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FRUIT & VEG
Tomatoes: I can never resist a juicy tomato. I love all kinds and work closely with local farms when they’re in season, though that window of time is limited in the UK. Fortunately, many varieties are now more accessible in supermarkets. I always recommend spending a bit extra on vine tomatoes – sugardrop, piccolo and san marzano are some of my favourites.
Oranges: Blood oranges are in season right now. Not only are they beautiful, but they’re also incredibly delicious. They’re perfect for snacking or adding zest to baking. You can use the juice in dressings to elevate salads and sauces or peel and slice them to decorate or feature as the star ingredient in dishes. They work equally well in sweet or savoury recipes.
Garlic: I adore garlic in all its forms – raw or roasted. I’m terrible at following recipes because I always double the quantity; I just can’t get enough. My boyfriend constantly complains that I smell like garlic all the time! My favourite varieties include elephant garlic, which is milder, sweeter, and huge when in season. I also love foraging for wild garlic, which I use in pesto, sauces, butters and oils. When it’s not in season, I’ve found frozen wild garlic at Waitrose – a lifesaver for those cravings. Finally, there’s black garlic, which is sticky, caramel-like, and adds incredible depth to dishes.
Lemons & Limes: These are probably the most used fruits in my cooking. They’re little powerhouses that enhance flavours and brighten up any dish. If something is missing from your cooking, it’s usually acid or salt. I make sure to use every part – zest and juice. I love ingredients with multiple layers and uses: you can pickle or preserve them, roast for extra depth, use the juice for dressings or marinades, candy the peel or finely slice for salads or pasta. The possibilities are endless.
Cavolo Nero: I use this like spinach. It’s great blitzed into sauces for a vibrant green colour, crisped up in the oven with sea salt for texture in roasts or ramen, or deep-fried in pakoras, where it goes super crunchy like seaweed. What’s not to like?
FRIDGE STAPLES
Eggs: St Ewe Rich Yolk eggs are definitely worth the price. They make the creamiest scrambled eggs with no other ingredients and have the most gorgeous colour. I also love soft-boiling them for jammy yolks and marinating them in beetroot pickle to put on noodle soups – it takes them to the next level.
Salted Butter: You can never have enough butter. The Trewithen one made with Cornish cream is divine, especially on steaming hot crumpets.
Ginger Shots: If I don't have time to blitz my own, the Moju ones are fiery. So good when you have a busy schedule to keep your immune system up.
Hard Cheese: A must in my house. My favourites at the moment are pecorino romano and parmigiano reggiano. I make sure to use every bit, especially saving the rind to throw into pastas or broths.
Whole Chicken: We have this twice a week at home because it's so versatile. Roasting whole, keeping the juices and bones to make stock, using leftover chicken in pies, pastas, broths, or sandwiches the next day – there’s nothing better.
Mayo: Preferably homemade. I usually have vats left over from catering jobs (on purpose), but Hellmann’s will do otherwise.
CUPBOARD ESSENTIALS
Wine Vinegars: These are essential in so many dishes. A splash in sauces adds acidity and uplifts dishes, and they're great for pickling, adding colour or mixed into dressings. My current favourite is Olea Pia's rose balsamic vinegar – it tastes like summer.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Honest Toil is my favourite. It’s cold-pressed, unfiltered Greek olive oil, vibrant green in colour and the olives are handpicked.
Molasses: A sticky syrup that enhances sweetness and adds colour – perfect for marinades and dressings. I’m obsessed with Odysea's pomegranate molasses, and the grape one is delicious too. I’m also a big fan of Basra date syrup – it's caramel-y and nutty. Perfect drizzled over yoghurt or fried halloumi.
Beans & Pulses: As I've gotten older, I've grown fond of beans and pulses. I love texture, and these have become a staple. I blitz them into hummus or dips, bake into crispy croutons, and add them into soups or salads – they force you to be imaginative, and they’re so good for you. Bold Bean Co.’s range is fantastic, especially its Queen Chickpeas which are so delicious.
