I absolutely love scamorza (a smoked cheese very similar to mozzarella) and had been wanting to try it as part of a main dish for a while.  This courgette lasagna with a homemade béchamel sauce seemed the perfect opportunity to finally make that happen and the end result was a rather delicious, unusual, vegetarian friendly lasagna that I will most certainly make again! Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp olive oil 3 medium courgettes, roughly chopped into chunky pieces (580g) squeeze lemon juice 11 lasagna sheets  200g scamorza, torn 60g parmesan, grated salt + pepper BECHAMEL SAUCE 8 ..read more

I have been trying to perfect my pasta with courgettes for years now and have made a ton of recipes along the way - this Stanley Tucci approved Spaghetti Alla Nerano may just be my favourite yet! It takes a little time to prep (you can't rush deep frying the courgette in batches until golden brown) but the effort is more than worth it. The ingredients may seem simple on paper but the end result shines in terms of flavours and truly makes the courgettes the deserving star of this dish. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 kg Courgette 300ml Olive Oil 25g Basil 400g Spaghetti 50g Butter 100g Parmesan 100g ..read more

FINALLY summer seems to have arrived in the UK which means it is the perfect kind of weather for a grazing style dinner - veg packed, serve at room temperatures dishes you can prep in advance and bring along to any sort of bbq, picnic or simply enjoy al fresco at home! Below three of my summer favourites - hope you get to make one or all of them whilst summer is summering!! WASABI POTATO SALAD WITH ROCKET & RADISHES  INGREDIENTS 750g baby new potatoes, scrubbed and quartered 150 radishes, thinly sliced 100g rocket  1 lime, cut into wedges, to serve FOR THE DRESSING 5 tabl ..read more

 I am a little bit obsessed with vodka as surprisingly flavour enhancing addition to a creamy tomato sauce and simply had to try it in a gnocchi dish and these baked gnocchi did not disappoint!!! This is a super easy to make, one pan, vegetarian friendly main that will impress your friends and family with minimal stress in the kitchen. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS VODKA SAUCE 2 tablespoons butter 2 large white onions, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, grated, minced, or very thinly sliced 200g tomato puree 1/4 cup vodka 1 cup double cream 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper 1 tea ..read more

This coconut and lemon orzo with sweet chilli salmon is yet another super easy but super delicious orzo recipe which is packed full of veg (kale and peas), healthy fats from the salmon and plenty of zingy and summery flavours! It's a one pan dish that will impress any dinner guests and having made this a couple of times now I can confirm this is a new pasta favourite, firmly added to the recipe repertoire. SERVES 2  INGREDIENTS 2 salmon fillets, skin on  1 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper 2 table spoons sweet chill sauce 400g orzo 150g shredded kale 200g frozen peas 2 cups low-s ..read more

It looks like summer is finally here and when it's hot and the sun is out the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen slaving over intricate recipes. I found myself in this conundrum last Saturday but still fancied something delicious and seasonal for dinner so I decided to pimp a good loaf of sourdough with some rather fancy toppings! Minimal cooking and chopping was involved but the end result was pretty stunning, beautiful on the plate and just about the perfect, easy summer supper!! Even better with in season tomatoes! TOMATO & MAYO TOAST WITH CHIVES AND SESAME SE ..read more

I am no big baker or dessert maker but when there is a special occasion (like a colleague turning 50) I will make an exception and MY GOD was this white chocolate cheesecake worth the effort! Possibly the best cheesecake I have EVER had and actually surprisingly easy to make plus it feeds enough for a dinner party or an office birthday. Highly recommended! INGREDIENTS (Makes enough for 8 people) 100g crème fraiche 275g Philadelphia cream cheese 500ml double cream 260g white chocolate buttons 250g McVities digestive biscuits 150g unsalted butter White chocolate bar, grated into large curls ..read more

Summer may have all but gone but this amazing prawn, butter bean and feta stew (which is a bit of a cuisine mashup  - a bit greek, a bit Middle Eastern, a whole lot of AMAZING), may just be my dish of the summer and in fact of 2024 so far!!! It's packed full of flavours that you wouldn't expect to work together but make it a real showstopper of a supper - the bright summery and punchy flavours we all need when nearly June is giving more mid March! Serves 2-3 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 fat garlic cloves, grated 400g tin chopped tomatoes 2 tsp smoked paprik ..read more

I have spent quite some time trying to make the perfect crab pasta and have tried a dozen recipes on my quest. This spicy crab pasta with Aleppo chilli, plum tomatoes, samphire, smoked garlic and tarragon is HANDS DOWN the best crab pasta I have had EVER and I am so excited to share this recipe with you!  Smoked garlic truly elevates this dish into something extraordinary so is definitely worth seeking out - I get mine at Borough Market! SERVES 2-3  INGREDIENTS 1 White onion finely diced 4 smoked garlic cloves, finely chopped 200g plum tomatoes tomatoes halved 1 Heaped Tsp fennel ..read more

I am once again knee deep into show season so for now recipes have to be quick to make (and not leave the kitchen in a huge mess), while still looking and tasting restaurant worthy. This gnocchi concoction, rustled up in less than 20 minutes, does exactly that - a perfect combo of gnocchi, sundried tomatoes, mascarpone and spinach - a little bit of dolce vita on a plate when the day has been long and full of emails! SERVES 2  INGREDIENTS  150g fresh spinach  A jar sundried tomatoes  500g gnocchi (a pack that cooks in 2 mins)  2 tsp chilli flakes 1 pinch salt  2 ..read more