Spicy prawn cocktail with Little Gem lettuce and avocado

A dish of cooked seafood with a piquant sauce of some kind that is of ancient origin.

Matthew Gray26 October 2020Ciabatta, Prawn, Mayo, Ketchup, Chilli, Lettuce, Avocado

Grilled figs and ricotta with toasted almond flakes and honey

Getting figgy with it.

Matthew Gray29 September 2020Ciabatta, Honey, Figs, Almonds, Ricotta

Spicy yoghurt chicken, crispy onions, mango chutney, raita and spinach

After working my way through two curries last weekend (not at the same time), you'd think I would have had enough. I've also done variations of this sanger on the barbecue in the Summer, which always goes down a treat.

Matthew Gray3 November 2016Chicken, Onion, Mango chutney, Raita, Spinach

Pear, Stilton, walnuts and watercress

In my opinion, one of the best ways to enjoy a lovely pear in the Autumn.

Matthew Gray1 November 2016Pear, Stilton, Walnut, Watercress, Multi-seed

Salmon, broccoli and cashews

A healthy wrap brimming with good stuff.

Matthew Gray25 May 2016Salmon, Broccoli, Tortilla wrap, Cashew nuts

Parma ham, grilled peach, feta cheese and salad

Roll on Summer.

Matthew Gray19 May 2016Parma ham, Feta cheese, Peach, Salad

Slow roasted lamb merguez, spinach, dried apricots and goat's cheese

If I had to pick a favourite sandwich, this is it. Succulently spiced lamb falling off the bone with juicy apricots and topped with oh-so-soft goat’s cheese. Cue salivating.

Matthew Gray9 May 2016Lamb, Apricot, Goat's cheese, Sourdough, Spinach

Polpo's goat's cheese, roasted grape and walnut bruschette

On the lunch menu today, courtesy of the excellent cookbook, 'POLPO: A Venetian Cookbook (Of Sorts)'.

Matthew Gray9 March 2016Goat's cheese, Grape, Walnut, Sourdough

Grilled aubergine, halloumi and marinated anchovy with tomato & red pepper relish

Not the most obvious of combinations, I admit, but it works. Whatever you do, don't leave out the marinated anchovies — trust me on this one.

Matthew Gray7 March 2016Aubergine, Halloumi, Tomato & red pepper relish, Anchovy, Sourdough

Slow roasted pork, smoked ham, cheddar and gherkins

After watching Chef again at the weekend, I had a real hankering for a Cubano, so I came up with this British take on the classic sandwich.

Matthew Gray11 January 2016Pork, Ham, Cheddar, Gherkin, English mustard, Ciabatta

Onion bhaji, cucumber and cream cheese & chive

Earlier this year, my good buddy, Dave, decided to reinvent the bagel with a little help from Angie at The Beigel Shop on Brick Lane.

Matthew Gray8 December 2015Onion bhaji, Cucumber, Cream cheese, Bagel

Smoked mutton, goat's milk cheese, pesto and rocket toastie

Not the most common smoked meat you'll come across, but if you can get some from your local deli or market, you won't be disappointed. Alternatively, you can use something like parma ham or prosciutto instead.

Matthew Gray28 November 2015Mutton, Goat's cheese, Rocket, Focaccia, Pesto, Mustard, Toastie

Beef hot dog wrapped in bacon with Gorgonzola and cherry mostarda

It's National Hot Dog Day and this meaty chap is inspired by the Baby Blue Bronson, invented by Action Bronson and Michael White (aka Chef Bianco).

Matthew Gray23 July 2015Beef, Sausage, Gorgonzola, Cherry, Chilli, Brioche

Filipino knuckle sandwich

This belter of a sandwich should go down nicely during the big fight later.

Matthew Gray2 May 2015Pork, Pak choi, Spring onion, Chilli, Brioche

Stuffed French toast

A contemporary take on a 17th-century fave – poor knights of Windsor – this is strawberry eggy bread with rosewater, sugar and butter. Rosewater complements strawberries perfectly – just be careful not to use too much or your breakfast will taste like a scented candle.

Matthew Gray8 April 2015Strawberries, Cream cheese, White bread, Strawberry jam

Tapenade crusted roast lamb and watercress

Spring is finally here and this thin, crispy blanket of anchovies, capers and olives provides the perfect salty accompaniment to a roasted leg of lamb.

Matthew Gray3 April 2015Lamb, English mustard, Watercress, Granary, Tapenade

Croque Monsieur

To round off an incredible 6 Nations this year, we've got a French classic – the Croque Monsieur.

Matthew Gray22 March 2015Mustard, Cheddar, Gruyere, Emmental, Sourdough, Ham

Peperonata & coppa panino

And in the Italian corner for the 6 Nations – a lunchtime favourite from Polpo. Easy to make. Even easier to enjoy at one of their London restaurants.

Matthew Gray22 March 2015Olives, Peppers, Capers, Ciabatta, Salami, Rocket