Summer Mackerel Salad
I recently cooked this is a seasonal recipe at a Riverford Cookery Demonstration and everyone raved about it so I decided to add it to this edition. The combination of Mackerel and Horseradish is delicious. Serves 4 […]
Moroccan Broad-Bean Dip
This recipe was inspired from the Sainsbury’s Magazine several years ago and since then it has become one of my signature dips – it absolutely delicious and very seasonal! Serve with strips of toasted pita bread. 2.5kg […]
Grilled Courgette, Pepper and Tomato Salad with Cumin & Coriander Dressing
This recipe was taken directly from ‘Books for Cooks Favourite Recipes’ (a small cookery book shop in Nottinghill Gate). The colours are superb and each individual flavour can be tasted. This was a favourite side salad during […]
Thai Green Salmon Curry with Brown Rice
I was inspired by a recipe by Nick Nairn who well known for his delicious Salmon dishes. This recipe uses the finest British seasonal vegetables while remaining wonderfully authentic and fresh. Serves 4 4tbs olive oil 1 […]
Carrot (or Beetroot) Humus
This seasonal recipe was inspired at my training to become a ‘Riverford Cook’ (someone who gives cookery demonstrations for Riverford Organics, the biggest organic vegetable box distributors in the country). The colour is fantastic and the flavours […]
Slow-cooked Brown Rice Pudding
2 cups short grain brown rice 1 litre carton rice milk Either vanilla or grated nutmeg to flavour Dried fruit, chopped up and covered in hot water 3 different methods of cooking the rice pudding Put rice […]
Beetroot Brownies
This unusual recipe was again inspired by my weekend with Riverford Organics. I have made adjustments to the original recipe to make it a wonderfully healthy treat – give it a go, people rave about it. 250g […]
Triple Bean and Tomato Salad
This wonderful fresh summer salad and the contrast of colours is striking. Salad 1 cup Haricot Beans 1 cup Green Beans, cut in 1 inch pieces, cooked for 3 minutes and refreshed 1 cup Young Broad Beans […]
Summer Salad with Beetroot, Goats Cheese and Green beans (Riverford)
Another deliciously seasonal salad with lots of colour and flavour. 300g mixed summer salad leaves 150g French beans 150g tenderstem broccoli 200g cooked beetroot, cut into 2 cm cubes 4tbs olive oil 1tbs cider vinegar ¼ tsp […]
Seasonal Pumpkin, Lentil and Goats Cheese Salad
This recipe was inspired by Seasonal Kitchen by Marie Claire. It is a tasty salad that goes beautifully with the fish dish below. The ingredients are seasonal yet warming and the colours are vibrant – perfect for […]