Fasolakia (Φασολακια) simply means 'green bean' in Greek - and this is a deliciously old fashioned Greek green bean casserole. It doesn't take much imagination to realise it's a way of using up a summer glut but, truly, it's so much more than the sum of its parts. It's … [Read more...]
Cheese Soufflé Jacket Potatoes
Soufflé-ish. I've made up a bit of a fancy name for what is really a cheesy baked potato. It's my solution to the fact Dom isn't excited at the prospect of a baked potato and Liddy thinks they are the food of the gods. I make these in all kinds of incarnations. I feel sure if … [Read more...]
Penne Rigate in Vodka
I know exactly why I decided to cook Penne Rigate alla Vodka this week. It's all the fault of C J Sansom. If I'm alone in the kitchen for any length of time I'll invariably start listening to an audio book. This week it's been 'Dark Fire'. Book 2 in a brilliant series. … [Read more...]
Spaghetti alla carbonara
Spaghetti alla carbonara is an incredibly popular supper in my house. I suppose it's not so very far removed from 'eggs and bacon' which might account for it. Most of the recipes, published in the UK, are rich with double cream ... … but not this one. It does … [Read more...]
Pancetta and Mushroom Stuffed Marrow with Spicy Tomato Sauce
I was given a marrow. I've come to the conclusion I must be unusual among my peers because I was very pleased to have it. Apparently that's not the general emotion when confronted with a marrow …? Also, I never have the slightest difficulty getting through a courgette glut … [Read more...]