Jasmine rice

Find out how to achieve fluffy jasmine rice, then serve alongside your favourite curries, stews and grilled meats

Lemongrass & ginger baked chicken rice

Fragrant baked rice with tender chicken, this recipe is a grab-and-cook meal which means you can prep it in advance ready to cook whenever needed. Simple and delicious

How to make polenta

Minimise the stress of catering for a crowd by prepping this crispy polenta base ahead of a party, then finishing on the night with three delicious toppings

Air fryer boiled eggs

Swap the hob for the air-fryer to make boiled eggs. Simply reduce the cooking time for soft-boiled, or cook longer for hard-boiled

Mozzarella & pickled radicchio

I have adapted this recipe from my mate James Ferguson. He used to cook it at the Towpath Cafe on London’s Regent’s Canal, where he served the mozzarella with some lovely pickled radicchio and pangrattato breadcrumbs, and it was delicious. You had the gentle softness of the cheese and the silkiness of the radicchio with a lovely toasty crunch on top. For this recipe I would always pick a buffalo mozzarella over a burrata.

Pineapple pulled pork

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Use a slow cooker, if you like, to make this pulled pork. Pork shoulder is a budget-friendly cut, so it’s a great way to feed a crowd without breaking the bank

Whole trout with almond & herb stuffing

We cooked this dish after [my husband] Neil had been out fishing and had caught a fresh-water trout. It’s the stuffing that makes this such a delicious dish; just soften onions and garlic in butter and mix it with the breadcrumbs, fresh herbs, almonds and slices of lemon. Trout is quite forgiving so you can use any mix of herbs you fancy. The stuffing would work just as well with a whole salmon or with small sea breams or seabass.
I really like cooking fish en papillote, and you could certainly use the sealed paper technique here – just cut a big sheet of baking paper to line the oven tray. Once the fish is in and drizzled with the oil, gently bring the sides together, being careful not to wrap the fish too tightly, then crimp to seal and cook as per the instructions below.

Air fryer broccoli

Use your air fryer to cook broccoli. With garlic and paprika seasoning for flavour, it’s a speedy way to get your greens in and makes a versatile side dish

Air fryer soda bread

Make these simple mini soda breads to serve with your favourite soups and stews, or pack into lunchboxes. No yeast, no proving – just mix, shape and cook

Fish traybake with red pepper and tomatoes

Cook this easy fish traybake for a healthy family meal midweek, with nutritious peppers, onions and cherry tomatoes. It’s low in fat too

Shakshuka meatballs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Combine shakshuka with meatballs to make this easy midweek meal for the whole family. Cook and serve in the pan to cut down on washing-up

Grilled prawns with burnt pineapple & scotch bonnet chutney

Cook these glorious grilled prawns in their shells on the barbecue. Prawns require minimal marinating because they take on flavour so readily