Recipes

Greek Beef and Macaroni (Pastitsio)Serves 4 2 tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, roughly chopped2 garlic cloves, sliced2 celery sticks, diced2 carrots, diced500g minced beef400g chopped tomatoes2 tbsp tomato purée¼ tsp ground cinnamon…

Rhubarb and Custard Burnt CreamFeeds 4-6 people depending on size of ramekin 4 small sticks or 2 large sticks of rhubarb, washed and trimmed50g sugar200ml double cream100ml single cream or full fat milk3 large egg yolks1 vanilla pod50g sugarIc…

Roast Duck with Rhubarb and Sage Gravy 1x Free Range duck weighing between 1.5-2kg, giblets inSalt and pepper3 large sticks of rhubarb1 onion cut in half2 handfuls of fresh sage For the gravy1 tbsp olive oilDuck giblets (neck, heart and liver…

Along with the first signs of rhubarb, another vegetable that gets my heart rate going with excitement as it cracks the surface of our land is asparagus. Asparagus is a vegetable that begs to be eaten as soon as it is plucked so to speak…

Rhubarb is, surprisingly to some, a vegetable. I think that people are misconceived as it is traditionally known for it's excellent qualities in a traditional crumble. As it is so bitter, it is drowned in sugar and perhaps that is why people of…

In celebration of our delicious and common wild herb, I've made a little tart that would certainly make a good discussion point at any dinner party. They look pretty and taste delicious. If you are lucky whilst out picking nettles, you will fi…

  If you go down to the woods today you're in for a big surprise. And if you do have a walk around any British woodland at this time of the year you may be really surprised to have your nasal passages hit with the heavy smell …

  Lamb shanks are a dream to cook with. Not only are they cheap, but they are incredibly flavoursome. Like most of the cheaper cuts of meat from an animal, they do tend to be the tastiest. And shanks are no exception. As long …

A good friend of mine, William Leigh, created this fantastic take on the classic English dessert of Eton Mess. Cream, meringue and fruit mixed together into one big ‘mess'; what is there to not like about it? Simple and delicious, it i…

  Smoked venison isn't something I'm exactly using on a regular basis in this year of ‘cutting back', but last week I was lucky enough to be given a large piece of smoked venison loin. The loin is incredibly tender and …