Courgette, Goat’s Cheese and Basil Fritters

On the way home from tutoring German last night, I almost walked into the chip shop for my regular order … More

Grated Beetroot Salad with Toasted Coriander Seeds, Mint and Garlic Yogurt

My friend Polly Playford, who has known me since birth and who is now a successful graphic designer, told me … More

Celeriac Soup with Walnut and Goat’s Cheese Crouton

My family had a typically hearty and pleasurable supper at The Station in Framlingham for my Dad’s birthday in March … More

Tagliatelle with Mushroom, Tarragon, Lemon Zest and Crème Fraîche

photo by Joanna A day or two before my friend and colleague Marion went off to Australia to run a fashion … More

Tagliatelle with Tomatoes, Fried Breadcrumbs and Herbs

Pasta is something I’ve been meaning to cook for a while, but other dishes kept sidetracking me – for example, … More

Oeufs en Cocotte with Ceps, Crème Fraîche and Sage

After what might well be described as a chaotic and stressful evening last weekend, I found myself at my parent’s … 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

Roasted Aubergine in Rich Tomato Sauce with Sage and Parmesan Polenta

The River Deben in Woodbridge, from the railway bridge.  This morning I took the 8.39am train from Woodbridge to London … More

Curried Potato Baked Eggs, with Nigella Seed and Lemon Yogurt

This breakfast was a case of using ingredients that had been in the back of the fridge for far too … More

Thyme Roast Beetroot and Carrots with Crème Fraîche

This was one of the accompaniments to the chicken recipe below. The others were an acidly-dressed green salad and very … More