dried thyme

Faux Gras Pâté

Vegan faux gras pâté in a small glass jar

This deeply savoury pâté combines toasted walnuts, lentils, mushrooms, and beetroot into a rich, velvety spread. With a nod to classic French terrines, it delivers luxury without compromise – creamy, earthy, and complex. A little Shaoxing wine or cognac deepens the base, while rosemary and thyme lift it into something quietly spectacular.

Sauce Espagnole

This is a foundational French sauce that teaches you everything you need to know about depth. It begins with brown stock, moves through caramelised mirepoix and tomato, and finishes in a brown roux so rich it glows. If you’ve ever wanted to feel what real sauce-making tastes like — this is the one.

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.