Henri IV of France wanted all households in his kingdom to be able to relish in this great dish every Sunday… There are lots of variations on this recipe, I imagine stemming from whatever products were available locally. This one uses the best Normandy has to offer – chicken (or traditionally, hen) leeks, carrots, turnips and, bien sûr, crème fraîche. Continue reading
Pumpkin Soup
Perfect this week especially with all that extra pumpkin flesh – make a healthy, warming soup and serve with lardons (optional) and crème fraîche. Continue reading
Chicken, Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto
Risottos – versatile, flavoursome, and so easy to make once you’ve mastered the basic technique, this chicken, mushroom and asparagus is fast food at its best. Continue reading
Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry
Easier than ordering and waiting for a takeaway, this quick fix is one to satisfy even the fussiest of eaters. Low fat, low carb – add whatever veg you like (except ones that are too watery like tomatoes) – what’s not too like about it? Continue reading
Happy Easter
Perfect for this Easter Sunday and so easy to make, these no-bake little verrines (comes from the french for glass verre) and may be served as part of a café gourmand – an espresso with a selection of miniature desserts. Continue reading
Caesar Salad
Great when Spring arrives and Scallops are once again readily available, this salad is a great lunch or a tasty starter. You can use scallops, chicken or prawns. Continue reading
Spring has arrived!
Time to get into the garden or even onto the balcony. Fresh herbs make a massive difference to great cooking. So get planting now and enjoy! Continue reading
Savoury Cakes
Perfect for a picnic, as a starter or a light lunch, once the basic recipe is mastered, the rest is entirely up to the imagination, where these cakes are concerned. Continue reading
Salmon ‘en papillote’
So easy and so very tasty – I tend to go through phases in my cooking and at the moment it’s all about ‘en papillote’ – ‘in paper’ Continue reading
Seafood chowder
My favourite seafood chowder is just a basic leek, potato and onion soup with added seafood. Continue reading