Recipes

It’s Chocolate Week so my inner chocoholic has come out to play. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth but I do indulge during this time, after all, chocolate week comes around just once a year. Made with Chocolate and Love Rich Dark chocolates, teamed up with delicious pecan to create one of the best tasting brownies. I left …

Here’s a simple yet rich recipe which celebrates the arrival of chestnut season, one of the true flavours of autumn. This warm and homey dish with chestnuts, roasted potatoes and Parma Ham is the perfect choice for cold autumn weekends. Ingredients 700g potatoes 400g chestnuts 100g Parma Ham in strips Some slices of Parma Ham 1 small spring of rosemary, …

As promised, here’s another pie recipe to celebrate British Pie Week, again courtesy of our friends at BerryWorld. This recipe will really make your weekend; it’s pie oozing sweet rich fruit under layers of crisp flaky pastry 🙂 Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 20mins Cook time: 40 mins You’ll Need: 400g flaky pastry 1 egg white 450g redcurrants 110g castor sugar …

There’s a lot going on in March, in fact, if you blink you might miss it. Yes, Wednesday was International Women’s Day but don’t forget this whole week (March 6 – 12) is British Pie Week. And as a foodie, I wouldn’t pass up the chance to share some awesome Pie recipes with you 🙂 In honour of Pie Week, …

Stuck in a winter rut? Not to worry, I’ve got this perfect Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble recipe from Berryworld which is warming but still tastes like summer to cheer you up. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes You’ll need 500g rhubarb 100ml water 100 grams golden caster sugar 1 tbsp Stones ginger wine 250g strawberries 75g …

It’s a new year and like most of you, I’ve resolved to make a few healthy changes to improve my health and hopefully drop a few pounds. Nothing says healthy living like one of last year’s healthy food trends – overnight oats and I was lucky enough to try this Overnight Oats with Raspberry Chia Jam recipe courtesy of Berry …

Homemade mincemeat is absolutely delicious and this version is very quick and simple to make. The mincemeat and pastry recipe can also be used to make a large tart, which works very well as a Christmas dessert served with ginger ice cream or brandy flavoured crème anglaise. For the pastry: 225g/8oz plain flour 140g/5oz butter, cut into cubes Pinch of …

The first of many festive recipes coming your way. This Big Smoke Winter Cockt-Ale is soothing, warming and oh-so more-ish! Method 1 x 500ml bottle of porter (a dark beer brewed by several breweries including Fuller’s) 1 x 500ml of medium dry cider (such as Cornish Orchards Gold) Add a sprinkle of smoked paprika If serving mulled, gently warm the …

Happy Friday guys, I just had to share this awesome Parmigiano Reggiano and Butternut Squash Soup recipe. It’s super easy to make, it’s filling and perfect for this time of year so enjoy x Ingredients 150g Parmigiano Reggiano, with rind 25g butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and chopped into chunks 900ml hot vegetable stock …

It’s taken over a year but I’ve finally got my hands on this Cherry Millefeuille with Candied Parma Ham and Pistachios recipe. I enjoyed this amazing dessert, this time last year at a Parma Ham cooking class. It’s amazing how versatile Parma Ham is, and do’t worry, this recipe is super easy to make. Enjoy x  Ingredients 115g icing sugar, plus …