Pot-roasted Chicken Bits (with Polenta and Swiss Chard)

After a weekend of over-indulgence, involving heaps of Szechuan peppers and many drinks (there were things to celebrate), I wanted … More

Spiced Rice with Lamb Mince, Butter and Nuts

photo: Ayca Rodop I made this for 15 people in Z’s water mill on a weir in Fladbury on the … More

I really wanted to do a whole chicken for this, but nowhere in North London on Sunday evening could I … More

I made this speedily last week when I was writing for a deadline of my thesis. It was just for … More

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

This was billed as a restorative meal after a heavy weekend. There was some frozen chicken stock that I’d made … More

On Friday night two laydeez, FE and KJ came over for a Twin Peaks watching session. We ended up mostly … More

This was for Thanksgiving (24th November 2011) with my lovely American friend Ms. D. This fed five people, though ideally … More

This was first made at home with left over roasted potatoes and squash, then I made it again with par-boiled … More

My housemate and I were ill. We needed fortifying, so chicken seemed like a good idea. There’s nothing wrong with … More