Seasonal recipes, practical store-cupboard cooking and ideas for using up what you already have. Before you shop, see what’s in store.
- Norfolk Mussels in White Wine and Garlic with Crusty Bread
Sweet Norfolk mussels steamed in white wine and garlic, with crusty bread for dipping. A seasonal favourite, with tips on cleaning, checking and buying mussels. - Roasted Squash, Cumin & Garlic Soup with Chorizo & Crispy Bread
A warming seasonal squash soup with roasted cumin and garlic, vegetable bouillon and crispy chorizo bread crumbs made from saved freezer bread heels. - Homemade Popcorn: Sweet, Salty or Toffee
Popcorn kernels in a jar are my favourite fallback snack. Here’s how I make a big batch in my Le Creuset, with sweet-and-salty or toffee toppings — and a few childhood memories. - Store-Cupboard Crêpes with Lemon and Sugar
An easy fallback recipe for thin French crêpes made with eggs, milk and plain flour, served with lemon and sugar. Includes a quick Suzette-inspired variation. - Fluffy American Pancakes with Blackberry Compote and Vanilla Ice Cream
Fluffy weekend pancakes with homemade blackberry compote and melting vanilla ice cream — a family favourite made with store-cupboard staples. - Our Norfolk Christmas Tradition: Slow-Cooked Venison Stew
A generous venison stew made on Christmas Eve and enjoyed throughout Christmas — my relaxed alternative to a traditional roast, inspired by a Jamie Oliver beef stew and adapted over the years. - I Love Mushrooms: My Favourite Mushroom Risotto
I love mushrooms: a National Fungi Day celebration, my favourite buttery mushroom, tarragon and white wine risotto, and more mushroom recipes to come. - Carrot, Orange & Cardamom Cake or Traybake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A simple carrot, orange and cardamom traybake using store-cupboard ingredients, finished with cream cheese frosting.