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John Dory Bouillabaisse
A rich and aromatic John Dory Bouillabaisse, built on deeply caramelised fish bones, warm spices, brandy and white wine, then finished with a touch of fresh lemon for perfect balance. See the full recipe inside!

David Batala
Aug 261 min read


Smoked English Peas, Whipped Ricotta, Lemon & Elderflower Tartlet
Early summer ingredients don't need much help to shine. In this tartlet, sweet charred peas, elderflower, lovage, and roasted lemon come together on a crisp garlic-infused pastry base with whipped honey ricotta. It's fresh, vibrant, and one of my favourite seasonal dishes I've created recently.
The full recipe is now available inside the membership, along with detailed guidance on every element, so you can recreate the dish in your own kitchen with confidence.
Enjoy! :)

David Batala
May 313 min read


Smoked Eel Cigars
A crisp cigar shell filled with bold, layered flavour - sweet mango, chilli heat, and rich prawn chutney, balanced with a silky smoked eel cream. It’s light, punchy, and built for contrast in every bite. A dish that looks refined but delivers big, confident flavour, exactly how we like it. :) Find the full recipe inside. Enjoy!

David Batala
May 22 min read


Spring Peas & Ricotta Agnolotti
There's something about spring ingredients that just belong together - pea and wild garlic agnolotti with English asparagus. Simple, seasonal, and really good. Find the full recipe inside. Enjoy!

David Batala
Apr 114 min read


Vanilla, Yoghurt & Rhubarb Cheesecake
A perfect balance of tangy rhubarb, creamy yoghurt cheesecake, and super light vanilla mousse, layered over a spiced ginger base. It’s fresh, smooth, and full of texture, just as you would like to eat your baked cheesecake, absolutely delicious!

David Batala
Mar 304 min read


Chocolate & Vanilla Caramels
Soft, buttery vanilla caramels, finished with dark chocolate - a simple petit four to finish a meal, one that people tend to come back for. :)
Find the full, proof-tested recipe inside, along with the rest of the collection, if you fancy cooking a little more like this at home. Can't wait to see you there! Enjoy :)

David Batala
Mar 182 min read


Banoffee Tart
A fresh take on Banoffee Tart! A crisp biscuit base, slow-cooked caramel with a hint of salt, perfectly ripe banana and a light, balanced cream to finish. Sweet, salty, crunchy and smooth in every bite. If you want the full step-by-step and the small details that make it work every time, it’s waiting for you inside.

David Batala
Feb 274 min read


Aynhoe Park Venison
Juniper, Smoked Beetroot & Pickled Bilberries. Venison loin stuffed with lardo, gently cooked in juniper brown butter, then finished over coals for a final smoky note. Built with beetroot glaze, beet gel, crisp sweetbreads, crepinette, and pickled bilberries to cut through the richness. Find the full recipe inside the Cookbook. Enjoy!

David Batala
Feb 137 min read


Wild Cornish Turbot
Wild Cornish turbot, lightly kombu-brined and filled with a delicate turbot and scallop mousse, gently steamed to preserve its natural sweetness. Paired with celeriac layers, Cornish mussels, smoked butter, and a champagne shellfish sauce, finished with shaved white truffle. A dish built on technique, balance, and restraint... and one you can recreate yourself, step by step, inside the membership. Have fun! :)

David Batala
Jan 304 min read


Traditional Czech Style Buns - Kolaches (Koláče)
Recipe makes15x buns For the Dough 500g plain flour 80g sugar 30g fresh yeast or 15g dried yeast 150ml full-fat milk 1x whole egg 1x egg yolk Zest of 1 lemon 3g salt 200g melted butter Poppy Seed Filling 160g milk 70g ground poppy seeds 60g finely crushed butter cookies, such as shortbread 30ml dark spiced rum 1tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 100g granulated sugar Zest of ½ lemon 60g walnuts, finely chopped For the quark filling 250g full-fat quark 250g creme chee

David Batala
Jan 92 min read


Buckwheat and Walnut Financiers
Savour the nuttiest bake of the season: my Buckwheat & Walnut Financiers. Toasted walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans blend with freshly milled buckwheat flour, rich brown butter, and dark chocolate for a deep, earthy sweetness. Rested overnight and baked until perfectly golden, these little cakes deliver intense flavour in every bite—crisp edges, soft centres, pure luxury.
PS: If you've been thinking about joining my recipe membership, now might be the time, as prices

David Batala
Nov 16, 20251 min read


Pecan Carrot Cake Recipe
OPEN TO ALL: This week’s recipe is one of my autumn favourites - a quick Pecan Carrot Cake that’s soft, nutty, and delicately spiced. It captures everything I love about this season’s baking: warmth, balance, and comfort. Perfect for a slow Sunday afternoon with a cup of tea. :) A glimpse into my online cookbook - refined, seasonal, and made to be enjoyed. 🍂 Enjoy!

David Batala
Oct 19, 20251 min read


Sloe Berries, Caramelised Whey, Pine & Almond Cream
Flavours of Autumn - Sloe Berries, Caramelised Whey, Pine & Almond Cream. Wild, simple, and full of contrast - the tartness of sloe berries against the sweetness of caramelised whey just works perfectly.
Now live in my online cookbook for members — if you enjoy seasonal, thoughtful food, you’ll love this one.

David Batala
Oct 12, 20252 min read


Yellow peach, shiso, sake & jasmine rice
Sake-poached peaches, jasmine rice ice cream, and a light sake custard come together in this fresh, floral dessert. Finished with shiso, crisp puffed rice, fizzy sake powder, and a sugar tuille for crunch — it’s all about balance, texture, and clean summer flavours. Try it yourself! Enjoy ;)

David Batala
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Red Wine Fish Sauce
My new Red Wine Fish Sauce recipe is all about balance - rich red wine meets the salty, savoury punch of fish sauce. It’s bold, a little unexpected, and brings amazing depth to everything from meats and veggies to a simple bowl of pasta. Think of it as your new secret ingredient for next-level flavour.

David Batala
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Chicken Livers, Sauternes & Parmesan
Chicken liver and foie gras parfait, whipped until silky smooth, dipped in sauternes jelly and set on a crisp parmesan sablé. Finished with a sliver of black truffle for an indulgent, bite-sized starter. Rich, elegant, and surprisingly light—perfect for entertaining or treating yourself. Enjoy!

David Batala
Jul 6, 20252 min read


Wild Thyme & Cornish Mead Cured Chalkstream Trout
Delicately cured Chalkstream trout with wild thyme and Cornish mead, paired with a chilled consommé of apple, grape, and cucumber, balanced by savoury miso and a hint of elderflower.

David Batala
Jun 15, 20255 min read


Raspberry & Tonka Jelly
Fresh on the menu: Raspberry & Tonka Jelly. A vibrant, no-fuss petit four that’s all about balance — tart raspberry meets the warm, vanilla-almond notes of tonka bean. It’s light, fruity, and incredibly easy to make. A beautiful little bite to finish a meal or serve with coffee. The full recipe is ready and waiting!

David Batala
May 4, 20251 min read


Rhubarb & Custard
Rhubarb and custard — one of my all-time favourite combinations, and the perfect pairing for this time of year. The recipe is now live! Vibrant rhubarb with rich, silky custard — pure comfort on a plate. Head over to check it out and let me know what you think! Enjoy!

David Batala
Apr 20, 20253 min read


Smoked Veal Sweetbread
Spring is here and so am I with my veal sweetbread served with fresh peas, mint, and light dill cream to celebrate this time of the year. ;)

David Batala
Apr 6, 20253 min read
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