Heavy salad

Time calls for a heavy salad when we expect warmth but still cannot shed our socks; when it’s summer time … More

Spiced Date, Coriander and Garlic Relish for Eggs

Sally Butcher of Persepolis fame (see Marina O Loughlin’s review of her café in last week’s Guardian) has a fried … 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

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

Mozzarella and Tomato Salad with Fennel, Chilli, Garlic and Parsley

After a swim at the Brockwell Lido I made a selection of vegetarian dishes with Zoe and Henry. I remember … More

Baked Portobello Mushroom with Herbed Thick Yogurt and Poached Egg

This is one of the best breakfasts I have made recently. It seems blindingly simple, but is very effective. The … More

Moules Marinières (with Wine, Shallots, Cream and Chervil)

pics by Zoe Recently, I have been reading an article from Elizabeth David’s ’An Omelette and a Glass of Wine’ … More

Ode to Tomatoes: Sauce/Breakfast Tomatoes / with Roast Cod

I am in love with this watercolour ‘The Greenhouse: Cyclamen and Tomatoes’ (1935) by Eric Ravilious. You can just smell … More

Radicchio, Parsley, Spring Onion Tops, Radish and Walnut Salad

I can’t seem to stop making salads involving toasted walnuts at the moment, but I love them, and at least … More

Mushroom, Parsley and Crème Fraiche Spaghetti

This was a quick Monday night dish as we had a huge roast pork on Sunday. Typically watching Masterchef with … More