Leftover roast potato tortilla A simple dish, yet so delicious when made with care. A lot of us cook way too much… Read more
Fish on Friday, Spider Crab Paella My poly-tunnel and veg patch are now bulging with glorious summer vegetables: bell peppers, aubergines, broad beans, new… Read more
How to cook and prepare a spider crab Preparing crab takes time and is a real challenge, but so rewarding. It is the freshest and most… Read more
May – Fish on Friday, Ceviche I’m writing for a new website called www.fishonfriday.org.uk It’s brilliantly informative about all things fish, with recipes, techniques,… Read more
Purple sprouting broccoli with melted blue vinny Purple sprouting broccoli has a relatively short season from January/February to April. So it is one to watch… Read more
Pearl Barley Pilaf with honey, roots and hazelnuts At Poco we’re well known for our seasonal approach and our delicious meat. However my real passion is… Read more
Smoke and forage If you enjoy the alchemy and adventure of smoking and foraging for food but have never had the… Read more
Ultra Light Sponge Cake with Orange Sorbet I’m a sucker for fads. I’ve been vegetarian, vegan, freegan, a serious carnivore butchering everything from a squirrel… Read more
Pomegranate Chocolate Brownies What food could be more erotic than a super rich chocolate brownie with jewels of pink and a… Read more
An Alternative Valentine’s Banquet – Heart Kebabs This coming Valentine’s we are partnering with Trevor Beattie’s Charitable Foundation to produce an Alternative Valentine’s Banquet at… Read more
Christmas Leftovers – Brussel Colcannon Brussel sprouts aren’t everyone’s favourite vegetable. Maybe thats why they’re neglected, lack the love they deserve and are… Read more
Seasonal Roasties with Chimichurri I’m always surprised by the seasonal variety of veg available in December and January. Theres only a few… Read more
A Fresh Christmas Persimmon Salad Persimmon, sharon fruit, kaki or even ‘fruit of the gods’ is a unique and delicious fruit that either… Read more
Quince Frangipane Quince is a kind of yellow pear that has a complex flavour. It works well in savoury dishes,… Read more
Pumpkin Pie with Cardamom and Maple Syrup Pumpkin pie – Halloween – yum! This isn’t strictly a pumpkin pie because the recipe calls for butternut… Read more
Celeriac Gratin with Anchovies Celeriac gratin was one of my favourite dishes at River Cottage. Hugh’s addition of anchovies is genius. So… Read more
Crown Prince Squash Soup with Chili Oil Crown prince is my favourite squash. It has an intriguing pale, teal green coloured skin and a particularly… Read more
Beetroot Soup with Yoghurt and Caramelised Butter I like beetroot soup to be smooth and earthy, savoury with a slight hint of citrus. Beets store… Read more
Gurnard Parcel with Fennel Gurnard is a delicious, firm fleshed fish that roasts well and is even good raw as a ceviche.… Read more
Deviled Kidneys I love deviled kidneys, there’s no two ways about it. They’re so rich and unctuous, eating this dish… Read more
Venison Steak with Parsnip Puree Roe and sika deer are in season from November. They provide an iron rich, dark red meat. You… Read more
Roast Beetroot, Pak Choi, Labneh and Cumin Beetroots are plentiful and sweet at this time of year. I love eating them with cumin and yoghurt,… Read more
Chocolate Torte with Caramelised Beetroot This is a very simple recipe. The chocolate has an incredible velvety texture and is to die for.… Read more
Cleo the Friendship Bread: Video Blog Cleo has been passed between hundreds of friends in the UK and Europe already and she makes a… Read more