A dish combining french and creole influences to show off Great British Crab This recipe for Crab Boil Grand Aïoli is inspired by two specific dishes, both originating in French-speaking parts of the world. The addition of crab makes this an indulgent and truly ‘grand’ dish. Adding malt vinegar to the water to steam […]
Dover Sole with Crispy Leek
A simple but luxurious recipe for Dover Sole Dover sole is my favourite fish. It reminds me of seaside shacks and homecooked fry ups but also of family celebrations at restaurants. This recipe tries to marry those two styles with capers and leeks to add brightness and crunch. I’m delighted to report that Bradley’s […]
Langoustine Bouillabaisse – a twist on a classic French seafood soup
British Bouillabaisse – a langoustine based fish soup. Bouillabaisse originated in Marseille and by definition is peasant food. Using the fish they could not sell in the market, fishermen would simmer these fish in a herby broth and serve with crusty bread. This recipe is not for that dish. Langoustine can be found in some […]
Roast Halibut with Prawns and Samphire
How to Roast Halibut – the perfect way to cook a special fish. Skip straight to my recipe Do you own favourite pans? I’ve just been sent one to review which I know will become an old favourite. I love cooking with cast iron and for years have wanted a two-handled skillet. Why? Well, it’s […]
Amity Fish Company – a fine catch
A good seafood paella starts with freshly delivered fish. One of the silver linings of the past year of lockdowns has been the proliferation of companies selling top quality fresh food online. Now that restaurants are re-opening their doors – hopefully not to have to shut them again any time soon – my hope is […]
Pushing the boat out with Pesky Fish
Have fun with sustainable British fish I spent the first three decades of my life in the southern hemisphere where the fish are rather different from those that swim in the waters around the UK. I knew my way around the fish market, what to look out for and, even more importantly for a home […]
Cod with Dill and Parsley Sauce
Cod with Dill and Parsley Sauce This is an updated classic recipe for Cod with Dill and Parsley sauce – lighter than the traditional bechamel sauce with parsley that my mother would have served and delicious on a cold winter’s day. This recipe was one I developed when I was working with a rather special […]
Get in a stew with British shellfish
Cooking a cioppino with frozen shellfish from The Berwick Shellfish Co. The British shellfish industry is in the news at the moment for all the wrong reasons. Hit by a double whammy of restaurants closed due to Covid-19 plus the shambles of Brexit that has seen shellfish rotting when it should have been whisked over […]
French Date Night – A Valentine’s Menu
Avoid “une loterie d’amour” with our French Date Night Menu There’s nothing more romantic than zipping over to Paris on the Eurostar for a Valentine’s date with your significant other. But we can’t do that at the moment… Putain! So on February 14th, we will all be downing a couple of Valium, searching for our […]
Battered Cod and Chips with Easy Tartar Sauce
The Great British Fish and Chips! #Ad: Written in Conjunction with Opies Skip straight to my Gentle reader, do you crave certain foods? Chocolate perhaps? Ice-cream or homemade cookies? When you should be cooking your fish en papillote with green vegetables, do you crave a fish and chips shop special? I know […]