Vegetables
Vegetable Stock
Vegetable stock Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes Ingredients Serves: 4 4 carrots peeled and chopped 4 onions
February 9, 2026
Vegetarian & Vegan
Risotto Primavera
Risotto Primavera Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour I learned to cook Risotto whilst doing a stage in
February 9, 2026
Pork
Andy’s Carbonara
Andy’s Carbonara Prep Time: 5 MINUTES Cook Time: 15 Minutes There are a lot of myths surrounding this recipe both
February 9, 2026
Appetizers
Black Pudding Poached in Cider
Black Pudding poached in Cider Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes This came from my first restaurant when
February 4, 2026
Vegetables
Vegetarian & Vegan
I learnt to cook risotto while doing a stage in Milan during a very cold January. This version works well with spring vegetables as a vegetarian dish. Made simply with saffron, it can also be served with osso buco.
Pork
There are many stories about the origins and ingredients of carbonara, from American GIs calling it a ‘spaghetti breakfast’ to its association with charcoal makers. The best version I came across was while working with a Sardinian chef called Martin. It is very simple, with no cream. Take care with the salt, as the guanciale and pecorino are already quite salty. I also add basil to the cheese and egg mixture.
Appetizers
This came from my first restaurant, when I was 23, and was originally made with Calvados and apples from Normandy. We served it as a starter on Beaujolais Day. Serve with a salad of your choice, bacon lardons, croutons and a poached duck egg for a perfect late brunch. You can also strain the cooking liquor, reduce it by half and use it with roast pork.