Tenderstem broccoli on top of cheesy Raclette cheese wrapped in buttery puff pastry and baked in the oven to puff. A drizzle of maple syrup and a few more minutes in the oven, and there you have it! Your starter for your festive dinner party. You and your guests will LOVE the crispy pastry, the sweet caramelised maple drizzle on the broccoli and the melted cheese inside. It makes a great starter to serve with a winter salad. Why make this Broccoli Cheesy Puff Pastry If you are looking for an easy starter recipe that you can prepare in advance ready for baking then look no further. This recipe ..read more

If you are looking to create an exciting side dish of potatoes this Christmas look no further. Let me introduce you to the perfectly crispy duck fat potato stacks, roasted in a muffin tin with hints of garlic and rosemary. These potato stacks are exciting and would make a pretty sight on your dinner table. There is no parboiling and there is less roasting time. Every stack is crispy on the outside, herby and garlicky. The inside is slightly soft and buttery and oh so delicious! Why make potato stacks? If there is one side dish that everybody gets so excited about it is potatoes! As we approach ..read more

I have made this slow-roasted leg of lamb on four special occasions and it has never disappointed. It is very easy to prepare and once it is in the oven you have five hours to either prep your side dishes or sit down with a glass of full-bodied red wine. The best moment I always remember about this dish is the lamb pull! It is SO SATISFYING and gives me and the guests pure pleasure just watching the meat fall off the bone. And the jus.. It is just so rich, slightly sticky and full of herby and garlicky flavours. This dish is just pure heaven and I can guarantee your dinner centrepiece will be ..read more

This French classic of Salmon en Coute, aka Salmon Wellington is essentially a piece of salmon side with a topping of creamy spinach and herbs, then covered in buttery shortcrust pastry. It is THE centrepiece you can serve during the festive season if you are looking for something different. It is such a great dish to have on a special occasion, with the latticework adding a touch of indulgence to your table setup. The flaky moist salmon pairs well with the soft creamy spinach and the crispy pastry. It comes together in just under one hour and the real bonus is it can be prepared ahead and sto ..read more

This Thai chicken and butternut squash massaman curry is spicy, sweet, sour, creamy and so delicious. It is everything you want a curry to be, and its complexity of flavours work. Massaman curry is one of my favourite Thai dishes and one that I made numerous times where people have been wowed by its flavours. This curry uses coconut milk yet it does not feel heavy. Swapping potatoes for butternut squash makes this massaman curry healthier and the perfect warming dish to have this autumn. Finish it off with some freshly chopped coriander and service with a bowl of steamed rice. What is a Massam ..read more

These better than takeout Chinese prawn dumplings, aka potstickers are so delicious you will not want to share them. Dumpling wrappers are filled with marinated minced prawns and steam-fried until brown and crispy at the bottom. The leftover prawn filling is then stir-fried and turned into a sticky glaze which is then poured onto the dumplings. Enjoy these dumplings as an appetiser, or as part of a selection dim sums. It is bound to be a winner. I could eat dumplings everyday. They are so tasty with complex flavours, yet they are so light and healthy. The best dumplings I have ever eaten are ..read more

This pumpkin gratin pasta bake with chicken and leek is all you want to enjoy on a cold autumn evening. One of my favourite dishes to make is a creamy, cheesy pumpkin gratin, and the idea of adding a layer of pumpkin on top of a pasta bake came to my mind when there was not enough pumpkin to make a gratin but enough to add to the pasta. Yes, it would have been easier to cube it and add it directly to the dish, however a pumpkin gratin has so much flavour and it is SO GOOD. Chicken, leek and pumpkin is such a great combination of flavours that this pasta bake worked as a whole dish. This has g ..read more

The mornings and evenings are getting chilly and it is time for dinners to be filled with soups and hot pots. Sharing this ramen recipe with you feels just right and it is the kind of food that makes you feel good after eating it. This Spicy Ramen with Soy-glazed Chicken is best for those nights when you need a warming but healthy dinner. It is also great for nights when you feel a cold is coming and you need a bit of warmth to make you feel better. This soup is super simple to make, yet very delicious. It is filled with chicken, vegetables, spices and wholewheat rice noodles. It does not fee ..read more

There is nothing that beats the smell of fresh homemade pizza dough and this recipe is one that I kept making during lockdown. This fresh pizza topped with leftover minced beef in tomato sauce, and ingredients I found in the fridge at the time, came out so delicious that I needed to share it. I have used only 5 main ingredients for the topping which can easily be found in the pantry or fridge. You do not need to add extra flavours or herbs as the minced beef itself is super tasty. If you are looking to make this pizza but have no beef leftovers, check out my Beef Lasagna recipe where you will ..read more

We are right into autumn and I love the sight of leaves turning yellow-orange, setting the mood for the winter season. The days are getting shorter and the nights bring a chill in the air. All you want is to cosy up by the fire and enjoy a heart-warming supper, just like this bowl of autumn soup. It has deep flavours of roasted butternut squash, herbs topped with garlic-infused croutons. Add a little kick to your soup by sprinkling a few chilli flakes before serving. This supper is super easy to make and only costs a few pennies per bowl. Why not make this roasted butternut squash soup as a st ..read more