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Recipes marked v are suitable for vegetarians

A

v aïoli

almonds

v baked pears stuffed with almonds, orange & chocolate in flaky pastry

v banoffee pie

v plum & almond tart

v roasted sweet garlic, bread & almond soup

roasted trout & artichokes with almonds, breadcrumbs & mint

apples

v moorish crunch salad

roast pork with stuffed apples & parsnips

artichokes

roasted trout & artichokes with almonds, breadcrumbs & mint

skate baked in the bag with artichokes, purple potatoes, capers & crème fraîche

asparagus

chargrilled pork leg with

soft-boiled egg with asparagus on toast

v aubergine: steamed

B

bacon

grilled marinated mozzarella with crunchy bread, smoked bacon & a black olive & lemon dressing

roasted radicchio

v Bailey’s & banana bread & butter pudding

v Baked chocolate pudding

v Baked figs with mascarpone, orange, pistachios & hot cross buns

v Baked pears stuffed with almonds, orange & chocolate in flaky pastry

v Baked ricotta & mascarpone tart with chocolate & orange

balsamic vinegar

pan-fried lamb chops with puy lentils, loadsa herbs, balsamic vinegar & crème fraîche

v slow-roasted balsamic tomatoes with baby leeks & basil

bananas

v bailey’s & banana bread & butter pudding

v banoffee pie

polenta-coated fried chicken with sweetcorn mash, fried bananas & green tomato relish

v Banoffee pie

Barolo-poached fillet steak with celeriac purée

basil

v pesto

v slow-roasted balsamic tomatoes with baby leeks &

beans

broad bean & crispy pancetta salad with a pea, pecorino & mint dressing

chargrilled tuna with dressed beans & loadsa herbs

yellow bean, vodka & smoked haddock risotto

beef

barolo-poached fillet steak with celeriac purée

chargrilled steak

fresh asian noodle salad

marinated & pot-roasted beef fillet with a brilliant potato & horseradish cake

v beetroot: surprise pudding

bird, tying up

black pudding: steamed scallops with spiced carrots, crumbled crispy black pudding & coriander

blueberries: pan-seared venison loin with blueberries, shallots & red wine

Bouillabaisse

v Braised leeks with wine & thyme

bread

v bailey’s & banana & butter pudding

v basic recipe

grilled marinated mozzarella with crunchy bread, smoked bacon & a black olive & lemon dressing

v little sweet grape & rosemary calzones

minted pea soup with crispy pancetta, bread & soured cream

v roasted sweet garlic, bread & almond soup

v rosemary & raisin bread

v slow-roasted tomato

steamed pork buns chinese style

v sweet roasted red onion & garlic

v tomato focaccia

Broad bean & crispy pancetta salad with a pea, pecorino & mint dressing

bubble & squeak: roast duck with bubble & squeak & stir-fried greens

C

cabbage: chinese chicken parcels

v calzones: little sweet grape & rosemary

capers

pan-seared sole fillets with loadsa herbs, capers, butter & polenta

skate baked in the bag with artichokes, purple potatoes, capers & crème fraîche

caramella

v of mint & ricotta

shaping

carrots

v moorish crunch salad

slicing

steamed scallops with spiced carrots, crumbled crispy black pudding & coriander

cartouche, making

casserole, sausage

celeriac

barolo-poached fillet steak with celeriac purée

pan-seared scallops wrapped in pancetta with creamed

v potato, celeriac & truffle oil soup

v ribbon celeriac salad

Ceviche of raw crayfish with kaffir lime leaves, chilli & ginger

v Chargrilled marinated vegetables

Chargrilled pork leg with asparagus

Chargrilled steak

Chargrilled tuna with dressed beans & loadsa herbs

v cheese plate

chestnuts: roast squash, sage, chestnut & pancetta risotto

chicken

boning

chinese chicken parcels

kebabs

lebanese lemon

polenta-coated fried chicken with sweetcorn mash, fried bananas & green tomato relish

roasted chicken stuffed with fragrant couscous & cooked on a sweet potato stovie

special chicken stew

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chicken liver parfait

chickpeas: lasagnetti with chickpeas, parma ham, sage, cream & butter

chilli(es)

