For a jolly get together just after Christmas I made this to contribute to a leftovers feast, and it … More
Month: January 2014
Thai Salad
For supper tonight I made this to accompany Thai pork balls and sticky rice and thought I would record it … More
Baked Portobello Mushroom with Herbed Thick Yogurt and Poached Egg
This is one of the best breakfasts I have made recently. It seems blindingly simple, but is very effective. The … More
Lasagne (Ragù)
Until two weeks ago I had never made a lasagne, or a ragù – they made me nervous. There’s so … More
Leeks Vinaigrette with Chopped Egg – Mince and Potatoes – Slow Baked Rice Pudding and Soft Prunes
This was a meal we had last week when I was hell-bent on being acetic and old school. My brother … More
Pigeon and Peas
This dish is modernised and adapted from the Larousse Gastronomique. The gentle sweetness of braised peas are a brilliant foil … More
Haddock with Tomatoes, Samphire and Dill; Stuffed Romero Pepper Breakfast; Leftovers Tart
A few things I’ve made recently: For crispy skin, dry it really well and season with salt and wait until … More
White Beans with Rosemary and Tomato; Green Beans and Rocket with Walnut and Vinaigrette; Caramelised Chicory with Parmesan
This was a quick TV dinner eaten with Zoe in front of episode 1 of BBC’s new Sherlock on New … More
Egg in Tomatoes and Cream with with Bay and Paprika
Dallinghoo On my first morning back in Suffolk (this morning) I made this for moi-même, having been left to my … More