Dream Greens

For spring greens of your dreams, wash mud off the greens and cut off the tough, thick stems. Slice greens … More

Spring Menu for Five

I have rarely had a free evening to cook recently because I’ve been working and so when the occasion arose … More

Chickpeas and Kale on Toast

This dish took 15 minutes to cook and is a very effective use of all ingredients concerned. It’s aromatic, bright, comforting … More

Sam’s Savoury Porridge with Egg, Spring Onion and Parmesan

Sam made me savoury porridge for breakfast yesterday. I must admit to having been a little trepidatious before eating, but … 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

Warm Borlotti Beans, Fresh Hazelnut and Chickpeas with Green Dressing; Chard with Melted Butter and Parmesan; Garlic Toasted Sourdough with Tomatoes and Chilli

– I have been visiting Mr Cruson on Camberwell High Street on and off since 2005. His was the first … 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

Roasted Aubergine with Peppers, Melted Parmesan and Basil

This is a delicious, soft mess of a dish; adding parmesan to the roasting aubergines a few minutes before removing … More

Leek, Mushroom and Ceps filled Crêpes with Parmesan and Truffle Sauce

In 2012 my friend Katie gave me a little jar of sliced summer truffles in oil. I’ve rarely if ever … More

White Beans with Rosemary and Tomato; Green Beans and Rocket with Walnut and Vinaigrette; Caramelised Chicory with Parmesan

This was a quick TV dinner eaten with Zoe in front of episode 1 of BBC’s new Sherlock on New … More