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

Yogurt Curry Coronation Turkey (or Chicken) with Basmati Rice and Flaked Almonds

  For a jolly get together just after Christmas I made this to contribute to a leftovers feast, and it … More

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