Brussels Sprouts & Smoked Salmon Linguine  A creamy indulgent linguini pasta dish inspired by festive ingredients – a surprising way to enjoy Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts are not just for Christmas! But, just in case you do have some lying around after Christmas and are looking to use them up, then give them a try […] The post Brussels Sprouts & Smoked Salmon Linguine appeared first on Ceri Jones Chef ..read more

Squash gratin with herby breadcrumbs A warming, creamy autumnal dish that can be made with butternut or any other variety of squash. Sage + squash = autumn. Is there a better combo this time of year? Peeling the squash is optional but for butternut I prefer this dish with out it. If you’re using anything […] The post Squash Gratin with Herby Breadcrumbs appeared first on Ceri Jones Chef ..read more

Semifreddo means half cold in Italian and this simple dessert is a cross between a frozen mousse and an ice-cream. In this version I swirl through deep maroon plum puree and scatter in crumbled amaretti biscuits for flavour and texture.  I first made a version of this plum amaretti semifreddo, whilst cooking for a retreat […] The post Plum & Amaretti Semifreddo appeared first on Ceri Jones Chef ..read more

This refreshing salad with watermelon, halloumi, coriander leaf and toasted coriander seeds is the perfect thing to eat in a heat wave I’ve recently returned from a retreat chef job in Sicily, where afternoon snacking on watermelon was a daily treat. Watermelon is not just for snacking though, it’s great in salads – particularly with […] The post Watermelon, Halloumi & Coriander Salad appeared first on Ceri Jones Chef ..read more

Aubergine Skewers with Peanut Sauce & Quinoa a dish inspired by Indonesian Satay This dish is inspired by satay, an Indonesian dish consisting of grilled skewered meat – often chicken, served on skewers with a rich peanut sauce. If satay is on the menu I will 100% order it, so I was inspired to come […] The post Aubergine Skewers with Peanut Sauce & Quinoa appeared first on Ceri Jones Chef ..read more

Thai Red Noodle Broth with Smoked Tofu, Sweet Potato & Bok Choy I don’t think I’ve shared much in the way of bok choy recipes on my website before, so finally here is gorgeous recipe using this leafy green vegetable from the cabbage family. You can separate the leaves and stir-fry bok choy, but I […] The post Thai Red Noodle Broth with Smoked Tofu, Sweet Potato & Bok Choy appeared first on Ceri Jones Chef ..read more

How to make sweetcorn ribs – the latest food trend.  I serve mine with miso butter Sweetcorn ribs, as a concept have been around for a while now, although I’m not sure who is to credit for this amazing idea. In season sweetcorn is fantastic at the best of times, so what’s better about these […] The post Sweetcorn Ribs with Miso Butter appeared first on Ceri Jones Chef ..read more

Asparagus pappardelle with pistachio pangrattato for a simple seasonal supper April and May means it’s time for Asparagus in the UK and I look forward to this each and every year. The exact date it will appear depends largely on the weather and its impact on the growing season so its always rather exciting guessing […] The post Asparagus Pappardelle with Pistachio Pangrattato appeared first on Ceri Jones Chef ..read more

Griddled pear, Castelfranco radicchio and burrata salad with yoghurt dressing and toasted buckwheat.  It feels like a lifetime ago since I wrote and photographed this recipe. Last February in fact. But as we all know life has very much changed since then, and that has made it feel longer than we ever knew a year […] The post Griddled pear, Castelfranco and burrata salad with yoghurt dressing and toasted buckwheat appeared first on Ceri Jones Chef ..read more

This festive stuffed butternut squash with cranberries, leeks, buckwheat and orange makes a colourful plant based centre piece fit for any celebration.  It’s topped with Brussels sprout chips which are just as good as a garnish as they are for a side dish in their own right!  Maybe you’ll be having turkey on Christmas day […] The post Festive Stuffed Butternut Squash with Brussels Sprout Chips Garnish appeared first on Ceri Jones Chef ..read more