ceviche of raw crayfish with kaffir lime leaves, chilli & ginger

citrus-seared tuna with crispy noodles, herbs &

lamb’s lettuce & lychee salad with lucky squid & chilli jam

steamed prawn wontons with red chilli & spring onion

Chinese chicken parcels

Chinese style steamed pork buns

v chips

chocolate

v baked chocolate pudding

v baked pears stuffed with almonds, orange & chocolate in flaky pastry

v baked ricotta & mascarpone tart with chocolate & orange

v clementine chocolate salad

chopping

v Citrus curd tart

citrus fruit, segmenting

Citrus-seared tuna with crispy noodles, herbs & chilli

v clementine chocolate salad

v CO2

cocktails

v CO2

v pomegranate & gin

cod, potato & spring onion stew

coriander: steamed scallops with spiced carrots, crumbled crispy black pudding &

corn: polenta-coated fried chicken with sweetcorn mash, fried bananas & green tomato relish

courgettes: stir-fried warm salad of prawns & baby

couscous: roasted chicken stuffed with fragrant couscous & cooked on a sweet potato stovie

crayfish: ceviche of raw crayfish with kaffir lime leaves, chilli & ginger

crème fraîche

pan-fried lamb chops with puy lentils, loadsa herbs, balsamic vinegar &

skate baked in the bag with artichokes, purple potatoes, capers & crème fraîche

Crispy salmon with spring vegetable broth

culurzones

v sardinian culurzones with butternut squash & baked goat’s cheese

shaping

D

Dark, sticky stew

Deep-fried oysters with fried rocket & tomato dressing

desserts

v bailey’s & banana bread & butter pudding

v baked chocolate pudding

v baked figs with mascarpone, orange, pistachios & hot cross buns

v baked pears stuffed with almonds, orange & chocolate in flaky pastry

v baked ricotta & mascarpone tart with chocolate & orange

v banoffee pie

v citrus curd tart

v clementine chocolate salad

v funky coke float

v hazelnut torte

v nectarine meringue pie

v pears in amarone

v plum & almond tart

v rice pudding

v surprise pudding

duck

italian-style confit of

roast duck with bubble & squeak & stir-fried greens

E

eggs: soft-boiled egg with asparagus on toast

F

fennel

mackerel cooked in pomegranate, lime juice & tequila with a crunchy fennel salad

pot-roasted guinea fowl with fennel, potatoes & blood orange

v figs: baked figs with mascarpone, orange, pistachios & hot cross buns

fish

bouillabaisse

filleting flat

filleting round

kebabs

quick-cooked white fish with blood orange, lemongrass & sesame seeds

tranching flat

v Flavoured salt

v focaccia, tomato

v French side salad

Fresh asian noodle salad

fruit: segmenting citrus fruit

v Funky coke float

G

garlic

v roasted sweet garlic, bread & almond soup

steamed sea bass & green beans with a white wine, vanilla, cream & garlic sauce

v sweet roasted red onion & garlic bread

ginger

ceviche of raw crayfish with kaffir lime leaves, chilli &

quick marinated red mullet with crispy ginger, shallots & a citrus dressing

gnocchi

v basic recipe

v with fresh tomato & morel sauce

goat’s cheese

chargrilled pork leg with asparagus

v my new best salad

v sardinian culurzones with butternut squash & baked

grapefruit: citrus-seared tuna with crispy noodles, herbs & chilli

grapes

v little sweet grape & rosemary calzones

v my new best salad

grating

green beans

steamed sea bass & green beans with a white wine, vanilla, cream & garlic sauce

v tagliatelle genovese

Grilled marinated mozzarella with crunchy bread, smoked bacon & a black olive & lemon dressing

guinea fowl: pot-roasted guinea fowl with fennel, potatoes & blood orange

H

haddock

baked in the bag with mussels, saffron, white wine & butter

see also smoked haddock

v hazelnut torte

herbs

chargrilled tuna with dressed beans & loadsa

citrus-seared tuna with crispy noodles, herbs & chilli

pan-fried lamb chops with puy lentils, loadsa herbs, balsamic vinegar & crème fraîche

pan-seared sole fillets with loadsa herbs, capers, butter & polenta

pork loin with a great herby stuffing

slicing

horseradish: marinated & pot-roasted beef fillet with a brilliant potato & horseradish cake

