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

Watercress, Beetroot, Walnut Salad with Soft-Boiled Egg

My friend Lawrence asked me this week for an easy thing to make as a starter for a dinner he … More

Celery Leaf, Toasted Walnut, Caper Salad

I made a dish with leeks, carrots and celery in cheese béchamel sauce, and this was the acidic salad to … More

Charred Fennel and Green Beans, with Capers and Tarragon Dressing

This salad of sweet and smoky griddled fennel, with boiled green beans and a lemony tarragon dressing was made to … 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

Mushroom, Walnut, Soft Goat’s Cheese and Rocket Salad

Having been eating a fair bit of stodge I wanted to make a salad. On this particular evening, MAPW and … More

Fennel, Pink Grapefruit and Radish Salad

I made this salad to cut through roast chicken thighs, and sweet potato chips with yogurt, tarragon and lemon dip … More

Broad Bean Salad with Herbs, Preserved Lemon and Strained Yogurt

I made this at home in Suffolk a few weeks ago. I tried straining Greek yogurt by placing some in … More

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 … More

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 … More