Smoked Haddock and poached Egg with Asparagus, Sugar Snap Peas, and a Beurre Blanc. There is a certain class of genteel English hotel where they serve an assortment of dishes alongside the usual offering of a full English and a Continental offer. Maybe a bowl of kedgeree, a Manx kipper or a perfect poached egg and smoked haddock. This nutritious yet tasty dish can easily be elevated to a stunning lunch or supper dish. Perfect for spring with some sautéed seasonal vegetables and a simple beurre blanc or butter sauce.
Seasonal Eating
Lamb Cutlets with Crispy Jersey Royals and Spring Vegetables
Today’s recipe is a celebration of all things Spring with Jersey Royal potatoes, asparagus, peas, and tender lamb cutlets.
My Dressed Crab is simply Perfect
My Dressed Crab is simply Perfect. Island life in the summer is summed up for me in one dish. When I holidayed as a child with my family in the Isles of Scilly this was always the peak season foodie treat. At the end of our time away a trip to a harbourside restaurant and…
My Caprese Style Salad with Black Olives and Red Onion
For just over a hundred years since its first appearance on a hotel menu the Caprese has been found in Italian restaurants around the world. Made with ripe, sweet tomatoes, creamy Mozzarella and pungent basil. It is finished with a pinch of salt and olive oil and that’s it. Simple. It is normally served as an appetiser, part of the traditional antipasto course of sliced cured meats, olives, and cheeses.



