(serves 4) Ingredients 1 cup couscous 5 dried apricots, sliced ½ granny smith apple, grated 3 spring onions, finely chopped ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted ¼ cup green olives, sliced ½ lemon (zest…
I love making this sort of thing for crew. It can be made in advance, it’s super easy to put together and it’s a real crowd pleaser. I like to serve…
Serves 4-6 Ingredients 6 artichokes 2 leeks, finely chopped in to discs 150g pearl barley 1 clove garlic Chicken or vegetable stock Sprig of thyme 1 bay leaf 40g Parmesan cheese Lemon zest…
The humble white cabbage is the star of the show here, it’s an amazing health food as it’s especially high in vitamins C and K, helps improve digestive health and combat inflammation. I…
This salad can be made ahead but you should add the watercress at the very last minute to avoid it wilting too much. If you don’t have watercress to hand, you could use…
Ingredients 2 cups hazelnuts Cocoa powder Honey or maple syrup Method Set about 20 hazelnuts aside then place the remaining hazelnuts in a food processor and blitz to a fine consistency. Add…
These bliss balls are high in iron and vitamin C and are perfect as a low calorie snack on the go or between meals. They will keep in the fridge for about a…
Parsnips are packed with fibre, potassium and vitamin C and the spices in this dish will do nothing but good for your immune system which will probably need a helping hand at this…
Take your cauliflower soup to another level with this recipe. A spoonful of Watercress Pesto gives this dish a flash of colour with its vibrant green hue and the peppery flavour of the…
Dates are an excellent natural sweetener and are extremely beneficial to health, unlike white sugar which is full of empty calories. Making date paste is very simple and this versatile paste is great…
Beluga lentils are perfect for this dish as they hold their shape nicely when cooked. Puy lentils would also work here but I would avoid a less robust lentil which might not hold…
This eye catching dish is easy to make and the addition of kefir gives it an extra probiotic hit. Make sure you use a thicker kefir and add it gradually so that you…
This simple, probiotic salad dressing is easy to put together. I served it with charred broccoli, radicchio, apple and walnut as shown in the photo above but it would be really delicious as…
Making Bircher Muesli takes me back to Manly in Australia where I was introduced to this dish by our breakfast chef, Debs at Garfish. This recipe needs to be made the night before…
This dish is easy to assemble once you have your pesto to hand and can be made in advance making it a great option for a starter if you’re entertaining. You could use…
Watercress Pesto is a delicious and nutritious alternative to the classic basil version but can be used in the same way. Watercress is high antioxidants and vitamins C and K and it contains…
Packed with goodness this superfood breakfast smoothie will keep you fuller for longer. Açai powder is made from Brazilian açai berries which are nutrient dense and high anti-oxidants. If you can’t get your…
If you’re looking for a winter salad that’s easy on the eye and packs a punch taste-wise then this is the salad for you. You can leave out the goat’s cheese if you’re…
With winter fast approaching we all need a natural vitamin C and immune system boost and this delicious Turmeric Tea recipe fits the bill. You can customise this tea by adding as little…
This raw, vegan dish is a twist on the classic French dish, Celeri Remoulade. Instead of making a mayonnaise to dress the vegetables, you make a sauce with cashews. As well as being delicious, this…
This granola recipe is easy to make doesn’t contain any refined sugar and salt like the shop bought varieties. It’s gluten free is a great source of vitamins, minerals and dietry fibre. (makes…
Who doesn’t love a bit of banana bread? This is a cracker of a recipe as it’s light and fluffy and doesn’t contain any refined sugar. It’s the bananas, dates and coconut sugar…
I’ve tried many different versions of this Sicilian dish but this is inspired by a recipe I picked up years ago from Rick Stein’s Mediterranean cook book. I’ve tweaked it to my own…