Flaky Sea Salt: I’m known for using a lot of this in my cooking. Everything tastes better with salt, even desserts. Being Cornish, I really like Cornish sea salt.
Harissa: When I’m feeling lazy and want a flavour punch with minimal effort, harissa is my go-to. Smother it on veggies or roast a whole chicken with a harissa honey glaze for a sticky, savoury rotisserie-style dish. Or serve with mayo and chips. My favourite brand is Lamiri, but Belazu Rose Harissa is also fantastic.
Capers: I love these weird little things. Perello’s salted capers add a salty, floral note to savoury dishes. They’re bursting with flavour and so versatile – great in sauces, salads or blitzed into dressings. They’re a great substitute for anchovies, though I prefer the mini capers, as they’re less harsh.
Mixed Seeds: These are great for adding texture to granola or making homemade spicy seed toppers for salads and soups. I also like to sprinkle them over bagels or fruit pots.
Hot Sauce: I love spice and have a hot sauce addiction. The absolute queen of hot sauces for me is Aunt May’s Hot Bajan Pepper Sauce. It transports me to a fish fry in Barbados.
Mustard: I love it hot. Mustard adds flavour, depth, and body to sauces, and it’s my go-to. Dijon is a staple, but Fallot is my ultimate favourite – it’s so fiery, and the wholegrain version is fantastic too.
SNACKS & TREATS
Crisps: The stinkier, the better! My top three are Nik Naks Rib & Saucy, Frazzles and Flamin’ Hot Monster Munch. For a girls’ night, Torres Black Truffle crisps always go down a treat.
Crackers: Perfect for cheese. I love Peter’s Yard, especially the pumpkin and sunflower seed variety.
Crumpets: There’s nothing better than hot crumpets, oozing with butter and Marmite.
Maltesers: I could eat hundreds…
Sweets: I love them, but Percy Pigs win every time.
FREEZER ITEMS
Bone Broth: M&S does some really good ones. Ideally, I’d always have homemade stock on the stove, but when life is busy, these are great for noodle soups and healing broths.
Itsu Dumplings: Perfect for cheat lunches or dinners. I love the hoisin duck ones, especially in broths loaded with veggies.
Bananas: They ripen so quickly, so I peel and freeze them for smoothies, banana loafs, or blitz into a cheat's frozen ‘nice cream’ with peanut butter and honey for a cheeky dessert.
Frozen Peas: So nostalgic – I always had these with chip dinners when I was little. Now, I pop them into any dish for vibrant freshness or blitz them into sauces.
French Fries: Do I even need to explain?
DRINKS
San Pellegrino: I couldn’t live without sparkling water. It’s so refreshing, especially in a hot kitchen. I also love the brand’s blood orange drink, which is zingy, tart, and refreshing with a beautiful colour.
Chilled White Wine: Portuguese Vinho Verde is my current favourite. It’s crisp and only slightly sparkling so it’s super refreshing. The Chin Chin one is great, but M&S has a £7 version that's also very good.
Red Wine: I mostly prefer reds. After a trip to Sicily, I fell in love with wines from Mount Etna made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes. M&S sells a Mount Etna Rosso for £14, and it’s excellent.
Natural Wine: It’s trendy, but I love the stories behind the winemakers and the unusual flavours. A pet nat is my go-to – New Theory does a great one, and Pure Wines has a fantastic selection of indie makers.
Vita Coco: Coconut water bursting with electrolytes is perfect served chilled or in smoothies. It’s my summer favourite and even makes a mean coconut margarita.
Tequila: Margaritas are my favourite cocktail, whether classic or chilli. The Patron Silver Tequila is the very best.
Mint Tea: I have one in the morning and one before bed. My go-to is Three Mint by Pukka – relaxing and great for digestion.
CBD Softies by Trip: Refreshing, calming and the perfect end to a chaotic day.
Aperol: It’s cliché, but I love an Aperol spritz. It’s a holiday in a glass!
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