Insalata di Mare (4)

A simple seafood salad from Joe Trivelli, Head Chef at River Cafe.

Tomato, Leek and Artichoke Bake with Feta (2-3)

A recipe from the excellent ” The Quick Roasting Tin” by Rukmina Iyer.

Pomegranate Fattoush (4-6)

A delicious Vegan salad from ” Nistisima” by Georgina Hayden.

Skirt Steaks with Tortillas and Chimichurri (6)

Delicious barbecued steaks served with tortillas sour cream, salad and salsas. I found the recipe in ” Alice’s Cook Book” by Alice Hart.

Rigatoni with Cavolo Nero (4)

A robust Sicilian winter pasta dish from Ben Tish which I found in ” Chefs at Home”.

Beetroot and Green Mayonnaise (4)

I had lots of home grown beetroot from my allotment this year and cooked this delicious recipe from ” Morito” by Sam and Sam Clark. Sadly this book seems to now be out of print, though it appears occasionally on Amazon at inflated prices second hand. The beetroot can also be served with their recipe for Spiced Labneh.

Tuna and Bean Salad (4)

Many Mediterranean countries have a version of this salad which is ideal for the hot summer months. This version, known as Tonno e Fagioli, is from Sardinia . I found it in ” Gino’s Italian Escapes” by Gino D’Acampo. Serve with crusty bread.

Calf’s Liver with Cavolo Nero (2)

An easy recipe from ” River Cafe 30″ by Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray.

Castelluccio Lentils (6)

A simple recipe for italian lentils from ” River Cafe 30″ by Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray.

Braised Cavolo Nero ( 6)

A recipe for one of my favourite vegetables from ” River Cafe 30″ by Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray.

Green Beans with Parmesan (4-6)

A simple seasonal way with green beans from ” River Cafe 30″ by Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray.

Beetroot with Capers and Thyme (6)

You can never have enough recipes for fresh beetroot which is also very good for you. This is from ” River Cafe 30″ by Rose Rogers and Ruth Gray.

Spinach with Peas(6)

A very good recipe for the summer when fresh peas are in season. Its from ” River Cafe 30″ by Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray.

Salmon with Green Beans and Mustard Crumbs (4)

I visited good friends for dinner yesterday and was served this most delicious but simple supper for summer. My friend didn’t have any Cornichons so prepared the dish using capers instead, and this worked very well. The recipe is from Diana Henry’s ” From the Oven to the Table”, one of my go to cookbooks.

Patatas Bravas (4)

A very good version of this Spanish classic from ” Moorish” by Ben Tish. There have been many times in Spain recently where I have been served these with a mixture of mayo and tomato ketchup and been somewhat disappointed . And the chips are very good on their own too.

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