Archive - Lick my Plate

The foods we love... and never make.

While accommodating everyone's tastes, some favourites get lost in the shuffle.

Apr 20 •

Lesley Chesterman

The recipe I make most

No-fuss Chicken Kyiv, with a backstory!

Apr 16 •

Lesley Chesterman

A pre-strawberry-season strawberry tart

Because sometimes you just can't wait.

Apr 10 •

Lesley Chesterman

Moulin-à-Vent 101

Celebrating 100 years of this magnificent "cru" Beaujolais

Apr 5 •

Lesley Chesterman

March 2024

Memories of Easters Past

And a recipe for an easy spring dessert

Mar 30 •

Lesley Chesterman

A visit to the land of Loiseau

The star chef is gone but his work carries on

Mar 24 •

Lesley Chesterman

Lots to love about Lyon

A few recommendations after my latest visit

Mar 18 •

Lesley Chesterman

My Take on Otto's Cake

And a subscription update

Mar 9 •

Lesley Chesterman

Vintage Cookbooks

Love 'em or leave 'em?

Mar 4 •

Lesley Chesterman

February 2024

Thoughts on chocolate cake

And a simple countertop cake that delivers

Feb 23 •

Lesley Chesterman

A chicken pie for the ladies who lunch

C.Z, Babe, Slim and Lee... this one's for you.

Feb 19 •

Lesley Chesterman

When cooking, are you a stickler or a winger?

And a recipe for a hearty winter soup

Feb 15 •

Lesley Chesterman

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