Lamb Shank Shepherd’s Pie An elevated take on the classic comfort food dish. 4 lamb shanks4 onions (peeled and finely sliced)2 carrots (peeled and finely sliced)2 sticks celery (roughly diced)2 bay leaves2 sprigs fresh rosemary2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce4 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed)250 ml red wine400 g tinned tomatoes (chopped)700...
A rice based classic, synonymous with Louisiana.
Duck Ragù 4 duck legs (skin on)1 large onion (finely diced)1 large carrot (finely diced)1 celery stick (finely diced)2 cloves garlic (finely sliced)6 sage leaves (finely chopped)2 bay leaves2 tsp ground cinnamon1 rind from wedge of Parmigiano Reggiano300 ml red wine400 g tinned chopped tomatoes500 ml chicken stock2 tbsp milk600...
A simple pancake recipe, stacked and topped with crispy, maple-glazed bacon.
A simple, one-pot Italian pasta dish.
Chicken Parmigiana An Italian-American classic. 3 large chicken breasts4 eggs (beaten)500 g breadcrumbs (I like to use blitzed olive oil crackers or breadsticks)150 g flour (plus more if need be)500 g mozzarellaA generous handful Parmigiana Reggiano1.2 kg tinned tomatoes (chopped, or run through a food mill)4 garlic cloves (finely sliced)2...
Salade Niçoise A French classic evocative of warm summer days. 250 g tinned tuna500 g new potatoesA handful fine beans16 black olives ((ideally Niçoise or Kalamata), pitted)8 anchovy fillets500 g ripe tomatoes4 large free range eggs1 tbsp fresh parsley (roughly chopped)1 tsp Dijon mustard2 tbsp red wine vinegar6 tbsp extra...
No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake A perfect, fuss-free vegan dessert. 8-inch spring form cake panFood processor For the base80 g raw cashew nuts80 g almonds (peeled or flaked)10 dates (pitted)2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)Sea saltFor the filling300 g cashew nuts (soaked in boiling water for 15 minutes, then drained and rinsed)120 ml...
Pork & Fennel Sausage Rolls 400 g sausage1 bulb fennel (trimmed and finely sliced)2 cloves garlic (minced)1 tbsp bread crumbs1 sheet puff pastry (approx. 300g)1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)Fennel seeds (to taste)Black sesame seeds (to taste)Olive oil Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5.In a heavy-based pan, heat a splash...