I know it should be as simple as dumping pesto on pasta.... but actually, it turns out I have some things to say about pesto pasta salad. That is, if you want a good ... Get the Recipe
Toad in the hole – UK...
Today, my cookbook Dinner is released in stores across the UK! Marking this memorable day with a memorable English dish with a memorable name - the infamous toad in the ... Get the Recipe
Beef fried rice
This is a GREAT beef mince recipe. Fried rice made with ground beef tossed in an intense savoury sauce, it's got extra protein from egg and good amount of veg so it's a complete ... Get the Recipe
The things we do……
Welcome to the first edition of a new series where I take you behind the scenes of what we get up to outside the kitchen...complete with home movies! Today: more than just ... Get the Recipe
Crispy marinated baby octopus
Here's an easy, outrageously delicious way to cook baby octopus: simmered until tender, marinated in bold Mediterranean flavours, then seared until crispy. Add a Greek Salad, ... Get the Recipe
One-pot Greek chicken risoni (orzo)
This is a great quick recipe that's got everything you need for a complete dinner, all cooked in one pot. Plenty of vegetables, with risoni/orzo and chicken. Tastes like risotto - ... Get the Recipe
Chewy muesli bars (granola bars)
Ultra chewy, homemade muesli bars that are cheaper, tastier and much healthier than store-bought. Tastes like a chewy caramel studded with nuts and fruit! Excellent way to clear ... Get the Recipe
Purple rice (red cabbage rice)
Purple rice is a garlicky, butter rice side that owes its vibrant colour to red cabbage! Love this 2-in-1 that combines starch plus plenty of vegetables in one dish, rather than ... Get the Recipe
Chili dogs
Welcome to the chili dog of my dreams! A thick, molten beef chili sauce, slow cooked for hours, designed to function more like a sauce so it smothers rather than running ... Get the Recipe
Chicken Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwich)
Chicken Banh Mi is the much-loved chicken variety of the classic Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich. It has all the familiar flavours of Banh Mi - pate, mayo, fresh herbs and pickled ... Get the Recipe
Mango pancakes
Everybody's favourite at yum cha - mango pancakes! This recipe tastes exactly like the real deal. A thin pale yellow crepe wrapped around cream and fresh mango, many say this is ... Get the Recipe
Lunchbox Pizza Bread (easy)
An economical, easy copycat of the fan favourite Bakers' Delight pizza bread, a much loved lunch-on-the-run! Named as such as it's designed to be tucked into lunchboxes and ... Get the Recipe
Carbonara
This is a real spaghetti carbonara recipe made the traditional Italian way, without a single drop of cream. It relies solely on egg and cheese to make a luscious, creamy carbonara ... Get the Recipe
Gazpacho
If the thought of this cold Spanish soup conjures up visions of watery, bland, pureed vegetables, think again! The secret to a really good Gazpacho is marinating ripe vegetables ... Get the Recipe
Chorizo chickpea stew (quick!)
This chickpea stew owes its speed and deliciousness to chorizo. It injects a stack of flavour into the thick sauce, and biting into glorious chunks of golden brown chorizo will ... Get the Recipe
Moroccan lamb backstrap
Lamb backstrap is a cut that's prized for its tenderness and delicate lamb flavour. You'll fall in love with the flavourful Moroccan spice rub we're using today. It's the perfect ... Get the Recipe
Pearl Couscous Salad
Pearl couscous is the giant form of the more common tiny couscous. Also known as gourmet and Israeli couscous, it's like little pearls of pasta - hence the name! Makes a ... Get the Recipe
Baked Buffalo Wings – ULTRA CRISPY!!
No false promises here - these are seriously crispy Baked Buffalo Wings that are made entirely in the oven! Using a now-world-famous Cooks' Illustrated technique, the skin is so ... Get the Recipe
Rum raisin ice cream (easy!)
You just can't buy rum raisin ice cream with real rum flavour like homemade! This recipe uses a tried-and-proven method using whipped cream and condensed milk, no ice cream maker ... Get the Recipe
Jamaican rice and peas (beans)
Rice and peas is a Jamaican side dish of coconut rice mixed with red beans, perfumed with spices, and a whisper of warmth from fresh chilli. Traditionally cooked on the stove but I ... Get the Recipe