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

Charred Broccoli and Gem Lettuce with Green Sauce (w/ Chicken Thighs)

With the dregs of the sprouting broccoli from my parents’ garden and gem lettuces I made this to eat with … More

Roast Pumpkin and Chard with Spiced Lime Yogurt and Pomegranate Seeds, Carrot Pickle and Chickpea Pancakes

Zoe texted me the ingredients in her fridge: pumpkin and some chard, and a carrot or two. There also turned … More

Charred Radicchio, Orange, Walnut and Oregano Salad

To precede a rich and delicious main of polenta with fennel sausage and tomato cooked by Sam, I made this … More

Carrot and Tarragon Salad | Lamb with Prunes | Spiced Fig and Plum Spelt Cake

Zoe organised a supper at hers with Tim, Patrick, and Chris  last night,  and texted me in the morning asking … 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

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

Beetroot salad Mint, Oregano, Toasted Coriander Seeds and Goat’s Cheese Dressing,

One of my dad’s patients gave him a bag of home-grown beetroots recently and this is the last of them. … More