The Best New York Cheesecake
This is not a classic New York Cheesecake but it is certainly one of the best. It is rich and creamy with a splash of white wine that makes this unique! Allow 2 hours cooling time & 8 hours chilling time.
Venetian Orange Cake
This is a stunning flourless orange & almond cake with a zesty syrup is absolutely delicious. It is the perfect accompaniment to any afternoon tea. .
The Best Irish Beef Stew
This has to be one of the best Irish stews, this may not be the most traditional recipe but it is certainly one of the tastiest! Serve with crusty bread or a giant Yorkshire pudding.
Traditional Fish Pie
The wonderful combination of smoked haddock, salmon, cod and king prawns makes this pie delicious… you can make this fish pie the day before as it tastes even better the next day. Proper comfort food!
Seafood & Chorizo Spaghetti
A wonderfully delicious seafood pasta dish full of flavour & freshness – my husband’s favourite! For this recipe I was gifted the seafood by Bradley’s – see below for a 15% discount code.
Honey & Garlic Glazed Salmon
This honey & garlic glazed recipe is such a wonderful way to serve salmon. It is so quick & easy to make and is absolutely delicious! The salmon was gifted to me by Bradley’s – see below for a 15% discount code.
Pasta & Prawns in a Nduja Cream Sauce
This is such a quick and easy recipe to make. Juicy prawns in a spicy cream sauce perfect for a delicious mid-week meal. These wonderful prawns were gifted by Bradley’s (they deliver throughout the UK) see below for a 15% discount code.
Hasselback Potatoes
Not only do these potatoes look great they taste amazing! These potatoes have crispy edges with middles as creamy as mashed potatoes. A perfect side dish for any meal. [AD] To sharpen my knife for this recipe I used the Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener that I was kindly gifted. It works brilliantly – my knives have never been as sharp. This is the first real knife sharpener for the home chef. Unlike a simpler sharpener, hand lapper or …
Beef Mince & Potato Pie
This hearty beef and potato pie is an ideal family meal on a cold evening. Serve with buttery mash and seasonal vegetables or it tastes just as good by itself with a good dollop of your favourite sauce.
Full English Traybake
This Full English tray bake is filled with deliciousness; sausages, bacon lardons, new potatoes, button mushrooms and tomatoes and finished with eggs for a one-tray winner. The perfect recipe for Sunday brunch!
Chorizo Hash
This chorizo hash is a great weekend brunch – it makes ideal comfort food and it’s so easy to make too! A wonderful recipe for a last-minute brunch or lunch.
The Ultimate Chicken Marinade
The ultimate marinade for juicy chicken – it is easy and versatile, made with simple ingredients. The perfect recipe for the barbecue, air fryer or oven.
‘Nduja, Caramelised Onion & Blue Cheese Sausage Rolls
Spicy ‘nduja, sweet caramelised onions and tangy blue cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for an indulgent snack, picnic or party.
Teriyaki Salmon
Tender, flaky salmon fillets glazed in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and spring onions – ready in 20 minutes. Can be cooked in the oven or air fryer.
Spaghetti Puttanesca
This is a wonderfully tasty quick and easy mid-week meal. Chilli, Capers, Anchovies, Olives and Tomatoes – what a perfect combination!
Parmesan & Black Pepper Butter Beans
Creamy butter beans coated in a deliciously rich sauce of melted Parmesan and cracked black pepper. This is a quick and flavourful dish, perfect as a side or a light main. I served this with lemon & herb roasted chicken thighs and seasonal vegetables but I could have ate the butterbeans alone (all to myself).
Goat’s Cheese, Potato and Thyme Tart
A beautifully rustic tart that’s bursting with flavour, this dish pairs buttery pastry with golden sautéed potatoes, caramelised onions, and fragrant thyme. Creamy goat’s cheese adds tang and richness, while a silky crème fraîche and eggs bring everything together. Baked until golden and gently set, this versatile tart is perfect served warm or cold, ideal for lunch, picnics, or a light supper with a crisp green salad. Simple to make, utterly satisfying, and full of countryside charm.
Spaghetti with Courgettes & Parmesan
A simple yet elegant pasta dish where golden fried courgettes are blended into a silky Parmesan sauce, then tossed with al dente spaghetti and lemon zest. Light, comforting, and bursting with summer flavour — perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a laid-back date night.