Just a quick, cheap and cheerful dinner. A simple and humble cheddar frittata with leftover spaghetti, plus a punchy salad on the side (gleefully stolen from Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals). The dressing is dynamite, really sweetly acidic with a lemony punch. Cheddar frittata with zingy balsamic rocket salad (serves 2): For the frittata: 4 eggs 100g cheddar 150g spaghetti ½ […]
Read moreThis recipe is taken from Jamie’s 30-Minute Meals. It’s a tale of two halves really; the chicken is brilliant, punchy mustard yet restrained creamy leeks. And the dauphinoise is… OK. And far too anchovy-y. Even as a fan I think these are too stinky. And the potatoes didn’t cook in time, so I’d much rather give it longer and do […]
Read moreNothing teaches you more than sitting there in person watching a pro do what they do best. There’s far communicated more in the tiny details of their actions while they’re in the zone than they could ever write down and explain to you. I’m a hopeless golfer but the few pro tournaments I’ve been to have been fascinating, for observing […]
Read moreGot leftover red onion from making gravy? Add mushrooms for a great relish in a sausage sandwich. (No picture – it looks gruesome despite being very tasty). Red onion and mushroom relish: 1 teaspoon sugar 2 red onions, finely sliced ¼ teaspoon baking powder 100ml beef stock 6 chestnut mushrooms, finely sliced 1 sprig thyme, leaves picked 1 teaspoon mustard […]
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