Leek, Potato and Cheddar Soup
We humans devour soup when there’s a distinct nip in the air and this winter warmer has everything; richness combined with earthy flavours and a tang of mature cheddar. TIP Make double and freeze for another time. Adjust quantities to … Read More
Lobster Shack, Western Cape, South Africa 2019 from Laithwaite’s Wine by Michael R. Goss
If you’re prepared to spend a little more around £10 then step away from the supermarkets and buy from somewhere like Laithwaite’s which has a quality guarantee attached. Incidentally, if you don’t like the wine you can always return it … Read More
Celeriac Remoulade
I first had this salad/accompaniment in Bordeaux where I was a student many moons ago. The canteen was like a restaurant and the year abroad was the start of a love affair which continues. Vive La France. You can whip … Read More
Putanesca sauce
This sauce might not be authentic but it’s the best recipe I’ve made for this dish. It takes an hour overall but the wait is worth it. TIP Please buy the best tinned tomatoes money can buy. If you don’t … Read More
Tuna with Lime, Chilli and Coriander
This starter takes about ten minutes to prepare. It’s fresh, light and packed with a punch. TIP If you don’t have a fishmonger it’s fine to buy a pack of two steaks from your supermarket as they are cooked … Read More
Lime and Caper Mayonaisse
This is a quick and easy recipe to pep up a potato salad, into which you can dip a fat, golden chip or smother onto a burger bun. TIP I use Hellman’s real mayonnaise and the Waitrose nonpareille (literally … Read More
Baked Sea Bream with a Spiced Butter by M. Kuehn
I love the look of the finished dish; a buttery, golden, inviting piece of fish served with spinach mash and spicy green beans (see recipe). Serves 2 2 sea bream (already gutted) 1 fat clove of garlic, crushed 1 tsp … Read More
Avocado dressing by M. Kuehn
I like to serve this with a simple salad of cos lettuce, pancetta and tomato concasse. TIP Keep it covered so no air can get to it. This way you can store it for a couple of days in the … Read More