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Green Dumplings
Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add liquid, fold in herbs and onion. Drop spoonfuls into simmering broth, cook 10 minutes.
Khubz/Pizza
Mix, knead, rise dough, roll, bake to golden perfection. Brush with butter. Simple, savory satisfaction.
Oriental Vegetable Stock
Soak mushrooms, combine with veggies and water, boil, simmer 30 minutes. Add oil, sugar, soy sauce, reduce, and season.
Quick Beef Stock
Simmer ingredients in water for 1 hour. Strain, add caramel for color. Optionally sauté onions for richer color.
Healthy Jerk Chicken Wraps
Homemade flatbread wraps filled with marinated jerk chicken strips and tangy pickled cabbage, carrots, and radishes.
Stir-Fried Turkey Vindaloo
A spicy stir-fry using leftover turkey, homemade masala spice mix, peppers, and chillies for a quick and flavorful meal.
Jerk Chicken with Rice, Peas and Fried Plantain
Spicy roasted jerk chicken served with coconut rice and kidney beans, sweet fried plantain, and a fresh pineapple salsa.
Mustard and Thyme Crusted Rib-Eye of Beef
Flavorful rib-eye beef marinated in red wine and spices, crusted with mustard and peppercorns, served with homemade horseradish cream.
Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
Thick blueberry-studded pancakes served with a spiced red wine and blueberry reduction sauce for a delicious vegetarian breakfast.
Coconut, Raspberry and Lemon Meringue Trifle
A showstopper trifle featuring tiered layers of coconut lady fingers, lemon curd, fruit glaze, custard, and toasted meringue topping.
Italian Grissini
Savory Italian breadsticks flavored with blue cheese, parmesan, garlic, and jalapeños, twisted into spirals and baked until golden.
Tempura Oysters with Chilli Dipping Sauce
Crispy tempura-coated oysters served with a sweet and spicy citrus-infused chilli dipping sauce.
Crispy Chilli Beef
Thinly sliced beef batons marinated, battered, and deep-fried until crispy, سپس tossed in a reduced sweet and spicy sauce.
Sweet and Sour Mushroom Stir Fry
A quick stir-fry featuring mushrooms, ginger, and garlic in a tangy sweet and sour sauce made with rice wine vinegar.
Plum and Almond Tart
A delicious vegetarian dessert featuring juicy plums and almond frangipane in a crisp, homemade pastry crust.
Roasted Duck Breast with Red Cabbage and Homemade Mustard Fruits
Succulent roasted duck breasts served with deeply flavored braised red cabbage, structured layered potatoes, and artisanal homemade spiced mustard fruits.
Spinach and Taleggio Pizza
Homemade pizza dough topped with spinach, anchovies, taleggio cheese, and an egg, served with a fresh chicory salad.
Chargrilled Sea Bass Summer Rolls with Pineapple Dipping Sauce
Fresh rice paper rolls filled with grilled marinated sea bass, vermicelli noodles, and crisp vegetables served with pineapple dipping sauce.
Aromatic Beef Curry
A comforting, aromatic curry featuring tender braised beef, traditional spices, tomatoes, and yogurt simmered until perfectly soft.
Bengal Coconut Dal
A fragrant, slightly sweet lentil dish made with chana dal, aromatic spices, and toasted coconut flakes.
Bengali Butternut Squash with Chickpeas
A warming vegetarian dish featuring tender butternut squash and chickpeas cooked with aromatic Bengali spices, ginger, and chillies.
Bengali-Style Aubergine Cooked in Yoghurt
Thinly sliced aubergines fried until soft and simmered in a spiced, sweetened yoghurt sauce garnished with fresh coriander.
Charentais Melon Rasayana
A refreshing South Indian-inspired dessert featuring crushed Charentais melon, creamy coconut milk, pomegranate seeds, and toasted flaked almonds.
Lamb and Fenugreek Dumpling Stew
A slow-cooked lamb stew with handmade fenugreek dumplings, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas in a spiced coconut tomato sauce.
Naan Bread
Simple naan breads flavored with garlic and fresh coriander, kneaded into a soft dough and grilled until lightly browned.
