I can’t take credit for this wonderfully flavoursome starter, although this version of Chef Paul Welburn’s dish is a little lighter; the croquettes being oven baked rather than deep fried. This playful take on a classic salad may seem a little time consuming, but believe me the flavours are amazing and it’s well worth the…
Category: Starters
Gazpacho
I acquired this recipe several years ago during a trip to Barcelona. I was fortunate enough to spend an evening in the company of Cristina and Guillermo; founders of Barcelona Slow Travel, who taught me to make this dish during a private cooking class. I would definitely recommend booking this excellent food experience if you…
Padron peppers
Padron peppers Serves 2 as a starter or 3/4 as a tapas dish A gloriously simple dish that I am again embarrassed to call a recipe. Simply take 150g of padron peppers and drizzle liberally with olive oil. Heat a griddle pan until smoking, cooking the peppers until soft and the skin charred. Turn regularly…
Pumpkin pasties and cauldron cakes?
Nestled in a quiet Derby back street; you might miss it if you didn’t know it was there, is the beautiful Masa Restaurant. Steeped in history, the restaurant sits within the walls of a 200 year old chapel, sympathetically and beautifully converted into what has now gained the reputation as being one of Derby’s best…
Hunger Pangs 