Brunch Ideas

Smoked Mackerel Rillettes with Aleppo Pepper

Menemen – Spicy Turkish Scrambled Eggs

Guacamole Toast

Savoury Thyme, Aleppo Pepper and Cheddar Crepes

Blueberry Pancakes

Egg fried rice with cashew nuts, ginger and lime

Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Bundle

Asparagus? – check. Smoked Salmon? – check. You are nearly there for a really simple and delicious starter which takes minutes to prepare. Think of the classic asparagus wrapped in Parma Ham, and substitute the ham with smoked salmon. I wish for the life of me I could remember where I first tried this –…

Couscous

Couscous, a whole-grain, is a really simple and versatile food. It is so easy to prepare, takes a few minutes from scratch, and provides a really good base from which to enhance/adapt. It is also good for you. It provides a good source of lean, vegetarian protein and is very low fat. Its origins go…

Gazpacho soup with garlic and rosemary ciabatta

The very first time I made Gazpacho soup was when I was visiting my sister who was living in a small village of Vilcabamba, near Loca in Ecuador. The required ingredients were cheap, plentiful, locally produced and so fresh. Ecuador certainly opened up my eyes (and palette) to some amazing local flavours and recipes, some…

Thai Red Curry with Chicken and Pineapple

Reflecting on 2024, I thought it was one of the toughest years I could remember. However, 2025 has already proven to be even more challenging, with events that have pushed me to my limits and affected both me and my loved ones deeply. Life can be cruel, and deeply unfair. To my dear folks –…