This salad is so easy to throw together and would make a great addition to any weekday packed lunch. (serves 6-8 as side dish) Ingredients 1 cup cooked red rice 400g tin chickpeas…
This tomato dish is incredibly versatile. You can use it with pasta, spaghetti, most grains and it goes well with fish and chicken too. You can replace the Parmesan with Feta as that…
Full of antioxidants this salad is a great dish on it’s own or served with fish or chicken as a side dish. (Serves approx 8 as a side dish) Ingredients 250g white quinoa…
This simple, sweet and sour salad is perfect for summer. It’s light and refreshing and very simple to put together. (serves approx 8 as a side salad) Ingredients 2 cucumbers Seeds from…
One of the many reasons I love this salad is that it is pretty and catches the eye. It’s sweet and earthy but also quite refreshing and the added Dukka gives the dish a…
This salad is not dissimilar to an Italian Panzanella. Here I blitz the tomatoes rather than macerating them and then the salad is finished with Greek flavours and garnishes. It’s a great salad…
A great dish any time of year and so easy to throw together. (serves 6-8 as a side salad) Ingredients 300g green beans, trimmed 200g Feta 180g sun-dried cherry tomatoes Small handful of…
Tiger nuts are not actually nuts, they are tiny root vegetables. These tubers pack an incredible nutritional punch and are nut, gluten free and dairy free making them a great option for those…
This recipe if fairly straight forward and can be served as a side dish with a curry, as a starter or as light lunch or dinner with some salad. If you’re not…
Squash and Kale go so well together and it’s the sweetness of the squash and the sun-dried tomatoes along with the bitterness of the kale that makes this a winning combination. Feta adds…
These bliss balls are handy to snack on and will keep for up to a week in the fridge in an airtight container. You can freeze them but don’t roll them in coconut…
Seves 6 Ingredients 1 small aubergine, fine diced ½ brown onion, fine diced 400g cooked puy lentils, or one tin of ready cooked brown lentils 600g tinned tomatoes 1 bay leaf A pinch…
Serevs 6-8 Ingredients 250g red lentils, rinsed ½ brown onion, thinly sliced 1/2 large red chilli, fine diced 1 green pepper, sliced 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 large thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated…
Serves Appox 8 Ingredients 1 small squash (approx 900g), peeled and cut into fairly big chunks 2 carrots, cut into large chunks 1 brown onion, diced 1 yellow pepper, diced 2 bay leaves…
Serves 6 as a side dish Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 1 lemon, juice of 1 teaspoon mint sauce, from a jar Chopped, fresh herbs: mint, parsley, dill, coriander (about a cup in total)…
This salad is pretty straightforward to assemble so I haven’t included any weight measurements. Ingredients Sanguine/Blood oranges, peeled and pith removed Feta cheese Black olives (I used Niçoise olives but Greek Kalamata…
This dip is great with crudité or on crackers and can be served a part of a mezze. Ingredients 1 large red pepper 100g Feta 200g Greek yoghurt Fresh dill, roughly chopped 1…
Use the best tinned tomatoes you can get your hands on for this soup. Higher quality tomatoes will give the soup a better flavour. Makes approximately 8 servings Ingredients 600g baby tomatoes (i.e.…
Serves 8-10 Ingredients 2 medium-sized courgettes 8 eggs, beaten 70g Parmesan, grated Grated nutmeg 1 small bunch of basil 1 small bunch of mint 1 lemon White Balsamic vinegar Olive oil Method Using…
I love the colours in this dish, the contrasts make it so eye catching. The hummus can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to three days. Bring to…
Use cloudy, organic and unpasteurised cider vinegar in this recipe. Clear cider vinegar does not contain probiotics. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 large lemons (juice of) 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and grated…
Serves 8 Ingredients 1 large aubergine 400g tin black chickpeas 200g cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon flaked, toasted almonds 1 bunch coriander, chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika…
