Courgette, Goat’s Cheese and Basil Fritters

On the way home from tutoring German last night, I almost walked into the chip shop for my regular order … More

Grated Beetroot Salad with Toasted Coriander Seeds, Mint and Garlic Yogurt

My friend Polly Playford, who has known me since birth and who is now a successful graphic designer, told me … More

Celeriac Soup with Walnut and Goat’s Cheese Crouton

My family had a typically hearty and pleasurable supper at The Station in Framlingham for my Dad’s birthday in March … More

Tagliatelle with Mushroom, Tarragon, Lemon Zest and Crème Fraîche

photo by Joanna A day or two before my friend and colleague Marion went off to Australia to run a fashion … More

Tagliatelle with Tomatoes, Fried Breadcrumbs and Herbs

Pasta is something I’ve been meaning to cook for a while, but other dishes kept sidetracking me – for example, … More

Curried Sweetcorn Fritters with Lime Yogurt and Salad

I imagine that one eats this kind of thing for brunch in Australia. It makes me think of Mr. Sunshine … More

Oeufs en Cocotte with Ceps, Crème Fraîche and Sage

After what might well be described as a chaotic and stressful evening last weekend, I found myself at my parent’s … More

Poached Egg with Sage Sauté Potatoes, Swiss Chard and Goat’s Cheese

Yesterday at the grocer I bought some Swiss chard thinking that it would go with the pot-roasted garlic chicken I … More

Creamed Swede with Gruyère and Walnut Crumble

Swede is a vegetable that I had not eaten for years; until two weeks ago its flavour was a distant … More

Baked Celery Hearts with Butter and Lemon

I wrote this from home in Dallinghoo, where the snowdrops are just coming out. The whole family was at home … More