These are deconstructed chocolate truffles and if you arrange this nicely on a table, put a few cocktail sticks next to them and let people get stuck in and make their own, I'm telling you, you'll have some excited guests. It's interesting, it's different... read recipe
I absolutely love that extra special gnarly texture you get from cooking veggies in a wood fired oven. Fire it up an hour or two before you're ready to cook. When the temperature has reached between 180°C and 200°C (check with your thermometer) and the smoke... read recipe
This is a simple sauce that goes very well with rich meats like goose and duck. You can make it well in advance, so you don't have to worry about it while you're cooking lunch. Pop some in a sterilized jar as a lovely home-made Christmas gift that's sure to... read recipe
This brilliant little salad is one for all of those people who say they only like white meat. I promise, if you like crispy duck - and most people I know do - then you'll love this because, actually, I think this crispy turkey meat is even better! The flavours... read recipe
These wonderful little cups are a bit of a twist on your usual banoffee pie. A perfect little treat for a party! Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Unroll the pastry and place on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, until golden. Set aside... read recipe
There are certain winning combos that work every time; best friends that will never let you down and give you big bang for your buck. This recipe is easy to scale up so adapt it for however many people you've got coming round. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas... read recipe
The word 'bruschetta' comes from the Italian word 'bruscare', which basically means to char. As long as you've got some raw garlic to rub on the 'pane bruscato' (toasted bread) and some good olive oil, you can make bruschetta. Anything you put on top after... read recipe
This recipe makes the perfect Boxing Day breakfast to share with family or friends. Fire up the oven an hour or so before you're ready to cook. When the temperature has reached between 180°C and 200°C (check with your thermometer) and the smoke and flames... read recipe
To me, this shouts special occasion. Christmas is all about being dramatic, so I got my mate down the road to stick two lovely planks of wood together to make a big old board large enough to hold the whole of my epic car crash of a bloody Mary and Marie Rose... read recipe
Christmas leftovers are brilliant in this British classic. The great thing about this is that it's the same amount of calories as a large blueberry muffin, and it's much more nutritious because it's got a bit of everything. If you don't have enough potatoes,... read recipe