Happy Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)
Today is Shrove Tuesday AKA pancake day, the perfect excuse to eat pancakes for Breakfast and Dinner. Last night we go ...
February 28|2017
RECIPES
New Year Reviver
I asked my friend, Rosemary Ferguson, to come up with a New Year’s rejuvenator. She invented this powerful concoc ...
December 28|2016
Calling Time Out on Snacks
Snacking feels like a word loaded with negative connotations, conjuring images of sugar-loaded confectionary or salt-lad ...
December 07|2016
Inspired Eating with Sir Peter...
So I’ve decided to take P for Peckish on the road and test out our “inspired eating” concept by visiting friends, ...
November 23|2016
Delicious Banana Bread
I came home from a week of travelling to find 3 very ripe bananas in my fruit bowl. To make a great banana bread you rea ...
November 10|2016
Falafel from La Paloma Café, Ibiza
These falafels are deliciously crisp on the outside, moist and packed with herbs on the inside. So good I had to ask for ...
November 02|2016
Scrambled Egg, Ricotta, Jalapeño...
Quick to make and packed full of protein and healthy fats, with the added flavour kick of the jalapeño and sundried tom ...
October 20|2016
Broccoli, Chickpea and Sweet Potato...
I made this flavoursome tart for lunch for friends this week, it was devoured within minutes! The base of sweet carame ...
September 29|2016
Super Cookies (perfect for...
I packed these cookies with nutritious ingredients so that I can even have them for breakfast and feel no guilt. Packed ...
September 15|2016
Moussaka
This vegetarian version of the classic recipe was a hit at vegetarian feast Rosemary Ferguson and I hosted at The Grouc ...
September 08|2016
Salad in a Jar
A salad in a jar! Perfectly easy to transport for a packed lunch or picnic. The tip to packing these jars is just as imp ...
August 25|2016
Peaches and Pistachios
Fresh ripe peaches from the farmers market oozing with summer goodness paired with the crunch of the super healthy and ...
August 18|2016
Popsicles
This week I have asked my team to come up with some delicious popsicles, not only are they mouthwatering and easy to mak ...
August 11|2016
Peanut Buckwheat Noodle Salad
Years ago my Aunt Louise sent me a cold soba noodle recipe that used brewed tea as an ingredient in the sauce. Since the ...
July 21|2016
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast
This weeks recipe is inspired by the ranch style breakfasts that came originally from Mexico. Warmed corn tortilla toppe ...
July 14|2016
Nutty Breakfast Smoothie
Mary asked me to post my breakfast smoothie this week it’s a delicious and sweet smoothie, the peanut butter give ...
June 30|2016
Watercress Pesto Powerhouse
Watercress is one of my favourite ingredients, I love it’s vibrant punchy flavour, and it is packed full of vitami ...
June 23|2016
Five Minute Fried Berries
After last weeks post highlighting the health benefits of berries, I thought it only fitting to include them as the main ...
June 16|2016
Slurpy Buckwheat Noodle Soup
I made this soothing hot soup last night for dinner, and it was devoured within minutes of making it. Packed full of nut ...
June 06|2016
Avocado and Spring Onion Dip
Prep time: 10 minutes Gluten Free, Vegan Inspired by The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook by Salma Hage. Ingredie ...
May 31|2016
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip
Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 12 minutes approx. Gluten Free, Vegan Inspired by The Middle Eastern Vegetaria ...
May 31|2016
Buckwheat and Fava Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 17 minutes Gluten Free, Vegan Inspired by The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cook ...
May 31|2016
Simple carrot Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Gluten Free, Vegan Inspired by The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookb ...
May 31|2016
Chickpea Flour Crackers
Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Gluten Free, Vegan Inspired by The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Coo ...
May 31|2016
Mezze Medley
This week I have found my inspiration from the gorgeous, newly released The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook by Salma ...
May 31|2016
Feta and Quinoa Salad
A friend made me this hearty salad for lunch yesterday; it’s incredibly satisfying and the vegetables mixed throug ...
May 20|2016
Best Baked Doughnuts
I have always loved doughnuts, I mean…really loved doughnuts. The one was never kind of enough kind of love! For t ...
May 13|2016
Asparagus and Lemon Risotto
This week I’m posting another of my favourite recipes from Linda McCartney On Tour. What I always loved about my ...
April 21|2016
Sicilian Bean and Potato Salad
My cooking style is very much inspired by my mother, so this month it’s L for Linda. She made the best salads I ...
April 14|2016
Power Soup
I like to make a batch of this nutritious soup at the beginning of the week and then save it in the fridge so I can heat ...
March 31|2016
Chocolate Oat Cookies
It was pointed out to me by our expert nutritionist that cocoa has many health benefits! So I thought that gave me the p ...
