Marinated Anchovies
No trip to LA is complete without a stop at Gjusta bakery, where the tahini croissants are a as essential as their anchovies on toast. For anyone who knows me, they are fully aware that…
No trip to LA is complete without a stop at Gjusta bakery, where the tahini croissants are a as essential as their anchovies on toast. For anyone who knows me, they are fully aware that…
People, please bear with me. I know that pasta and anchovies are controversial ingredients to be posting at the beginning of my blogging career, but trust me on this one. It's my ultimate bowl of…
It’s no secret that I have a vast cookbook collection. It grows monthly with new found friends who live on my shelves and immediately become part of the furniture and the family. And while these…
Goodbye soft pungent dull green brussel sprouts, hello crisp bright green charred edged delicacies with an umami twist.
There are a few things that make my heart hurt. Unfinished loaves of good quality sourdough that may be left to waste is one of them. Given how much a loaf costs these days, or…
This is your emergency salad solution. Something between a simple Caesar and a classic wedge (minus the iceberg) this not only comes together in no time with fridge and cupboard staples it uses up your…
This was initially created for my Salmon Caesar(ish) salad, but I feel that it deserves its own stand alone recipe here as I use it prolifically.
Cocktail hour at my grandmother's was sacrosanct. At the stroke of 6pm, she would stop, pour herself an ice cold vodka straight up and enjoy the moment. This ritual occurred in any time zone, every…
Flavoured butters are a fridge essential. They are fantastic melted on steamed or roasted vegetables, smeared onto fish fillets before baking, on steak or chicken or stirred into warm rice or grains before serving. I…
In my humble opinion, you can never have too many ways with herbs or sauces in your armoury. It's these tricks that elevates the basic to spectacular. I make a version of this on a…
It’s officially summer and in my world, sunshine calls for salad. This hot smoked salmon nod to a classic Caesar is ideal for the season and substantial enough as a stand alone main course on…
A lot of anchovy hiding happens in my kitchen. I love serving anchovy laden sauces to the unenlightened haters, who simply comment on the delicious unidentifiable flavour of the dish. The aversion, as far as…
The secret to this salad is the Umami Anchovy Vinaigrette. Yes, I can see you, through my screen, turning up your nose at the thought of anchovy dressing. But as this pairs perfectly with the…
This smoked mackerel salad was one of the starters for my Popup at Pump Street Bakery, served alongside beetroot carpaccio and Pump Street focaccia. All of our fish on the menu, including arguably the best…
The contrast of the caramelised orange flesh of squash wedges and the bright green glossy leaves of the sprout tops are the perfect invitation to indulge in the flavours, colours and textures of this dish. …