Chicken Kievs

I love garlic+chicken+butter+breadcrumbs as one item of food. I’ve been meaning to make these for some time, and the visit … More

Steamed Romanesco Cauliflower with Mint Dressing

This was for two Ingredients: ½ Romanesco Broccoli cut again in half Dressing: 4 tablespoons olive oil juice ½ lemon … More

Orange, Chilli, Spring Onion Salad

This was to freshen up and act as a zingy contrast to the deep-fried fennel (see below).  Ingredients: 2 juicy … More

Deep Fried Spiced Fennel with Lime and Garlic Mayo

This was one of three vegetable dishes I made on Sunday night. It occurred to me that the meal needed … More

Potato, Artichoke and Egg Salad

More assembling than much cooking, this was a mid-week supper last week when I was watching Masterchef with a friend.  … More

Artichoke Heart, Rocket, Hazelnut Spaghetti

This was a super quick late supper and involved almost no cooking apart from the pasta. I ate it with … More

Mushrooms on Toast with Poached Eggs

I should probably do a whole section of things on toast with poached eggs – basically I love it and … More

Tomatoes and Smoked Bacon with Poached Eggs

This is a modification of a basic tomato and egg breakfast I often make when there is availability of good … More

Sliced Celery, Caper and Hazelnut Salad

This was to go with potatoes dauphinoise to cut through their richness, along with another salad as a comfort meal … More

Macaroni Cheese for One

I was dining tout seul (which usually means I eat beans on toast..which I love) one day last week and … More