Peshwari Naan
Sweet, nutty Indian flatbread filled with pistachios and raisins, grilled until golden and brushed with melted butter.
Strawberry Lassi
A refreshing Indian drink made by blending ripe strawberries, plain yoghurt, and sugar until frothy and smooth over ice.
The Ultimate Masala Tea
An invigorating and relaxing Indian spiced tea made by simmering milk, water, spices, and ginger before brewing with tea.
Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce
Low-fat turkey meatballs and homemade tomato sauce served over spaghetti, finished with fresh herbs and optional spices.
Prawn and Mint Finger Rolls, Thai-Style Beef Salad and Chilli Jam
A delicate Thai surf and turf featuring handmade chilli jam, fresh prawn spring rolls, and a zesty seared beef salad.
Insalata di Rinforzo
A traditional Neapolitan 'reinforcing' salad featuring pickled cauliflower, peppers, and onions served with cured meats and anchovies.
Panna Cotta with Beetroot and Lime Syrup
Creamy panna cotta infused with rum and vanilla, served with vibrant cooked beetroot cubes and a tangy lime zest syrup.
Pickled Mushrooms
Quick pickled wild mushrooms boiled in vinegar and spices, dried, then preserved in olive oil for an authentic Italian antipasto.
Orange Rice Cake
A nutritious and filling rice cake infused with orange, vanilla, and lemon, perfect for breakfast or teatime snacks.
Apple Snow
A light, vegetarian dessert featuring softened cinnamon apples folded into whipped cream and stiffly peaked egg whites.
Broad Bean Dip
A creamy, flavorful vegetarian dip made from puréed broad beans, fresh herbs, and spices, finished with a zesty garnish.
Calamari
Squid tubes stuffed with feta and breadcrumbs, seared and served over a thick, herb-infused tomato sauce.
Chargrilled Thai Beef Salad
A vibrant Thai salad featuring marinated chargrilled beef tossed with aromatic herbs, fresh vegetables, and a spicy lime dressing.
Cointreau Cream
A rich, citrus-infused dessert sauce made by reducing Cointreau with orange zest, juice, sugar, and double cream.
Eton Mess
A quintessential British dessert featuring mashed strawberries, sugar, port, broken meringues, and softly whipped cream folded together quickly.
Green Thai Kebabs and Pad Thai Noodles
Flavorful fish kebabs marinated in green curry and coconut milk served alongside stir-fried rice noodles with shallots and peanuts.
Hot Chilli Chicken Fajitas
Marinated chicken skewers grilled and served with fresh tomato avocado salsa, lettuce, and soured cream in warm tortillas.
Potato Curry
A quick vegetarian curry featuring sautéed sweet potatoes simmered with aromatic spices, vinegar, and served with cooling Greek yoghurt.
Red Vegetable Curry
A fragrant vegetarian curry featuring homemade red paste, diverse vegetables, and coconut milk served with coriander-infused basmati rice.
Seville Crêpes Suzette
Golden pancakes simmered in a caramelised orange and butter sauce, finished with a dramatic flambé of Cointreau and cognac.
Steamed Pecan and Honey Pudding
A quick microwave sponge pudding flavored with citrus zest, honey, and pecans, served with whipped cream and apple sauce.
Strawberries with Quick Vanilla Sugar
Blend vanilla pod and sugar until fine, then sprinkle over fresh strawberries and rest before serving.
Cured Grilled Mackerel, Cucumber, Pickled Lemon, Broad Beans and Peas
Summery cured and griddled mackerel served with pickled lemons, charred cucumber, and a fresh pea and broad bean garnish.
Scallop, Samphire, Pickled Dulse and Clam Broth
A wonderful seafood recipe capturing flavors of the sea with seared scallops, clams, samphire, and homemade pickled dulse seaweed broth.
Grilled Rack of Lamb with Mango Salad and Mint Chutney
Marinated lamb rack served with a refreshing green mango salad and a smooth, vibrant mint and yoghurt chutney.
Pineapple, Prawn and Scallop Curry
A fragrant seafood curry blending sweet pineapple and coconut milk with a homemade Laotian curry paste and fresh salad.
