This Pomegranate Popper Cocktail will be the talk of the town this Christmas. Laced with fresh pomegranate seeds, it will pop with every festive sip! HAPPY FRIDAY!!! Oh man am I in the party spirit already! Not only is it Friday, but…
Pesto Tortilla Pizza
This Pesto Tortilla Pizza is a fresh, quick and vibrant dish and won’t leave you feeling weighed down with a heavy pizza dough. I’m pretty sure that this pesto tortilla pizza will become a family favourite in no time. It’s…
Festive Dirty Steak Salad
This Festive Dirty Steak Salad is my new favourite campfire meal! At its core is a juicy, dirty steak cooked directly in the embers of the fire which is accompanied by some delicious festive sides. Before you’re put off by talk of…
How to Safely Cook Turkey
Now’s a good time to run through the basics of food hygiene to ensure that you know how to safely cook turkey & keep everyone healthy this Christmas. Nail the turkey, and you’ve nailed the whole dinner! Lining up…
Slow Cooker Mulled Wine : Make Ahead Winter Warmer
This slow cooker mulled wine recipe couldn’t be easier to make and will be a hit at any cold weather gathering. And as it’s made in the slow cooker, you can put it on and forget about it. Oh boy,…
Muscovy Duck and Porcini Ravioli
This Muscovy Duck and Porcini Ravioli recipe made the perfect main course for my recent #ShineForShelterbox candlelit supper. The filling is deeply rich and full of beautiful umami flavours whilst being light enough to sit comfortably among many other courses….
Cod and Pancetta Burger
Sweet, juicy fillets of cod wrapped up in salty, umami pancetta make the perfect match in this quick and tasty cod and pancetta burger. I’m writing this accompanied by the rhythmic bash of a hammer. There’s a bunch…
Asian Style Razor Clams Recipe (and how to catch a razor clam!)
This Asian Style Razor Clam recipe is so quick and easy to prepare and it tastes out of this world! Keep reading for the recipe and my foraging advice on how to catch the humble Atlantic razor clam below. Have…
A Summer Wedding
Back in July I shot my friends summer wedding on quite possibly the most glorious day of the entire year. It was the most beautiful day and I felt quite honoured to be there to capture the essence of it. I…
Moules Frites
Moules Frites, or steamed mussels and chips, is a sweet pairing of two of my favourite foods. Whilst it may sound seriously fancy, it’s really cheap and easy to prepare at home. Oh, and it tastes insanely good. There has been…
Crispy Tofu Rice Bowl
This Crispy Tofu Rice Bowl is nourishing, vibrant and will make you feel like a total goddess. Fact. A Crispy Tofu Rice Bowl is not a recipe I ever would have thought would have graced the pages here at hedgecombers.com….
Beetroot and Sweet Potato Soup
This beetroot and sweet potato soup is a winner. It’s earthy, sweet and incredibly nutritious. It’s a doddle to knock up a big batch, so why not make extra and freeze any leftover portions for a lazier day. I first…
Pollock and Grilled Corn Curry
This Pollock and Grilled Corn Curry is inspired by the rich fiery curries of Sri Lanka, with the sweet white fish and grilled corn balancing out the heat perfectly. Regular visitors to Hedgecombers.com will know that I lurve my seafood….
Blackberry and Apple Crumble Pie
If there was one recipe that personified autumn, this Blackberry and Apple Crumble Pie would be it. Foraged berries, new season apples and the very best of the pie and crumble worlds combined. During a particularly fruitful foraging mooch, I…
Scallops on Smashed Minted Peas
Scallops on Smashed Minted Peas. Healthy, speedy, fancy and uber-decadent, this is now one of my top five favourite ever meals I’ve shared here on hedgecombers.com. It’s a seafood loving foodies dream. Ah man, can you believe I had no…
Slow Cooker Venison in Cider
Oh boy, this Slow Cooker Venison in Cider is a decadent and deeply nourishing stew that’ll warm the body and the soul. A few years back, in the depths of winter, we got a call from our good friend Simon….
Kir Royale Recipe with Prosecco
This Kir Royale recipe with prosecco is a simple, yet classic cocktail recipe. It is made with the blackcurrant cassis that I made earlier this summer from homegrown berries. Oh and lots of added sparkle! Happy Bank Holiday Monday! Is…
BBQ Lamb Chops with Minted Mayo
These juicy BBQ Lamb Chops with Minted Mayo are so quick and easy to prepare yet taste superb. Serve with a fresh salad for a healthy and flavourful al fresco meal. We had a fab BBQ last week, tonnes of…
Baba Ganoush
Baba Ganoush is a great Middle Eastern dip to whip up when you need some snack-love to see you through the day. And with aubergines at their very best right now it’s the perfect time to get ganoushing! I remember…
Mojito Fruit Salad Dressing
Oh boy! Where has this Mojito Fruit Salad Dressing been all my life??! This mojito fruit salad dressing is a little gift to all the Mummy’s & Daddy’s that are in the depths of the summer holidays. Especially the ones that…
Easy Iced Coffee
This easy iced coffee will see you right through the summer if, like me, you’re finding it hard to keep up your caffeine levels in this heat! This past weekend Jonny & I ran away to Chagstock festival on the…
Crispy Fish Balls with Easy Tartare Sauce
These Crispy Fish Balls with Easy Tartare Sauce make dinner a doddle when the cupboards are bare and you’re lacking inspiration. Get the kids helping in rolling them out to make it even easier on you :) I was recently…
Coconut Chocolate Bites
These Coconut Chocolate Bites have just two ingredients and make a great snack. They are also on the healthier side of the naughty scale! I’ll admit I totally pinched this idea :) My darling Mum bought me a bag of…
Spicy Nduja Meatballs
If you like a kick to your food, these Spicy N’duja Meatballs are gonna knock your socks right off! Jonny had a group of mates camp over in our woods last weekend and he asked me to cook for them all on the…
#OffTheGrid for Shelterbox
We’re going #OffTheGrid on July 16th/17th to raise funds and awareness for Shelterbox, the amazing charity that provides immediate practical support following international disasters. Imagine that your home is ripped away from under you right now. You have the clothes…
Quick Apple and Elderflower Smoothie
This Green Apple and Elderflower Smoothie offers an early summer twist on a refreshing and healthy classic. So get out foraging and make the most of this delightful flower whilst you still can! How to Forage and Prepare Fresh Elderflowers…
Sausage and Cider Campfire Skillet
This Sausage and Cider Campfire Skillet is a real treat at any time, but even better when cooked in the great outdoors! I cooked this sausage and cider campfire skillet up over the weekend to make the most of…
BBQ Scallops in Bacon
These BBQ Scallops in Bacon truly are outrageously good. They take just minutes to prepare and cook but will elevate your BBQ from the mundane to the gourmet in a flash. Just imagine these plump sweet and juicy scallops wrapped…
Tenderstem Broccoli and Blue Cheese Pasty
My recipe for a vegetarian Tenderstem and Cornish Blue Cheese Pasty is a quirky little twist on a traditional Cornish steak pasty, but with no loss of great flavour. The following Tenderstem and Cornish Blue Cheese Pasty recipe is an ode to…
Snowdon Pudding
This Snowdon Pudding is an old fashioned steamed pudding that is stick-to-your-ribs good! Recipes from bygone days I adore finding regional recipes, such as this Snowdon pudding, that have been long forgotten by the majority. They can often to be…