This dish was originally designed as a reluctant acknowledgement that the predictable yogi style or nourish bowls were actually pretty fun if done well and you’re in the mood. It thrives or wilts upon the quality of your ingredients, so if you can’t find a tasty unpasteurised miso and a proper kimchi, then step back […]

Here’s a quick version of a classic with all the goodness of the original without the hassle of the mayo and excluding grape as the sugar saps brain power.

This works as a quick bite. The brunch with friends version presented here needs a touch more prep and shopping. If you don’t have time to chargrill your breads and sardines, a bit of toast and a quality sardine from a can will still provide all you need.

Taramasalata is one of those foods that you generally have to avoid if you are gluten-free as breadcrumbs are used to pull the dip together. This version skips the crumbs completely and so you end up with a richer, more thick mayonnaise-like dip. You’ll still need a good quality piece of toast or cracker to […]

Slow-roast spiced pumpkin alone is a great side, but then dressed up it becomes a quick, easy winner that punches way above its weight. Za’atar and sumac are now available at most supermarkets and will make the difference if you can find them. This recipe is featured in Eat Well Magazine 61    

There are multiple ways to slow cook pork, but the shoulder cut in particular needs to be done lower and slower to achieve maximum succulence. It feeds the masses, is good value for money and results in high satisfaction levels. Leftovers provide excellent downstream meal options from brunch to broth. I prefer to make it […]

Korean cuisine has a beautiful way of balancing sweet, nutty, savoury, and umami flavours. The sweet potato noodles here are probably my favourite part and normally available in the supermarkets. You can pull this together in a hot wok if you have one or use the step-by-step version below. For the meat, I like to […]

This one’s for all those in the matcha craze movement. Sourcing Genmaicha tea makes the jam extra delicious. Regardless, it’s a unique muffin experience.

There was a time when lamb shanks and other lesser cuts were cheap and you could create a feast with just a little extra time and care. Sadly, the whole world seems to have caught on so the taste experience remains, even if the budget advantages have evaporated! This method works for all the slowcooking […]

Inspired by Nigel Slater, this is both hearty and cleansing at the same time and builds anticipation as it bubbles away. I’ve made it multiple ways, but this way works well with some bacon, left over ham or a ham hock if you prefer. In my family we now often cook this after Christmas using the turkey stock. It represents a nourishing end to the festivities and a return to more simple pleasures. Generally, lentils can cook for a shorter or longer time depending on your preference for texture.

A vibrant, spicy Turkish-style salad that works beautifully alongside chicken kebabs, vegetables and yoghurt sauce. Finely chopped herbs and peppers deliver authentic Turkish flavour, with Urfa biber and pomegranate molasses adding a unique depth. Balanced by a cooling yoghurt sauce, it’s equally delicious as a standalone dip.

When it comes to any kind of kebab, it calls for simple but
quality ingredients, a marinade that deserves some time
and a lick of flame wherever possible. Grilled meats and
vegetables paired with fresh salads, dips and sauces are
one of the simple pleasures of life.