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A white cup on a white saucer filled with creamy soup, garnished with crispy fried shallots, green herbs, and drops of oil, set on a dark surface.

Jerusalem artichoke soup

Jerusalem Artichokes are available during the winter months and into early spring. They have an intense nutty sweet flavour. I don’t peel them as a lot of the flavour is in the skin. The garlic pulp can be used in…

A hand squeezes a lemon over a plate with baked fish topped with breadcrumbs and cherry tomatoes, roasted green beans, and a split baked sweet potato sprinkled with seasoning.

Baked fish with beans, tomato & sweet potato

Husband wasn’t too excited when I mentioned what I was cooking for dinner, he assumed he would be leaving the table hungry but found it surprisingly filling, full of flavour and would have it again. Thanks to him, I’m sharing…

A partially sliced onion tart sits on a white plate atop a wooden table, with a metal serving spatula resting nearby. The tart has a golden-brown, slightly uneven surface and a flaky pastry.

Shallot Tart

Many years ago we visited a friend for supper. Not an unusual thing but I have never forgotten the divine simplicity of the starter. Served to share with green salad and a light vinaigrette it was utterly divine. I think…

A plate with boiled baby potatoes, pearl onions, mushrooms, braised meat in dark sauce, and two triangular pieces of toast topped with chopped herbs. Knife and fork are placed on either side of the plate.

Coq au Vin

When made properly, this is a wonderful dish. I usually marinate on a Saturday  and cook on Sunday when I have more time and then leave it in the fridge for a couple of days for us to have during…

A pot of red, spicy stew with chunks of meat and whole green peppers, being stirred with a pink spoon. Steam rises from the hot, simmering dish.

Chicken & green pepper curry

I have devised this recipe specifically for my BBC Oxford followers. Will the weatherman wanted advice about getting the  spicing right and a reasonably easy curry that doesn’t disappoint on flavour. I have kept the ingredient list limited to the…

Herb-crusted salmon fillets baked on a sheet of aluminium foil, with a golden green topping and slightly crispy edges. The fish appears moist and well-seasoned.

Salmon with a curry crust

The paste recipe will make more than you need and it will store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freezes well. Delicious served with my Indian Inspired Runner Bean recipe You could use…