Tandoori Chicken with Lentil Salad
Perfectly spiced tandoori chicken jointed and marinated, served with a fresh sprouted lentil salad and homemade mint chutney.
Tandoori Grey Mullet with Cep Salad
Scored grey mullet marinated in ginger, garlic, and spices, grilled until tender, and served with sautéed savory cep mushrooms.
Tandoori Spiced Pork Chops with Savoy Cabbage Poriyal and Apple and Porcini Salad
Marinated tandoori pork chops served with sautéed turmeric cabbage and a warm apple and porcini mushroom salad.
Tomato Sauce
A classic French tomato sauce made with pork, aromatics, and flour-style roux, slow-baked and then strained for smoothness.
Grapefruit Sandwich Cake
A zesty sandwich cake featuring homemade grapefruit curd, candied peel, grapefruit-infused sponge, and a light mascarpone cream topping.
Coconut and Lime Macadamia Cake
A citrusy nut cake made with ground macadamias, desiccated coconut, and lime zest, finished with a smooth lime icing.
Pan-Fried Fish with Green Salad and Sweet and Sour Dressing
Crispy pan-fried white fish served with a refreshing herb salad and a homemade sweet and sour lime dressing.
Spicy Chicken Thighs with Cucumber and Cashew Salad
Hot chicken and cool noodle salad featuring bright lime, chili, and garlic flavors for a refreshing summer meal.
Steamed Chicken and Shiitake Dim Sum Buns
Chicken and mushrooms marinated in spring onion oil are wrapped in fluffy dough and steamed until tender and flavorful.
Venison with Blueberries
Pan-fried venison steaks served with a sweet and tangy blueberry, wine, and orange juice reduction sauce.
Baked Avocado and Mustard Chicken
Seared chicken breast served with warm baked avocado and a tangy Dijon mustard dressing over fresh cherry tomatoes.
Grilled Lemongrass Beef
Thinly sliced beef fillet marinated in lemongrass, garlic, and chili, then griddled and served with a zesty dipping sauce.
Lightly Cured Hake on Black Kale with Clam, Caper and Butter Sauce
Lightly spiced cured hake served over sautéed cavolo nero with a rich cream, butter, and clam pan sauce.
Strawberry and Lavender Queen of Puddings
A traditional British pudding featuring lavender-infused custard, fresh strawberries, and a crisp piped meringue topping.
Sweet and Sour Pork
Deep-fried marinated pork cubes tossed in a flavorful homemade sweet and sour sauce served with crispy shredded bok choi.
Turkey Osso Bucco with Salsa Verde
Turkey thighs slowly braised in a rich casserole sauce until meltingly tender, served with a vibrant herb salsa verde.
Annika's Glögg (Annika’s Mulled Wine)
A traditional Scandinavian Christmas mulled wine infused with warming spices, orange peel, and sugar, served with almonds and raisins.
Crème Brûlée with Almond Snap Biscuits
A classic creamy vanilla custard with a crisp caramelised topping served alongside crunchy homemade almond snap biscuits.
Glazed Goats' Cheese and Beetroot with Welsh Herbs
Marinated goat cheese served with caramelized beetroot purée, roasted baby beets, wild herbs, and a vibrant beetroot dressing.
Peas, Mint, Girolles and Seared Scallops
Scallops seared in butter served with glazed garden peas, chanterelle mushrooms, and a fresh mint cream sauce.
Roasted Vegetable Couscous and Slipcote Cheese Strudel
A flavorful vegetarian strudel featuring roasted peppers, zucchini, aubergine, and caramelized onions mixed with couscous and soft sheep's milk cheese.
Beef in Oyster Sauce
Thinly sliced beef fillet stir-fried with oyster sauce, served over wilted spinach and topped with sautéed oyster mushrooms.
Chilli Crab with Egg Noodles
A spicy crab dish featuring a homemade chilli sauce served over seasoned egg noodles with fresh herbs.
Ching’s Mala Crispy Sichuan Sausage with Pickled Chillies and Wood Ear Mushrooms
Crispy fried Sichuan sausages tossed with wood ear mushrooms, pickled chillies, and fragrant spices in a hot wok.
