Globe Artichoke with Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
A very simple but delicious dish for a summer’s day!
Skinny Chicken Caesar Salad
This salad is so tasty you won’t realise it is low in fat!
Curried Scotch Eggs
The spiced sausage meat is a welcome addition to this classic snack! They taste absolutely delicious – maybe the best I’ve ever tasted!
Chicken, Avocado & Pancetta Salad
This chicken salad recipe is the perfect summertime light bite. The chicken & pancetta give depth of flavour and the lettuce, avocado and tomato give it freshness, finished with homemade honey & mustard dressing. Delicious!
Tomato, Thyme, Caramelised Onion & Goat’s Cheese Pearl Tart
This is a brilliant recipe, which once you’ve made, I guarantee you will go on making because it’s just about the easiest and most tasty summer recipe. Delamere Dairy’s Goats Cheese Pearls are deliciously creamy and make this recipe!
Strawberry Margarita Granita
A frozen cocktail for dessert… this is so delicious and a very refreshing end to a meal. It contains as much alcohol as you’d expect to find in a cocktail, so be careful!
The Best Five Spice Pork Spare Ribs
These have to be the BEST Spare Ribs I have tasted. They melt in your mouth…absolutely delicious!
Pomegranate Granita
If you are looking for a light, refreshing and easy to make dessert this is the one for you!
Summer Fish Pie
A wonderfully light, fresh and summery fish pie, absolutely delicious!
Raspberry Ripple Frozen Dessert
A delicious dessert with the wow factor; creamy, with crunchy meringue and raspberry ripple! Even better you can prepare this in advance and it will keep in the freezer for up to a month.
Belly Pork in Barbecue Sauce
An extremely delicious belly pork in barbecue sauce – juicy, tender and very simple to make.
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.
Blue Cheese and Caramelised Onion Tart
The strong flavoured blue cheese and sweet caramelised onions are a perfect pairing for this summer time tart. It is super delicious!
Greek Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder
This lamb shoulder tastes absolutely delicious and is fall off the bone tender. It is covered in Greek flavours and slow roasted for 5 hours. I served the lamb with roast potatoes, Greek salad and pitta. You can also serve with seasonal vegetables.
Florida Grapefruit, Prawn & Avocado Salad
This classic salad of prawn & avocado has been given a refreshing twist with delicious segments of Florida Grapefruit and a wonderful tangy, sweet and super delicious Florida Grapefruit vinaigrette. It will make your salad taste like summer! It is the perfect salad for Spring/Summer and picnics and outdoor eating. Florida Grapefruit is a very versatile fruit to give your recipes a taste of summer. The fruit itself is actually very interesting, it has a much thinner peel than is …
Hot Smoked Salmon Potato Salad
A fantastic twist on a regular potato salad recipe, this dish includes crunchy sugar snap peas, hot smoked salmon and horseradish cream. Serve this as a great accompaniment to any quiche or savoury tart, or as a light summer meal – delicious!
Caramelised Apple, Fennel & Chilli Sausage Rolls
As we head into British summer time, I have collaborated with https://www.prestige.co.uk/ to make some wonderful Caramelised Apple, Fennel & Chilli Sausage Rolls. These sweet and spicy sausage rolls filled with caramelised apple and onion, fennel and chilli flakes wrapped in golden buttery flaky puff pastry. They are absolutely delicious – probably the best I have ever tasted. They will make a fantastic addition to any family picnic- a definite must try!
Strawberry & Almond Cake
This is a lovely light and easy strawberry cake recipe with fresh strawberries baked into the batter. The perfect cake for a summers day!
Chorizo & Prawn Pasta with Lime
A super quick, fresh & delicious dish that can be made in the time it takes to cook your pasta.
Raspberry & Lemon Loaf Cake
This fresh raspberry and lemon cake is exploding with fresh flavours – it is super delicious and topped with a wonderful creamy raspberry icing. The perfect cake for afternoon tea.
The Best Potato Salad
Potato salad is a summer favourite and easy to rustle up. I have made many variations but this has to be the best – it is so tasty and simple to make! It is made with; mayo, Dijon & wholegrain mustard, anchovies, capers and spring onions, fresh mint & parsley.
Beef Kebabs
These kebabs are absolutely delicious – juicy beef, crunchy nuts, oozing cheese and fresh herbs all encased in a crispy tortilla!
Chicken Shawarma Kebab Flatbreads with Pomegranate Tabbouleh
This chicken kebab is absolutely bursting with flavour – it is so delicious! You must try this recipe! Perfect for the BBQ, under the grill or just as good on the hob.
Salad Nicoise recipe
A wonderful summer salad! This dish is also just as delicious with large flakes of tinned tuna! I used Tuna steaks that were gifted to me by Bradley’s https://bradleysfish.com/ (they deliver throughout the UK) use the code Victoria-15 at check out for a 15% discount on all orders over £70.
Strawberry Pavlova
This Strawberry Pavlova is marshmallowy in the centre with crisp and chewy edges piled high with whipped vanilla cream, drizzled with strawberry sauce and topped with delicious strawberries. The perfect summer dessert – well actually it is perfect for any time of the year!
