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Smoked Cod Kedgeree
This smoked cod kedgeree recipe is adapted from the amazing Downton Abbey Cookbook written by food historian Dr. Annie Gray. I can’t recommend this book strongly enough – especially if you love a bit of food history (and of course, the Downton Abbey series). I have first tasted kedgeree during a guided trip to Billingsgate Fish Market at the beginning of this year. I can still remember that comforting feeling of holding that big bowl of warm rice and fish at 5 am in a cold January day, as we were getting ready to meet the traders and get a full tour of the market. There was something that stirred…
Fried Sardines and Summer Greens
---light dinner series: fried sardines and summer greens--- Cornish sardines have been historically known as pilchards – and the term is still used now for sardines that are longer than 15cm. First exports of Cornish pilchards dates back to the…
Orzo Salad with Crayfish and Green Peas
Summertime and the cooking is easy Orzo Salad with Crayfish and Green Peas Summers are all about quick, easy dinners that require minimal cooking while boosting all the fresh flavours. And this salad ticks all the boxes. It’s easy to…
Hispi Cabbage with Salsa Verde
- summertime and the cooking is easy - Hispi cabbage – also known as hearted, sweetheart or pointed cabbage – appears to be quite on trend in hip London restaurants, so I wanted to give it a try. What I…
Rhubarb, Tarragon and Stem Ginger Compote
A fragrant, summery compote of rhubarb, tarragon and stem ginger Rhubarb, tarragon and stem ginger compote Rhubarb season is heading towards the end now, and I must have eaten my body weight in rhubarb by now. The season begins early…
How to Cook a Duck – a Chef’s Manifesto for Cooking From Scratch
Chapter One: Duck Soup for the Soul The price of food has been constantly going up over the past years. And as we get busier than ever, we rarely find time to cook something from scratch. We search for convenience.…
Asparagus crostini with confit garlic aioli
Asparagus crostini with confit garlic aioli – suitable for garden parties and summer gatherings. Asparagus crostini with confit garlic aioli Asparagus is in full season this month – and it also happens to be my absolute favourite spring vegetable. I…
