Alison Lambert

Strawberry whoopie pies

Strawberry whoopie pies

These little cakes are very popular in the States. I added some fresh strawberries to liven them up a little and they made the perfect snack for the children in the holidays.

Simple food full of flavour

The festive season is a time to indulge and get creative with fantastic local seasonal food.

Roast red peppers, cherry tomatoes and pomegranate molasses

When peppers are roasted their flavour sweetens and intensifies. The flesh becomes juicy and soft and they really are one of summer's treats.

Elder buds

Elderflowers are blooming everywhere at the moment. So you need to be quick and pick the buds for this recipe,

Jersey benne potato and spring onion salad

I love a good potato salad with a piquant, creamy dressing. This one ticks all the right boxes especially as the potatoes are new-season jersey bennes.

Strawberry, yoghurt pots

Our sweet local strawberries are just arriving, and it gets me excited with the onslaught of summer fruits that I just had to get a recipe written so we can start our celebrations.

Jersey Benne potatoes with tarragon butter

Alison Lambert celebrates the first-of-the-season Jersey Benne potatoes.

A vegetable for all meals

A vegetable for all meals

We can once again celebrate the asparagus season, Alison Lambert writes.

Rhubarb, orange and yoghurt cake

Alison Lambert's classic combination of tart rhubarb with fragrant orange and tangy yoghurt works time and time again.

Asparagus with jamon

This can only be made when fresh asparagus is in season and by adding a little jamon (cured ham) you will find this simple combination irresistible.

Roasted radishes

If, like me, you are new to the idea of roasting radishes, then you will be pleasantly surprised at how the sometimes hot peppery flavour mellows and sweetens.

Pickled vegetables

Fermenting vegetables is easy to do and they are very versatile.

Silverbeet, rice and feta pie

Now that the evenings are getting lighter and the days longer, lighter dinners and impromptu picnics are on the menu.

Lemon madeleines

These are a classic yet simple French cakes. You do need a madeleine iron or you can easily find Teflon ones.

Light, easy and perfect

Light, easy and perfect

Spring has arrived, meaning longer leisurely days on the horizon and lighter meals on the menu. However, fresh spring produce still has a long way to go so it can be puzzling as to what to cook.