Welcome,
To the Abby Loves Journal, a space where I share the recipes that inspire and nourish me. Step into a world where the art of living beautifully unfolds.
Here you’ll find more than just recipes, you’ll discover seasonal dishes that celebrate nature’s harvest as well as stories about the hardworking hands who bring food to our table.
Seasonal Recipes
Black Pudding with Rhubarb & Chicory
This seasonal dish balances the earthy richness of black pudding with vibrant forced rhubarb and bitter chicory. A hopeful nod to spring on a winter's plate.
Black Pudding with Rhubarb & Chicory
This seasonal dish balances the earthy richness of black pudding with vibrant forced rhubarb and bitter chicory. A hopeful nod to spring on a winter's plate.
Granny’s Cheese & Bacon Swirls
Passed down from my beloved Granny, these cheese and bacon swirls are pure comfort. Buttery rough puff pastry filled with golden lardons, caramelised onion, spring onions and rich cheddar, baked...
Granny’s Cheese & Bacon Swirls
Passed down from my beloved Granny, these cheese and bacon swirls are pure comfort. Buttery rough puff pastry filled with golden lardons, caramelised onion, spring onions and rich cheddar, baked...
Roast Leg of Mutton with Walnut & Mint Pesto
A dish steeped in heritage and intention, this beautiful leg of mutton is roasted with garlic and rosemary, nestled among crisped, golden potatoes, and served with a verdant walnut and...
Roast Leg of Mutton with Walnut & Mint Pesto
A dish steeped in heritage and intention, this beautiful leg of mutton is roasted with garlic and rosemary, nestled among crisped, golden potatoes, and served with a verdant walnut and...
Lamb Meatballs with Baba Ganoush & Fresh Sheep'...
Lamb meatballs spiced with cumin and coriander are served on a bed of silky baba ganoush and finished with creamy sheep’s cheese, toasted seeds, and a flicker of chilli. A...
Lamb Meatballs with Baba Ganoush & Fresh Sheep'...
Lamb meatballs spiced with cumin and coriander are served on a bed of silky baba ganoush and finished with creamy sheep’s cheese, toasted seeds, and a flicker of chilli. A...
Crispy Pig's Ear Salad
Inspired by my time at River Cottage, this crispy pig’s ear salad recipe is a bold and delicious dish that celebrates nose-to-tail eating with seasonal greens and a punchy vinaigrette.
Crispy Pig's Ear Salad
Inspired by my time at River Cottage, this crispy pig’s ear salad recipe is a bold and delicious dish that celebrates nose-to-tail eating with seasonal greens and a punchy vinaigrette.
Chicken, Chorizo & Butter Bean Soup
Somewhere between a soup and a stew and somewhere very delicious, this hearty chicken and chorizo dish is the perfect answer to leftover roast scraps or a Sunday batch cook....
Chicken, Chorizo & Butter Bean Soup
Somewhere between a soup and a stew and somewhere very delicious, this hearty chicken and chorizo dish is the perfect answer to leftover roast scraps or a Sunday batch cook....