Choo chee fish
A fragrant Thai classic packed with sweet heat and fresh, vibrant flavours that's easy to make at home.
Panko-parmesan pork cutlets
There are times when only a crumbed chop will do the trick. This is food with mental health benefits.
Massaman lamb shanks
Meat 'n' potatoes – here with tender lamb shanks – is transformed in the mellowest of the Thai curries.
Corn chowder
A velvety smooth (and dairy-free) corn chowder with crunch from teeny tiny roasted cauliflower florets.
Strawberry semifreddo
A simplified version of semifreddo that you can – and must, really – make and eat on the same day.
Vichyssoise with chilli crab
A lightened up version of the classic leek and potato soup, made interesting with the addition of crab.
Porcini mushroom risotto
My way with this risotto doesn’t just flirt with the shroom's unique flavour – it pushes it to its limits.
Bourbon-Dijon baby back ribs
It sounds like an odd combination, but when you taste it everything will suddenly make perfect sense.
Hazelnut pesto
A seasonal take on the classic pasta sauce, with woody hazelnuts, fresh parsley and the zing of lemon.
Chicken and chickpea cassoulet
Inspired by a rustic French classic, I've updated this delicious, warming stew to make it fast and easy.
Coconut and honey semolina cakes
Light and delicate little syrup-soaked semolina cakes that are very easy to make and even easier to eat.
Wonton wrapper apple pie
Make the components of this spectacular dessert in advance and all you need to do is assemble and serve.
Prawn laksa
A streamlined way to get this fantastic noodle soup on the table. It's low on prep and big on flavour.
Radicchio cups with borlotti beans and tuna
A store-cupboard standby graduates to a casual first course, to be rolled up and munched with drinks.
The metric pound cake
There's nothing fancy going on here except densely textured, buttery goodness. Welcome to Cake 101.
Agnolotti with goat’s cheese, peas and mint
Make delicious filled pasta without making pasta – my shortcut uses Asian dumpling wrappers instead.
Chorizo carbonara
My Spanished-up version of spaghetti carbonara with spicy chorizo and Amontillado sherry is a winner. Olé!
Risi e bisi
My way with this Italian classic of rice and peas is a set-and-forget affair. I call it my not-risotto.