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Celery stalker and mirepoix
Celery is a great building block to add depth of flavour to dishes and an invaluable substitute when cooking for those intolerant of onions
3 min read


Cocky whine; mon coq au vin
Coq au vin, the French classic that has too long suffered the snobbery of contemporary foodies, here joyously revived
6 min read


I spy fish pie
A novel, possibly healthier, take on fish pie, the English comfort food that is supposedly traditional
7 min read


Starting in the Flemish manner
A starter inspired by Flemish flavours: choux pastry, asparagus, endive, apple, bacon lardons and celeriac
6 min read


Duck and covet
A pasta dish showcasing the delicate flavours of smoked duck and lots of green freshness, this is another dish that delivers maximum impact
5 min read


Caldo gallego delicioso
A delicious meal soup dish from the north of Spain with chicken, chorizo, vegetables, herbs and spices
4 min read


Go Greek lightning
A quick and easy dish of lamb skewers in a Greek style served with stuffed spaghetti squash and tzatziki
3 min read


New, improved tikka masala
Tikka Masala is one of the most popular Indian dishes from the Diaspora, especially with chicken. So let's try something different...
5 min read


Roast pimentón chicken with apricots
Roast pimentón chicken with apricots is a delicious dish from the northwest of Spain served with a number of delicious side dishes,
7 min read


Rock on, Gosh! It's Rogan Josh!
This version of the Kashmiri lamb dish Rogan Josh is based on the South African iterations of this dish known across much of India.
3 min read


Spaghetti with seared tuna
spaghetti con tonno, literally spaghetti with tuna, is a quick and easy dish with a spicy pepper twist
3 min read


Chicken Marengo? I Should, Coco...
Chicken Marengo is a classic dish of chicken, mushrooms and tomatoes, dressed up with seafood and eggs.
4 min read


Evergreen vanishing point
A quick and easy summer fresh pasta dish that foregrounds broccoli and anchovies; perfect for summer
3 min read


Castellar poulet à la florentine
Castellar poulet à la florentine, or Castellar Chicken Florentine, is a dish from southern France that deliciously documents a history of...
7 min read


On the lamb
My take on shepherd’s pie sticks pretty closely to the classic versions with a few tricks for enhancing flavours and is easy to make. On...
5 min read


Fennel of love
A pasta dish brimming with freshness made distinctive by the particular taste of roasted fennel, this one is easy to pull off, especially...
4 min read


Lam Gods
A “confusion” cuisine dish, this came out of my craving for traditional British cooking, but with a little Gallic and Mediterranean flair
6 min read


Greek octopus salad and broad beans
Greek octopus salad and a broad beans side dish with a Greek salad-style "salsa", a great combination for warmer weather
6 min read


Finger lickin's good
The orginal finger lickin' good: a 17th-century Italian chicken dish reworked and fresh for spring
4 min read


Spaghetti in tomato sauce with bacon and peas
A simple yet superb pasta dish with a classic tomato sauce that's easy and quick to prepare and, for me, its fantastic flavours are...
6 min read
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