Da Dong-Inspired Peking Duck Salad
Crispy five-spice duck served over heart-shaped apple and pear slices with a savory bean paste dressing and edible flowers.
Soy Chilli Steamed Scallops with Carrot and Spinach Noodles
Flavorful Asian-style steamed scallops served over stir-fried carrot and spinach rice noodles with a savory soy chili dressing.
Twice Cooked Pork with Pickled Cucumber
Pork belly poached then fried with Chinese flavourings, served with quick pickled cucumbers and steamed jasmine rice.
The Torch: Rhubarb Mousse and Yoghurt Ice Cream Cones
An Olympic-inspired dessert featuring rhubarb mousse, yoghurt ice cream, and homemade cones, garnished with honeycomb and artistic chocolate shards.
Apple, Plum and Cinnamon Country Pie
An autumnal fruit pie featuring Bramley and dessert apples, plums, and warm spices in a crisp, golden pastry crust.
Chicken 'Ayam Sioh'
A flavourful Malaysian chicken dish featuring poached chicken, homemade tamarind paste, steamed cockles, caramelised shallots, and a rich poultry sauce.
Apple and Blueberry Cobbler
Stewed apples and fresh blueberries topped with a rich almond cream and sliced almonds, then baked until golden.
Blueberry and Ricotta Pancakes
Fluffy ricotta pancakes folded with blueberries, served with a warm blueberry compôte and a dollop of crème fraîche.
Caramelised Pineapple and Brioche with Spiced Ice Cream
Golden caramelised pineapple served on toasted brioche with a rich cream sauce and spiced ice cream.
Onion Tarte Tatin with Goats' Cheese and Balsamic Glaze
Pan-fried onions layered with puff pastry, baked until golden, then topped with creamy goats' cheese and a balsamic reduction.
Summer Berries and Red Wine Jelly
A sophisticated chilled dessert featuring mixed seasonal berries paired with a shimmering, hand-chopped red wine and port jelly.
Green Coconut Chutney
A beautiful fresh green chutney that is fragrant and cooling, made by blending coconut, herbs, and spices into paste.
Saas Ni Macchi (Parsee Fish in White Sauce)
A traditional Parsee spiced fish dish cooked in a unique sweet and sour white egg-based sauce with fresh herbs.
Sheek Kavaab Naan with Malai Tikka Naanwich
Succulent lamb kebabs and creamy malai chicken tikka served in homemade naan with fresh salad, raita, and flavorful chutneys.
Apricot, Carrot and Almond Jam
An unusual jam combining carrots, apricots, ginger, and almonds. Excellent on toast or with creamy rice pudding.
Black Cherry and Hazelnut Jam
A delicious homemade preserve featuring fresh cherries, grated Bramley apples for consistency, and crunchy roasted hazelnuts.
Peach and Maple Syrup Jam
An intense, thick peach jam with a rich, sweet flavor made with fresh peaches, apples, and maple syrup.
Plum Glitter Jam
A sparkly, festive plum and apple jam enriched with orange and lemon, perfect for gifting or serving with roast meats.
Simple Blackcurrant Jam
An easy, tart, rich preserve made from whole blackcurrants and lemon juice, perfect for toast or morning porridge.
Whole Strawberry and Vanilla Preserve
Boil pears and strawberries, then simmer with sugar, lemon, and vanilla until thickened to create a luscious dessert jam.
Lobster and Mango Salad with a Beurre Noissette
Blanched lobster and softened mango served with a citrusy dressed salad and rich foaming nut-brown butter sauce.
Thai Pork Curry
A lean pork and aubergine curry simmered in coconut milk and Thai spices, served with aromatic infused jasmine rice.
Penne with Tomatoes, Chorizo and Cream
A simple pasta dish featuring spicy chorizo and crushed chillies balanced by a rich, creamy tomato and rosemary sauce.
Rhubarb Pie
A delicious vegetarian tart featuring zingy red rhubarb encased in a rich, buttery handmade pastry crust.
Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancakes
Whisk a smooth batter of buckwheat and rice flour with milk, rest for two hours, then fry until golden brown.