Melissa Thompson 26/01/2022 Melissa Thompson 26/01/2022

Galette with Pancetta, Spinach and Gruyere

A perfect savoury for Pancake Day, and happily gluten-free.

Melissa Thompson 02/12/2021 Melissa Thompson 02/12/2021

Grana Padano Mince Pies

Cheese in a mince pie…say what? But yes it really works with Grana Padano and yes it’s delicious. So give it a go.

Melissa Thompson 27/09/2021 Melissa Thompson 27/09/2021

Really Good Tomato & Onion Chutney

The perfect destination for your glut of tomatoes. This chutney is really really good - it makes a brilliant Christmas gift.

Melissa Thompson 31/05/2021 Melissa Thompson 31/05/2021

Tagliatelle with Asparagus, Tomatoes and Grana Padano Riserva

Tagliatelle with Asparagus, Tomatoes and Grana Padano Riserva.

My recipe for Festa della Repubblica celebrating with beautiful Grana Padano.

Melissa Thompson 22/04/2021 Melissa Thompson 22/04/2021

Wild Garlic & Grana Padano Cacio e Pepe Pici

My take on this classic Italian dish - it sings of Spring, is easy to make and most importantly - delicious.

Melissa Thompson 06/03/2021 Melissa Thompson 06/03/2021

Rolled Lamb with Wild Garlic, Porchetta-style

Lamb breast rolled around lamb neck, stuffed with wild garlic, lemon and cumin. An absolutely stunner of a dish using under-used cuts to elevate them and create a stunning centre-piece.

Melissa Thompson 23/02/2021 Melissa Thompson 23/02/2021

Cajun-style Prawn Cocktail

Melissa Thompson 20/12/2020 Melissa Thompson 20/12/2020

Ginger Beer Ham

Beautiful ham poached in ginger beer before being glazed in a reduced sticky reduction of the cooking liquor. This is an excellent Christmas ham.

Melissa Thompson 18/12/2020 Melissa Thompson 18/12/2020

Christmas Tree Pasta with Chestnut & Brown Butter filling

Christmas tree pasta using cookie cutters. Why didn’t I think of this before? Give this a go and get more use out of those cookie cutters - they’re so much fun.

Melissa Thompson 15/12/2020 Melissa Thompson 15/12/2020

Chicken Karaage (Japanese fried chicken)

Chicken karaage, the Japanese fried chicken iteration that is an absolute delight. Easy to make and relatively light thanks to its potato starch dredging and double-fry. Make this once and you’ll make it again and again.