Charred Broccoli and Gem Lettuce with Green Sauce (w/ Chicken Thighs)

With the dregs of the sprouting broccoli from my parents’ garden and gem lettuces I made this to eat with … More

Lovage, Fennel and Ricotta Risotto

Last night, I had no celery to start off a risotto, and so swapped in lovage, as it is from … More

Poached Cod with Roasted Peppers and Capers, Aioli, Cime di Rapa with Olive Oil

I made this supper before going out dancing for Zoe’s birthday.  Cime di rapa is in the same subspecies of … More

Really good flourless pear and chocolate cake from Florence Knight’s book One. If I made again, I would ramp up the … More

Gratin of Caramelised Chicory in Béchamel with Ham

This is a modest but luxurious-tasting dish that can serve as a main course with a green salad and some … More

Spinach, Garlic, Yogurt and Cumin Eggs

Though simple and involving few ingredients, this was a particularly delicious breakfast. I made it for Zoe and Tim (co-eds-in-chief … More

Bacon and Gruyère Quiche

A few weeks ago I read a long essay in Elizabeth David’s “Is there a Nutmeg in the House?” (a collection … More

Alpine Potatoes

Using leftovers in the fridge I made this quick supper before driving out of London — it was really good. … More

Roast Pumpkin and Chard with Spiced Lime Yogurt and Pomegranate Seeds, Carrot Pickle and Chickpea Pancakes

Zoe texted me the ingredients in her fridge: pumpkin and some chard, and a carrot or two. There also turned … More

Charred Radicchio, Orange, Walnut and Oregano Salad

To precede a rich and delicious main of polenta with fennel sausage and tomato cooked by Sam, I made this … More