Girolles Tagliatelle per una

After a long session teaching last week I stopped off at the superb Newington Green grocer to pick up a … More

Celeriac Dauphinois with Gruyère and Tarragon

Making a celeriac gratin has been on my mind since Monday – there was a distinct chill in the air. … More

Celeriac and Apple Coleslaw

My lovely friend Zoe just sent me this recipe that I emailed her a year and a half ago, and … More

Eggs in Smoky Hot Tomato Sauce

On Sunday morning after a late night, I lay in bed for ages thinking about what I wanted to eat … More

Radicchio, Parsley, Spring Onion Tops, Radish and Walnut Salad

I can’t seem to stop making salads involving toasted walnuts at the moment, but I love them, and at least … More

Grilled Lettuce with Goat’s Cheese Sauce and Walnuts

A baby romaine lettuce was languishing in the fridge and I thought this would provide it with a decent end. … More

Boiled Potato, Radish, Dill, Caper Salad

Early this afternoon I sailed in a race on the Thames with the lovely people of Ranelagh Sailing Club. It … More

Claudia Roden’s Persian Rice, with Spiced Roasted Aubergine and Dill, Mint and Cucumber Yogurt

On Tuesday, I’d been thinking about Yotam Ottolenghi’s reference to Claudia Roden’s Persian rice in his Saturday recipe in the … More

Watercress, Beetroot, Walnut Salad with Soft-Boiled Egg

My friend Lawrence asked me this week for an easy thing to make as a starter for a dinner he … More

Celery Leaf, Toasted Walnut, Caper Salad

I made a dish with leeks, carrots and celery in cheese béchamel sauce, and this was the acidic salad to … More