Black Pepper-Roasted Strawberry Sundaes with Maple Cacao Nibs

Recipe and Images Emma Galloway This is a lovely one to prepare in advance as both the roasted strawberries and caramelised cacao nibs store well. I’ve used vanilla ice cream but, of course, chocolate would be another great alternative! Serves 4 1 litre of your favourite vanilla ice cream (I use Little Island dairy-free) 500g […]

Chermoula Mushrooms with Baba Ganoush

Recipe and Images Amber Bremner Chermoula is a North African oil-based sauce that is ideal for marinating anything that’s going on the heat. Packed with herbs, spices, garlic and lemon, it’s both bright, smoky and a little fiery, packing a real flavour punch. Here I’ve used it to marinate whole swiss brown mushrooms before grilling. […]

The Joy Of Watering By Hand

It is a gardener’s lot to spend half the year fretting about too much rain and the other half fretting about the lack of it. Hand-watering can’t be hurried. There’s nothing to be done but to stand still, to feel the water fall through your fingers, to hear the splats and splashing sounds it makes […]

Chicken and Mushroom Burger

Words Harriet Boucher Images Brydie Thompson Chicken, Mushroom, Bacon and Brie Burger The addition of blitzed mushrooms in this patty is a great way to sneak in some veggies or as a gateway to becoming a mushroom lover. If chicken mince is hard to find, dice chicken thigh and pulse in a food processor.   […]

Courgette and Fish Curry

Both lemon and salt add a depth of favour to this very simple recipe. You can omit the fish and serve the courgette curry alongside a stir- fried chicken dish and rice. SERVES 4 2 tbsp butter 400g firm white fish fillets, boneless 1 tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, finely sliced 1⁄2 tsp ground turmeric […]

Courgette Tart

Simplicity is the key to this striking tart where courgette is the hero. Make it as one large tart or four individual ones. ½ cup Parmesan, finely grated 1½ cups plain flour pinch salt 150g butter, chilled 2–2½ tbsp water 200g mascarpone 2–3 medium sized courgettes 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt & pepper […]

Courgette and Noodle Salad

Words and Images by Kathy Patterson The incredibly versatile courgette often gets a bad rap as being a bit tasteless, but if you take a closer look, they are pretty wonderful. Eaten raw (my personal favourite), cooked until just bite-tender or slow-cooked in olive oil and finished with a few good squeezes of lemon juice […]

Smoked Kahawai Croquettes

Recipes by Oscar and Otto, Images Alex Spodyneiko Smoked Kahawai Croquettes Nothing says Spanish tapa as much as the little deep-fried croquettes. Offered in a wide range of flavours, a good croquette will hide an explosion of flavour beyond its crunchy exterior. These smoked kahawai croquettes are always a hit at Oscar.   600g smoked […]

SAVOURY CORN PANCAKES

Loosely inspired by Indian dosa, these gluten free savoury pancakes filled with chaat masala potatoes and a quick, fresh chutney work for brunch, lunch or a light dinner. Chaat masala is a mild Indian spice mix that includes dried mango powder (amchoor), which adds a refreshing sourness. It can be found pre-packaged at Indian grocers. […]