Another superfast delight from the pages of Olive magazine. This was the first time I’d worked with a fennel bulb, having enjoyed the potent seeds for a long time. But the satisfying almost lemony crunch of the fennel means I’ll be coming back for more. Pork, chorizo and fennel stir-fry: 2 pork escalopes, cut into bitey pieces 100g chorizo, diced […]
Read moreI was making lamb and cauliflower puree again, though I had no carbs to hand. I found some polenta in the cupboard and though I’d make some firm polenta pieces as something to mop up juices with. Crisp on the outside, chewy in the middle, this is just the thing to partner with excess sauce or gravy. Polenta cake: 1 […]
Read moreI grew up on Canvey Island, which is famous for many things though sadly not it’s food. There is one shining star on the isle, the fabulous Labworth restaurant with sensational sea views and supremely fresh seafood. On a recent trip Liam had pork escalope in a creamy mushroom sauce and was interested how it was made. I had a […]
Read moreI was passing through Waitrose in need of a lemon Fanta after a great nine holes, when one of their recipe cards caught my eye. And this is me having a bash. There’s lots of disparate parts here. but I’m a sucker for a pasta bake, and one of my favourite meats chorizo has a look in too. The results […]
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