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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Welcome to The Modern Husband, where I post a wide range of recipes and writing about food I love to make – from quick family suppers to…