My partner Michael and I lived in London with New Zealand actress Kerry Fox for over seven years. In fact, her son Eric Linklater was born in oar home. We used to take tarns at cooking and this recipe is based on one of Kerry’s favourite dishes.
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Crease a ceramic or roasting dish with olive oil or butter. Place barley in dish and scatter over leek, onions, carrot, garlic, herbs, and salt and pepper.
Cut chicken legs in two at the knee joint. Place on top of vegetables, trying not