I

v ice cream: funky coke float

Italian-style confit of duck

K

kaffir lime leaves: ceviche of raw crayfish with kaffir lime leaves, chilli & ginger

kebabs

chicken

fish

lamb

knife techniques

L

lamb

dark, sticky stew

kebabs

moroccan lamb stew

pan-fried lamb chops with puy lentils, loadsa herbs, balsamic vinegar & crème fraîche

pot-roasted shoulder of lamb with roasted butternut squash & sweet red onions

lamb’s lettuce & lychee salad with lucky squid & chilli jam

lasagnetti

with chickpeas, parma ham, sage, cream & butter

shaping

Lebanese lemon chicken

leeks

v braised leeks with wine & thyme

v slow-roasted balsamic tomatoes with baby leeks & basil

lemon sole

pan-seared sole fillets with loadsa herbs, capers, butter & polenta

seafood mixed grill

lemongrass: quick-cooked white fish with blood orange, lemongrass & sesame seeds

lemons

grilled marinated mozzarella with crunchy bread, smoked bacon & a black olive & lemon dressing

lebanese lemon chicken

lentils: pan-fried lamb chops with puy lentils, loadsa herbs, balsamic vinegar & crème fraîche

Ligurian braised rabbit & rosemary with olives & tomatoes

lime: mackerel cooked in pomegranate, lime juice & tequila with a crunchy fennel salad

v Little sweet grape & rosemary calzones

lobster: tempura lobster with dipping sauce

lychees: lamb’s lettuce & lychee salad with lucky squid & chilli jam

M

mackerel cooked in pomegranate, lime juice & tequila with a crunchy fennel salad

mango: scallop spoons

Marinated & pot-roasted beef fillet with a brilliant potato & horseradish cake

Marinated red mullet with crispy ginger, shallots & a citrus dressing

mascarpone

v baked figs with mascarpone, orange, pistachios & hot cross buns

v baked ricotta & mascarpone tart with chocolate & orange

meat: pappardelle with amazing slow-cooked

v meringue: nectarine meringue pie

v minestrone, spring

mint

broad bean & crispy pancetta salad with a pea, pecorino & mint dressing

v caramella of mint & ricotta

roasted trout & artichokes with almonds, breadcrumbs &

Minted pea soup with crispy pancetta, bread & soured cream

v Moorish crunch salad

v morels: gnocchi with fresh tomato & morel sauce

Moroccan lamb stew

mozzarella: grilled marinated mozzarella with crunchy bread, smoked bacon & a black olive & lemon dressing

mussels

haddock baked in the bag with mussels, saffron, white wine & butter

seafood mixed grill

v My new best salad

N

v nectarine meringue pie

noodles: citrus-seared tuna with crispy noodles, herbs & chilli

O

olives

grilled marinated mozzarella with crunchy bread, smoked bacon & a black olive & lemon dressing

ligurian braised rabbit & rosemary with olives &

onions

chopping

pot-roasted shoulder of lamb with roasted butternut squash & sweet red

v ravioli of roasted red onions, thyme, pinenuts & maris piper potato

v sweet roasted red onion & garlic bread

orange(s)

v baked figs with mascarpone, orange, pistachios & hot cross buns

v baked ricotta & mascarpone tart with chocolate &

pot-roasted guinea fowl with fennel, potatoes & blood

quick-cooked white fish with blood orange, lemongrass & sesame seeds

oysters: deep-fried oysters with fried rocket & tomato dressing

P

Pan-fried lamb chops with puy lentils, loadsa herbs, balsamic vinegar & crème fraîche

