Our Kitchen

In the words of the legendary Nigella Lawson, this is more of a framework than a recipe and, definitely one you should try if brussels are not normally a veg that graces your plate! So many people say they don't like brussel sprouts, basing that opinion on soggy, mushy, marble sized, blobs of green. I can see where they're coming from if that is their only experience of the winter vegetable. But let me tell you, sprouts, treated properly can be so much better than that...

For our family, the traditional roast has to be a turkey. I think you cannot beat a whole turkey that has been brined to tenderise the meat and add bags of flavour (through osmosis if you can remember your school science classes!), and then basted to perfection. But once that beautiful bird has graced the Christmas Day table, what do you do with the leftovers? 

Who doesn't love a mince pie and to me, Mince Pies are an essential during the festive season. The smell of them cooking conjures up memories of Christmases past and make me feel a tingly warmth inside with anticipation for the forthcoming celebrations.

Sometimes, I think those simple bakes with a touch of je ne sais quoi are the best. Light, airy and simply delicious. Also ideal to accompany a cup of tea in the late afternoon when you just need that little pick me up. Lemon Drizzle Cake is certainly one of those types of cake in my book.

I am an absolute fan of soups, they are usually simple to make, really filling and make a fantastic winter lunch time meal. Especially if you add a gorgeous artisan loaf or French baguette. Have a read and try our Barley & Vegetable Soup recipe.

I don't know about you, but often if I have an admin day and am sitting at the computer for long periods of time processing orders, ordering deliveries and catching up with emails and customers, I get a bit peckish come 11 o'clock. 

This is an absolute classic and family favourite and so easy to prepare - Cheese & Potato Pie. It is warm and comforting and made from just a few ingredients that you'll always have in the kitchen. It is naturally vegetarian and gluten free but you can always make it dairy free and vegan as well by replacing the milk and cheese with dairy free alternatives of your choice and the eggs with flax eggs.

The time of year has come to gather around the kitchen table and make your Christmas Pudding. This is a tradition that we have been doing since the eldest was a tot, that's nearly 30 years now! So this is my favourite Christmas Pudding recipe for you to have a...