– The Turkish supermarket on Camberwell New Road stocks lots of pickle varieties, labneh, a butchery and some good, ripe … More
Category: Vegetables
Scorched Courgettes with Garlic Yogurt, Labneh, Harissa and Fried Eggs
I did not like courgettes as a child, at all. I remember being fed a waterlogged and flavourless boiled iteration … More
Quick Courgette, Dill, Mint, Parsley and Walnut Pasta
– This took me 15 minutes to make for a late night supper for one. Sam tried some when he … More
Ode to the Artichoke
A young artichoke that I planted in my parents’ vegetable patch in Suffolk. I wrote this rather heated poem about … More
Charred Broccoli and Gem Lettuce with Green Sauce (w/ Chicken Thighs)
With the dregs of the sprouting broccoli from my parents’ garden and gem lettuces I made this to eat with … More
Lovage, Fennel and Ricotta Risotto
Last night, I had no celery to start off a risotto, and so swapped in lovage, as it is from … More
Gratin of Caramelised Chicory in Béchamel with Ham
This is a modest but luxurious-tasting dish that can serve as a main course with a green salad and some … More
Spinach, Garlic, Yogurt and Cumin Eggs
Though simple and involving few ingredients, this was a particularly delicious breakfast. I made it for Zoe and Tim (co-eds-in-chief … More
Alpine Potatoes
Using leftovers in the fridge I made this quick supper before driving out of London — it was really good. … More
Roast Pumpkin and Chard with Spiced Lime Yogurt and Pomegranate Seeds, Carrot Pickle and Chickpea Pancakes
Zoe texted me the ingredients in her fridge: pumpkin and some chard, and a carrot or two. There also turned … More
