Recipes

Recipes that have been passed down through family or friends or collect on my cullinary journeys.

Christmas Gravy

A deeply flavoured make-ahead gravy built from roasted chicken bones, root veg and a caramelised onion and miso base.

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Cider-Brined Pork Chop

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Cinder Toffee

Brittle, honeycomb-textured cinder toffee — the stuff inside a Crunchie bar — made with demerara and caster sugar and a dramatic bicarbonate-of-soda finish.

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Classic Paella

A crowd-pleasing paella with chorizo, chicken thighs and prawns, cooked until the rice crackles and turns deep golden brown.

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Clear Lemon Meringue Pie

A novelty lemon meringue pie with a crystal-clear jelly filling instead of curd, finished with torched meringue.

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Colcannon

Buttery Irish mashed potato with kale (or cabbage) and spring onions folded through.

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Coq au Vin

A lighter take on the classic French chicken casserole braised in red wine, with bacon, shallots and mushrooms — still rich and deeply flavoured.

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Corn Ribs

Corn on the cob cut into ribs, spiced and fried, with a zesty lime and coriander soured cream dip.

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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

A quick high-protein chocolate mousse made by blending cottage cheese with cocoa and honey, then chilling until thick and mousse-like.

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Courgette & Broad Bean Risotto with Basil Pesto

A vibrant summer risotto with courgette and broad beans, finished with a swirl of fresh basil and mint pesto.

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