Kohlrabi, Fresh Hazelnut and Greek Yogurt with Salt.

Fresh hazelnuts – image source http://www.joclarkcookingetc.com/ – This recipe was an accidental discovery that went through two stages and is now … More

Cod Cooked in Fennel, Tomato and Chorizo (and Pernod) Sauce

– I made this when I was at home in Suffolk two weekends ago. It was very simple to make … More

As sure as

eggs (x) is eggs (x)  except when they are made by you,  in which case they are  more than eggs … More

Flat Beans braised in Tomato Sauce with Sheep’s Cheese (and other dishes)

– The Turkish supermarket on Camberwell New Road stocks lots of pickle varieties, labneh, a butchery and some good, ripe … More

Scorched Courgettes with Garlic Yogurt, Labneh, Harissa and Fried Eggs

I did not like courgettes as a child, at all. I remember being fed a waterlogged and flavourless boiled iteration … More

Quick Courgette, Dill, Mint, Parsley and Walnut Pasta

– This took me 15 minutes to make for a late night supper for one. Sam tried some when he … More

Ode to the Artichoke

A young artichoke that I planted in my parents’ vegetable patch in Suffolk. I wrote this rather heated poem about … More

Elderflower Cordial

– A gift from the gods: my mother (by the name of Frances Clare Johnson) has given me her elderflower … More

The Best Dish I’ve Cooked All Year

– I joined Camberwell library last week and sat down to work opposite the cookery book section. Rachel Khoo, The … More

Tomato, Fennel and Smoked Bacon Sauce

– I didn’t have any fresh ingredients for supper apart from some garlic and a packet of smoked lardons and … More