Pan-seared scallops wrapped in pancetta with creamed celeriac

Pan-seared sole fillets with loadsa herbs, capers, butter & polenta

Pan-seared venison loin with blueberries, shallots & red wine

pancetta

broad bean & crispy pancetta salad with a pea, pecorino & mint dressing

minted pea soup with crispy pancetta, bread & soured cream

pan-seared scallops wrapped in pancetta with creamed celeriac

roast squash, sage, chestnut & pancetta risotto

roasted radicchio

pappardelle

with amazing slow-cooked meat

shaping

parfait, chicken liver

parma ham: lasagnetti with chickpeas, parma ham, sage, cream & butter

parsnips: roast pork with stuffed apples &

pasta

v caramella of mint & ricotta

v handy recipe

lasagnetti with chickpeas, parma ham, sage, cream & butter

pappardelle with amazing slow-cooked meat

v ravioli of roasted red onions, thyme, pinenuts & maris piper potato

v sardinian culurzones with butternut squash & baked goat’s cheese

shaping caramella

shaping culurzones

shaping ravioli

shaping lasagnetti, pappardelle, tagliatelle & taglierini

v tagliatelle genovese

taglierini with a simple sweet tomato sauce & shrimps

turning dough into a sheet

pastry

v baked pears stuffed with almonds, orange & chocolate in flaky

baking blind

making perfect sweet

pears

v in amarone

v baked pears stuffed with almonds, orange & chocolate in flaky pastry

peas

broad bean & crispy pancetta salad with a pea, pecorino & mint dressing

minted pea soup with crispy pancetta, bread & soured cream

v pecans, sugar-encrusted

pecorino

broad bean & crispy pancetta salad with a pea, pecorino & mint dressing

warm salad of roasted squash, prosciutto &

peeling

pesto

v spring minestrone

v tagliatelle genovese

v pinenuts: ravioli of roasted red onions, thyme, pinenuts & maris piper potato

v pistachios: baked figs with mascarpone, orange, pistachios & hot cross buns

v plum & almond tart

polenta

-coated fried chicken with sweetcorn mash, fried bananas & green tomato relish

pan-seared sole fillets with loadsa herbs, capers, butter & polenta

pomegranate(s)

v & gin cocktail

mackerel cooked in pomegranate, lime juice & tequila with a crunchy fennel salad

pork

chargrilled pork leg with asparagus

chops with fresh bay salt, crackling & squashed purple potatoes

loin with a great herby stuffing

roast pork with stuffed apples & parsnips

steamed pork buns chinese style

Pot-roasted guinea fowl with fennel, potatoes & blood orange

Pot-roasted shoulder of lamb with roasted butternut squash & sweet red onions

potato(es)

v celeriac & truffle oil soup

v chips

cod, potato & spring onion stew

marinated & pot-roasted beef fillet with a brilliant potato & horseradish cake

polenta-coated fried chicken with sweetcorn mash, fried bananas & green tomato relish

pork chops with fresh bay salt, crackling & squashed purple

pot-roasted guinea fowl with fennel, potatoes & blood orange

v purple potato salad

v ravioli of roasted red onions, thyme, pinenuts & maris piper

roast duck with bubble & squeak & stir-fried greens

roasted chicken stuffed with fragrant couscous & cooked on a sweet potato stovie

skate baked in the bag with artichokes, purple potatoes, capers & crème fraîche

v tagliatelle genovese

prawns

seafood mixed grill

steamed prawn wontons with red chilli & spring onion

stir-fried warm salad of prawns & baby courgettes

taglierini with a simple sweet tomato sauce & shrimps

prosciutto: warm salad of roasted squash, prosciutto & pecorino

v Purple potato salad

Q

Quick marinated red mullet with crispy ginger, shallots & a citrus dressing

Quick-cooked white fish with blood orange, lemongrass & sesame seeds

Quick-time sausage cassoulet

R

rabbit: ligurian braised rabbit & rosemary with olives & tomatoes

radicchio, roasted

v raisins: rosemary & raisin bread

ravioli

v of roasted red onions, thyme, pinenuts & maris piper potato

shaping pasta into

red mullet

quick marinated red mullet with crispy ginger, shallots & a citrus dressing

seafood mixed grill

v Ribbon celeriac salad

rice

v risotto

roast squash, sage, chestnut & pancetta risotto

yellow bean, vodka & smoked haddock risotto

v rice pudding

ricotta

v baked ricotta & mascarpone tart with chocolate & orange

v caramella of mint &

v gnocchi

risotto

v basic recipe

roast squash, sage, chestnut & pancetta

yellow bean, vodka & smoked haddock

Roast duck with bubble & squeak & stir-fried greens

Roast pork with stuffed apples & parsnips

Roast squash, sage, chestnut & pancetta risotto

Roasted chicken stuffed with fragrant couscous & cooked on a sweet potato stovie

Roasted radicchio

v Roasted sweet garlic, bread & almond soup

Roasted trout & artichokes with almonds, breadcrumbs & mint

rocket: deep-fried oysters with fried rocket & tomato dressing

rosemary

ligurian braised rabbit & rosemary with olives & tomatoes

v little sweet grape & rosemary calzones

v & raisin bread

S

saffron: haddock baked in the bag with mussels, saffron, white wine & butter

sage

lasagnetti with chickpeas, parma ham, sage, cream & butter

roast squash, sage, chestnut & pancetta risotto

salads

broad bean & crispy pancetta salad with a pea, pecorino & mint dressing

v french side

lamb’s lettuce & lychee salad with lucky squid & chilli jam

mackerel cooked in pomegranate, lime juice & tequila with a crunchy fennel

v moorish crunch

v my new best

v purple potato

v ribbon celeriac salad

stir-fried warm salad of prawns & baby courgettes

warm salad of roasted squash, prosciutto & pecorino

salmon

crispy salmon with spring vegetable broth

seafood mixed grill

v salsa verde

v salt, flavoured

v Sardinian culurzones with butternut squash & baked goat’s cheese

scallop(s)

