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SOUPS AND SALADS RECIPES

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I’ve always loved soup, making it and eating it. Soups deserve as much care as the rest of the menu. It’s the same with salads, there is nowhere to hide with a salad – so treat the ingredients with care.

Creamy Mushroom Soup VIEW RECIPE

Creamy Mushroom Soup

Chestnut mushrooms and thyme are a winning combination in this quick veggie soup.

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Warm Tomato, Onion and Bread Salad with Beef Dripping Dressing VIEW RECIPE
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Warm Tomato, Onion and Bread Salad with Beef Dripping Dressing

This is a tomato salad that has all the flavours that everybody knows, but every element has been enhanced to lift it to a new level.

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Charred Aubergine with Mozzarella And Tomato VIEW RECIPE
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Charred Aubergine with Mozzarella And Tomato

Wedges of grilled aubergine drizzled in a warm garlic and rosemary olive oil dressing and served with creamy mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil.

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Thai-Style Butternut Squash Soup VIEW RECIPE

Thai-Style Butternut Squash Soup

Squash is a great low-calorie veg option as it has good natural sweetness and readily takes on the flavours of other ingredients.

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Warm Crispy Salmon Salad VIEW RECIPE

Warm Crispy Salmon Salad

This simple warm salad celebrates the best of British summer veg and it’s on the table in under 30 minutes.

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SESAME SALMON, MANGO & BROWN RICE POKE BOWL VIEW RECIPE
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SESAME SALMON, MANGO & BROWN RICE POKE BOWL

There is so much going on in this colourful lunch bowl – crunchy carrots, edamame beans and peppery radishes, juicy mango, fresh herbs and a sticky Asian-style glaze on the salmon.

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BARBECUE-STYLE CAPONATA VIEW RECIPE

BARBECUE-STYLE CAPONATA

Red peppers and aubergines become intensely smoky and delicious when they’re cooked whole on the barbecue.

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COURGETTE AND FETA SALAD VIEW RECIPE
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COURGETTE AND FETA SALAD

This courgette and feta salad is a great salad, perfect to serve with spring lamb. The salty feta makes a big impact, and the mildly flavoured courgettes are a great foil for the rest of the contrasting flavours.

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CHICKEN, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD VIEW RECIPE
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CHICKEN, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

The key to the success of this simple chicken, tomato and mozzarella salad is making sure the tomatoes are really ripe and tasty.

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TURNIP AND HORSERADISH SOUP WITH CRISPY BEEF VIEW RECIPE
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TURNIP AND HORSERADISH SOUP WITH CRISPY BEEF

I love this turnip soup. It has classic British flavours of turnip, horseradish and beef, but with a little sweet-and-sour hint from the vinegar.

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CAULIFLOWER AND CHEDDAR SOUP WITH CAPERS VIEW RECIPE

CAULIFLOWER AND CHEDDAR SOUP WITH CAPERS

This is a soup version of the classic cauliflower cheese.

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ASIAN-STYLE GRILLED SQUID SALAD VIEW RECIPE

ASIAN-STYLE GRILLED SQUID SALAD

In this fresh, crunchy salad, squid’s subtle flavour and meaty texture is a lovely contrast, and a punchy dressing pulls it all together.

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HOT PASTRAMI AND PICKLE BROTH VIEW RECIPE

HOT PASTRAMI AND PICKLE BROTH

This is a fantastic last-minute lunch dish, which uses some of my favourite store cupboard ingredients.

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ROAST RED PEPPER SOUP
 WITH ANCHOVY SALSA VIEW RECIPE

ROAST RED PEPPER SOUP
 WITH ANCHOVY SALSA

A tasty nod to the warmth of Spain, this soup is layered with delicious sweet and salty flavours.

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SEARED TUNA, WHITE RADISH AND SESAME SALAD VIEW RECIPE

SEARED TUNA, WHITE RADISH AND SESAME SALAD

You’ll need a spiralizer to turn the white radish into noodles, but once you taste this fiery, cool and crunchy salad you’ll realise it’s a great investment.

