Recipes
Cooking is about sharing, its about inspiring - I am always willing to share my recipes and all of them are fair game!
Recipes should be a guide, they should be there for you to absorb and make your own. Be present, think about what you are doing and more importantly why you’re doing it - this is how you learn to cook, rather than learn just how to follow recipes (believe me, there is a huge difference). You’ll be devising your own recipes and creating masterpieces from fridge leftovers in now time! Tweak, change, adjust - don’t be afraid to try, don’t be afraid to make mistakes! Take notes, learn! Cook to your own palates and your own likes/dislikes! That is what recipes are there for!
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Tomato & Lentil Soup (Surplus Food Style)
A tomato soup recipe like no other. This was a creation from a community project using entirely surplus ingredients so maybe doesn’t follow all the usual rules! It’s comforting and unctuous with red lentils. It went down a storm with the young people we served it for.
‘Leftover Beef’ Chilli Con Carne
A fantastic recipe for any leftover beef. It’s rich, warm, comforting, not too spicy and super adaptable. Plus the recipe for the paste is so good! Make that, batch it up! You don’t need to look any further for leftover beef inspiration!
Roast Beef, Late Summer Salad & Buttermilk Dressing - As Served At The Slow Food Feast, Ludlow Food Festival 2025
Beautful pasture raised, organic roast beef, a late summer salad made up from locally grown over ripe tomatoes, fennel, runner beans and the most vibrant, rich buttermilk dressing. This is a recipe straight from my heart! Served at room temperature it’s got a beautiful comfort to it and doesn’t compromise on flavour one bit.
Charred ‘Gildas’ Cabbage - as served at the Slow Food Feast, Ludlow Food Festival 2025
All the deliciousness of Gildas captured in charred cabbage form. The ultimate side dish - its tangy, salty, spicy, smokey, charred and perfect with a rich stew or nicely roasted pork loin.
Spanish Style Pork Stew - As Served At The Slow Food Feast, Ludlow Food Festival 2025
This Spanish style pork stew is rustic, comforting and utterly delicious. It packs a real punch of flavour without overbearing. There’s a lovely light balance to it. I served it at Ludlow Food Festival as part of the Slow Food Feast to celebrate fantastic local produce and raise money for surplus charities.
Potato, Caramelised Onion & Cheese Galette
A proper rustic dish with all the feels that its come straight out of a country kitchen! Potato, Caramelised Onion and Cheese Galette!
Potato & Caramelised Onion Latke
Latke is a Jewish type of hash brown, somewhere between a hash brown and a potato pancake or fritter! I use some caramelised onions to add some sweetness! These make the most amazing breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack! So versatile!
Italian Antipasti Stuffed Bread
A brilliant stuffed bread, perfect for lazy mornings or just nibble on it throughout the day! Its packed with all the good stuff, olives, roasted peppers, pesto, parmesan, cured meats but you can make it your own and pack it with whatever you fancy!
Potato & Egg Coconut Curry
Aromatic and not too hot, creamy and rich with a bit of freshness, this potato and egg curry is a total winner and costs very little to make!
Swede & Rosemary Cake
You’ve all had carrot cake, well make way for Swede Cake! Equally delicious and another amazing way to use up your root veggies!
Swede, Black Bean & Miso Burger - Aussie Style
Swede & Black Bean Burgers seasoned with Miso and packed with good stuff! There is no compromise on flavour with these. I stacked them high, Aussie Style!
Swede & Cheese Gratin
Deliciously sweet roasted swede layered with fresh thyme, salt and cheddar cheese! Simply delicious!
Honey & Cumin Roasted Swede On Toast
Swede is not just for mashing/crushing! It is totally delicious roasted! This honey and cumin roasted swede on toast is utterly delicious!
Crushed Swede
Crushed swede is one of my all time favourite side dishes! It’s criminally underrated! Simple, delicious, comforting, it’s got everything going for it!
The Ultimate Yorkshire Puddings
The best part of a Sunday roast - this is THE Ultimate Yorkshire Pudding
A tomato soup recipe like no other. This was a creation from a community project using entirely surplus ingredients so maybe doesn’t follow all the usual rules! It’s comforting and unctuous with red lentils. It went down a storm with the young people we served it for.