Meat Free

Fusilli pasta with pesto and griddled Mediterranean vegetables

Egg fried rice with cashew nuts, ginger and lime

Apple, Carrot, and Ginger Blitz

Roasted root vegetable skewers

Warm chickpea, curly kale and pine nut salad

Potato, parsnip and carrot mash with wholegrain Dijon mustard

Grilled Halloumi, Chicory, and Mango Salad

I really enjoy salads as a starter – and also a really good opportunity to get creative. To date, I have cobbled together: A Watercress and Pomegranate Salad; Smoked Mackerel, Blueberry, and Fennel Salad; Flambéed Pear, Blue Camembert and Walnut Salad; and finally my version of the classic Salade Niçoise . I have made many…

Black pudding, sautéed apple, red onion and rocket ciabatta

Due to the joys of the working week, breakfast is a typically pedestrian affair – one of need, not one of enjoyment. If I were far better organised, had more time, or company to share the morning with- I would most definitely favour a more north or central European approach- cheese, selection of breads, cold…

Prawn, Mango, Avocado and Chilli Salad

If it was not for my love of steak, I could quite happily become a Pescatarian. I love the versatility, taste, texture and general goodness our fishy friends have to offer – one of my favourite seafood is prawn. They taste great, and good for you too. They can even improve sexual libido (apparently) –…

Baked eggs with spinach, chilli, and red onion

At the very end of July, I spent a truly delightful long weekend with my far better half in North Yorkshire. To say it we had a packed agenda is a slight understatement. Following some near torrential rain in the morning, we held off for a glimmer of sunshine on the horizon for our drive…