Waiting to be baked with eggs and a dusting of Parmesan: thickly sliced boiled potato, cooked spinach, Parma ham, creme … More

Pumpkin with roast garlic, oregano and tomato dressing; courgette with labneh and hazelnuts; cavolo nero with butter and Parmesan and … More

Winter brights #chard

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

Ratatouille (with roast Poussin)

– I narrowly avoided eating a McDonalds on the way back from the library last Thursday: it was late and … More

Warm Borlotti Beans, Fresh Hazelnut and Chickpeas with Green Dressing; Chard with Melted Butter and Parmesan; Garlic Toasted Sourdough with Tomatoes and Chilli

– I have been visiting Mr Cruson on Camberwell High Street on and off since 2005. His was the first … More

Kohlrabi, Fresh Hazelnut and Greek Yogurt with Salt.

Fresh hazelnuts – image source http://www.joclarkcookingetc.com/ – This recipe was an accidental discovery that went through two stages and is now … More

Cod Cooked in Fennel, Tomato and Chorizo (and Pernod) Sauce

– I made this when I was at home in Suffolk two weekends ago. It was very simple to make … 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

Flat Beans braised in Tomato Sauce with Sheep’s Cheese (and other dishes)

– The Turkish supermarket on Camberwell New Road stocks lots of pickle varieties, labneh, a butchery and some good, ripe … More