French open

Ingredients (Serves 1) 1 large potato, peeledand cut into chunks1 tbsp olive oilSalt and freshlyground black pepper1 poussin, preferablycorn-fed Large pinch of driedthymeGrated zest and juiceof 1 lemo

Ingredients (Serves 4-6) 350 g potatoes, peeled,diced225 g swede, peeled, diced2 eggs50 g butter50 g plain flour600 ml milk, plus extra formashing450 g smoked haddock,skinned and cubed110 g frozen pea

This is chicken and chips with a Greek-style makeover using a gorgeous spice rub then cooking the chicken until meltingly tender. Carve onto a platter and serve with the confit tomatoes (below) and a

Bringing the South of France to your dinner table

YOU WILL NEED ✔ 500g (1lb) bunched beetroot, peeled and cut into 2cm (¾in) wedges ✔ 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ✔ salt and pepper ✔ 2 x 250g (8¾oz) packs beluga lentils ✔ 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar ✔ 1

Homegrown broad beans are delicious and tender, and appear as one of the first crops of the year. They’re easy to grow from seed, yielding green pods of green or white beans that can be used in salads