Lunch

Baby Squid, Chorizo, Black Pudding, Anchovy and Poached Egg Salad

In the summer, I sometimes use this recipe for the course at my academy or for eating at home on the patio. It’s perfect for lunch with a nice glass of medium and fruity white wine. When the chorizo is cooking, the delicious smell filters out to the... (more)

Chinese Style Potato Salad

Chou Farci

Stuffed cabbage, or chou farci, is one of my old favourite family recipes that I was bought up on. It is good hearty food, made with finesse but also retains a traditional home-cooked feel. (more)

Crème Légère Monique

This is one of my mother’s favourite recipes. A good crème légère needs care when it is made and you need to use fresh milk, eggs and plump juicy sultanas or prunes. Make sure not to overheat it when you cook or this dessert may curdle. (more)

Linseed Bread Rolls

Minute-poached Salmon and Gorgonzola Rigatoni

This is a fantastic dish and is quick to make, so it’s perfect for unexpected visitors like my daughter Christina and her band. If you don’t like salmon, this works equally well with another oily fish or chicken. (more)

Pea & Mint Soup

Pork Mince Croquettes with Sweet Chilli Dip

Choose the piece of pork you want and get your butcher to mince it for you. I always go for outdoor reared pork or organic pork as it has such good flavour. (more)

Tartes Fines with Pineapple and Chilli

This is one of my favourite dessert recipes combining chilli with Tabsco, pineapple, ginger and honey. It looks stunning when finished and is great served with crème fraîche. (more)