Roasted quail with wild mushrooms, kale, fondant potatoes and a tarragon and Madeira sauce

A rather impressive, yet not so difficult, dinner for two. Quail is strongly flavoured, rather like duck, but low in fat like chicken and quick to cook. Ingredients For the fondant potatoes 4 large potatoes, …

Deep-fried soft-boiled egg with mushrooms, toasted brioche and herb mayonnaise

For a truly indulgent breakfast, try deep-frying the eggs and making your own tarragon and parsley mayonnaise. Ingredients For the deep-fried soft-boiled egg 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 5 free-range eggs 110g/4oz plain flour 200g/7oz …

Steamed plaice in a creamy white wine sauce with broccoli, asparagus and mushrooms

Plaice is well suited to steaming as it retains the delicate flavour and texture of the fish. Try it with James Martin’s cream sauce for a little luxury. Equipment and preparation: For this recipe you …