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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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
Spring Onion Pancakes (cong yu bing)

Spring Onion Pancakes (cong yu bing)

Cong yu bing, a flaky, coiled, spring onion pancake ubiquitous across China. It's sustained me on many a long journey in China hot off the pan.
2025-10-05 02:22:30 UTC
Ash Reshteh (Persian noodle soup with lentils and soured cream)

Ash Reshteh (Persian noodle soup with lentils and soured cream)

An Iranian soup thick with beans, flat noodles and chickpeas. Hearty, full of flavour and very satisfying.
2025-10-04 02:40:02 UTC
Pasta with squash, parmesan and almonds

Pasta with squash, parmesan and almonds

A quick and easy vegetarian dish with tastes of butternut squash, almonds and herbs of the Mediterranean.
2025-10-04 02:20:55 UTC
Greek Tzatziki

Greek Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a deliciously creamy cucumber dip or condiment that's easy to make at home. Serve as a dip with pita, or on grilled lamb or souvlaki ... anywhere you like!
2025-10-04 01:45:42 UTC
Mirza ghasemi (Persian tomato and aubergine dip)

Mirza ghasemi (Persian tomato and aubergine dip)

A great Persian dish of soft roasted aubergine in tomato and garlic sauce, with eggs cooked into it at the last minute. Ideal for making as part of a mezze meal or as a brunch treat.
2025-10-03 23:45:25 UTC
Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil and Breadcrumbs

Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil and Breadcrumbs

A classic Sicilian dish made from humble ingredients that come together to a sum much greater than its parts. Satisfying, full of flavour and wallet friendly.
2025-10-03 10:16:35 UTC
Boureki

Boureki

A Cretan layered vegetable bake with courgettes, potatoes, cheese, and herbs. Typically made in the summertime, when there is an abundance of vegetables and fresh herbs, it can easily be enjoyed year-round.
2025-10-03 02:18:43 UTC
Best Asian Chilli Sauce Recipe

Best Asian Chilli Sauce Recipe

Somewhere between a sauce and a paste, I love this recipe. I might even be addicted to it. It gets added to so many dishes I make and even gets used as pesto, steak sauce and sandwich spread. Make it as hot or mild as you like. Easy to make, using easy to find ingredients. If you like chilli sauce with a bang of ginger and garlic, this is for you!
2025-10-03 00:02:40 UTC
Easy Honey Flapjacks

Easy Honey Flapjacks

Chewy, bursting with flavour, these are great for a fika treat or as a filling energy burst when out on the trail.
2025-09-30 21:28:42 UTC
Stir-fried noodles with sambal and crab

Stir-fried noodles with sambal and crab

The crab works well in this classic Malaysian curry, but you can sub this for prawns, white fish or tofu. Make the sauce in bulk and save for later use.
2025-09-30 21:18:09 UTC
Pasta Ai Funghi (Italian Mushroom Pasta)

Pasta Ai Funghi (Italian Mushroom Pasta)

Impress your dinner guests with a buttery, savoury, vegetarian dish of mushrooms and white wine come together to make this classic Italian dish using basic ingredients.
2025-09-29 22:21:02 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
Ratatouille

Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a French Provençal vegetable stew that's bursting with summery Mediterranean flavours! Simple & humble but so delicious.
2025-09-29 02:46:34 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
Sweetcorn Fritters

Sweetcorn Fritters

These easy sweetcorn fritters are the perfect accompaniment to brunch or as a tasty snack at any time.
2025-09-29 02:17:42 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
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