Perfect for a summertime garden lunch or picnic, this simple savoury tart makes for a deliciously satisfying and quietly impressive option that will please both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Prunes in Armagnac is a classic French combination that somehow feels very current. Simple to make but best after a few weeks of waiting, these make for a very lovely impromptu dessert – just serve with thick Greek yoghurt or crème fraîche.
Roasting grapes brings out a beautiful, complex richness in their flavours which works perfectly alongside slow cooked pork chops.
Made in a free-form style and loaded with juicy seasonal fruit, this rustic apricot & cherry tart makes for a stunningly pretty dessert for a relaxed summer meal. It even uses pre-made pastry because June is no time to be rubbing in butter in my book.
With its glossy, colourful top and crisp, flaky base, this tomato tarte tatin is a gorgeous way to elevate a glut of tomatoes into an elegant & eye-catching seasonal showstopper for a summertime feast.
Delicious as a fancy antipasti option, confit tomatoes also work beautifully as the star of simple pasta dishes. Their flavour concentrates amazingly as they cook, and they keep their shape really well throughout roasting, making them a bit more elegant than ordinary roasted tomatoes.
The first pâté I ever loved was given to me one Christmas Eve by my friend’s mum, the same womanContinue Reading
Although homemade sourdough bread does take a lot of time and effort to make, the results are so shockingly good that it truly is worth the hassle.
With its gorgeous flavour and rich, spreadable texture, this artichoke & green olive tapenade will go down a treat with some breadsticks as part of an antipasti platter.
While it’s certainly no beauty, this glorious Provencal pumpkin gratin from Richard Olney is packed with flavour, and has the most compellingly beautiful texture: soft and yielding underneath; crisp and almost breadcrumb-like on top, making it a wonderful side option for Autumn dinners.
Prepared with pre-made puff pastry discs, these sweet little mini galette des rois are a delicious and easy way to mark Epiphany on January 6th.
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