Lamb Chops, Hot Romesco Sauce and Fried Chicory

After < 5 minutes of deliberation with Zoe, I made this for dinner in Brixton with Patrick who brought some … More

Smooth Leek, Rosemary and Potato soup with Cannellini Beans

This is luxuriant but simple and the addition of the beans give texture and make it a substantial lunch. Serves … More

Curried Sweetcorn Chowder

Good for lunch and easy to make. Ingredients 1 small tin, sweetcorn 1 waxy potato, peeled and cut into small … More

When Preparing Cucumbers in Winter:

It is a good idea to remove most of the seeds, which (at this time of year) are bloated and … More

Baked Egg ‘Arnold Bennett’

Earlier this week, I read about Omelette Arnold Bennett in the excellent Four Seasons by Margaret Costas that my mother … More

Thai Salad

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

Baked Portobello Mushroom with Herbed Thick Yogurt and Poached Egg

This is one of the best breakfasts I have made recently. It seems blindingly simple, but is very effective. The … 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

Pigeon and Peas

This dish is modernised and adapted from the Larousse Gastronomique. The gentle sweetness of braised peas are a brilliant foil … More

Haddock with Tomatoes, Samphire and Dill; Stuffed Romero Pepper Breakfast; Leftovers Tart

A few things I’ve made recently: For crispy skin, dry it really well and season with salt and wait until … More