Beetroot Salad with Sour Cream Dressing

Last night I made soufflé. It was my first time and I followed Julia Child’s recipe for an egg-whites-only cheese … More

Smokey Griddled Cavolo Nero (or Kale), with Chicory, Truffle and Girolles / Tomatoes, Ricotta, Rosemary and and Garlic / Griddled Parmesan and Lemon Polenta

The chicory and cavolo nero dish was excellent. The musky, savoury earthiness of the truffle and girolles added depth and … More

Thai Salad

For supper tonight I made this to accompany Thai pork balls and sticky rice and thought I would record it … More

Leeks Vinaigrette with Chopped Egg – Mince and Potatoes – Slow Baked Rice Pudding and Soft Prunes

This was a meal we had last week when I was hell-bent on being acetic and old school. My brother … More

White Beans with Rosemary and Tomato; Green Beans and Rocket with Walnut and Vinaigrette; Caramelised Chicory with Parmesan

This was a quick TV dinner eaten with Zoe in front of episode 1 of BBC’s new Sherlock on New … More

Monday Supper: Roast Pumpkin, Chicory Salad, Tomatoes, Haricots with Rosemary

I was feeling unusually rested on Monday evening and, though containing four components (rosemary and olive oil haricot beans not … More

Griddled Pear, Walnut and Binham Blue Salad

We had some Binham Blue cheese (made near Binham Priory in Norfolk) left from a birthday dinner and some eating … More

Fresh Walnut, Celery Leaf and Garlic Spaghetti with Roquefort

Since I saw them in the grocer a few days ago, I have been thinking about making pasta with some … More

Warm Green Beans, Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic

This dish was the other half to the courgette dish described below and was a good companion.  If one were … More

Warm Bread, Tomato, Parsley, Chicken and Black Olive Salad

Strange beauties from Dad’s greenhouse There was a cold chicken in the fridge from supper on Sunday, a tomato from … More