Midnight Special Eggs

(Khan’s Bargain in Peckham, where I bought my naan bread.) I got home late last night after hearing Dawn Foster … More

Courgette, Ricotta and Basil Tart with Spelt Shortcrust Pastry

– For our most recent SITTINGROOM (a curated poetry night hosted in a number of people’s houses) I made this … 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

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

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

Scotch Bonnet and Lime Aioli

Sam is collaborating in a project about the historical and cultural place of salt cod that focuses on how different … More

Tomatoes and Courgette Flowers with White Cheese, Chilli and a Fried Egg

We had lots of courgette flowers and tomatoes in the greenhouse and I made this for breakfast on Saturday. My … 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

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