If I go out for an Indian meal, this is the curry that I order – the creamy, perfectly spiced sauce is so addictive. I also love making this dish with big, juicy prawns. Make sure you add lots of lime juice and a good twist of black pepper at the end. It freezes well, so double the recipe and freeze half for a rainy day.
Read MorePrawn laksa (spicy noodle soup). This quick meal for two hails from Malaysia and takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Warming prawn noodle broth with spicy Laksa paste is topped with coriander and lime wedges.
Read MoreThis is one of those magic dishes that requires minimal effort but still gives you plenty of big, bold flavours – and the spice mixture takes no time at all.
Read MoreHearty Sweet Potato Dumplings with Sage Butter. The rich salted butter mixed with woody sage makes a flavourful sauce to pour over the dumplings. An ideal dish for a late-summer family meal.
Read MoreI adore this vegetarian bowl of Middle Eastern flavours! Couscous brightened up with fresh herbs, zesty lemon and pops of pomegranates to add juiciness and sweetness. The falafels are so easy to make just pop all the ingredients in a food processor and whizz them up , and shape into patties. I love the aromatic spices in the falafels, bringing exotic flavours to the bowl. Finished off with a drizzle of creamy rich tahini dressing is absolutely delicious!
Read MoreI just love a juicy lamb chop! My recipe is a classic, as that’s how I like them best. I always have frozen peas in the freezer and a few potatoes lying around, so it makes this whole dish very easy. If you want to jazz it up a bit, you can add crushed fennel to the lamb chops, or cream up your frozen peas by whizzing them with crème fraîche, lime and coriander. A couple of tips for the lamb chops to keep them juicy – remove them from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking and be careful not to overcook them. They should still be pink on the inside.
Read MorePolenta has the same comforting effect as mashed potatoes and the vibrant gremolata really livens up the dish with its freshness.
Read MoreA fresh chicken breast filled with beautiful fresh herbs, garlic and good-quality butter, dipped in fresh breadcrumbs and cheddar and fried in clean oil is sensational. Biting into a cheesy crumb with a gorgeous crispy texture, then into juicy meat oozing in melting herb garlic butter, is so delicious and nothing like the frozen Eighties version that chicken Kiev has become associated with.
Read MorePacked with vegetables and steaming with traditional Thai flavours, I’ve put a twist on classic Thai green curry.
Read MoreIt’s the weather that dictates what you crave for your supper, well at least it is for me. In these chilling evenings for me it’s comforting foods and even the word pie is comforting, with its crispy top and luscious creamy filling. Now the idea of making your own puff pastry may not lend itself to the appeal of making a pie, so I have made this pie with a readymade butter puff pastry.
Read MoreStart the new year feeling good from the inside, with a soup packed full of all the goodness and immune-boosting properties you need.
Read MoreThe winning dish from ITV’s Cooking With The Stars. A Mediterranean dish packed full of flavour!
Read MoreI have so many variations on this ultimate comfort food that I feel I could write a whole book on it!This recipe really is the ultimate, it’s really creamy (which is essential in a mac n cheese), and the topping is lovely and crunchy (also essential), thanks to the panko breadcrumbs.
Read MoreDark, good-quality chocolate slow-cooked with beef is brilliant. It might seem a bit odd but it’s a classic combination in French and Mexican cooking. The chocolate adds a fantastic silky texture and deep notes of cocoa.
Read MoreWhat do you get if you put two of the greatest comfort foods of all time together? A delicious and tasty meatball soup of course! It's the ultimate winter warmer.
Read MoreJuicy prawns pan-fried with sizzling chilli, aromatic garlic and oregano wrapped in orzo scattered with flat-leaf parsley.
Read MoreAs shown on Steph’s Packed Lunch - Channel 4. Roast chicken marinated in warm spices best served with a pomegranate jewelled aromatic chickpea and couscous, drizzled with harrisa and mint yogurt.
Read MoreCheck out this light, fragrant curry recipe. It’s quick, easy and packed with juicy prawns, creamy coconut milk and crunchy green vegetables.
Read MoreThis three-bean vegetarian chili is a wonderfully simple, one-pot no-fuss dish. The results are magical, a richly flavoured meal that only gets better with time, like a fine wine, if you can make it a day ahead. Serve it up in a large warmed bowl for everyone to help themselves, along with smaller bowls of guacamole, rice, grated cheese and tortilla chips. The perfect Friday night feast!
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