Spring

Although originating in Auchmithie, a small fishing village a little further up the coast, the town of Arbroath has become synonymous with the ‘smokie’. Tied in pairs, salted, then [...]

Pork is one of those meats that seems to split opinion. The free range, full flavoured, rare breed meat I get from Harris Farm Meats is a world away from insipid factory farmed pork that so many [...]

It’s this time of year when I start to visit my parents allotment regularly for seasonal fruit and vegetables. The tomatoes aren’t anywhere near ready yet, but the sorrel is flourishing in the [...]

Bread is one of the most amazing leftovers we have available. Whether used as breadcrumbs or bread and butter pudding it’s a wonderful ingredient. I’ve always been a little bit obsessed [...]

Chicken curry made with leftover roast chicken is one of my abiding childhood memories. There was always a block of curry sauce from the Chinese supermarket in the fridge for such occasions. This [...]

My first experience of goat which is a wonderfully sweet and rich meat, was at Notting Hill Carnival around 15 years ago, and with this dish I’ve given a small nod to those Caribbean aromas and [...]

I affectionately know this dish of roast lamb shoulder with garlic and rosemary as ‘Uncle Monty’s Lamb’ after the scene in the movie Withnail and I. Simplicity is the key here, good produce [...]

Ras el hanout literally means ‘head of the shop’ and this spice blend, incorporating cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, and mace among many other ingredients is generally the best that a spice seller [...]

A staple in the fishmongers in spring, mackerel is such great value, and the pickled fennel cuts through the oiliness with acidity. You can literally make this meal in ten minutes and serve [...]

You can’t have a barbecue without salads, and this potato salad with chorizo, and refreshing fennel salad both offset each other perfectly. Make sure you don’t leave the potatoes too big, I like [...]