Plain Fish Curry; Potato and Greens Curry with Coconut Milk and Almonds; Raitha; Rice

I hadn’t really thought that I would be making supper this evening, but mum had a huge stack of Christmas … More

Kedgeree (made with leftover rice)

A week ago I was staying with the wonderful Ayca and Rob, and after dinner, Rob had the bright idea … More

Smoked Salmon, Smoked Prawn, Crème Fraîche, Corn and Herbs with Pasta

The starter from Henry’s birthday meal The sauce, before being mixed with pasta On Sunday it was a mild, windy … More

Moules Marinières (with Wine, Shallots, Cream and Chervil)

pics by Zoe Recently, I have been reading an article from Elizabeth David’s ’An Omelette and a Glass of Wine’ … More

Ode to Tomatoes: Sauce/Breakfast Tomatoes / with Roast Cod

I am in love with this watercolour ‘The Greenhouse: Cyclamen and Tomatoes’ (1935) by Eric Ravilious. You can just smell … More

Eating in Barcelona; Simple Paella

Until last week when I went for Primavera festival (Blur/Wu-Tang/Nick Cave/Knife etc) I had not visited Barcelona, and as well … More

Udon with Miso and Ginger Broth, Griddled Salmon and Pickled Cucumber

Having had a stodge fest the previous night of battered haddock and chips, I resisted the urge to get a … More

Clam, Coley and Corn Chowder

I made dinner with Zoe on Saturday. We met in Brixton market to shop for ingredients, wandered around and (I) … More

Lemon Sole Sandwich with Lemon, Parsley and Caper Butter

Having eaten a rather large lunch and also needing to eat speedily, a modestly-sized and quick evening meal was required. … More