Slaters

Lunch in the sun. A long, leisurely meal with friends and family or a more intimate affair for just two. Either is…

Set the oven at 200C/gas mark 6. Twist 750g of large tomatoes from their stems and slice each in half. Place the…

Cut 150g of thin green beans into short lengths. Have 150g of broad beans ready (either freshly podded or frozen)…

Cut 2 large aubergines (about 500g total weight) into 2cm cubes, tip into a colander placed over a bowl and scatter…

A long, lazy summer afternoon and I am making a cake. A citrus-scented summer cake, with layers of barely there…

There are endless ways to deal with the strawberry season that don’t involve smothering them in cream and sugar. I…

There was a blissfully summery dinner on the table this week. A salmon pie, the pastry crisp, the filling soft and…

Sizzling, aromatic lamb with cool, crunchy yoghurt. First of all, crack open 8 green cardamom pods and remove the…

Melon, tomato and basil soupA refreshing start to a summer’s day. Ideally, something to make the night before and…

It is the season of lighter eating – substantial salads, vegetable dishes that are good as both principal dish or…