Fresh Whole Crab Lettuce Cups with Avocado

Yum yum yum! Fresh crab is delicious, if I close my eyes while eating this I can hear the waves and the seagulls. I grew up in a seaside town called Torquay and it’s right next to Brixham which is famous for brown crabs. We use to have them in such abundance that the prizes…

Tofu, Asparagus and Cashew Nuts in Oyster Sauce

This is such a comforting dish and I know it sounds strange but really inoffensive The reason I say that is there it isn’t too spicy or salty it just has really delicious familiar flavours like you get from your take away. Its been elevated into a special dish purely by the ingredients. I love…

Pork Meatloaf with a Tomato Glaze

This meatloaf is delicious and lasts for a dinner and cold as a lunch with salad. The apricots add sweetness and the prosciutto saltiness. Being British I used that brand of ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. I also used lean pork so it wasn’t too greasy as the loaf tin is lined with the ham. Old…

Prawn, Squid, Fennel and Scallop Stew with Ginger and Saffron

So this was an easy recipe as all the shellfish was in my freezer so I could take a handful out of each and it defrosts really quickly. I love fresh fish but I also think it is handy to have some frozen backups too. This tagine was delicious the aniseed flavour from the fennel…

Broccoli, Leek and Potato Soup

This is a simple but really comforting dish. As it has 3 vegetables I find a large bowl with some yummy crusty bread is enough for me dinner. I always save my parmesan rinds in the fridge and chuck them any soups I make. I used frozen broccoli just to see how it turns out….

Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad

I love a good Caesar salad but I can find them a bit heavy and calorific. I have lightened up the dressing on mine by using light mayonnaise. I also used a smoked chicken breast to make it a bit more exciting. I just love the contrasts of really crisp lettuce, soft chicken, crunch from…

Roasted Tomato and Goats Cheese Tart with Tapenade

This is perfect for this bank holiday as part of a spread or starter, it can be eaten hot or cold. I had mine warm with some salad. It is such a good way to use up someof thos tomatoes that are still hanging around. I used olive tapenade as my base but pesto would…

Hot Smoked Salmon and Mango Salad with a Mango Salsa and Chilli Dressing

As we having a mini heatwave (which is amazing) I fancied a really tropical salad. I also listened to a pod cast saying as mangoes are fibrous they help with anti aging. This was zingy, fresh and really yummy. Its also really nice that it uses all of mango. Ingredients (serves 2) Directions

Roasted Summer Vegetable and Chorizo Couscous with Cumin and Honey

I love roasted vegetables particularly in the summer when things like tomatoes, courgettes and peppers are at their best. I used baby courgettes in this recipe as they were reduced in the supermarket, they were delicious! Tomatoes pair so well together and of course they are in season together. This was simple but totally delicious!…

Pan Fried John Dory on a Fennel, Leek and Pancetta Broth

I am really trying hard to eat more fish at the moment.To keep it interesting I am mixing up the type of fish im using like cod, plaice or hake for example. This time it was John Dory I adore this fish and the spot on it is suppose to be the thumb print of…