March 24|2016
Quesadillas
This weeks recipe is one that my Dad loves to make. I think it’s simply delicious – I sometimes add a tables ...
March 17|2016
Breakfast Pancakes
My kids helped me make these pancakes for breakfast last Sunday for Mother’s Day. My recipe is quite classic, al ...
March 10|2016
Apricot Popeye Porridge
This is my go to porridge recipe for this time of year. I make a classic, simple porridge then heap sweet, stewed aprico ...
February 25|2016
Green Juice by Rosemary Ferguson
I have my lovely friend Rosemary Ferguson to thank for this weeks juice recipe. She has tailored this green juice to a ...
February 18|2016
Rice Flour Crepes (gluten free)
These gluten free crepes are pretty much a classic crepe recipe with rice flour substituted instead of plain all purpos ...
February 09|2016
Cavolo Nero Puree
I highly recommend trying this inspiring recipe from my morning at The River Café, it is similar to a pesto paste, bu ...
January 28|2016
Creamy Winter Tomato Soup
Here in England, we are in the depths of Winter, so I have turned to comfort food for my inspiration. The definition of ...
January 21|2016
Sirtfood – Miso & Sesame...
Delving into the New Year I have been looking for something slightly different and new to explore food wise to inspire m ...
January 14|2016
Spiced New Year’s Smoothie
Happy New Year! This smoothie has a comforting, spiced, indulgent flavour and is packed with nutritious ingredients. Gin ...
January 01|2016
New Year’s Eve Fizz
I raise a glass to you all this evening to say thank you for your continued support of P for Peckish this year. The New ...
December 31|2015
Potato, Onion and Lentil Pie
This wonderful winter pie makes a great meal centre piece for this time of year. Flavoured with a mixture of red and w ...
December 17|2015
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky Toffee Pudding, one of my very favourite desserts! Here I played with coming up with a gluten free recipe that us ...
December 03|2015
Kids Curry
This mild blend of ingredients is the perfect introduction for kids into the world of curry. The smooth coconut milk an ...
November 19|2015
Moist Carrot and Almond Cake
I love afternoon tea and a slice of cake. My Aunt Louise sent me this recipe as she knows I always have my eye out fo ...
November 06|2015
White Bean and Lemon Dip
This dip is delicious and speedy to make. I love it served alongside a large chopped salad or with drinks and friends se ...
October 29|2015
Pumpkin and Sage Soup
It’s pumpkin and squash season!! This soup is hearty and warming and so easy to make. I like to use chickpeas ...
October 22|2015
Individual Chocolate Almond Tortes
This is a recipe from my new book At My Table, which I am sharing to celebrate Chocolate Week. The pairing of bitter dar ...
October 15|2015
Overnight Breakfast Oats
Like my chia breakfast pudding this is another breakfast that needs only a short amount of time to prepare the night b ...
October 08|2015
Mushroom, Avocado and Feta Tacos
These tacos are the perfect example of how vegetarian food can be fast, satisfying, healthy and full of flavour. The cr ...
October 01|2015
‘Open Face’ Energy...
I have made these open sandwiches with pumpernickel bread, which is a slightly sweet rye bread. The base of Avocado is ...
September 24|2015
English Breakfast Frittata
After a demanding week, I look forward to extra fuel to back up my energy levels and the best way to start is with a ...
September 17|2015
Energy Smoothie
This month I am focusing on E for Energy. So, with that in mind, this delicious smoothie is packed full of vibrant ber ...
September 10|2015
Roasted Sweet Potato with...
As the season starts to make a turn I look forward to warming, satisfying recipes. This month I wanted to concentrate o ...
September 03|2015
Simple Tamari Roasted Seed Mix
I make a batch of these seeds and munch on them throughout the week. They keep well in an airtight container. Throw th ...
August 27|2015
Herby Veggie Sausages
There is a good selection of ready-made vegetarian sausages on the market these days, but sometimes I like to make my ow ...
August 20|2015
Cold Brew Coffee
A friend of mine in America turned me on to cold brew coffee. I liked it because I found it to be a smoother version of ...
August 13|2015
Homemade Kale Chips
Kale is a superfood! You can check out the health benefits as advised by our resident nutritionist, Glen Matten, in our ...
August 06|2015
Rainbow Salad
The seasonal fresh vegetables of the summer months can’t help but inspire me to mix colours together. The combinat ...
July 30|2015
Cherry and Almond Clafoutis
I think the juicy deep red cherries in this dessert make it look as beautiful as it tastes. I have altered this recip ...
July 23|2015
Beetroot Soup with Parsley Oil
This month I wanted to concentrate on bright and colourful recipes, so the beetroot had to be part of this. This soup is ...
