Monday, 22 December 2014

Chestnut, Orange and Sage Wellington with olive oil shortcrust



This is my favourite Christmas main dish; it's the one I've made the last few years and adapted slightly each time. 

Sunday, 21 December 2014

Gingerbread Cupcakes with St. Clement's Buttercream


Gingerbread cupcakes are one of my favourite Christmas treats. I've been adapting this recipe for years, resulting in a dark and spicy, slightly sticky cake. 

Wednesday, 17 December 2014

Almond Butter Cookies


These wonderful, chewy cookies fill your kitchen with the scent of Christmas and your heart with everything that's good about the world. 

Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Beetroot and Shallot Tarte Tatin with Walnut Pesto

 

Christmas dinner is about great tasting food that is elegant and a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. 

Tuesday, 9 December 2014

Christmas Rocky Road


Christmas is finally here so let the indulgence begin! What could be more festive than chocolate, fruit and nuts, marshmallows, caramel biscuit and cherries? 

Monday, 8 December 2014

Caramelised Clementine and Amaretto Crumble


I walked past a fruit market on Saturday and was intoxicated with the seasonal scent of clementines. Shiny, bright and leafy, they looked as festive as their fragrance. 

Wednesday, 3 December 2014

Pomegranate, Orange and Pistachio Pilaf


As we enter the festive season, I'm already inundated with requests to attend bring and share suppers. So I make it my mission to take something that will wow. 

Monday, 1 December 2014

Mushroom, Rosemary and Fusilli Soup


It's been a very busy weekend as I was demonstrating 'Vegan Christmas' at Foodies Festival in London and I came back to a fridge that was almost empty.