Herby Thai Salad

This salad is loosely based on one I had at KaPao in Glasgow. It was a cucumber salad with prik nam pla. Prik nam pla is a common Thai condiment that is served with pretty much everything, from curries to noodle dishes. I changed it up slightly to make a zingy dressing from it! It’s…

Wild Garlic and Cheddar Cheese Scones

Can you tell I’m trying to make the most of the wild garlic season? I’ve got pesto in the freezer, butter in the fridge, and scones that got devoured in minutes. You can also check out my wild garlic chicken kiev recipe here. Who doesn’t love a good cheese scone? If you cannot find the…

Homemade Poutine

When the guys at Albert Bartlett asked if I’d be up for creating a potato-based fakeaway recipe for them, a poutine was one of the first things that came to my mind. If you don’t know what it is, it’s essentially Canada’s answer to chips, cheese and gravy, and is one of the most popular…

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Probably one of most simple pasta dishes in the world, it’s SO easy to make and it still has plenty of flavour despite only requiring a handful of ingredients. Done in about 15 minutes, it’s a perfect midweek meal! The simple but classic combination of quality olive oil, thinly sliced garlic, and a hint of…