This souffle-like omelette has a velvety, light texture and makes an impressive dessert.

Kaliyo is the wetter version of Rendang, the same rich, spicy beef recipe cooked for less time. Serve with fresh vegetables and roti or jasmine rice.

A simple, spicy Chinese chicken salad with a delicious dressing. Served warm or cold with rice or noodles.

These sugar rolls are layered with lemon, sugar, and butter. A knockout addition to a special brunch or weekend morning. 

In this article, I go through the canned goods I keep on hand in my pantry with quick recipes and ideas for each.

This is a vegetarian version of ragu made with those meaty little pulses, lentils. Great with pasta or with meat, as I’ve done here.

Gnocchi alla Romana - baked semolina gnocchi with an all-purpose tomato sauce that freezes well.

Quick chocolate rice puddings with orange, vanilla and cinnamon. Topped with figs, almonds and cream.

Thin pork schnitzel tooth-picked with prosciutto and sage, fried in butter and finished with a white wine sauce.

Crème caramel is an economical and timeless dessert that everyone seems to like.

Part three in my series on traditional Spanish tapas. An easy Russian salad and crispy fried prawn fritters.

Crisp potato fritters with smoked salmon, sour cream and a horseradish-beetroot relish.

You can swap out Apricot for any of your favourite jams in this delicious Italian crostata. Good served with whipped cream, or a cup of tea or coffee.

The satisfying and classic French onion soup with grilled cheesy toasts.

A comforting golden syrup steamed pudding with lemon, cinnamon and pistachios.

Cooked in the manner of the Charcutièr’s wife, these fried pork chops are served with a delicious reduced sauce of gherkins, mustard, herbs and wine.

A version of classic pumpkin soup with fragrant Indian aromatics and a drizzle of coconut cream.

An easy flavoured focaccia-style bread that doesn’t require kneading.

An easy Asian-inspired salad with crispy fish and sweet-and-sour flavours.

My no-stress way to cook sirloin steak, with a leek, shallot and mustard cream sauce.