Moules Mariniere

For me moules marinière evokes memories of family summer holidays in France; prizing open the shells to reveal huge orange Continue reading →

Chocolate mousse with orange and Cointreau

This classic desert is as safe a bet as any. It’s simple, keep-able, and most importantly very, very chocolaty. Older Continue reading →

Sea bream with globe artichoke and mussels

I recently moved to the fish section at La Chapelle so the Galvin’s organised me an early morning tour of Continue reading →

Smoked haddock Scotch egg

Once the subject of ridicule (think Big Keith’s lunchbox favourite in ‘The Office’), the Scotch egg is undergoing resurgence and Continue reading →

Lemon and raspberry meringue pie

The lemon meringue pie is a retro treat and a real doozy; the showy bouffant meringue atop a sharp bed Continue reading →

Croissants

The staple of every French bakery or continental breakfast, the croissant is made with yeast-risen dough layered with butter, cut Continue reading →

Chocolate palet with banana and yogurt ice cream

We serve this decadent desert at La Chapelle and it’s a gooey, Galvin favourite of mine. Made with 70% cocoa Continue reading →

Thai green curry

Like many an over privelidged twonk I spent my Gap Yah on the well trodden South-east Asia trail. Whilst I Continue reading →