Moroccan Honey & Walnut Tart
Take a look at this sensational walnut and honey tart from Tangier that’s currently residing in my freezer. A slice of sweetness so exquisite it completely redefined what I thought I knew about desserts. Imagine: crunchy, unbelievably fresh walnuts, drenched in golden, luscious honey and encased in the most crunchy, buttery, impossibly crumbly pastry. I’ve […]
Menorcan Aubergine Recipe – Inspired by My Magical Trips to Menorca
Menorca has cast a spell on me with its serene, low-key loveliness, rich history, and incredible local produce. This island’s culinary delights, crafted from the freshest ingredients, have become a personal obsession, and one dish, in particular, has stolen my heart: the humble yet extraordinary Menorcan stuffed aubergines. I first savoured this dish at Es […]
My Easter Sunday Cake, thanks to Waitrose
Baking cakes is my least favourite aspect of cooking. So when on a recent visit to London, the word FRIDGE CAKE, screamed out at me from the tall recipe card stand in Waitrose. The fact it contained dates and chocolate made me think – Moroccan kitchen. All that needed to be stashed into my suitcase […]
How to make an easy chicken tagine
A tagine is a name given to the lidded clay pot used in Moroccan kitchens. Traditionally it was used by the wandering Berbers. It was easy to strap the lid and base separately onto a camel. Then when camp was set up, the tagine pot was the cooking vessel used on open fires. It’s a […]
The Perfect Spanish Summer Chicken Salad
A few weeks ago this summer chicken salad sprung back into my life. I pulled out some dusty go-to recipes from my Annie B’s Parties & Lunches days, when based in Battersea in London and was reminded of dishes I’d long forgotten about but are so relevant to Spanish ingredients and summer entertaining. This wonderful […]
The Best Cheese Biscuits Recipe – EVER!
THE BEST EVER RECIPE FOR CHEESE BISCUITS MADE WITH CHORIZO, MANCHEGO & ALMOND For years I’ve been searching for an incredible cheese biscuit recipe, and I believe I’ve found the best one ever! This recipe is adapted from a recipe in Waitrose Magazine. Ever since my Granny Manson introduced me to the finer delights of […]
Burnt Basque Cheesecake – a perfect summer dessert
BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE If you’re looking for a fast and fabulous dessert for your summer entertaining, look no further than my version of the Burnt Basque Cheesecake. Whilst many of my foodie friends were into sourdough during lockdown, I was obsessed with this legendary crustless baked cheesecake. Originally from the pinxto bar of La […]
Sherry Bread Recipe
My Delicious Sherry Bread Recipe Whoever said that Sherry isn’t for breakfast hasn’t yet tried my Sherry bread recipe! Lightly toasted and served with sweet tomatoes doused in gutsy extra virgin olive oil, makes for a delicious Sherry-infused breakfast. It was inspired by a cooking class I attended in Corfu last summer when we were […]
Romesco Sauce
Romesco Sauce Recipe – a Spanish classic This has to be one of my all-time favourite Spanish sauces. To have a Romesco Sauce recipe up your sleeve will serve you well. It’s not only extremely delicious but also it can lift most dishes onto a different level. A jar of Romesco will last in your […]
Cinco de Mayo Mexican Layered Dip
My Cinco de Mayo Mexican Layered Dip Cinco de Mayo (fifth of May) is the perfect time to make this delicious Mexican layered dip that’s been part of my repertoire since my early catering days in London. It was inspired by an American client of mine and has always been loved by everyone. No cooking […]
