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Charred Courgette with Spelt Tofu Medallions

Charred courgette pieces on cous cous with little tofu medallions pan-fried and salad leaves and dots of salad dressing glistening in the sun

This sunlit plate brings together diagonally scored courgette, pan-seared until tender, with warmly spiced tofu medallions and a fragrant peanut-coconut crumb. A dollop of herbed yoghurt and a scattering of pickles and leaves complete the story. It's vibrant, grounding, and perfectly suited to outdoor days or inside moments of calm.

Wild Garlic and New Potato Crostata

Dollop of almond and cashew ricotta on top of tomato and new potato crostata

A rustic, open-faced tart that sings of spring — crisp wholemeal pastry, layered with wild garlic, new potatoes, soft leeks, and cherry tomatoes. The edges fold in like a hug, cradling the sunny veg. Simple, scenic, and surprisingly satisfying — this crostata is lovely eaten warm, but equally good sliced cold for a lunchbox or spring picnic.

Beautifully Special Little Puff Pastry Tarts

Close up of red onion and basil on top of an individual puff pastry tart

Flaky, golden, and quietly impressive, these little puff pastry tarts are filled with a silky minted pea purée – fresh, green, and gently sweet. Crisp at the edges, soft in the middle, they’re simple to make but feel like something special. Serve warm or cool, with a little salad or just as they are.

Saffron-Infused Risotto With Crispy Tempeh Chips

White bowl with bright and colour risotto with tomatoes and herbs, a lemon wedge, some chunks of purple aubergine and thick chunky tempeh chips

Golden with saffron and rich in quiet depth, this risotto is creamy, comforting, and softly fragrant. On top: crisp, savoury shards of tempeh – like chips, but better behaved. It’s a dish that feels both elegant and grounding, full of texture and intention. A gentle showstopper for days when you need warmth with flair.