Heavy salad

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

Smoky Tomato Eggs with Fried Potatoes

San Marzano tomatoes – the best kind of tinned tomatoes for this if you can find them. This is the … More

Smooth Leek, Rosemary and Potato soup with Cannellini Beans

This is luxuriant but simple and the addition of the beans give texture and make it a substantial lunch. Serves … More

Plain Fish Curry; Potato and Greens Curry with Coconut Milk and Almonds; Raitha; Rice

I hadn’t really thought that I would be making supper this evening, but mum had a huge stack of Christmas … More

Poached Egg with Sage Sauté Potatoes, Swiss Chard and Goat’s Cheese

Yesterday at the grocer I bought some Swiss chard thinking that it would go with the pot-roasted garlic chicken I … More

Boiled Potato, Radish, Dill, Caper Salad

Early this afternoon I sailed in a race on the Thames with the lovely people of Ranelagh Sailing Club. It … More

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 … More

Potato, Artichoke and Egg Salad

More assembling than much cooking, this was a mid-week supper last week when I was watching Masterchef with a friend.  … More

Fennel and Potato Gratin Flavoured with Anchovy, Poached Egg and Salad

Twin Peaks night was upon us again. For a starter I made a modified version of French Watercress soup recipe … More

Grilled Aubergine, Potato, Squash and Chorizo

On Friday night two laydeez, FE and KJ came over for a Twin Peaks watching session. We ended up mostly … More