by MJF | Aug 17, 2025 | Appetisers, Baking, English, Hot Appetisers, Lovage, Main Courses, Mediterranean, Spices & Herbs, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Lovage, Courgette & Goat Cheese Tart A light yet flavourful tart combining fresh courgette ribbons, aromatic lovage, and creamy goat cheese in a delicate egg custard. Encased in crisp shortcrust pastry, this quiche-style tart is perfect for spring and...
by MJF | Aug 4, 2025 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers, Main Courses, Mediterranean, Parsley, Pasta, Spices & Herbs, Thyme, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Penne Pasta with Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Sherry, and Thyme A beautifully simple yet flavourful dish that celebrates the sweet acidity of tomatoes, the depth of sherry, andthe herbaceous charm of thyme. Balanced with sautéed mushrooms and finishedwith a light touch...
by MJF | Aug 4, 2025 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers, Japanese, Shiso, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Shiso-Wrapped Prawns with Ponzu Butter Succulent king prawns wrapped in fresh Shiso leaves, quickly seared and finished with a delicate Ponzu butter. This refined dish offers clean, layered flavours with the freshness of herbs, the richness of butter, and the...
by MJF | Jul 23, 2025 | Appetisers, French, Hot Appetisers, Spices & Herbs, Thyme, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Shallot, Potato, and Goat Cheese Tatin A savoury twist on the classic Tarte Tatin, this elegant dish features golden baby potatoes and sweet shallots nestled in rich caramel, offset by creamy goat cheese and crisp puff pastry—perfect as a starter or vegetarian main....
by MJF | Jul 5, 2025 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers, Italian, Pasta, Spices & Herbs, Tarragon, World Cuisines
Grilled Polenta with Creamy Mushroom and Tarragon Sauce Golden slices of firm Grilled Polenta form the base of this elegant vegetarian dish, topped with a creamy Mushroom and Tarragon sauce enriched with white wine and cream. Finished with a garnish of Tomato...
by MJF | Jul 3, 2025 | Appetisers, Basil, Hot Appetisers, Italian, Italian, Pasta, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Lemon Basil Gnocchi with Brown Butter & Crushed Hazelnuts Light and tender ricotta gnocchi are tossed in nutty brown butter infused with lemon basil, then topped with toasted hazelnuts and fresh herbs. Elegant and aromatic, this dish highlights basil’s...
