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 …

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.      

Shredded Beef Stew Cottage Pie with Caramelised Vegetables

This Shredded Beef Stew Cottage Pie with Caramelised Vegetables is the ultimate cold-weather comfort dish. Slow-cooked beef is braised in Guinness with garlic, herbs and root veg until it falls apart, then folded with sweet caramelised onions and carrots for incredible depth and richness. Topped with buttery mashed potato and a layer of mature cheddar, it’s baked until golden, bubbling and irresistibly crisp. A hearty, flavour-packed cottage pie that’s perfect for cosy evenings or a satisfying family dinner.