This beautiful little verrine of goodness was inspired by a salad I bought at Pret à Manger at the airport last week. To create the contrast between the beetroot and the Feta you…
This soup is a perfect starter for a winter dinner party. All components can be made ahead so it’s just a matter of assembling the soup as your guests sit down to eat.…
Instead of wasting vegetable peelings, try my vegetable broth recipe. The broth can be used in soups, risottos, casseroles etc. Ingredients Vegetable peelings (here I used carrot, parsnip, leeks, garlic, onion skins, the…
Prepare the chia “jam” the night before to allow the chia seeds to swell up. This will give the “jam” a nice consistency. Serves 4 Ingredients 4 servings (pots) of Greek yoghurt 8…
I use my food processor for this recipe as it saves so much time. If you don’t have a food processor you can finely chop the broccoli with a knife, whisk in the…
Serves 8-10 as a side dish Ingredients 200g bunch of kale 1 x pomegranate 1 large kohlrabi 1 Granny Smith apple Small handful jumbo raisins 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon…
Serves 8-10 as a side dish Ingredients 700g carrots, grated 1 Granny Smith apple, grated ½ red onion, peeled and thinly sliced ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Small handful…
Serves 6-8 Ingredients 450g celery sticks cleaned, trimmed of any leaves and diced ½ brown onion, pelled and diced 1 bay leaf 1 clove of garlic, roughly chopped 1 vegetable stock cube 200ml…
This recipe came about because I had quite a few apples and pears that I needed to use up in the galley. I happened to have a pot of mulled wine on the…
This mulled wine recipe is very drinkable indeed. I tend to use a full bodied wine such as Merlot which I buy in a box. There’s no need to spend a lot of…
Will serve approx 6 as a side dish Ingredients 200g giant couscous 250g whole cherry tomatoes 1 sprig of thyme ¼ clove of garlic 35g Parmesan Zest of half a lemon Olive oil…
Stwnsh Rwdan is the Welsh name given to a mashed mix of boiled carrots and swede. My mum would often serve this with a roast dinner when I was a kid. It’s quite…
Serves 6 Ingredients 450g mushrooms, finely chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1 brown onion, peeled and sliced 1 bay leaf 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 sprig of fresh thyme, or a pinch…
Serves approximately 6 Ingredients 4 large red peppers or 8 eight or so smaller ones (see image below) ½ brown onion, peeled and finely diced 1 bay leaf 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped 1…
This curry was inspired by a cooking class I did with Julie Sahni (www.juliesahni.com) in New York a few years ago. I spent two full days cooking at her apartment in Brooklyn. She…
This soup gives the humble leek and potato soup a run for its money. The addition of watercress is not only aesthetically pleasing, it gives a nice subtle peppery note to the soup…
Begin preparing the risotto the day before as it is easier to mould when chilled. Ingredients For the lemon risotto: ½ a small brown onion, peeled and finely diced 1 garlic clove, finely…
Makes approx 20 croquettes Ingredients For the filling: 1 whole butternut squash 2 raw medium/large beetroot 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs 200g Feta cheese Small bunch of dill, coriander…
Peperonata is a sweet and sour cooked salsa made by cooking peppers with vinegar and sugar. I like to serve it on sliced baguette with some fresh goat’s cheese (it also works well…
You can use any bread to make these sandwiches. I found this lovely “Orientale” bread at Grand Frais which has a nice crust but is really soft in the middle but you can…
As a kid I loved a pot noodle. I thought they were so tasty and they literally took minutes to make. These pot noodles take a bit longer to prepare but what you…
This soup is one of my favourites and it’s a winner on a cold winter’s day. This recipe makes a fairly large batch but you can easily halve it or freeze whatever is…
Ingredients 1 whole chicken 2 carrots 3 spring onions 2 celery sticks 5 garlic cloves, peeled 2 thumb-sized pieces of ginger, sliced Pinch of chilli flakes 6 star anise 2 cinnamon sticks 12…
