In The Kitchen

Martin asked me to do the ‘Bake of the Day’ for Radio York a couple of weeks ago – ‘something with Guiness in’ was the only stipulation as it was St Patrick’s Day! Of course it had to have some fruit or veg in it so I opted for this apple and ginger cake with […]

I’ve never really been a fan of cauliflower cheese until recently and now I’ve got the taste for it I’m hooked! It’s really easy to make, is really filling and tasty and can be adapted in all sorts of ways. I love adding bacon to the sauce, it gives it a whole new dimension! I […]

I love coleslaw, especially with all the festive leftovers and a bit of bubble and squeak and I like to make one with a bit of extra colour to show off on the Christmas table! Use some red cabbage in the mix with some red pepper and red apple to add a bit of excitement […]

There’s definitely a nip in the air so time for some warming winter dishes I think! Before the frosts get too heavy we’ve dug up all our crop of potatoes and beetroot and they’re safely tucked away in the store ready for use over the winter. I used a batch of the potatotes the other […]

I was going to call this post – ‘getting stoned in September’s kitchen’ but thought the google police might not like it!! We haven’t had a brilliant crop of stone fruits this year. Martin blames the weather!! There were some early ripening plums but on splitting open there was a little grub munching its way […]