Grilled, fresh and poached, GRILLED NECTARINES WITH BROWN SUGAR AND BRANDY Using 1 ripe nectarine per person, halve the nectarines and remove the pip as carefully as possible.…

Simple tips for smart food…Pour 125ml dry white wine, 125ml water, 20ml chopped fresh dill, 40ml chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and 2 finely chopped spring onions in a…

Simple tips for smart food…For the marinade, mix well 120ml soy sauce, 10ml honey, 20ml sesame oil, 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, 20ml grated ginger, and salt and…

Serves 4 When making gnocchi rather steam your potatoes than boil them to avoid the potatoes being too watery. Use 500g potatoes and once they are cooked, mash…

Here’s how to make the perfect sushi rice: Wash 400g Japanese shortgrain rice thoroughly until the water runs clear – this is a very important step. Leave the…

Simple tips for smart food…It’s great to experiment with new pizza toppings. Use the traditional base of mozzarella and tomato, then try some of these exciting ideas. •…

• Double cream is the most versatile of the fresh creams as it can be poured, whipped and piped, floats on soups and coffee, and is best for…

Caperberries are younger than regular capers so their flavour is more delicate and subtle. Ideal for all seafood dishes because of their piquancy and zesty flavour, they also…

I find it so much easier to use a pair of sharp kitchen scissors to chop herbs and leafy vegetables like spring onions – I even cut my…

Serves 2A traditional French side dish originally cooked in Vichy mineral water with sugar and butter. Thinly slice 350g peeled carrots (you can also cut them into rounds…