Sweetcorn, Chicken and Bacon Chowder with Buttermilk

(picture taken in Brixton market by Zoe) Zoe and I have been thinking about chowder lately – she had sent … More

Roasted Aubergine with Peppers, Melted Parmesan and Basil

This is a delicious, soft mess of a dish; adding parmesan to the roasting aubergines a few minutes before removing … More

Mozzarella and Tomato Salad with Fennel, Chilli, Garlic and Parsley

After a swim at the Brockwell Lido I made a selection of vegetarian dishes with Zoe and Henry. I remember … More

Banana, Cardamom and Walnut 100% Spelt Loaf

I have just made this as a belated birthday cake for my mum. It took 20 minutes to prepare and … More

Ricotta Stuffed Courgette Flowers with Warm Diced Courgette and Tomato

In this summer I am spending in Suffolk, I’ve been looking forward to the moment when the vegetables that my … More

Sweet-Sour Pepper and Aubergine

This is a simple and not overly sharp rendering of caponata that I made last night for Zoe and Sam. … More

Aubergine and Minced Lamb with Cinnamon, with Cucumber and Dill Salad

After an intensely brilliant weekend in London I was exhausted and sorted myself out by making this. It is an … More

Hazelnut and Shropshire Blue Salad

A few months ago I enjoyed a butter lettuce and hazelnut salad with house salad cream at Hoi Polloi in … More

Roast Sweet Potato and Green Pepper and Prawns in Smoky Tomato Sauce, with Sour Cream and Coriander

  I made it for my brother and his girlfriend when I’d just landed back from a mad fashion trip to … More

Aubergine, Spinach and Girolles in White Sauce with Garlic and Parsley

I think I’m stuck in a vegetable and white sauce cooking rut – but am content to be there. I … More