July 16|2015
Puy Lentil, Cherry Tomato, Avocado...
This delicious salad mixes the substantial bite of puy lentils with bright juicy tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and shar ...
July 09|2015
Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding with...
This week I’ve been craving a chilled breakfast pudding that would replace porridge on a hot summers morning. Stra ...
July 02|2015
Marinated Large Flat Portobello...
Large, flat mushrooms have a substantial, earthy bite to them. They are extra juicy when cooked in this simple marinade. ...
June 29|2015
Kidney Bean and Red Pepper Burgers
These burgers have a wonderful smoky flavour to them and are a good source of protein and iron. I prep these the day bef ...
June 29|2015
Salt and Pepper Baby New Potatoes
These are just nuggets of brilliance, take new potatoes and make them better. So simple. Par boil then barbecue to give ...
June 21|2015
Grilled Fruit Platter with Herbs
This barbecue dessert is sweet, easy, colourful and quick. What better way than taking the fragrant flavours of watermel ...
June 21|2015
Glazed Vegetables and More Skewers
These are a colourful, succulent addition to any barbecue, but they work really well cooked under a hot grill/broiler to ...
June 18|2015
Smokey Barbecue Sauce
This is a really easy and flavourful sauce to make, I like to use smoked paprika because it gives it that instant barbec ...
June 17|2015
Sweetcorn on the Cob with Chilli...
This is a really simple recipe! I think sweetcorn is so amazing, it needs very little extra doing to it other than cooki ...
June 17|2015
Earl Grey Infused Rhubarb &...
Crumble is one of my favourite puddings. Soft fruit cocooned under a sweet, crisp topping; versatile enough to vary ...
June 04|2015
Shakshuka
This delicious, traditional Middle-Eastern recipe has it all. Baked eggs nestled in a bed of tangy and spicy tomatoes, r ...
May 28|2015
Farinata with Rosemary, Red Onion...
Farinata is an unleavened pancake type flatbread made simply with chickpea flour. This one is topped with lots of fresh ...
May 28|2015
Almond Milk
I have to admit, yesterday was the first time I had actually ever made my own almond milk! I drink it most days as the m ...
May 28|2015
Almond and Orange Cookies
I like to use the almond pulp left over from making the almond milk as an excuse to make these sweet, almond and orange ...
May 28|2015
Spinach & White Bean Soup with...
This thick, silky smooth soup is luxurious yet comforting and hugely nutritious with seasonal spinach and pulses. New p ...
May 21|2015
Fresh Raspberry & Almond...
I love to make smoothies in the morning. They’re quick to make and can be packed full of such nutritious treats. I use ...
May 14|2015
Cherry Tomato and Roasted Red...
Right now, this is my favourite salad. For me it has it all the sweet tones of cherry tomatoes and roasted red pepper, t ...
May 14|2015
Black Bean Burgers
This recipe is from my new cookbook, At My Table: I make these burgers with black beans because they are packed with ...
May 07|2015
Buckwheat Pancakes
This recipe is from my new cookbook, At My Table: Buckwheat flour contains no gluten, although the name implies otherwi ...
May 07|2015
Spring Asparagus & Pea...
It’s that time of the year when everything is growing again, coming into flower, when the garden looks abundant once m ...
May 01|2015
Courgette Chickpea & Tomato...
This is rustic and really fresh tasting soup. And the chickpeas (a good source of protein, fibre & iron) give it a nice ...
April 22|2015
Cranberry and Coconut Cookies
I am always looking for flavour combinations that make my mouth water. This is one of them; the delicate smoothness of t ...
April 21|2015
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Adding the sweet potato to this gnocchi gives it a delicate sweetness that is complimented by the sage. I spend a bit lo ...
April 20|2015
Cheese Aubergine Oven Bake
This dish is tasty made to this recipe, but sometimes, just for a change, I like to vary it. A pinch of chilli flakes ad ...
April 19|2015
Coconut Rice Pudding With Chocolate...
I cook this rice pudding in a saucepan on the hob, and the hint of coconut makes it feel delicately exotic. The desiccat ...
April 12|2015
Yummy Spicy Rice Noodles
This noodle dish is totally moreish. It’s spicy, peanutty and irresistible as either lunch or dinner. Watch out not t ...
April 10|2015
Auntie’s Caraway Coleslaw
My Aunt Louise’s coleslaw recipe is wonderfully tangy because of its mustard vinaigrette dressing, and the addition of ...
April 09|2015
My Brownies
There are so, so many extras that you can add to brownies: chopped pecans or walnuts, broken up pieces of white chocolat ...
April 01|2015
Simple Cereal Bowl
My favourite breakfast cereal is about the alchemy of mixing a combination of three together to get the best variety of ...
March 01|2015
