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…

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…

Poached Cod with Roasted Peppers and Capers, Aioli, Cime di Rapa with Olive Oil

I made this supper before going out dancing for Zoe’s birthday.  Cime di rapa is in the same subspecies of…

Really good flourless pear and chocolate cake from Florence Knight’s book One. If I made again, I would ramp up the…

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…

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…

Bacon and Gruyère Quiche

A few weeks ago I read a long essay in Elizabeth David’s “Is there a Nutmeg in the House?” (a collection…

Alpine Potatoes

Using leftovers in the fridge I made this quick supper before driving out of London — it was really good.…

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…

Charred Radicchio, Orange, Walnut and Oregano Salad

To precede a rich and delicious main of polenta with fennel sausage and tomato cooked by Sam, I made this…