Even the word pie is comforting. But then, it would be hard to deny the very real lure of pastry, especially when, as here, you know… Read on
Goujons have fallen from grace, but it is hard to work out why. The crunch of the breadcrumb casing, the tender, yielding softness… Read on
Along with chocolate, there is much comfort to be gleaned from reading cookbooks. This recipe combines two loves by being chocolatey… Read on
It's not hard to think of a pudding that can be made in advance. But mostly the advantage is simply that all the effort is upfront… Read on
This is a cinch to make, and easy-easy-easy to eat. If you want to serve it in glasses with rims dipped in sugar and salt, by all… Read on
This is another one of those salads that my husband doesn't notice is a salad and that we eat fairly often at home. Now that I can… Read on
If ever you've - lazily, guiltily - bought ready-peeled, sliced, cubed fruit from the supermarket, and then wondered why you bothered,… Read on
My weaknesses are mainly savoury - think salt and vinegar crisps or cheese and biscuits - but there are times when only a doughnut… Read on
I find fresh horseradish easy to come by these days but, if you don't, add the same amount of hot horseradish cream or sauce from… Read on
I can't quite believe how simple yet luscious these are. I prefer to get my scallops from the fishmonger for this, which is just as… Read on