers and, of course,…
An indulgent spiced apple frangipane tart with a melt in your mouth sweet almond filling, cinnamon spiced apple and toasted flaked almonds. Autumnal eats We’re officially in the season of sweetness and excess. Pumpkin pies, panetonne, brandy infused puddings, mulled wine and, of course, creamy frangipane tarts. I’ve made my frangipane even more decadent by…
Easy Saag Paneer for when you want a healthy, indulgent curry without all the fuss or expense. Spiced chilli paneer in a delicious yoghurt and spinach curry. Serve with raita and scoop up with warm naan or roti. Healthy yet indulgent Not all curries are made equally. This homemade saag paneer is high in protein,…
