One-dish meals Smoked scamorza and potato savoury tart
A very handy last-minute dinner or sharing bake, with potatoes, puff pastry and smoked scamorza doing all the heavy lifting.
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Frittatas Mint frittata
My go-to frittata: soft, fragrant and much more interesting than a plain egg dinner.
Risottos Brie and walnut risotto
A rich, cosy risotto with brie and walnuts that tastes far fancier than the effort it takes.
Desserts Chocolate salami cake
A no-bake chocolate biscuit cake finished with ganache: simple, nostalgic and always a crowd-pleaser.
First courses Pasta and lentils (soupy or not)
Cosy, filling and flexible: one of the best ways to turn lentils into dinner.
First courses Spaghetti alla "San Giuannidd"
Bari pride on a plate!
Appetisers Brie or camembert Christmas trees
A very easy last-minute holiday nibble that still looks properly festive.
Salads Courgette, feta and red onion salad
A pretty, tasty, quick fridge-clearing idea — a must-have for feta lovers!
Frittatas Spanish tortilla
Spanish tortilla: potato, onion and eggs in one of the most reliable combinations on earth.
Desserts Red Velvet Cake
Delicious and vegan! I scaled it up to 28 servings (not without drama) and it won everyone over.
Desserts Chocolate Chip Cookies
Just like the ones in the movies!
First courses No-fuss creamy pumpkin risoni
Creamy pumpkin risoni with barely any ingredients and very little effort.
Desserts Super-soft pumpkin cake
A soft, simple pumpkin cake that is perfect when you have cooked pumpkin to use up.
Desserts Soft coconut milk cake
To use up that coconut milk that just never runs out!
Pestos, sauces and dips Rocket pesto
The peppier the rocket, the better!
Desserts Strawberry cheesecake
A fresh no-bake strawberry cheesecake that looks special without being difficult to make.
Basic preparations Base cream for no-bake cheesecake
These are the winning ratios for a cheesecake with zero sour edge!
Side dishes Funghi trifolati (sautéed mushrooms with garlic and parsley)
Quick and moreish side!
Pestos, sauces and dips Mild hummus
Creamy, fragrant, and super easy to whip up at home.
First courses Speedy feta pasta
Feta never lets you down!
First courses White tempeh ragù
Proof that a comforting pasta sauce can absolutely go plant-based without losing character.
Basic preparations Sushi rice
The perfect base for nigiri, maki, uramaki and chirashi.
Desserts Egg white and cocoa cake
To use up the egg whites from your carbonara!
Desserts No-bake chocolate cake
A bit like cheesecake, but with a more patisserie-style twist!
One-dish meals Tofu curry with basmati rice
A cosy tofu curry with basmati rice: fragrant, creamy and weeknight-friendly.
Soups and veloutés Mushroom velouté
A silky mushroom soup with deep flavour and very little fuss.
Main courses Ridiculously good mushroom steaks
I improvised these and they came out absurdly good: big flavour, great looks, almost no effort.
Main courses King oyster mushroom cutlets
They look like proper cutlets, they're tasty, fun, and crunch like a dream — I'm honestly amazed at myself!
Desserts Super safe crème caramel cake
A more forgiving creme caramel cake: still impressive, much less stressful to make at home.
One-dish meals Improvised Italian-style fondue
A cosy fondue workaround for Italian supermarkets: melty, forgiving, and much easier than it looks.
One-dish meals Courgette and potato savoury tart
A reliable savoury tart for using up courgettes, potatoes and whatever melty cheese you have around.
Desserts Fit carrot cake for breakfast
A simple, moist, fragrant cake that you'll happily eat for breakfast more than once.
One-dish meals Tamago sando (Japanese egg sandwich)
My pantry-friendly take on tamago sando: creamy, fluffy and easy to pull off with supermarket ingredients.
Desserts Soft cocoa tart with chocolate ganache
Very simple, but it cuts a fine figure thanks to its softness and elegance!
Basic preparations Basic vegetable broth (from fresh veg)
A simple homemade vegetable broth you can build from whatever is already in the fridge.
First courses Fake risotto alla parmigiana
Risotto for low-fridge days: flexible, cosy and still properly creamy even when you improvise.
One-dish meals Baked aubergine mini-pizzas
A fun, low-effort way to turn aubergines into something halfway between dinner and a snack.
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First courses Pasta with baked feta and cherry tomatoes
An easy baked feta pasta with cherry tomatoes: creamy, quick and ideal for weeknights.