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CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP VIEW RECIPE

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

When cauliflower is cooked and puréed like this, it takes on such a rich, creamy texture that it feels quite indulgent, particularly when combined with the coconut and cream cheese.

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NORTH AFRICAN SOUP VIEW RECIPE

NORTH AFRICAN SOUP

Think of this soup like a minestrone but with lots of big, bold North African flavours.

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CHICKEN AND PEARL BARLEY SOUP VIEW RECIPE

CHICKEN AND PEARL BARLEY SOUP

When it’s chilly outside, make a big batch of this warming soup for a comforting supper. Dried mushrooms lend lots of flavour here.

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STEAK, RED ONION AND TOMATO SALAD VIEW RECIPE

STEAK, RED ONION AND TOMATO SALAD

The sweet acidity of the tomatoes combined with the salty, meaty crust on the steak works brilliantly in this salad.

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TOM YUM SOUP VIEW RECIPE

TOM YUM SOUP

It’s low in calories, yet the prawns and chicken – and ton of veggies – make it really satisfying, and it smells amazing

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HARDCORE COLESLAW VIEW RECIPE

HARDCORE COLESLAW

Coleslaw is one of my favourite garnishes or salads. You can use such a wide variety of vegetables and they all give a different layer of taste and texture.

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CRISPY DUCK SALAD VIEW RECIPE

CRISPY DUCK SALAD

This salad is hot, cold, spicy and refreshing all at the same time.

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TOMATO CHORIZO AND ALMOND SALAD VIEW RECIPE

TOMATO CHORIZO AND ALMOND SALAD

An effortless dish but full of flavour and it looks stunning.

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JERK CHICKEN AND TOMATO SALAD VIEW RECIPE

JERK CHICKEN AND TOMATO SALAD

The punchy coating and seasoning with a fiery Caribbean heat.

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TUNA NIÇOISE VIEW RECIPE

TUNA NIÇOISE

Delicious fresh tuna with a low-cal dressing, a real winner.

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CAJUN PRAWN SALAD WITH KALE VIEW RECIPE

CAJUN PRAWN SALAD WITH KALE

Richly flavoured kale, zingy lime and aromatic coriander give this light dish a real vibrancy.

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CHOPPED GREEK SALAD WITH NASTURTIUM PESTO VIEW RECIPE

CHOPPED GREEK SALAD WITH NASTURTIUM PESTO

Using the freshest and best ingredients for this stunning salad.

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CRISPY SQUID AND SEAWEED SOUP VIEW RECIPE

CRISPY SQUID AND SEAWEED SOUP

A soup that has a distinct and delicious flavour of the sea.

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WALDORF SALAD VIEW RECIPE

WALDORF SALAD

Such a top but simple salad!

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CHEDDAR AND ALE SOUP VIEW RECIPE

CHEDDAR AND ALE SOUP

This is a super soup – rich hoppy ale and gentle acidity from the dairy.

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TOMATO SOUP VIEW RECIPE

TOMATO SOUP

Quick & easy, but flavoursome. No more to say about this classic.

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BEETROOT FARRO SALAD VIEW RECIPE

BEETROOT FARRO SALAD

Super-quick to put together, a combination of earthy beetroot and kale with creamy feta.

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CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD VIEW RECIPE

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD

Probably the best-known salad in the world. Great with anchovies, chicken or tuna.

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CHICKEN AND SWEETCORN SOUP VIEW RECIPE

CHICKEN AND SWEETCORN SOUP

Quick & easy – a super tasty version of the classic Chinese soup.

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CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP VIEW RECIPE

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

For a lighter meal and to boost your veg intake for the day.

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TUNA COBB SALAD BOWL VIEW RECIPE
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TUNA COBB SALAD BOWL

An easy salad that can have items swapped if needed – just don’t lose the capers – essential.

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TOMATO SALAD WITH CHARGRILLED CHORIZO VIEW RECIPE

TOMATO SALAD WITH CHARGRILLED CHORIZO

An effortless dish but full of flavour and it looks stunning.

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SPICY BEEF LETTUCE CUP VIEW RECIPE

SPICY BEEF LETTUCE CUP

Lettuce leaves are used to scoop up the beef stir-fry for this tasty light dinner.

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