Miscellaneous with watercress

2 pounds asparagus trimmed, about 2 bunches 1 pint cherry tomatoes * 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin 3/4 teaspoon salt divided 1 x black pepper freshly[...]

1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons sugar 20 thin jalapeño pepper slices 2 medium globe eggplants (about 2 pounds) 1/4 cup plain whole-milk[...]

1/3 cup dry red wine 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons cherry preserves 2 cloves garlic , minced 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper , to taste 1 1/2[...]

6 x thick cod fillets each about 125g 1 x salt and freshly grnd black pepper 50 gm rocket leaves roughly minced 50 gm ricotta cheese 40 gm parmesan cheese[...]