Rice is a staple of many global cuisines, one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world. Here's the at-a-glance primer

So, some years ago in Antwerp, I made this melange, tapas-style as a starter, the gift that kept giving. And, oh yes, it kept giving......

My original take on English bread and butter pudding with panettone, pears poached in wine, various berries and a whole lot more

Kedgeree is a unique dish of rice, smoked haddock and eggs invented by Indian cooks for British officers as breakfast in the 19th century

Yakitori chicken burgers with tempura onion rings, pickles and Japanese mayonnaise served with celeriac remoulade with blackened sesame seed

Ragù is one of the dishes that gets the Bolognese all riled up at heresies committed in their name. Here's how to do it properly

An ideal dish for spring: this spring gnocchi with smoked fish is full of light, green flavours with as much filling power as you need if yo

This is my version of an old English recipe that I love. For once I have dialed down the (con)fusion elements and tried to make a version...

A cheap 'n cheerful treat I often make with vegetables heading in the wrong direction from freshness and a bit of chicken. Equally...

A recipe that takes from Thai and Vietnamese traditions to create a filling fusion noodle meal broth

This is an incredibly easy and extremely quick, from-scratch Indian-influenced dish that I have honed over the years, perfect for those...

Another of my low-maintenance dishes you can make in no time at all with optimum flavour results, this is my easy version of one of...

This make-do-and-mend sauce for gammon is the result of a disastrous fridge-freezer meltdown to not waste good food

Speedy Huevos Rancheros is breakfast of champions that works very well as a light meal any time of the day.

An wonderful Sardinian pie of lamb, potatoes and sundried tomatoes that is truly impressive

The Delauney, with it's European vibe, remains one of London's go-to brunch and lunch venues for the theatrical West End set

An unexpected birthday celebration for a friend revealed the most exquisite cuisine in Berlin, and one that could be happily embraced by...