Steak Marinade with Chimichurri Sauce
Marinate your steak with this with this wonderful marinade of a delicious blend of bold flavours. Top it off with a vibrant chimichurri sauce that adds a vibrant punch to each succulent bite. Get ready to elevate steak night with this dynamic duo of marinade and sauce. For the Chimichurri sauce – https://bestrecipesuk.com/recipes/the-best-chimichurri-sauce/
Smoked Mackerel & Horseradish Fish Cakes
These smoked mackerel fish cakes with a dollop of horseradish sauce are so easy to make. They are so full of flavour and taste absolutely delicious. Serve with this tasty Beetroot, Feta & Potato Salad
Greek Lemon Chicken Salad
This salad brings together some delicious flavours of Greece in a dish that is super tasty, fresh and easy to prepare!
Crab, Leek & Gruyere Cheese Tart
This absolutely delicious tart can be served as a main or as a brilliant starter. This is perfect for entertaining and can be made in advance!
Soufflé Baked Potatoes with Cheddar
This is a deliciously comforting jacket potato – a super tasty side or could even be served as a main!
Cheese & Tomato Chutney Quiche
The perfect summer recipe for outdoor dining; a rich and creamy quiche that is ever so delicious with a super tasty layer of tangy tomato chutney. I have also made this with Tomato & Chilli Chutney and it was absolutely gorgeous.
Salmon & Avocado Caesar Salad
This Salmon & Avocado Caesar salad is so tasty! Crispy pan fried Salmon fillets are a beautiful addition to this salad – especially with creamy avocado slices, crunchy croutons and shavings of Parmesan cheese.
The Best Quiche Lorraine
The key to the perfect quiche is simplicity!
Broad Bean, New Potato & Tuna Salad
If you’re looking for a flavourful, mayonnaise-free, potato salad recipe, this potato salad recipe will not disappoint! Bright, flavour-packed potato salad with tuna, broad beans, and tomatoes. A wonderful summer salad!
Strawberry Tart
This is summer on a plate, the perfect dessert for summer! You can bake the pastry case and make the filling the day before and decorate with the strawberries a couple of hours before serving! The most delicious strawberry tart!
Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta, Chickpeas & Lemon-Dill Dressing
Light, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavour, this vibrant orzo pasta salad is perfect for lunch, picnics, or a colourful side dish. Tender orzo is tossed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red onion, hearty chickpeas, briny olives, and creamy cubes of feta cheese. A zesty homemade lemon and dill dressing ties it all together, adding brightness and freshness in every bite. Finished with fragrant basil and extra dill, this easy salad is a delicious make-ahead option for warm …
Chicken Tikka Wrap with Fresh Coriander Chutney
Delicious wraps filled with aromatic succulent chicken tikka with fresh cooling coriander chutney with a kick!
Strawberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake
Treat your family & friends to this super delicious and easy to make no-bake strawberry & white chocolate cheesecake – a definite crowd pleaser!
Mediterranean Jewel Salad
A vibrant salad bursting with smoky griddled aubergine and courgette, earthy lentils, creamy feta, and juicy pomegranate seeds. Finished with a delicious dressing, it’s a perfect harmony of textures and bold Mediterranean flavours!
Stilton, Bacon & Mushroom Quiche
Rich, savoury and packed with flavour, this quiche combines creamy Stilton, smoky bacon, and earthy mushrooms in a golden, buttery pastry – perfect warm or cold! If blue cheese doesn’t take your fancy then you can use cheddar or any other hard cheese.
Panzanella Salad
This classic Italian Panzanella salad is a celebration of summer flavours and rustic charm. Crunchy golden ciabatta soaks up a zesty dressing made with fresh basil, garlic, white wine vinegar and tomato juices, while ripe vine tomatoes add a burst of juiciness. Anchovies bring a savoury depth, and a touch of Dijon mustard gives the dressing a gentle kick. Finished with extra basil and a generous glug of extra-virgin olive oil, it’s a vibrant, satisfying salad that’s bursting with flavour …
Smoked Salmon Tart
This stunning smoked salmon tart is a true showstopper, packed with rich, indulgent flavours. The smoked salmon is layered with creamy horseradish and nutty Gruyère cheese, all nestled in a buttery, golden pastry. Perfect for a brunch, light lunch or elegant starter, it’s a beautifully balanced dish that’s as delicious as it is impressive.
Stuffed Roquefort Burgers with Caramelised Onions & Rocket
Bold, juicy, and bursting with flavour – this gourmet Stuffed Roquefort Burger is a showstopper! Oozing with tangy blue cheese, topped with sticky caramelised onions and peppery rocket, and served in a toasted brioche bun – it’s the ultimate burger night upgrade. This will be on repeat from now on in this house…
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.
Chicken Shawarma Flatbreads
Tender spiced chicken thighs, marinated in warm Middle Eastern spices and seared to perfection, served on soft toasted flatbreads with a dollop of creamy yogurt and a fresh, zesty side salad. The salad combines crisp greens, juicy pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta for the perfect balance of savoury, sweet, and sharp. It’s a flavour-packed, vibrant dish that’s ideal for sharing — or keeping all to yourself.
Blueberry Drizzle Cake
This Blueberry Drizzle Cake is a light, fruity loaf bursting with juicy blueberries and finished with a vibrant lemon drizzle. The soft, buttery sponge is layered with fresh berries, baked until golden, then soaked with a warm blueberry-lemon syrup that creates a crisp, tangy topping. Perfect with a cup of tea or as a simple, crowd-pleasing bake for any occasion, this loaf is fresh, zesty and irresistibly moist.