I’m a bit obsessed with this dish! Tofu is used in two ways: for the crispy pancetta and to produce the luxurious creamy sauce. It’s all brought together with pops of colour and sweetness from the peas.
Try this popular Egyptian dish – spiced kofta meatballs in a tomato-based sauce – a version of a curry. It’s regarded as an epitome of Egyptian comfort food
Add breadcrumbs and a herby garlic butter to any white fish to make this easy Kiev-inspired traybake
This is my interpretation of an amazing dish, muhammara, a spicy Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut dip. It’s very easy to pull together, especially if you use a jar of roasted peppers. I’ve topped mine with crispy harissa mince for a more complete meal, but if you leave it out it’s perfect for parties, served with crudités or pitta breads, or spread on the inside of sandwiches.
Enjoy one of Indonesia’s premier curry dishes, a west Sumatra specialty. You’ll get lost in the deep flavours from the aromatic herbs and spices
This fragrant stir-fry is packed with prawns, peppers and pak choi. Serve with rice or noodles for an easy midweek win
Be amazed at how the beetroot turns the pasta a majestic ruby red in this creamy, vibrant dish. It’s enough to convince anyone that beetroot is incredible. Add the sauce to anything from salads to pizza and pasta. This is one of my favourite dishes from my book, You Can Cook This!.
Make a batch of this beef and lentil ragu on the weekend, then use it to make three speedy meals for busy weeknights – find the recipes below
Try this easy, one-pan bake for a midweek dinner. Made with fajita-spiced chicken, beans and peppers, it’s packed with protein
Conjure memories of a Greek holiday with this marvellous make-ahead moussaka, which is ideal for feeding a crowd, served with a simple side salad
Make chicken go further with this Parsi curry where lentils create a hearty, creamy texture. It also has sweet and sour flavour notes
Impress at your next barbecue with these Greek-inspired marinated chicken skewers and crunchy dill & white cabbage salad, or simply grill indoors if it’s raining
