White Beans Cooked with Ribs, with Braised Fennel, Courgette and Salsa Verde

I have been meaning to make something like this for a while, but have not been organised enough to pre-soak … More

Courgette, Ricotta and Basil Tart with Spelt Shortcrust Pastry

– For our most recent SITTINGROOM (a curated poetry night hosted in a number of people’s houses) I made this … More

Ratatouille (with roast Poussin)

– I narrowly avoided eating a McDonalds on the way back from the library last Thursday: it was late and … More

Ricotta Stuffed Courgette Flowers with Warm Diced Courgette and Tomato

In this summer I am spending in Suffolk, I’ve been looking forward to the moment when the vegetables that my … More

Aubergine and Minced Lamb with Cinnamon, with Cucumber and Dill Salad

After a week of racing boats in Suffolk and an intensely brilliant weekend in London I was exhausted and sorted … More

Marrow (or Courgette) Pie

Mum harvested a courgette that had grown into a large marrow in Suffolk when I was there to sail a … More

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

Baby Courgette, Watercress and Walnut Salad

Before going to a gig I made a light-ish aubergine parmagiana and this salad with some bruschetta for KJ and … More