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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.
Offering a deliberately simple spin on a classic seasonal dessert, this lovely pavlova is a lot easier to make than you’d expect and tastes like summer on a plate.
This delicious salad is a handy option for entertaining midweek, as most of the prep can be done beforehand, leaving you beautifully unruffled when the doorbell rings.
This simple soup gets its rich, satisfying flavour from roasted celery and garlic – both of which emerge utterly changed from their time in the oven, ready to add spades of flavour to whatever you add them to.
This warm salad is ideal for the chillier days of autumn when you don’t need to go straight to root veg winter stews yet but still need a bit of warmth and substance to your dishes.
With its combination of bright flavours, nutty tones and the richness of the ham, it’s a new stalwart for chillier autumn days
Sort of a hybrid between a pot pie and a fish pie, these tasty little dishes are the ultimate in comfort food, and need only some peas or braised cabbage on the side to make a really satisfying meal.
Smoked over pinewood to achieve its unusual, brewed-over-campfire taste, lapsang souchong tea is great for infusing a fabulously smoky flavour into foods. Try the technique with these deliciously tender lapsang souchong poached chicken breasts, which are ideal for a light supper with friends.
The perfect option for a fuss-free dinner party starter, this gorgeous dip can be made with with smoked salmon or trout and will have all your guests asking for the recipe
Light, fluffy & richly flavoured, these muffins feel very cosy and autumnal and would be ideal for serving up to friends with coffee for brunch or late in the afternoon, or packed up and brought with a thermos of chai tea for a walk at the beach.
When temperatures start to climb, this Roman-style rice salad with tuna, vegetables & hard boiled eggs is my go-to recipe for feeding a crowd. As well as being deliciously full of flavour and easy to prepare, it’s also a handy option for bringing on picnics, walks or long car journeys.
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.
What tastes like a soufflé, makes like a frittata, looks like a rose and is a deliciously summery vegetarian option for dinner or brunch? Ans: Courgette Roses, and I have to admit I’m pretty proud of the recipe.
Delicious served alongside grilled meat or fish and buttery baby potatoes, this vibrant, beautifully flavoursome salad is a great way of using up leftover or imperfect strawberries.
Poached gently with cardamon seeds & orange juice, pretty pink rhubarb makes for a beautiful California-meets-English countryside brunch when served with yogurt & granola
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.
