Recipe – Duck Fat Potatoes

Duck Fat Potatoes Duck fat potatoes are quite a delicacy in France – so when I had some rendered duck fat left over from frying duck breasts for duck à l’orange (see video below), I thought I’d make some. The verdict: easy and utterly delicious! The trick is to fry them for about 10 minutes […]

Recipe – Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Smashed Potatoes These crispy smashed potatoes combine the crunchiness of roast potatoes with the creaminess of mash – what’s not to love?! The most important thing in this simple dish is the best ingredients. I use Burbank potatoes from The Gourmet Potato because the high moisture content guarantees a creamy centre while allowing ALTO […]

Recipe – Bajan Corn Soup

Bajan Corn Soup Get More Caribbean Inspiration Here! Hearty corn soup is popular in many parts of the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Trinidad and Barbados. This is my take on the Barbadian version inspired by a recipe Paul Carmichael gave me – I love the three different textures of corn. Bajan corn soup often contains pumpkin […]

Recipe – Potato & Fontina Tart with Smoked Eel

Potato, Smoked Eel & Fontina Tart This deliciously versatile potato & fontina tart can be vegetarian, but potatoes and smoked fish are such natural partners that I sometimes add smoked eel. Hot-smoked rainbow trout also works; either way use about 300g flesh if using seafood. If Fontina’s not available, use any mild washed rind cheese, […]

Recipe – German Potato & Chervil Soup (Kerbelsuppe)

German Potato & Chervil Soup German potato & chervil soup (kerbelsuppe) is traditionally eaten on Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday which celebrates the Last Supper; in German this day is also known as Gründonnerstag (‘green Thursday’). Some traditional recipes thicken kerbelsuppe with an egg yolk and serve it with chopped hard-boiled egg stirred […]

Recipe – La Ribollita (Tuscan Bread & Bean Soup)

La Ribollita The famous Tuscan soup, Ribollita, is a classic example of delicious cucina povera (peasant cooking). The name literally means ‘reboiled’ as it was created to use up leftover beans and vegetables cooked for Friday, the fast day when no meat was eaten. On Saturday, they were turned into a hearty soup with stale […]

Recipe – Rosemary Potatoes

Rosemary Potatoes Rosemary is surprisingly easy to grow (trust me, I’m no gardener and mine has thrived). So consider popping a cutting in some soil and having it on hand to add its wonderful aroma to dishes like these roast rosemary potatoes, which are great served alongside any grilled meat, poultry or seafood. I find […]

Recipe – Potato Salad

Potato Salad Potato salad is my go-to dish for picnics, barbecues and any family gathering, it’s delicious with virtually everything, including veal schnitzel. For me, hard boiled eggs are a must; the yolks break up a little and add their creaminess to the dressing. Pancetta is optional, I like its saltiness, but you can make […]

Recipe – Watercress Soup

Watercress Soup I love the pepperiness of watercress but picking the leaves for a salad can be quite tedious. You’ll need about 2 bunches for this watercress soup, but the beauty is there’s no picking required, you can use almost all of it, just discard the thickest stems and any yellowing leaves and throw the […]

Recipe – Baked Vegetarian Kibbeh

Baked Vegetarian Kibbeh I love the classic torpedo-shaped balls of kibbeh that often appear as part of Lebanese mezze – but baked kibbeh (kibbeh bil sanieh) is more popular as a family meal and much quicker to make. This vegetarian kibbeh is slightly crumblier than the one made with minced lamb, but just as delicious. […]

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