Chinese Leaf with Spring Onion Greens

Although this is ludicrously simple, it is very delicious and worth making just like this. Have as one among 3-4 … More

Lamb Chops, Hot Romesco Sauce and Fried Chicory

After < 5 minutes of deliberation with Zoe, I made this for dinner in Brixton with Patrick who brought some … More

Smooth Leek, Rosemary and Potato soup with Cannellini Beans

This is luxuriant but simple and the addition of the beans give texture and make it a substantial lunch. Serves … More

Honey, Tomato, Ginger, Saffron and Cinnamon Chicken with Toasted Nuts

On Monday I almost made cauliflower in white sauce with chicken and braised peas – but roast beef with creamy … More

Curried Sweetcorn Chowder

Good for lunch and easy to make. Ingredients 1 small tin, sweetcorn 1 waxy potato, peeled and cut into small … More

Homemade Chicken Kievs with tarragon, parsley and garlic butter oozing out and sweet potato chips.

Swiss Yogurt Dressing with Dill

This dressed a green salad to accompany a Gruyère and smoked bacon Rösti that I cooked yesterday. It reminds me … More

When Preparing Cucumbers in Winter:

It is a good idea to remove most of the seeds, which (at this time of year) are bloated and … More

‘We are dealing with products of nature, and these vary.’

‘Weigh with the eye and taste while cooking.’ The words of Claudia Roden on the BBC Radio 4 Food Programme … More

Baked Egg ‘Arnold Bennett’

Earlier this week, I read about Omelette Arnold Bennett in the excellent Four Seasons by Margaret Costas that my mother … More