Tofu Cultured Cream

Silken, gently tangy and clean on the palate — a cultured cream that slips anywhere crème fraîche would go, bringing brightness without weight.

Silken, gently tangy and clean on the palate — a cultured cream that slips anywhere crème fraîche would go, bringing brightness without weight.

A richly spiced vegan tagine with chickpeas and squash, brightened by orange-zested greens and a cool, savoury cultured cream made from silken tofu. Winter comfort — without the weight.

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.

Smoky, sticky, and deeply comforting — this skillet brings barbecue beans and soft cornbread together in one bubbling pan. The harissa-tomato base is sweet and savoury, with lemon and thyme cutting through the richness. Finished with dumpling-sized cornbread crumbles, it’s the sort of thing you’d eat by firelight with a spoon and a smile.

Just three cannelloni — but what a trio. Crisp-edged, golden-topped and filled with garlicky greens and a smooth, satisfying cannellini purée. The lemon-almond cream melts into a tangy, cheese-like crown, with wild garlic singing through every bite. It’s rich without heaviness, comforting with edge — a spring bake to savour slowly, with bread and good company.

A fragrant, gentle broth with butter beans, capers and the haunting citrus hum of dried lime. Drawn from Persian and Mediterranean flavours, it’s a pantry-built dish with soul. Soft, salt-laced, and slightly mysterious – the kind of bowl that makes a quiet afternoon feel golden again.