This wonderful aubergine lasagne keeps it simple with a few intensely delicious flavours – it has the same vibe as a Greek moussaka, but uses pasta rather than potatoes.   INGREDIENTS 3 aubergines 3 cloves of garlic A few sprigs of fresh thyme 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 dried red chilli 2 x 400 g…

  “This tasty Asian-inspired recipe, is perfect for  summertime dining” INGREDIENTS   1tbsp toasted sesame oil or vegetable oil 2 fresh tuna steaks (or thawed frozen ones) 6 spring onions, trimmed and sliced 1 red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced 2cm fresh root ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 1 small garlic clove, thinly sliced 4…

  “A delightful little tart that’s perfect for afternoon tea or as an after-dinner pudding” INGREDIENTS   Meringue 100g egg whites (from 3 medium eggs) 180g caster sugar 1/8 tsp sea salt 1 tsp vanilla paste Mascarpone Passionfruit Curd 2 Alphonso mangoes 60g The Cherry Tree Passion Fruit Curd 150g mascarpone Zest and juice from…

  “Beetroot’s sweet, earthy flavour is a great match with spices for a delicious Summer supper” INGREDIENTS   14 g dried curry leaves 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds 1 teaspoon hot curry powder 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut 6 spring onions 3 cloves of garlic 5 cm piece of ginger Vegetable oil 1 kg mixed beets…

  “This luscious dessert is perfect for an alfresco garden party and can be made a day ahead.” INGREDIENTS 300ml strong black coffee, cooled 6tbsp Amaretto liqueur or Marsala 200g pack sponge fingers 4 South African peaches, pitted and thinly sliced 2 x 250g tubs mascarpone cheese 400ml double cream Finely grated zest of 1…

“This vegan plum sponge cake is sweet, fluffy and studded with vibrant tasting South African plums.” Ingredients 1 cup + 2 tbsp caster sugar or coconut palm sugar 3/4 cup vegan butter 1 cup oat milk 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 3/4 cups GF self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 3 South African plums…

INGREDIENTS 2 x 150 g salmon fillets , skin on, scaled, pin-boned, fromsustainable sources 300 g ripe mixed-colour cherry tomatoes 4 sprigs of fresh basil 8 black olives , (stone in) 30 g higher-welfare chorizo   METHOD Put the salmon flesh side down in a large cold non-stick frying pan and place on a medium-high…

INGREDIENTS 2 Gressingham duck breast 1 small red onion 100g sugar snap peas 2 tsp sambal / Thai chilli paste (to taste) Marinade 2 tsp of palm sugar (or brown sugar) 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp of sesame oil 1⁄4 tsp of turmeric powder Sauce 100ml coconut water 1 tbsp fish sauce Large handful…

“Comfort food doesn’t come any better than this delicious sticky fig pudding, perfect for cold winter evenings.” INGREDIENTS 100g dried figs, roughly chopped0.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda50g unsalted butter100g light soft brown sugar2 free-range eggs0.5 tsp vanilla extract175g self-raising flour50g walnuts, toasted and chopped For the sauce: 175g light soft brown sugar75g unsalted butter200ml double…

“An authentic ravioli recipe, that is full of flavour from Brescia in Lombardy, Italy”. INGREDIENTS  Pasta Dough: 300 g flour type 00 3 eggs Drizzle of olive oil Salt For the Filling: 300 g squash Sprig of rosemary/sage 1 bay leaf 1 large shallot, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 50 g parmesan, grated 100 g...