Tagine refers to a clay pot used in North Africa and the Middle East. My dish is cooked on the stove in a stainless steel pot in stead of in the oven in…
This dish was inspired by Raymond Blanc’s Cherry Clafoutis recipe. Allow the spiced sugar to infuse for at least a day, if not longer. The clafoutis is best served warm, not piping hot…
This recipe is vegan and gluten and dairy free but would make a very nice vegetarian lunch or dinner served with a fried egg and a tomato salad. Makes approx 12 rosti (can…
Makes 2 servings Ingredients 2 raw beetroot 2 pink grapefruit 1 sweet apple 1 or 2 thumb-sized pieces of ginger (depends how fiery you like your juice) Method Peel the grapefruits, wash the…
I served this dish with some roasted lamb for a Sunday roast with a twist but I think it would go well with duck or chicken too. You could add some coriander and…
When I make curry for the crew I like to make a few different dishes because the vegetarian options always appeal to me while I know the boys love their meat. Having…
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup Basmati rice ½ a small brown onion 1 clove of garlic 10g peeled ginger 1 cinnamon stick 1 star anise 2 cloves 1 teaspoon black cumin seeds 1…
Makes a large salad of about 8 side servings, can easily be halved Ingredients 700g mixed carrots 120g kale 100g pecans 100g cranberries 10g grated ginger 3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar Zest and…
(serves approx. 8 people as a side dish) Ingredients For the salad 500g parsnips ¾ cup puy lentils 8 eggs 200g Watercress ½ a vegetable stock cube 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon…
(makes 4-6 servings) Ingredients 750g pumpkin/butternut squash, peeled and chopped into large pieces 1 small/medium sized potato, peeled and diced ½ a small onion, diced 1 celery stick, diced 10g ginger, sliced 1…
Parsnips are a root vegetable belonging to the Apiaceae family. They are especially high in potassium as well as zinc and iron and vitamins K, C and B. There are many ways of…
Celeriac is also known as Root Celery and belongs to the same family as the carrot i.e. the Apiaceae family of vegetables. It’s quite an ugly vegetable to look at but it’s extremely…
Makes 4 Kiev’s Ingredients 100g unsalted butter, softened 1 clove garlic ½ tsp chopped flat leaf parsley Salt and pepper Zest of 1/2 – 1/3 of a lemon 1 1/2 cup plain flour…
Ingredients 1 cauliflower, roughly chopped into small pieces (main stalk and leaves discarded) 1 small onion, diced 1 medium sized potato, peeled and diced 300ml milk 1 bay leaf 1 vegetable stock cube…
Ingredients 225g dark cooking chocolate 115g coconut oil 4 flax eggs (see below) 1 cup agave syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups ground almond meal 1 cup coconut flour Handful of dark…
This recipe makes a large batch, you could easily halve it to serve approx 4 people Ingredients 1 stale loaf of bread (ciabatta for example) 750g cherry or baby Roma tomatoes, halved Salt…
This recipe is inspired by a dish from Katerina’s restaurant in Little Venice, Mykonos. It is best served warm as part of a mezze/tapas meal or on it’s own with lots of toasted…
This recipe will make approx 750ml tomato sauce Ingredients Olive oil 1 clove of garlic, cut in half 150g cherry tomatoes (or similar) chopped in half ½ tsp Himalayan pink salt Ground pepper…
On a recent trip I was chatting with one of our guests about a “pizza” I had rustled together the night before with some tortilla wraps as a base. Hanan said that she…
My friend Jackie introduced me to a lovely health food café in Ibiza on our last trip called “Passion”. I had a nutty latte there a couple of times and felt inspired to…
Ingredients 200g coconut oil 200g cooking chocolate 200g honey 4 eggs 50g ground almonds 50g coconut flour Cocoa nibs to garnish (optional) Method Pre-heat your oven to 180C. Line a 20cm cake tin…
Feeling the heat? Try this strawberry smoothie which is sweetened using a date puree which means this tasty beverage is sugar free (apart from the naturally occurring sugars in the fruits). Soak some…
