This makes a lovely side to a Moroccan-style braised lamb or a simple roast chicken. One day, I didn’t have an orange in the house, so I used a mandarin instead, which was just as delicious. I’ve also been known to add a handful of feta or some grilled halloumi, too. ...
This is an Italian-inspired salad, using crunchy radicchio leaves and a simple dressing...
The warm, spiced notes of star anise make an aromatic broth for this mushroom soup. Add green veg straight from the freezer, anything goes! Use any variety of mushroom you can find - I particularly love oyster and shiitake. I use 100% buckwheat soba noodles which are now stocked in most shops....
I love soup! It doesn’t matter what’s in it, there’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of warm, hearty soup. Bulked up with chickpeas and flavoured with thyme and parsley, this herbaceous soup is great for between the seasons. If you can’t find pomegranate, you can easily skip this ingredient. For added sweetness, you can also roughly chop some...
Ready in 20 minutes, I like to make a batch of this and have it for a packed lunch in a thermos during the week. I’ve used kale here as I had a huge bunch to use up but swap in chard, cavolo nero or shredded cabbage....
I absolutely love Syrian food. Aleppo chilli flakes are a dried and flaked turkish chilli, named after the Syrian city of Aleppo. I love adding them to scrambled eggs, any curries or stews and sprinkled on salads, as I’ve done here. Feel free to use any beans or nuts you have in the cupboard....
Everyone loves serving feta in watermelon salads but I don’t think it needs it! This is such a simple salad that, on paper, doesn’t look too special. Tossed together with fresh herbs and some quality extra-virgin olive oil, this dish is a reminder that simple is often best!...
For a twist on our favourite cauliflower rice, this Mexican-inspired version uses smoked paprika, fresh coriander and avocado to give it a zingy lift. Cauliflower rice is super easy and can be done with a regular food grater or a food processor. ...
This zesty courgette ribbon and chive salad one of the quickest and easiest salads to have up your sleeve and always wows guests. Keep your eyes peeled for the yellow courgettes but the green ones work just as well. ...
Transport your tastebuds to the sunny surrounds of the Caribbean with this vibrant quinoa salad, packed with fresh flavours from the sweet mango, zesty lime and coriander. Use any tinned beans you have in cupboard and feel free to swap the coriander for fresh mint or any herbs you have in the garden. ...