Tristan Welch

When autumn's bounty blesses us with windfallen apples and the last-of-the-season tomatoes, there's no better way to savour their flavours than by making a delightful homemade Tomato, Apple & Celery Soup. This recipe transforms these late-season treasures into a comforting dish that captures the essence of the season. So, gather those apples and tomatoes and let's embark on a flavourful adventure in your very own kitchen.

Embrace the festive season with a Mincemeat Christmas Cracker. It combines the natural sweetness of apples, the richness of mincemeat, and the crunch of nuts and seeds, all wrapped in layers of flaky pastry. Join in the joy of crafting this culinary masterpiece that promises to become a highlight at your Christmas table.

Don't compromise your New Year's resolutions this January - try this Three Nut Lemon Cheese-less Cheesecake. Treat yourself to a delightful, guilt-free dessert beloved among KYN residents. What sets it apart? No added sugar, a lineup of truly nourishing ingredients, and a generous serving of omega-3 fatty acids, giving your cognitive function a post-Christmas boost. Start the new year with a dessert that's both delicious and health-boosting!

Cheeseboards are a delightful addition to any gathering, offering many flavours and textures. However, maximising their health benefits while relishing their flavours requires a certain level of skill. Eva Humphries, BANT registered nutritionist at KYN, shared some tips on enriching your cheeseboard's health value, making it not just a delicious treat but also a nourishing option for your guests.

This month, let's shift away from the usual discourse about the health benefits of Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, and shiitake mushrooms and relish the fun of preparing this tasty dish. This recipe brings together nutritious ingredients in a playful way, featuring a little egg made from cashews and pepper. Give this recipe a try at home and add some fun to your kitchen!

Our Chickpea and Hemp Chocolate Brownie recipe is crafted to offer a delightful combination of nutrition and indulgence in every delicious bite. Chef Tristan Welch's exploration into high-protein desserts resulted in this culinary innovation, featuring chickpeas as the main ingredient. These brownies achieve the ideal fudgy texture when baked to perfection and are sure to satisfy your cravings, leaving you wanting more.

Savour the fleeting season of British asparagus with this delicious recipe. Tender spears are steamed and adorned with a green herb sauce, brightened with cider vinegar, and finished with delicate shavings of Parmesan. Rich in gut-friendly nutrients and brimming with antioxidants, each bite of this dish offers a nourishing experience for the body and soul.

Wild salmon, one of the best omega-3 sources, adds a delicate, earthy flavour. With its joint-supporting omega-3s and slow-releasing energy from the potatoes, this dish allows our residents to spend more time on the dancefloor and less time in bed.

Strawberries are at their juiciest and sweetest this time of year, so now is the perfect time to try this Strawberry Nice Cream recipe. The key to a delicious nice cream is using over-ripe bananas. When you think they’re ripe enough, let them ripen a little bit more. This recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy seasonal fruit and use up those over-ripe bananas!

This summer dish evokes memories of seaside holidays and dining at charming fish restaurants by the harbourside. Grilled pilchards, a mature version of sardines, steal the spotlight with their quick preparation and rich flavour. Caught off the Cornish coast, they're at their peak from July onward, offering an unmatched taste experience. Enhanced by fresh garden herbs—fragrant basil, lush parsley, and invigorating mint—the dish becomes a vibrant salsa, not only satisfying with its nutritional benefits of omega-three fatty acids, protein, and calcium but also evoking nostalgic memories of delightful holiday moments.

Celebrate the peak of the warm season with a delightful Summer Pudding bursting with the fresh flavours of brambles, currants, strawberries, and raspberries. This ever-changing dessert is a delicious way to savour the best of summer before autumn arrives. It provides a natural vitamin C boost to strengthen your immune system and a touch of vitamin D from bramble-picking to keep you healthy through colder months.

Tampering with a classic is always risky, especially with a beloved dessert like tarte Tatin. However, reducing sweetness and replacing processed sugar with honey can enhance both the flavour and the health benefits. Honey introduces a new depth of flavour and retains its delicate floral notes even after cooking. Flora honey from Chislehurst, for example, works exceptionally well. For the best tarte Tatin, it's crucial to select the right apples. A well-textured red apple, such as Braeburn or Royal Gala, delivers excellent results. For optimal flavour, peel the apples a day in advance, brush with lemon juice, and leave them uncovered in the fridge.

This recipe combines Vitamin A-rich carrots with antioxidant-packed spices and protein-rich feta and yoghurt for a nutritious and flavourful starter. Roasting the carrots helps retain more of their nutritional value than boiling. One of the great things about this recipe is that it can be done well in advance. In fact, roasting the carrots the day before gives the spices more time to really come alive. We serve the salad as a starter at KYN. It's a very summary dish and a great way to introduce some probiotic Kefir, along with the high fibre, which makes this dish a gut-friendly start to your meal.

There’s a special kind of comfort in a warming bowl of broth during the colder months. As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, it’s a time to wrap ourselves in cosy layers and savour something soothing. This broth is like a hug in a bowl: simple, comforting, and wonderfully restorative.   And the beauty is in its ease—just a few fresh ingredients and a gentle simmer bring together flavours that warm from within. It’s the perfect companion for those cooler days when a touch of comfort can make all the difference.

At KYN, we believe that a delicious Christmas dinner is an essential part of creating warm, festive memories for our residents and their loved ones. Our talented executive chef, Tristan, has crafted a unique roast turkey gravy recipe that's sure to elevate your holiday meal.

As we age, maintaining a healthy diet becomes increasingly important for our overall well-being and quality of life. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting the health of older adults, helping to prevent various age-related conditions and ensuring that the body receives the essential nutrients it needs to function optimally.

Treat yourself to something special this week with our Molten Chocolate Pot recipe. With their soft, melting centre and just four ingredients, these sweet treats are the perfect way to satisfy your cravings and add a touch of comfort to your day.

Good nutrition is vital for supporting the overall wellbeing, vitality and independence of older adults. Although nutrition is a key pillar of health at all life stages, as we age, our nutritional requirements change, creating a set of unique needs in our later years. In this article, our resident clinical nutritionist Eva Humphries MSc explores a few key considerations that contribute to optimal nutrition for older adults.

At KYN, we believe in the vital role of nutrition for a healthy body and mind. In this blog, we are delighted to introduce you to Tristan, our Executive Chef, and to share more about his exceptional work at  KYN.