Recipes

Chocolate sauce and fruit is my fool-proof fallback for dessert;  it really is the ultimate in simplicity, while at the same time being utterly indulgent!

Most fans of chocolate sauce will have their own favorite recipe; mine relies on nothing more than chocolate and a splash of milk.  The trick, I find, is to use the best chocolate you can get, as there are no other ingredients involved which can compensate for any lack of taste or quality.

Serves 2

Prep Time:  10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

This dish is a childhood favourite, reminding me always of damp afternoons spent picking mushrooms in the woods near my family home.  As a special treat, a steaming plate of sautéed mushrooms was sometimes topped off with a luxurious dollop of goats curd, and that’s how I love to eat them today, with toast to mop up all the delicious juices.

Serves 2

Prep Time:  5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

A delicious, heartwarming bubble and squeak is a great way to start the day, particularly if you’ve over indulged the night before!  I can’t resist the sound of it bubbling and squeaking as you fry it up in the pan. Usually I make this with left over vegetables from the day before, so there is minimal cooking involved, but if you don’t have left over veggies, then start from scratch and use whatever veg is in season.

Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

For this recipe I wanted to take what I think is a classic in comfort food – chicken and corn noodle soup – and give it a twist. For me, the fundamental flavours of South East Asian cuisine – ginger, lime, fish sauce – are a perfect match for the bland warmth of a wholesome noodle soup. Try it and you’ll agree that it’s definitely one to curl up with on the sofa!

Serves 2

Prep Time:  5 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free