Watermelon and Tomato Salad

I first had a version of this salad a few years ago at Stevie Parle‘s restaurant Rotorino, when my friend … More

Affects of Size: Chickpeas and Pasta

I find there is a great qualitative (not only quantitative) effect when pasta is the same size as chickpeas. Eating them together … More

Lecker | Podcast & Lunch Recipes

Two weeks ago I was interviewed by Lucy Dearlove, creator of the brilliantly-named podcast, Lecker. We went to the supermarket before I … More

Miracle on the block

When I’m feeling depressed or overwhelmed, cooking allows me to feel like I can do something, instead of folding into … More

Tomato, Fennel and Smoked Bacon Sauce

– I didn’t have any fresh ingredients for supper apart from some garlic and a packet of smoked lardons and … 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

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

Smokey Griddled Cavolo Nero (or Kale), with Chicory, Truffle and Girolles / Tomatoes, Ricotta, Rosemary and and Garlic / Griddled Parmesan and Lemon Polenta

The chicory and cavolo nero dish was excellent. The musky, savoury earthiness of the truffle and girolles added depth and … More

Honey, Tomato, Ginger, Saffron and Cinnamon Chicken with Toasted Nuts

On Monday I almost made cauliflower in white sauce with chicken and braised peas – but roast beef with creamy … 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