Beetroot Salad with Sour Cream Dressing

Last night I made soufflé. It was my first time and I followed Julia Child’s recipe for an egg-whites-only cheese … 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

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

Curried Sweetcorn Chowder

Good for lunch and easy to make. Ingredients 1 small tin, sweetcorn 1 waxy potato, peeled and cut into small … More

Leeks Vinaigrette with Chopped Egg – Mince and Potatoes – Slow Baked Rice Pudding and Soft Prunes

This was a meal we had last week when I was hell-bent on being acetic and old school. My brother … More

Chiocciole Al Mascarpone E Noce (Pasta Shells with Cream Cheese and Walnuts)

This is an Elizabeth David number from her excellent ’Italian Food’. I don’t usually put up other people’s recipes but … More

Ricotta and Tomato Tart

Michel Roux made a mackerel tart with a fish mouse and tomato concasse on Masterchef “The Professionals” this week. The … More

Roast Golden Beetroot with Thyme and Garlic

For a supper à trois last week, I roasted some slender carrots, halved lengthways and golden beetroot with garlic and … More

Griddled Pear, Walnut and Binham Blue Salad

We had some Binham Blue cheese (made near Binham Priory in Norfolk) left from a birthday dinner and some eating … More

Cauliflower, Baby Leek, Carrot and Potato in Cheddar Sauce

– what I used to infuse the milk for the sauce This is a quietly elegant dish, and is my … More