Japanese-influenced katsu fish pie is a reworking of the British comfort food classic. Brimming with a mix of fish and seafood with a creamy béchamel subtly infused with with the flavours of katsu curry, a Japanese comfort food increasingly popular around the world, it's topped with a sweet potato and a panko crust.

Bacon and seafood pie is a dish that's perfect for spring, unexpectedly inspired by Kylie Minogue Signature Rosé. Easy, filling and refreshing, my annual riff on the supposedly British institution of fish pie. This year's version includes Italian and Asian Flavours. Spring remains its guiding palate.

A novel, possibly healthier, take on fish pie, the English comfort food that is supposedly traditional