Category: Recipe Notes

A staple dish at any Israeli breakfast table, Shakshuka has become as well known as falafels and hummus and we absolutely love it! Shakshuka literally means ‘all mixed up’ – and that’s what it really is!  Typically stated as originating in either Yemen or Tunisia, the dish is made up of eggs cooked in tomato…

If you’ve over indulged on holiday this summer, this one pot wonder is a great way to gets lots of great nutrients without overdoing it. Essentially this is simply ratatouille with quails eggs cracked into it and then placed in the oven – it really is that simple! To make the ratatouille the way we…

Well if you want the weekend brunch dish sent from heaven this is for you! Crispy potatoes, fennel spiked sausage and lovely baked eggs. All you need to add is some ketchup (we love this one) and some warm sourdough bread – if you live near a Gail’s bakery – the rosemary and potato sourdough…

There’s nothing better than seasonal produce especially when you can incorporate it into an indulgently refreshing cocktail that’s designed for summer days. We recently tried out this peach, thyme and prosecco cocktail in our office bar and it worked a treat. Here’s how to make it: Serves 4 W H A T  Y O U …

This non-alcoholic ‘mocktail’ is just the ticket for a warm summer’s day. Made with ingredients that most of us have in the kitchen its’s a refreshing, bubbly cocktail that goes with everything! Here’s the recipe for this super simple drink for the drivers and non-drinkers at your barbecue this bank holiday weekend. W H A…

We have been trying out various versions of a vegan pesto for a few weeks now and we think we have cracked it! This recipe for vegan pesto is really quick – you just add all the ingredients to the MagiMix and combine until you’re happy with the flavour and consistency. I N G R…

Another super fast and delicious dish that we recently made during the unseasonably cool weather is this sausage and fennel pappardelle pasta. Using only a handful of ingredients and with just two pans, we were thrilled with how great this tasted considering the lack of time and effort required! I N G R E D…

Another super simple dish we loved trying out is this gluten and dairy free chicken, leek and potato bake that takes seconds to prepare and is best served with lots of fresh greens… This is such a simple recipe you don’t actually need a recipe but here’s what you need to know… You should pre-heat…

Well we’ve tried this a few times and it’s a winner! The recipe for this dairy and gluten free fish pie is so simple, light and delicious you just have to try it… I N G R E D I E N T S 500g mixed fish – smoked haddock, cod, salmon (we like this…

Baked risotto is a real game changer. This fuss free twist gives the rice a really velvety creamy texture, the ultimate in luxurious feeling comfort food that’s perfect for family meals and impressing guests. So if you are in the mood for risotto then why not try our tried and tested recipe that’s easy to…

Entertaining for lots of party guests doesn’t need to be a chore when you have a super easy blini recipe to hand. Our tried and tested recipe is the perfect base for pretty much any canapé going. We make ours on the electric plancha on the Lacanche range cooker but they are just as good cooked in…

Creamy smoked salmon with lemon is already a match made in heaven, but when paired with freshly homemade blinis and a sprinkling of chives it’s next level canapé recipe inspiration… I N G R E D I E N T S 1 batch of blinis (see recipe here) 1 pack of smoked salmon, finely chopped Small handful of…

Another ridiculously easy canapé suggestion are these smoked mackerel blinis – the mackerel paté is also delicious on hot toast with beetroot for an easy lunch option. I N G R E D I E N T S 1 batch of blini recipe (see recipe here) 1 pack of smoked & peppered mackerel 2 tbsp of…

These fragrant thai crab blinis are the perfect combination of salty, spicy and zesty and are quick and easy to whip up, literally taking 5 minutes… I N G R E D I E N T S 1 batch of blinis (see recipe here) 200g of Fifty Fifty crab meat (this is white and brown…

A plant-based diet is always appealing during the summer months so we’ve pulled together a menu of options to create the ultimate summer menu using the freshest and lightest ingredients. S T A R T E R  I D E A S 1. If you haven’t tried grilled romaine lettuce yet – you need to. It gives this…

Founded by Ben Branson after a stint in his ‘kitchen in the woods’ using a small copper still and a copy of The Art of Distillation (written in 1651), he eventually created the perfect solution of what to drink when you’re not drinking. SEEDLIP is the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, thoughtfully created to enhance your non-alcoholic drinking…

Beetroot, we think, is like Marmite or olives, you either love it or you hate it but this undervalued vegetable is not only good for you but is super vibrant and versatile. Like many modern vegetables, beetroot was first cultivated by the Romans. By the 19th century it held great commercial value when it was discovered that…

Ah, the humble banana bread. A well known classic for using up those rather unappealing leftover bananas that is transformed into a more-ish afternoon treat (especially when served with a fresh pot of English breakfast tea). As with many great inventions, it all started in America and was born out of a chain reaction of events.…