Focaccia is a simple bread, that requires very little skill to make. That doesn’t mean you can’t make it look pretty, though; studding the dough with olives, tomatoes, and herbs will not only give great flavour – it can turn…

This recipe is just three ingredients, so it’s about as simple as it gets. But who wouldn’t adore this love sausage?! Doesn’t it look inviting?!

This recipe is the perfect example of how cooking can transform the most humble of ingredients. Essentially just a bowl of potatoes and onions, it’s hard to believe that something so basic can be so delicious. Dunk in some big…

French onion soup is an absolutely classic dish that can be either wonderful or terrible. Thankfully, this recipe is the former. The caramelised onions offer bright sweetness, the beefy base notes provide substance and warmth, and the herbs give a…

When the weather is cold, or you’re feeling a little glum, a big bowl of tomato soup is just the ticket. And although canned tomato soup is perfectly serviceable, it’s certainly not a patch on making your own from scratch!…

Making your own vegetable stock may not feel particularly glamorous or exciting, but rest assured that nobody does it just once. With a little time and care, the depth of flavour you can achieve is quite remarkable, and this most…

Once the New Year celebrations have died down, the next big thing in my culinary calendar is marmalade day. It’s become an annual tradition to make the most of the…

“This cake is so delicious! The more you eat it, the more delicious it gets, until it’s the most delicious thing that there can possibly be!” – Barnaby, age 4…

A chocolate yule log, or “Bûche de Noël” is a classic French Christmas cake, that doesn’t require the love and attention of a British Christmas cake, so it’s a great…