Life is better when there is good food to be had — whether it’s a lazy brunch, a comforting weeknight dinner or a festive feast shared with friends and family. Great food doesn’t need to be fancy or take hours to prepare; sometimes, the best meals come together in minutes and leave you wanting more. I love experimenting with recipes from every corner of the globe, this is a curated collection of favourites. These dishes use simple, wallet-friendly ingredients - no special skills or equipment required, no hunting for the spring cheese of the golden fleeced goat of the upper Cantabrian mountains.

My philosophy: recipes are a guideline, not a legal document. Bend them to suit your own taste and ignore the purists, or let these ideas spark your own kitchen creations.

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Light Meals
Burnt aubergine with feta and harissa oil

Burnt aubergine with feta and harissa oil

Tastes of North Africa come together in this dish which can be served as a side or as a light meal in itself, or mopped up with flat breads as part of a mezze.
2025-10-05 04:23:04 UTC
Green Brunch Eggs

Green Brunch Eggs

Green herbs and spinach, with a hint of chilli, topped with Greek yoghurt and feta. This is brunch on another level.
2025-10-05 03:05:14 UTC
Spanish Rice, Chorizo & Prawn One-Pot

Spanish Rice, Chorizo & Prawn One-Pot

This quick and healthy one-pot, similar to paella, is filled with Mediterranean holiday flavours. From start to plate in 20 minutes!
2025-09-29 03:15:59 UTC
Frying Pan Peppers and Potatoes

Frying Pan Peppers and Potatoes

Peppers that are slightly past their best sing in this thrifty recipe for sweet and sour peppers with potatoes.
2025-09-29 03:08:23 UTC
Buttery parmesan-braised chickpeas

Buttery parmesan-braised chickpeas

A little like cacio e pepe, the butter, cheese and black pepper come together with the nuttiness of the chickpeas to give a sublime taste.
2025-09-29 03:00:56 UTC
Piadina Flatbread

Piadina Flatbread

A traditional Italian that is super easy to make at home. Eat them hot off the pan with the fresh fillings of choice. A great lunchtime treat.
2025-09-29 02:39:14 UTC
Grilled Aubergine Tabbouleh

Grilled Aubergine Tabbouleh

A vegan tabbouleh with all the flavours of summer. The coconut and tahini dressing adds a creamy, nutty element to this winning couscous.
2025-09-29 02:25:42 UTC
Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup

Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup

A silky smooth winter warmer, mildly spiced and with the fantastic flavours of roasted carrots and garlic.
2025-09-29 02:10:03 UTC
Courgette and herb filo pie

Courgette and herb filo pie

A delicious many-layered filo pastry case stuffed with courgette, rice, cheese, herbs and egg, then baked.
2025-09-28 02:52:40 UTC
Leek, potato and blue cheese cakes

Leek, potato and blue cheese cakes

A delicious mix of caramelised sleek, potato and blue cheese make this an indulgent, luxurious weekend brunch fix.
2025-09-27 23:40:30 UTC
Swiss chard galette with blue cheese

Swiss chard galette with blue cheese

A French style savoury tart with a buttery, flaky crust and a tang of blue cheese.
2025-09-27 23:25:54 UTC
Potato and gochujang braised eggs

Potato and gochujang braised eggs

Eggs are baked nestled inside a giant rösti with a crisp bottom and a little chilli fire. This is brunch heaven!
2025-09-25 01:39:26 UTC
Llapingachos

Llapingachos

These Ecuadorian potato and cheese cakes come with a peanut sauce and fresh salsa - hearty and filling, perfect for a cold weekend treat. Spice up with chilli and quick-pickled onions.
2025-09-24 02:30:20 UTC
Caponata with Bruscetta

Caponata with Bruscetta

The classic Sicilian veggie dish of aubergines, tomatoes, raisins, capers and pine nuts - served with toasted ciabatta.
2025-09-24 01:10:15 UTC
Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Herby Tahini

Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Herby Tahini

This combination of roasted cauliflower and chickpeas is wonderfully golden brown and crispy at the edges. Best served with this nutty and lemony tahini sauce with a touch of garlic.
2025-09-24 00:59:45 UTC
Fresh Tomato Spaghetti (pasta al pomodoro crudo)

Fresh Tomato Spaghetti (pasta al pomodoro crudo)

Make the most of a glut of summer tomatoes to make this pasta al pomodoro crudo that's packed full of flavour while being kind to the waist (and wallet). Easy to prepare, basic ingredients, great results in no time. Leave out the anchovies to make this vegan-friendly.
2025-09-22 04:34:59 UTC
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