These chocolate mousses are SO delicious and decadent. A little goes a long way, believe me. If I’m serving this mousse to our guests I normally serve it in a nice glass with…
These cookies are vegan, made with unrefined sugar and are just totally delicious. Our guests couldn’t get enough of them on our last trip and even requested the recipe… so here it is.…
This recipe should be made a day ahead then set over night for the best results. Ingredients 200g rhubarb compote (click here for my rhubarb compote recipe) 500ml double cream 2 vanilla…
Ingredients 500g cherry tomatoes 100g Kamut ½ small aubergine, diced 1 garlic clove 100g Feta, crumbled 2 tbsp Mint, chopped Olive oil Salt and pepper 1 tbsp red wine vinegar Honey, a teaspoon…
This dish was inspired by a salad I had many years ago from La Ferme de Foie Gras in Antibes who did the best salads in town. I’ve tried to recreate the salad…
This recipe should be made one day or at least eight hours ahead 500g rhubarb compote (Click here for my Rhubarb Compote recipe) 4 Eggs 500g Mascarpone 5 Tablespoons Caster Sugar (Sucre…
This makes quite a large batch of compote. You could halve it or make the whole batch and freeze some which is what I tend to do. Ingredients 1kg rhubarb 2 cinnamon sticks…
We had a few crew drinks on the dry dock yesterday as morale has been a bit low this week (STILL in the shipyard!), so I rustled up a nice cheese platter, some…
Ingredients 1 bunch green asparagus 1 carrot ½ red onion 50g dried cranberries 1 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley ½ orange 2 tbsp orange scented olive oil (or extra virgin olive oil if…
I was chatting with a friend on the weekend about how much I absolutely love cauliflower. I used to eat the frozen stuff as a child, heated up in the microwave with…
So here’s hoping today is the day we leave the shipyard. Emotions and stress levels have been running high all week, with morale a little bit on the low side so…
Ingredients 9 large gelatin leaves (about 22grams) 600g mascarpone 200g cream cheese 5 limes (juice and zest) 300g fine caster sugar 300ml double cream 300g jar The Cherry Tree’s Mojito Curd 300g…
This salad is so refreshing, simply eating it feels as though you’re doing your body some good. The lemon in the salad gives it a wonderful zesty tang which would make this salad…
The protein from the oats and the cashew nuts dish in this wholesome, vegan breakfast dish will keep you fuller for longer and a little goes a long way. Steel cut oats…
As per Lou’s request, here’s the recipe for my Green & Blue Soup. The reason for separating the florets from the stalk of the broccoli at the beginning of the recipe is that…
This dish is inspired by my Dad’s own bread and butter pudding recipe with a French twist coming from the croissants. It is so rich and buttery, with the pink grapefruit marmalade cutting…
Ingredients 300g Chickpea flour 2tsp Cumin 2tsp Coriander 1tsp Garam Massala 1/2tsp Turmeric 1tbsp Nigella seeds Pinch Chilli flakes Salt and pepper 1/2tsp Bicarb soda 2 Spring onion, finely sliced 2 tbsp Coriander…
Ingredients 85g self raising flour 85g plain flour 170g caster sugar 170g unsalted butter (room temperature) 3 eggs 1tsp bicarbonate soda 170g jar wild strawberry concentrate 10g dehydrated strawberries (optional) Method Cream…
If you’re a chocolate lover and you’re thinking about baking this weekend then have a go at my Chocolate Brownie recipe. It’s a really simple recipe and they taste delicious. Ingredients 225g dark…
Trim the chicory’s stem and peel off any browning outer leaves. Slice the chicory lengthways in half, rince well in some cold water and set aside. To make the pesto, finely chop some…
Ingredients 1 Butternut Squash (approx. 1.5kg) 100g frozen peas (defrosted) 50g chorizo, finely chopped 100g grated cheddar 1 egg, beaten 2tbsp roughly chopped fresh coriander ½ tsp paprika 80g breadcrumbs Olive oil Salt…
I was shopping at Metro in La Seyne yesterday when I came across these lovely “Radis Bleu” or Purple Plum Radishes as I think they’re known as in English. I love the grainy…
Ingredients Frozen blueberries (about a handful) Honey or maple syrup Chia Seeds Coconut milk (or the milk of your choice) Grated or desiccated coconut Method Defrost a handful or so of frozen…