Our charming chef Peter Lien Keen foodies huddle up. If there is one course you go on this year, hot foot it to Denman college for what I can only describe as the essential guide to knife skills. Every topic was … Read More
This is not my recipe, I got it from Diva Cooking, my favourite cookbook ever , written by Victoria Blashford-Snell & Jennifer Joyce. They cook with real integrity and their recipes work. It is not their recipe either, it originates from … Read More
Another super fast dish to prepare for those unexpected visitors. It will keep in the fridge for a few days so double the quantity. I’ve made this pate a hundred times at least and it is one of those dishes … Read More
I am not a vegetarian, but my veggie pals love this and it only takes fifteen minutes to produce. TIP Please use organic mushrooms if possible. It’s still a cheap dish to produce and there is nothing enticing about tasteless … Read More
From kitchen to table in about twenty minutes, mushrooms and cheese are ancient partners and this recipe has stood the test of time with all my mates. Unless you are seriously challenged, you can’t go wrong with this dish. It’s … Read More
This is a delicious and simple recipe, full of deep flavours and textures. TIP: Recently Maria made a great Asparagus and Green Bean salad with croutons. You can make a batch of croutons and then keep them in an airtight … Read More
I really love making these. I’ve used both raw and cooked lamb in the past and have come to the conclusion that using (leftover) lamb and mincing works best. TIP Please give making flat breads from scratch a go. Don’t be tempted … Read More
We all know what Sundays are about. A roast with all the trimmings is definitely part of the scenario. Friends round the table yakking away about something and nothing, the collective oohs and aahs when the centre piece is proudly … Read More