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Strawberry Pavlova
Celebrating my late mother's Kentish garden, in the heart of the Garden of England, by sharing her recipe for meringues. It is the inspiration for a…
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Summer Bruschetta
Seasonal produce list for June and a collection of Bruschetta recipes which make the perfect light meal, or aperitif.
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Globe Artichoke and Tomato Vinaigrette
This week's recipe is centred around the majestic globe artichoke, how to prepare and serve this beautiful vegetable. Also half term, a missed deadline…
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May 2025

Pimm's Cup with Cucumber Sandwiches
A preview of Chelsea Flower Show this week inspired me to celebrate the start of the British Summer season with a classic cocktail and a very English…
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Old Fashioned Potato Salad
Potatoes are perhaps one of my favourite ingredients, certainly in the top five, and a celebration of my favourite Spring recipes wouldn’t be complete…
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Asparagus Mimosa
A classic French vinaigrette served with asparagus, over which you grate hard boiled eggs: this dish is named after this garnish, as the eggs are…
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Cucumber Soup
London has been hit by a welcome and unexpected heat wave, marking the end of April. With temperatures soaring it is time to make a chilled Cucumber…
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April 2025

Iced Dark Chocolate Biscuits
This is an iced biscuit recipe that I made many times as a child. If you can remember to remove the butter from the fridge to soften, then you can make…
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Spring Lamb with Herb Crust
Lamb is traditionally served at this time of year, it feels both special and celebratory. In this recipe a herb crust adds wonderful flavour with…
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Poached Chicken Salad
A wonderful lunch recipe this week, as well as a list of the best produce for April, including the seasonal vegetable to capture our hearts and plates.
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Hollandaise Sauce
After a holiday to the snowy Austrian mountains I am reminded that a perfect Hollandaise sauce can elevate poached eggs, or simply steamed vegetables…
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March 2025

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