Perfect Poached Chicken
I don’t poach chicken very often, but I wanted something delicate and sublime so that my Madeira and porcini sauce…
Madeira & Porcini Chicken Sauce
This is almost a sauce masterclass. It’s what the French would call a jus: heavily reduced, packed with flavour, with…
Pork Fillet with Mushrooms, Mustard & Herbs
Pork fillet needs hardly any cooking, so this comes together quickly. I used a fig wholegrain mustard (figs and pork…
One Pot Chicken with Mushrooms & Leeks
I was only cooking for one tonight, so this is a supper for one – just double everything for two…
Duck Breast with Marmalade Sauce
This came about because I had a jar of Seville orange and passion fruit marmalade sitting in the fridge that…
Pork Fillet with Mustard, Honey & Herb Sauce
Pork fillet cut into medallions and squashed flat cooks in minutes. I salt mine in the morning and leave them…
Chicken Florentine
Anything “florentine” means cooked with spinach and a béchamel sauce.Can be served with rice or pasta. Nutmeg is a natural…
Gratin potatoes
Unlike my dauphinois recipe, this one is a lot simpler to make.
Mustard & parsley marinated roast chicken
You don’t need to save roasting a chicken for Sunday. We love this recipe midweek. The chicken is so juicy…
Sole in brown butter (meuniere)
An absolute classic which can be prepared in just a few minutes. Keep it simple and serve with some crushed…
Coq au Vin
When made properly, this is a wonderful dish. I usually marinate on a Saturday and cook on Sunday when I…
Gougeres (make & freeze cheese puffs)
Gougeres are the ultimate accompaniment to a glass of champagne or aperitif. I make a couple of batches at a…