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
The memory of sitting in a beach hut, eating seafood in the South of Spain is one that I am exceptionally fond of. Large sardines, grilled with a little lemon and olive oil, a hunk of decent bread and a … Read More
Heat is a personal thing of course. I happen to love it but I’m not attempting to blow your head off with this recipe. At any rate, you can reduce the amount of chilli or substitute a tsp of cayenne … Read More
As a woman d’un certain age, clinging onto my fifties by a mere fingernail, the stark realisation that time not so much marches as pelts along without a thought for mortality, I now spend as much time out of the … 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
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
I served these at a canape party where people inelegantly grabbed a lettuce leaf and opened wide. They can of course be served as a first course and make a refreshing change from the usual prawn dishes that are a … Read More
Some people think I live on a daily diet of truffles, lobster, foie gras and fine wine but I’m not adverse to simple fast food. I can be quite partial to pizza, fried chicken and fish and chips on a … Read More