For this recipe I use soba noodles, a Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour and water. They give that silky slurpy texture that is so good in curries and soups, but you could use egg noodles instead. A sprinkle of chopped cashews on top would also be delicious.
Read MoreI could make this carbonara with my eyes closed (sometimes they are!). After a long day filming on ITV This Morning or writing up recipes I crave this creamy smoky peppery dish. Here’s how the evening goes... I get everything prepped ahead, and the water boiling for the pasta then I take my glass of wine with up to the bath. After a long soak, I get into my PJs and finish off the pasta. Then the fire gets lit, movie goes on and I curl up on the sofa with this bowl of heaven that makes me feel right again...
Read MoreEveryone loves ragù, or bolognese as we call it – it’s a real crowd-pleaser. This is a great make-ahead recipe, so try to cook it at your leisure the day or morning before as it always tastes better when it’s been cooked a few hours before serving. I make it with half pork and half beef – the minced beef alone makes for a coarse chunky sauce, but adding the pork makes it sweeter and fuller in flflavour. I always double up the recipe as it freezes so well. Delicious served with pappardelle as here, it is also perfect with linguine or spaghetti, and of course lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Read MoreOn a cold and blustery day like today - I crave warm, comforting food! Try this comforting shepherds pie - perfect for the winter months ahead!
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 MoreThis crispy savoury galettes looks like it would be hard to make but I promise you it is so easy. I use shop bought filo pastry, the one that is made with butter –that’s important as it gives that delicious buttery flavour and great crispy texture. The roasted butternut squash brings a delicious caramel flavour which works really well with the sharp flavour of feta and earthiness of the olives.
Read MoreInspired by one of my favourite restaurants in New York - Sweetgreen . This harvest salad is packed with goodness and uplifting flavours.
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