We have all been there I believe. Snotty waiters, impatient staff, a whiff of condescension in supposed classy establishments. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve witnessed simply awful behaviour towards waiting staff, usually by some entitled twit who hides their insecurities … Read More
The ultimate in decadence, this recipe needs very little skill yet for me it is one of the finest breakfasts to serve. I use duck eggs but you can use large organic eggs instead. serves 1 1 duck’s egg large … Read More
Experimenting on a nine course British tasting menu to celebrate the imminent coronation, I thought a twist on the cheese course would be fun and more to the point, a huge hit. Indeed it was. TIP If you don’t like … Read More
Mildly spiced, packed with flavour, this versatile paste is wonderful with scrambled eggs, as a marinade on chicken, white fish and spread on cheddar before bubbling under the grill for a wicked toastie. It takes five minutes to put together … Read More
Simplicity itself, this is a quick, pretty and very satisfying dish which makes an elegant starter for a dinner party. TIP Use only fresh crab. I used half brown and half white but if you have a preference for either … Read More
This is a very versatile and easy dip to make. It will last in the fridge for at least a week. Tip If you can’t be bothered to make the labneh (strained yogurt) you can just use the best full … Read More
This very elegant looking dish is bound to elicit a satisfying number of ‘oohs’ at your dinner table and makes a great starter for Christmas day. It’s easy to assemble and you can prepare it a few hours ahead. Serves … Read More
Pretty as can be, this colourful dip can be part of a mezze, dolloped onto a burger or spooned into a taco. It takes five minutes to prep and can be made a day ahead. TIP Health conscious folk can … Read More