Lemon Pepper Chicken with Asparagus

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Asparagus

Asparagus is just coming into season in the UK, so the young tender stalks are in stores now and they make a perfect accompaniment to my Lemon Pepper Chicken. It’s the best time to eat them and I like to eat it as often as I can while in season. This dish is light and…

Japanese Chicken and Rice Soup

This soup is pretty quick to prepare so ideal for a mid-week supper. The Japanese element is brought by the mirin and miso paste – both essential in Japanese cooking. Mirin is a type of rice wine, though with a lower alcohol content than sake. Miso is a paste made of fermented soybeans which adds a wonderful savoury…

Chicken and Asparagus Pasta

Chicken and Asparagus Pasta

When looking for inspiration of which vegetable to include in my dinners, I like to pick ones that are seasonal and work from there. At the moment, British asparagus is at its best. It works well with most meat or fish dishes, and is almost made to accompany my favourite meat, chicken. It is versatile…

Chicken and Corn Chowder

For me, autumn is my favourite time of year. I love the changing colours, the crisp sunny mornings, hot chocolate, thick socks, bonfires, and comfort food. Gone are the salads and bright colours of summer. Autumnal food is pies, stews and soups. One of my favourite types of stew is a chowder. Packing it full…

Chicken Parmigiana

While planning this weekend’s meals, this little number jumped right to the front of the queue. It is probably my favourite go-to meal whenever I go to an Italian restaurant, but I occasionally like to do my own twist at home. I have tweaked and poked and added to it until it suits my palate….