Chicken and Ginger Claypot (6)

A fragrant stew with plenty of broth from ” Alice’s Cook Book” by Alice Hart. Marinate the chicken for as long as possible- preferably the day before. To make a vegetarian version use vegetable stock, omit the fish stock, up the soy sauce to 5 tablespoons and replace the chicken with 500g marinated fried tofu pieces and 300g shitake mushrooms. It will only need 30 minutes cooking time. Serve with some sticky rice and stir fried greens.

Vanessa’s De Beauvoir Chutney ( 5x 500g jars)

An excellent chutney which used to be sold in the De Beauvoir Deli in Southgate Road, Islington. I found the recipe in ” Notes from a Small Kitchen Island” by Debora Robertson. It will improve over time and is best stored for a couple of months in a cool dry place before opening.Unopened jars will keep for a year Once opened, store in the fridge and eat within two weeks.