The Flint House (Brighton) by M. Kuehn
Covid, in many ways has gone a long way to starve out hearts, our heads and indeed our bellies. What better way to flea this famine than to indulge in the glories of Brighton, a place which ceaselessly offers a … Read More
Smoked Salmon with Spicy Tomato Salsa
This simple dish offers a wonderful balance between the richness of the salmon and the acidity and punch of the tomatoes and makes a lovely starter that takes ten minutes to put together. TIP Even though smoked salmon is quite … Read More
Spicy Cucumber Salad
This little side dish is the perfect accompaniment for most spicy mains. It packs a punch and is full of zing. Bright, sharp and crunchy. Oh yes, and a doddle. TIP You can now buy small cucumbers from major supermarkets. … Read More
Night of the Living Red 2019 Redheads Wine by Michael Goss
Red Heads are unique in the world of wine. This boutique Barosssa winery, completely unfettered by the rigid cultural traditions of the Old World wine regions, are never afraid to try new, exciting and frankly bizarre combinations of grape varietals … Read More
La Mechita Malbec 2020
I’ve always said that if my knowledge of wine was greater than my consumption I would be a master indeed. Unlike my wine writer Michael Goss, I have neither the qualifications nor florid language of a trained sommelier. I do, … Read More
Ricotta and Parmesan Stuffed Peppers
Colourful, pretty as a picture with a luscious, creamy filling, this is a lovely lunch dish for all cheese lovers. TIP If you favour other herbs, by all means substitute them. Serves 6 6 orange peppers 2 tubs of ricotta … Read More
Black Bean, Spinach and Sweet Potato Stew
This is a vegan stew that has a mild but very warming heat with the addition of cayenne. You can of course add or substitute with your favourite vegetables and it’s a guaranteed way of getting your five a day. … Read More
Polish Cucumber Salad
Whenever my family sits together for a Polish meal, we always have hot grated beetroot, mash made with obscene amounts of butter and a cucumber salad as staples. This is an easy, quick and fresh salad and an usual way … Read More