I’ve been having a very busy few weeks, so apologies for my lack of recipes to inspire, it’s all been a bit full-on and I haven’t had much of a chance to get creative in the kitchen. However, the good news is that I think this recipe is totally worth waiting for. I wanted something I […]
Meat recipes
Ideas and recipes for a summer barbecue: Part Two
When the sun comes out in London, you have to make the most of it. And for me, last weekend it meant using my lovely new barbecue again, it’s irresistible. I put my thinking cap on and decided to tempt you with a lovely South African dish, lamb sosaties. Sosaties are kebabs…but what makes them different is […]
Ideas and recipes for a barbecue summer: Part One
I grew up in Zimbabwe and still spend a lot of time in South Africa, where barbecuing (or braaing as we call it) is a passion and can be something of an artform. I love it, cooking alfresco while the meat sizzles and the delicious aromas waft across the garden. So imagine my excitement when I […]
Recipe: Tuscan-style veal stew
One of my first veal experiences was on the seafront in Cannes in the South of France. I ordered Veal Milanese, lightly breaded veal escalopes served with spaghetti in tomato sauce, on the recommendation of my husband. I have to say I was a bit dubious but fell in love with the dish within my […]
Recipes: Two great dishes with Parma ham
Okay, I admit it, I’m a bit of a ham fanatic! There’s always ham of some sort in my fridge and when I go to Italy or Spain I dream about lugging home a whole leg, complete with its special frame and knife so I can nibble freshly sliced delicacies at my leisure. As it’s […]
Recipe: a luscious lamb burger from Peter Gordon
Today I’ve got a great combination for you: a delicious recipe for a lamb burger from one of my favourite chefs ever. Peter Gordon was born in New Zealand and is often credited as the ‘godfather’ of fusion cuisine. He was the Executive Chef at The Sugar Club in Soho in the 90s, probably my […]