After a weekend of over-indulgence, involving heaps of Szechuan peppers and many drinks (there were things to celebrate), I wanted…
Nettle Soup
photo by Ayca Rodop Nettles were more or less the greatest foe my brothers and I faced growing up in…
Spiced Rice with Lamb Mince, Butter and Nuts
photo: Ayca Rodop I made this for 15 people in Z’s water mill on a weir in Fladbury on the…
Gratin of Grilled Aubergine in Spiced Tomato Sauce
This dish is supremely comforting, being rich, a touch sweet and of course, cheesy. It is a modification of an…
Cucumber, Radish, Mint and Dill Salad
This salad went with a pasta dish I made pre-going out on Saturday. Ingredients: bunch of radishes, finely sliced 1…
Chicken Thighs Stuffed With Thai Pork
I really wanted to do a whole chicken for this, but nowhere in North London on Sunday evening could I…
Leek, Potato, Dill and Yogurt Soup
This was a simple, quick soup when I got home late. Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes…
Aubergine, Rocket, Mint, Tomato With Yogurt Dressing
The grocer had a variety of rocket with big leaves which I used for this, though it does not need…
Baked Sicilian Fennel Sausage, Tomato, Onion and Artichoke
I made this speedily last week when I was writing for a deadline of my thesis. It was just for…
Radicchio Salad with Yogurt, Dill and Rapeseed Dressing
My housemate CDoo and I both bought radicchio on the same day with no particular notion of when we were…
Dinner Document 