Category: Recipes


  • Baked Bean & Paneer Curry with Garlic Basmati Rice

    It’s a mad-sounding but truly brilliant combination of a classic tin of baked beans, paneer and warming Indian spices. Trust me, it works! The beans in their tomato sauce add a lovely sweetness and body that is just wonderful. For the chilli, I used a fresh red one from my garden for a nice kick,…

  • Fresh Chilli & Tomato Arrabbiata

    This recipe was born out of my bumper tomato harvest this year, using a mix of homegrown varieties. I paired them with a red jalapeño from my chilli plant for a proper kick, though you can use any fresh chilli you like, chilli flakes or leave it out entirely for a non-arrabbiata version. From the…

  • Garlic Basmati Rice

    Sometimes the simplest change can make the biggest difference, and this garlic basmati rice is the perfect example! By gently frying the garlic first, you infuse every fluffy grain with garlicy goodness. It’s the perfect partner for a curry. Serves two. Ingredients. Equipment. Quick wins. Prep. Cook. Enjoy. Serve your garlic basmati rice as a…

  • Multi-Cooker Ratatouille-Style Vegetable Stew

    There’s something deeply comforting about a big pot of vegetable stew, and using a multi-cooker makes it almost ridiculously easy. This ratatouille-style stew is my go-to for using up a glut of summer vegetables, especially my tomatoes. It’s a proper ‘chuck it all in’ recipe that delivers incredible flavour with minimal effort. The pressure cooker…