Date & Apple Pancakes

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After the long hard slog of a busy week there is nothing more apt than a Saturday morning breakfast treat, that forgoes the practical mid-week Muesli in favour of something more indulgent.

Melon, Feta, & Radish Salad


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Melon and cheese is a winning combination, be it watermelon and halloumi or the honeydew and feta here, the sweet juicy flesh juxtaposed against the cheese's saltiness provide a fresh tasting base from which to develop a dish.

Chermoula Roasted Aubergines

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In the midst of an Ottolenghi craze I stumbled across this recipe outside Waitrose as a free leaflet and it immediately caught my attention.

Asian Mushroom & Noodle Broth

Dumpling heaven at Day In Chinese Supermarket

There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of hot and spicy noodles to stave off any January blues, and when you have been sniffling for half a week this soup is the perfect antidote.

Goats Cheese Tartine & Wild Tomato Salad

  
Inspired by a great Heirloom tomato sandwich I had at The Plough a lovely pub in Harborne, this is just a simple dish that is elevated by the quality of the tomatoes used.

Savoury Beetroot & Clementine Cheesecake with Pomegranate Mustard dressing

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This recipe is adapted from a salad I have been making for a while. One day as I chomped I began to ponder the possibilities of transferring the flavours into a cheesecake.

Beetroot Fritters with Creamy Horseradish Sauce & Broad Bean, Pea Puree


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The great thing about living in a big city like Birmingham-or indeed anywhere in the UK right now-is the sheer variety of international foodie nik-naks in the shops.