Tag: mint

  • Courgette, lentil & feta salad

    Courgette, lentil & feta salad

    The combination of courgette, mint & feta is one i come back to again and again. It just works so well. This is such a hearty salad packed with lentils and crispy pita, taking inspiration from the Levantine fattoush. The crunchy bread works so well here in contrast with the…

  • Leek tart with goat’s cheese & pine nuts

    Leek tart with goat’s cheese & pine nuts

    Beautiful caramelised leeks on flaky pastry. It is deceptively simple to make, but such a showstopper. The tart cooks upside down in the style of a tarte tatin. This keeps the pastry beautifully crisp while the leeks become tender.

  • Individual asparagus tarts

    Individual asparagus tarts

    Such a fun way to serve asparagus during peak season. The tart cases are made with pre-rolled puff pastry for a really easygoing but impressive recipe. Filled with a minty whipped ricotta and topped with perfectly crisp asparagus.

  • Pea, mint & feta flatbreads

    Pea, mint & feta flatbreads

    So simple, fresh and delicious. Ideal for sunny spring days.

  • Dense bean salad for spring

    Dense bean salad for spring

    The fridge filler of my dreams. Inspired by the viral recipe, my version is packed with greens, feta and herby lemony goodness. I like to add bulgur wheat into the mix, which really clings onto the dressing and stops it from separating.

  • Leeks, butter beans & lemon

    Leeks, butter beans & lemon

    A fresh and zippy springtime plate

  • Asparagus, pea & broad bean flatbreads

    Asparagus, pea & broad bean flatbreads

    Use ready made pizza dough for a quick and easy flatbread that everyone will love on a sunny day. Chock full of the best of spring.

  • Asparagus in filo with mint & feta

    Asparagus in filo with mint & feta

    Thin strips of filo are wrapped around the asparagus to bring a lovely crunch to the dish. They pair beautifully with the slick of whipped minty feta.

  • Broad bean, mint & feta toast

    Broad bean, mint & feta toast

    More things on toast! A quick and delicious spring plate. Makes a terrific easy working lunch or dinner party starter.

  • Ricotta Cappelletti & asparagus

    Ricotta Cappelletti & asparagus

    A really beautiful springy pasta dish. Making fresh filled pasta is such a labour of love that’s so worth a little effort.