An inspired and moreish dish from Thomasina Miers. For a vegetarian version leave out the anchovies and use a vegetarian cheese.
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Jacket Potatoes with Basil and Parmesan (2)
Another favourite recipe for baked potatoes from Nigel Slater’s ” Real Food”. You can use fresh shop brought pesto as an alternative. SErve with a green salad.
Chard Gratin (4)

A delicious and very moreish vegetable dish from ” Tender: Volume 1″ by Nigel Slater. IF I had to choose an overall favourite cookery writer I have no doubt it would be him!
Mascarpone Mash (4-6)
A gloriously rich and light mash from ” Nigellissima” by Nigella Lawson
Parmesan Shortbreads (35-40)
These are good served before a meal with drinks and can be made in advance. The recipe is from ” Nigellissima” by Nigella Lawson.
Orzo with Peas and Pancetta (2)
Another one pan pasta dish- this time from ” Nigellissima” by Nigella Lawson.
Pasta with Brussels Sprouts, Cheese and Potato (8-12)
When my better half and I were in Italy recently he ate a dish called Pizzoccheri on a number of occasions. That dish originates from Valtellina in Lombary and includes buckwheat tagliatelle, potatoes, savoy cabbage and Taleggio or Fontina Cheese. I have not yet managed to find a local source of the pasta and though it can be ordered online I am sure the dried version is not the same. This is Nigella Lawson’s Anglo version from her book ” Nigellissima”.
Penne with Porcini (2)
A recipe from ” The Modern Italian Cook” by Joe Trivelli , chef at The River Cafe.
Prawns on Toast (2)
a favourite snack from Nigel Slater.
Gnocchi Alla Romana (4)
Italian comfort food from Rachel Roddy.
Cavolo Nero Polenta Soup (4)

This is the first recipe i cooked from Claire Thomson’s eagerly awaited ” Home Cookery Year” which came out earlier this month. The book is divided into seasons so i am busy working my way through autumn recipes . Watch this space for a few more….
Parmesan Chicken (4-6)
A new recipe from Diana Henry.
Pasta with Courgettes (2)
Another lovely way to use courgettes from Nigella Lawson’s ” Nigellissima”.
Spanish Salad Dressing
A salad dressing with cheese and herbs from “The Food and Wines of Spain ” by Penelope Casas.
Pappardelle with Cheese and Ham (2)
This is from ” The 30 Minute Cook” by Nigel Slater.