Clay Country Kitchen

French onion soup is a tasty classic, but for this recipe, James is adding his own Cornish twist by adding local Bramley apples, a little wholegrain mustard and a cheesy crouton topped with Gouda made right here in Cornwall.

The apples add a little British inspired sweetness, whilst the mustard adds a bitter and spicy note. Take your time with this one, and enjoy the process.

If you’re surrounded by fallen apples from your garden trees at this time of year, or you love to pair apple sauce with your autumnal cooking, then this is the recipe for you.

With thanks to a little cinnamon, spice and all things nice, this homemade jar with a kick is sure to become something you’ll make year after year. And the great thing is that it will keep for about 12 months in your cupboard.

Take a look at this delicious Mexican inspired pork pibil, a pork shoulder which slowly bubbles in the pan for four to five hours, with fennel, spices, pink pickled onion and jalapenos.

The tender meat is then wrapped up inside a soft flour taco, alongside Mexican rice and guacamole, and it’s topped with a big spoonful of spiced, apple sauce.

To quote Johnny Depp in Once Upon a Time in Mexico during a scene describing his love of pibil, ‘it’s too good’, and we hope you’ll agree!

This spicy bowl of mussels is sure to warm the cockles of the whole family on a dark, autumn’s eve. They have a delicious, Indian inspired twist – pilau rice and onion bahjis – which really works!

And of course, you’ve got to eat them with a crispy bit of ciabatta, which is perfect for mopping up the flavoursome, coconutty sauce that the Cornish shellfish is swimming in. Enjoy.

Caeser Salad is popular for good reason, and if it’s a hit within your household, you’re going to love our twist on a classic. Barbecuing the organic chicken in a spatchcock style gives the meat a delicious smokiness, whilst the lemon and pepper marinade works its magic from the outside in.

The juicy poultry works beautifully when served with the grilled nectarine and pear, liquoricey fennel, crunchy little gem leaves, fresh anchovies and garlic-rubbed, toasted chiabatta. Enjoy.

Cornish strawberries are a taste of sunshine, bursting with fruity flavour thanks to their slow-growing process. They are the star of this dish, encased in shop bought shortcrust tartlets (to save you valuable time during a BBQ with friends), drizzled with balsamic vinegar and sugar, and topped with a shredded basil garnish.

They’ll sit neatly on top of a healthy dollop of Cornish clotted cream, underneath some homemade, toasted meringue. This is sure to keep your guests sweet this summer!

Barbecueing fresh, locally caught mackerel is not only satisfying to do, the results are divine! So how best to serve this flavoursome fish?

We think in a toasted burger, with a little bit of pickled carrot slaw and some nduja mayonnaise.

What’s even better is that this vibrant dish is quick and simple to make, and is sure to leave your taste-testers wanting more.

A quick and easy warming drink, made using free nettles you’ve picked with your very own hands – don’t worry, we’ll be showing you the best way to avoid getting stung.

This infusion is packed full of antioxidants and serotonin – that’s right, this drink will give you some good vibes! Happy brewing.