Charred Radicchio, Orange, Walnut and Oregano Salad

To precede a rich and delicious main of polenta with fennel sausage and tomato cooked by Sam, I made this … More

Carrot and Tarragon Salad | Lamb with Prunes | Spiced Fig and Plum Spelt Cake

Zoe organised a supper at hers with Tim, Patrick, and Chris  last night,  and texted me in the morning asking … 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

Monday Supper: Roast Pumpkin, Chicory Salad, Tomatoes, Haricots with Rosemary

I was feeling unusually rested on Monday evening and, though containing four components (rosemary and olive oil haricot beans not … 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

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

Walnut, Oregano and Lemon Tagliatelle with Roast Radicchio Salad

This meal was a brief, pleasurable interlude in a mad day of work, in which I was writing until 2am.  … More

Roast Beetroot with Fennel Tops, Toasted Walnut and Crème Fraîche Dressing

There was a big family get together this weekend, and I was given the task of sorting out the starter. … 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