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

Plain Fish Curry; Potato and Greens Curry with Coconut Milk and Almonds; Raitha; Rice

I hadn’t really thought that I would be making supper this evening, but mum had a huge stack of Christmas … More

Lambs’ Kidneys in Mustard Sauce with Fruited Rice

                              The other night mum made … 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

Chiocciole Al Mascarpone E Noce (Pasta Shells with Cream Cheese and Walnuts)

This is an Elizabeth David number from her excellent ’Italian Food’. I don’t usually put up other people’s recipes but … More

Onion Gratin

Last Christmas, my dad gave me a beautiful cooking book by Arabella Boxer, titled ’Arabella Boxer’s Book of English Food’ (grandmother … More

Ricotta and Tomato Tart

Michel Roux made a mackerel tart with a fish mouse and tomato concasse on Masterchef “The Professionals” this week. The … More

Roast Golden Beetroot with Thyme and Garlic

For a supper à trois last week, I roasted some slender carrots, halved lengthways and golden beetroot with garlic and … More

Cauliflower, Baby Leek, Carrot and Potato in Cheddar Sauce

– what I used to infuse the milk for the sauce This is a quietly elegant dish, and is my … 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