Cheese & SPAM® Toastie

It’s officially SPAM® Appreciation Week from w/c 8 March and 2021 is an extra special year for SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham as the iconic meat celebrates 80 years in the UK.  Celebrate this special occasion with this delicious Cheese & SPAM® Toastie that I have re-created from a 1970’s classic!  This toastie is ideal comfort food, with oozing cheese and tasty  SPAM®. It was during WWII in 1941 that the iconic tinned meat made its debut in Britain, feeding …

Mash Mac & Cheese

This is such a tasty version of macaroni cheese.  For this recipe I partnered with Albert Bartlett and used their Butter Gold potatoes to give the cheese sauce a velvety and deliciously buttery texture – comfort food at its best!  You will definitely want seconds! Butter Gold potatoes have a smooth oval shape, creamy skin and bright yellow flesh – and that golden character is reflected in the smooth, sweet taste that works so well in a range of recipes. …

Marinated Feta – with Chilli, Honey & Sundried Tomatoes

Turn a block of feta into something truly special with this easy, flavour-packed marinated feta recipe. Creamy feta cubes are bathed in a punchy mix of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, shallots, fragrant oregano, and a hint of chilli heat—elevated further with sweet, tangy chopped sundried tomatoes. Fresh parsley brings brightness, balancing the rich, savoury flavours. This versatile dish is perfect for grazing boards, spooned over warm flatbreads, tossed into salads or pasta, or served alongside …

Three Cheese, Caramelised Onion & Potato Pasty

Indulgent, golden and packed with flavour, these Three Cheese, Caramelised Onion & Potato Pasties are the ultimate comfort food. Filled with a delicious blend of mature Cheddar, creamy Gruyère and punchy Stilton, combined with sweet caramelised onions and tender potato, every bite is rich, satisfying and utterly moreish. Whether you’re planning a picnic, prepping for lunchboxes, or simply craving something hearty and homemade, these pasties are guaranteed to hit the spot – warm or cold, they’re irresistible any time of …

Cottage Pie with a Cheesy Horseradish Mash

This Cottage Pie with a Cheesy Horseradish Mash is comfort food with a kick! The rich beef filling is slow-cooked with red wine, thyme, and a hint of redcurrant jelly for a deep, savoury flavour. Topped with creamy mashed potatoes mixed with mature cheddar and a touch of horseradish, it’s baked until golden and bubbling.  A classic family favourite taken to the next level.            

Steak & Ale Pie with Mustard Cheddar Mash Topping

This Steak & Ale Pie with Mustard Cheddar Mash is the ultimate comfort food. Tender beef is slow-cooked in brown ale with vegetables and thyme, then topped with creamy mustard and cheddar mash. Baked until golden and bubbling, perfect for cosy evenings or Sunday dinners.  This dish brings together everything you love about a traditional pub classic — hearty, cheesy, and wonderfully satisfying.