21.02.08: Nigella's chickpeas, with a twist

She made Nigella's chickpeas with rocket and sherry with the added bonus of a soft boiled egg on top. A simple improvised salad of greens, tomato, avo, radishes and black olives kept it company.

SHE SAYS: I always love this dish but the egg made it superb. V. proud of getting the soft boiled egg yolk to just the right creamy consistency.

HE SAYS: Agree with her, enjoyed stiring it all up and as always adding a little Crystal for kicks.

14.02.08: Valentine Chickpeas

She decided to put a serendipitous discovery to the test and give Nigella's chickpeas with rocket and sherry a little Valentine's colour by way of pomegranate seeds. Faithful salad of mixed leaves, beetroot and cucumber was standing by.

SHE SAYS: I'm always impressed by how v. tasty this recipe is for something so simple - no chopping! The pomegranate seeds proved themselves fully up to the chickpea challenge when liberally sprinkled on top: juicy and tart, they made a delicious counterpoint to the soft, dry chickpeas and slightly bitter rocket leaves.

HE SAYS: Chickpeas were nice and tender and delicious. Thought the pomegranate seeds added a nice crunch and a little bit of Crystal made it perfect.