John Dory's firm flesh does not flake apart when fried, making it a perfect ingredient for that most British of suppers: fish and chips. Whip up a light tempura batter, substituting sparkling ...

Dory is a wide-eyed, blue tang fish who suffers from memory loss every 10 seconds or so. The one thing she can remember is that she somehow became separated from her parents as a child.

A simple but luxurious celebration of John Dory poached in champagne and herbs ... add the champagne and bring to the boil. Season the fish with salt and pepper, and lower into the champagne.