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

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

An Indian crowd-pleaser of questionable origin, butter chicken or murgh mahanakni is a dish no kitchen should be without.

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...

A one-pot Cajun hybrid dish of French colonial influences with sausage, rich in vegetables and succulent spices

A Keralan curry full of coconut creaminess, the bite of green chillies and the delight of sweet potatoes and okra

An easy Indian Jalfrezi recipe with a South African angle that is extremely versatile but always delicious whether chicken, lamb or vegan

An incredibly easy spaghetti dish with a number of twists; featuring chilli and butternut squash and other delicious ingredients

A highlight of a trip to Oban and Mull: local queen scallops with turmeric ice-cream and seaweed chutney

The perfect pairing for Karel Domes' fantastic cheese-based dessert for those with a sophisticated palate and high expectations

A traditional fish soup meal from Normandy with Scottish touches, perfect for the Autumn

A very quick high-protein dish of king prawns, scallops and egg noodles with a Japanese teriyaki twist

An easy, healthy Italian risotto dish of Arborio rice cooked with a little French flair; the perfect hassle-free option with optimum flavour

Bread and butter pudding is an English classic. This savoury twist is a perfect way to not waste basics with delicious taste rewards

A TexMex and Mexican inspired chicken meal salad with all the spices and dressings and even a little wine surprise

My rework of Cullen Skink, the hearty traditional Scottish fish meal soup that will satisfy any pescatarian

Another healthier fishy take on fast food with Japanese influences in the form of the beloved burger

A brilliant spaghetti dish of prawns, scallops, spinach, capers, tomatoes, garlic, lemon and the best pasta you can imagine. For Angie.

A lighter riff on classic Cajun chicken served with vegetable griddle cakes and a trinity of sautéed veggies Louisiana-style

A delicious and filling version of Massaman curry, the Thai dish thought to have its origins in Muslim Persian cooking