The Indian version of a potato croquette

This soup got its name from the fog which used to blanket London regularly commonly known as pea-soupers. This soup is brilliant at keeping out the chill in Autumn & Winter

Accept no imitations

Crab is still fairly cheap and goes a long way.

Originally for spinach but a great option for the fearful nettle eater.

A bright, green, tasty Spring soup

Not so much a recipe as a suggestion...

This is a good combination cold. But it's even better hot...

Eastern European/Jewish potato cakes (a bit like bhajis)

Knocks spots of anything out of a can

Merguez are originally North African, but very popular in France. They need fierce grilling - ideally over charcoal. Spicy and moreish as well as being Moorish! Absolutely ideal for the barbecue. And you could easily make feisty mini burgers from this mix if you don't want to stuff sausages.

The recipe has its origins in one printed in "Casa Moro", Sam & Sam Clark's 'home cooking' book - but I have considerably adjusted the balance of the spicing (and deliberately left out the dried Rose petals!).