Panfried Salmon with Beetroot Houmous and Apple, Fennel, Walnut & Dill Salad
I am a complete houmous obsessive and have found an alternative way to make my favourite dip. This beetroot houmous recipe is so tasty and versatile - you could have it with fish, chicken or as a dip as part of any vegetarian or meat mezze feast. It worked really well with this super fresh, crunchy salad and a salmon fillet for a tasty, quick, healthy, light dinner.
Classic Victoria Sponge Loaf Cake with Lemon Sponge, Chantilly Cream and Raspberry Jam
Sometimes you just can’t be a classic and Victoria Sponge will always be up there with my favourite type of cake. I added some lemon zest to the sponge and made a chantilly cream instead of buttercream as I find buttercream a bit too sweet, but this is a classic recipe which no one will be able to resist.
Za’atar Chicken Thighs with Watermelon and Feta Salad
A refreshing watermelon and feta salad with some mouth-wateringly succulent marinaded chicken thighs. I love the addition of fruit in salads, and the crisp, sweet juiciness of watermelon chunks with salty crumbled feta, kalamata olives and a light lemon, balsamic and honey dressing is hard to beat.
Seared Beef Noodle Salad with Asian Dressing, Peanuts and Crispy Garlic and Ginger
This is a fresh and zingy salad that is a great way to satisfy your beef cravings and still enjoy a light meal. Salty, sour, sharp, and nutty, this would make a lovely dinner party starter in small quantities or it would also be great on the bbq in the summer. It’s also very quick to prepare on a midweek night and works really well as leftovers (that’s if there is any).
Charred Nectarine, Burrata and Prosciutto Salad with Fennel Seed Croutons and Basil Dressing
This is my version of the ultimate summer salad but it is so good you will want to eat it all year round. It is full of so much flavour and texture - salty prosciutto, creamy burrata, sweet smoky charred nectarines, crunchy croutons and the zing of a basil dressing, this is a salad I could just eat and eat and eat.
Panfried Seabass with Sauce Vierge, Roasted Fennel and Asparagus, and Crushed Garlic Thyme Potatoes
This seabass dish with my twist on a classic sauce vierge recipe and my version of roasted crushed potatoes will transport you to the sunshine with every mouthful. Just make sure to enjoy with a chilled glass of wine. Fresh, vibrant and full of flavour.
Lamb, Feta and Pistachio Meatballs with Tomato Sumac Salad and Za’atar Flatbreads
With this dish I tried to combine some of my favourite Middle Eastern flavours. These are up there with some of the best meatballs I’ve ever made - the crunch from the pistachios, saltiness from the feta, freshness from the herbs and sweet, sticky glaze from the pomegranate molasses made them completely moreish. With a refreshing tomato and olive sumac salad, bulgur wheat tabbouleh, tzatziki and homemade flatbreads to mop up all the deliciousness, this is my favourite type of food.
Chicken Satay with Mango, Lime, Charred Pineapple and Peanut Salad
Everyone loves chicken satay and this is my go-to recipe for the juiciest, most succulent chicken thighs in a moreishly aromatic peanut marinade. With a fresh mango, lime, carrot and charred pineapple salad it is fresh, healthy and full of flavour and texture.
Chargrilled Sweetheart Cabbage with Harissa Butter, Preserved Lemon and Parsley Yoghurt, Pickled Red Onions, Toasted Hazelnuts and Raisins
I love the smokiness of the charred cabbage with the heat of the harissa butter, cooling sharpness of the lemon yoghurt, and all the textures from the toasted nuts, pickled onions and sweetness from the raisins. This is a filling, flavour packed veggie dish which works great on its own or as a side dish and can easily be made vegan.
Old School Jam Sponge and Custard
Is there anything more comforting in the world than fluffy sponge with fruity jam and silky smooth vanilla custard? Follow my recipe to recreate this ultimate old school, budget friendly pudding which everyone will love.
Slow Roast Porchetta with Salsa Verde, Apple Sauce, Polenta Roasties, Honey Thyme Carrots & Stir-Fried Kale
Some days just feel like a roast day. And some days feel like slow cooked, crispy crackling kind of roast days. I’d never tried salsa verde with pork before but I’m now a total convert. The sharpness and acidity of the sauce cuts through the richness of the pork and works so well. It’s also compulsory to serve any kind of roast pork with apple sauce and roast potatoes.
Nduja Marmalade Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes, Lemon Parsley Yoghurt, Feta and Spicy Chickpeas
Calling all nduja lovers - this recipe is for you. Nduja salami paste is one of my favourite ingredients and this is one of my favourite recipes I’ve posted so far. Serve with flatbreads to mop up all the lovely juices.
Pineapple and Rum Tart Tatin with Coconut Ice Cream
These are some of my favourite flavour combinations of all time - pineapple, rum, lime and coconut. What’s not to love? Its tropical sunshine on a plate, super simple and the perfect showstopper to a dinner party meal or Sunday roast.
Salmon Teriyaki with Sesame Pak Choi Noodles
I know salmon teriyaki is a staple midweek meal in most people’s households (or it is in mine anyway) but this is my version of the classic dish. So quick, so simple, so healthy and packed with flavour.
Mussels with Pancetta, Cider, Leeks and Garlicky Bread
I don’t think I’m any happier then when I’m eating a steaming bowl of the freshest mussels with some toasted garlicky bread to dunk into the delicious sauce. Follow my recipe for your own slice of mussel heaven.
Roasted Red Pepper, Walnut and Basil Pasta with Lemony Chorizo Breadcrumbs
This is a midweek meal which is so quick to throw together but it packs a serious punch. Fast, flavoursome and super tasty.
Lemon Yoghurt Cake with Limoncello Whipped Cream and Candied Lemon Slices
My favourite type of cake is always a classic lemon drizzle, but I decided to give it a bit of a twist by using yoghurt in my recipe. It adds a lovely sour tanginess to the sponge which compliments the sweetness and keeps the cake very light and moist, while everyone knows limoncello is simply one of the greatest things on earth.
Ribeye Steak with Chimichurri, Charred Corn, Tomato and Pine Nut Salad and Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes with Feta and Lime
Fresh, zingy and full of flavour - this is sunshine on a plate. I love steak and chimicurri and paired with some charred corn, a refreshing tomato salad and the best sweet potatoes you will ever have, this dish is a taste sensation.
Spiced Salmon Bulgur Wheat Salad with a Sumac Dressing
Bulgur wheat is one of my favourite grains. Paired with plenty of veggies, a lively dressing and some spiced grilled salmon, this is the perfect midweek meal.
Elderflower and Yoghurt Pannacotta with Lemon Basil Shortbread and Macerated Strawberries
If you’re looking for a light and summery pudding then look no further than this vanilla and elderflower pannacotta. I add some natural yoghurt which gives a slightly firmer texture and subtle sourness to the dessert which I really enjoy. Served with some crumbly shortbread and macerated strawberries, it really is the ideal make ahead dinner party dessert.