A search for the perfect chilli con carne
I would love to go to Texas for the barbecues and the chilli. I want to eat 24-hour smoked brisket and tender ribs with the meat…
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Sea urchin spaghetti with lemon and olive oil
One of the greatest meals I’ve ever had was a sea urchin pasta, eaten overlooking a beach in Paxos. We were at a cookery demonstration by Spiros, owner of Bar Taxidi in Loggos…
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Roast lamb with garlic, baby aubergines and anya potatoes
Lamb – whether spiced and charred in the tandoor, coated with a herb crust and roasted, or simply sliced thinly and served in a sandwich with mustard, parsley and cucumber…
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Fig and goat’s cheese tart with onions, tomatoes and honey
When I was at my parents’ last weekend for my dad’s birthday, I wanted to contribute something to the lunch, and brought in the figs I happened to have left over from the day…
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Welcome to The Modern Husband
Welcome to The Modern Husband, where I will be posting a wide range of recipes and writing about food I love to make – from quick family suppers to Michelin-style cooking for…
Strawberries in red wine: a French classic
Madame Suzy Ghirlando, my Great Aunt, is 95. She lives in a 1960s Paris apartment that she bought new, in which the furniture and wallpaper has…
Spiced peaches with Amaretti crumbs and sage syrup
Fig and goat’s cheese tart with onions, tomatoes and honey
Blood oranges – get them while you can
Welcome to The Modern Husband
The best Salsa Verde ever
…well, in my humble opinion it is. This is what we’re having for dinner tonight. I was craving some bright, summery flavours, and they don’t get…
Spiced peaches with Amaretti crumbs and sage syrup
A ripe peach is a thing of beauty; soft and juicy, slightly messy and best eaten over the sink. Peaches also go really well with rich…
In a pickle
I must admit, I set out thinking more about the shapes and colours of this pickled vegetable dish before the flavours, as I couldn’t resist the…
Beautiful bubble and squeak
In our house, it’s pretty rare for there to be any crackling left over from a roast pork – or, come to think of it, much…
An artistic Eton Mess
Most people love strawberries, meringues and cream, but not me. I just don’t get on well with the cream, yet I love the idea and the…
Blood oranges – get them while you can
I couldn’t resist taking this picture on a food shoot yesterday because the colours were so amazing – and blood oranges are in season at the…
