Melissa Thompson – Journalist and food writer
Melissa is an award-winning food and recipe writer. In 2014 she started a sell-out supper club that grew into a pop-up serving across London. In 2022 her debut cookbook, Motherland, was published celebrating the food and history of Jamaica. She’s been a vocal advocate for the promotion of black and minority ethnic people in food, and now provides advice on all aspects of the industry. Instagram: @melissafood
Plantain puffs
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
- 1 hr 20 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
Sweet potato & corn cakes with tamarind bacon & avocado
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
- 1 hr 30 mins
- More effort
- Gluten-free
Curry prawns
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.5 ratings
- 1 hr 10 mins
- Easy
- Gluten-free
Coconut panna cotta with mango & ginger nuts
A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.8 ratings
- 30 mins
- Easy
Broccoli with charred red peppers & feta
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Fennel & lemon boulangère potatoes
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2 ratings
- 1 hr 30 mins
- More effort
- Healthy
Slow-roast lamb with prunes & roasted garlic
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
- 5 hrs 5 mins
- Easy
Grilled vegetables with cannellini beans & vegan pesto
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.4 ratings
- 45 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegan
Barbecued bream with spring onions, lemon & chilli
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
- 50 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Gluten-free
Jerk-ish pork skewers
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
- 40 mins
- Easy
- Gluten-free
Barbecued broccoli, cauliflower & halloumi
A star rating of 2.5 out of 5.2 ratings
- 35 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Fennel-roasted cauliflower with quinoa
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.25 ratings
- 55 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Pepper steak with noodles
A star rating of 3.4 out of 5.24 ratings
- 27 mins
- Easy
Harissa fish pie
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.32 ratings
- 1 hr 45 mins
- Easy
- Gluten-free
Chicken, lemon & ricotta meatballs with linguine
A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.22 ratings
- 40 mins
- Easy
Hidden veg ragu
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.17 ratings
- 1 hr 30 mins
- Easy
Tomato & halloumi slice
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.17 ratings
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Chickpea, spinach & almond butter bowl
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.30 ratings
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
Chicken wraps
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.7 ratings
- 32 mins
- Easy
Fridge-raid fried rice
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.33 ratings
- 30 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
Turkey curry patties
A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings
- 1 hr 30 mins
- More effort
Mango & coconut trifles
A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings
- 1 hr 5 mins
- More effort
Cajun-style prawn cocktail
A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings
- 35 mins
- Easy


































