Sinfully rich, these mini portobello mushrooms have a lovely texture and flavour. They welcome the unctuous sauce with open arms and are so easy to make, even Donald Trump couldn’t get them wrong. TIP I like to spoon them onto … Read More
The sweet, meaty flesh of a lobster, (freshly caught off the island of Skyros in Greece happens to be my favourite memory), sipping wine from a terribly elegant glass whilst basking in a spectacular sunset. If only I could bottle … Read More
Who doesn’t enjoy a lovingly served poached egg, dusted with sea salt and eager to ooze a creamy yolk onto some toasted sourdough. It’s a highly pleasurable experience, due mostly to very superior ingredients and perfect timing. TIP I sometimes … Read More
I love this punchy, highly perfumed sauce. I make it at the beginning of the week in the cafe and it lasts well in the fridge. The above salad of smoked salmon, avocado and beetroot begs for this emulsion to … Read More
There are many versions of ceviche, a South American dish which is perfect as a starter, a snack or as part of a picnic. The fish is ‘cooked’ in an acid fruit, here we are using both a lemon and … Read More
Canapes. They can be fiddly, a lot of work and they’re gone in a second. Well, never fear, here’s a tuna based canape that packs a flavoursome punch, the topping of which can be made well in advance, is original, … Read More
Compared to nearly all home made sauces, commercial varieties pale into insignificance. Pesto is practically fool proof if you follow a few non negotiable rules and the addition of roasted cherry tomatoes makes for a terrific partnership. … Read More
This is one of the easiest sauces to produce. It packs a punch and has a depth and warmth that belies its simplicity. When I last made it, I had vegetarian, meat eating and pescatarians to dinner and I served chicken, … Read More