Having been up North in Preston where I was fortunate enough to pay a visit to Huntley’s, a most superior shop boasting sashimi grade fish, organic meat, a tantalising selection of cheeses and a host of other goodies, I wondered why … Read More
One of my favourite trips to make on a rare holiday is to Mellor Brook, a tiny village up North where my friends of true gorgeosity feed me and take me to splendid restaurants. Whilst Fiona and I natter away, … Read More
What a difference a sauce can make to pep up a steak or a piece of chicken and there’s nothing simpler than shoving everything into a food processor and voila, thirty seconds later you have a shiny, bright green thing … Read More
A great marinade can be the making of a dish. I love smearing this Moroccan paste on fish but it also makes a wonderful partner with baked aubergine for a stunning veggie option or smothered on some chicken thighs before … Read More
Once you have mastered the technique of making mayonnaise (and it’s hardly rocket science) you’ll be hard pressed to find a commercially made sauce that tastes as good. It’s also a great base to which you can add a number … Read More
My Norwegian friend Oddmund gave me this recipe and I just love it. It’s great drizzled over poached salmon or baked cod. It’s very rich so use sparingly. 300gr small Atlantic prawns, unshelled 200ml fish stock (see stocks) 200 ml … Read More