pan-seared scallops wrapped in pancetta with creamed celeriac

spoons

steamed scallops with spiced carrots, crumbled crispy black pudding & coriander

sea bass: steamed sea bass & green beans with a white wine, vanilla, cream & garlic sauce

seafood mixed grill

sesame seeds: quick-cooked white fish with blood orange, lemongrass &

shrimps: taglierini with a simple sweet tomato sauce &

Skate baked in the bag with artichokes, purple potatoes, capers & crème fraîche

slicing

v Slow-roasted balsamic tomatoes with baby leeks & basil

v Slow-roasted tomato bread

smoked haddock: yellow bean, vodka & smoked haddock risotto

Soft-boiled egg with asparagus on toast

sole see lemon sole

soups

bouillabaisse

minted pea soup with crispy pancetta, bread & soured cream

v potato, celeriac & truffle oil

v roasted sweet garlic, bread & almond

v spring minestrone

v Spring minestrone

spring onions

cod, potato & spring onion stew

steamed prawn wontons with red chilli &

squash

pot-roasted shoulder of lamb with roasted butternut squash & sweet red onions

roast squash, sage, chestnut & pancetta risotto

v sardinian culurzones with butternut squash & baked goat’s cheese

warm salad of roasted squash, prosciutto & pecorino

squid

lamb’s lettuce & lychee salad with lucky squid & chilli jam

steamed

v Steamed aubergine

Steamed prawn wontons with red chilli & spring onion

Steamed scallops with spiced carrots, crumbled crispy black pudding & coriander

Steamed sea bass & green beans with a white wine, vanilla, cream & garlic sauce

Steamed squid

stews

chicken

cod, potato & spring onion

dark, sticky

Moroccan lamb

Stir-fried warm salad of prawns & baby courgettes

stock, chicken

v Surprise pudding

v Sweet roasted red onion & garlic bread

T

tagliatelle

v genovese

shaping

taglierini

shaping

with a simple sweet tomato sauce & shrimps

v tarragon: my new best salad

tarts

v baked ricotta & mascarpone tart with chocolate & orange

v citrus curd

v plum & almond

Tempura lobster with dipping sauce

thyme

v braised leeks with wine &

v ravioli of roasted red onions, thyme, pinenuts & maris piper potato

tomato(es)

blanching

deep-fried oysters with fried rocket & tomato dressing

v focaccia

v gnocchi with fresh tomato & morel sauce

ligurian braised rabbit & rosemary with olives &

polenta-coated fried chicken with sweetcorn mash, fried bananas & green tomato relish

v slow-roasted balsamic tomatoes with baby leeks & basil

v slow-roasted tomato bread

taglierini with a simple sweet tomato sauce & shrimps

trout: roasted trout & artichokes with almonds, breadcrumbs & mint

v truffle oil: potato, celeriac & truffle oil soup

tuna

chargrilled tuna with dressed beans & loadsa herbs

citrus-seared tuna with crispy noodles, herbs & chilli

V

vanilla: steamed sea bass & green beans with a white wine, vanilla, cream & garlic sauce

vegetables

v chargrilled marinated

crispy salmon with spring vegetable broth

v spring minestrone

venison: pan-seared venison loin with blueberries, shallots & red wine

vodka: yellow bean, vodka & smoked haddock risotto

W

Warm salad of roasted squash, prosciutto & pecorino

wine

barolo-poached fillet steak with celeriac purée

v braised leeks with wine & thyme

haddock baked in the bag with mussels, saffron, white wine & butter

pan-seared venison loin with blueberries, shallots & red

v pears in amarone

steamed sea bass & green beans with a white wine, vanilla, cream & garlic sauce

wontons: steamed prawn wontons with red chilli & spring onion

Y

yellow beans, vodka & smoked haddock risotto