Roast Spring Chicken, Purple Broccoli, Wild Garlic Hollandaise

March may not be the most prolific month for seasonal produce, but it does have a couple of stand out delicacies. One of these is purple sprouting broccoli, the king of the brassicas. Far superior to calabrese it’s tender stems, purple flowers and bright leaves are delicate and nutritious with an earthy mineral flavour. Another seasonal treat is wild garlic, which flowers in dark damp woods, … Continue reading Roast Spring Chicken, Purple Broccoli, Wild Garlic Hollandaise

Beet Salad with Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Pomegranate & Labne

Bright, lively and above all nutritious my beet salad is based around 4 simple ingredients; beetroot, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate. These ingredients are packed with essential vitamins and minerals to give you the energy to get the most out of life. The addition of labne, fresh mint and sumac gives the dish a Middle Eastern flavour, perfect for lifting the spirits in the cold … Continue reading Beet Salad with Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Pomegranate & Labne

Rotolo di Pizza Ripieno

Rotolo di Pizza Ripieno is essentially rolled and stuffed pizza. The filling can be whatever takes your fancy, although I would avoid using buffalo mozzarella, which is very wet and may make the dough soggy. Instead use a firmer cow’s mozzarella or a smoked provolone. In my recipe I have used cow’s mozzarella with roasted red peppers, roasted red onions, spinach and basil. Just before … Continue reading Rotolo di Pizza Ripieno

Lemon Sole with Samphire, Tomato, Herbs & Coriander Seeds

Marsh samphire is a seasonal delicacy that grows on tidal marshes around Britain. The best marsh samphire is covered by every tide, giving it a distinctive taste of the sea. If you happen to be in a coastal area this summer you can pick it at low tide. Otherwise look out for it in farmers markets, specialty food shops and fishmongers. Marsh samphire has a … Continue reading Lemon Sole with Samphire, Tomato, Herbs & Coriander Seeds