This chicken and shrimp stew hails from the Afro-Brazilian region of Bahia ('xim xim' is an African term for stew). A bit like a korma, this is sweet, spicy, nutty and really tasty.
Being vegan doesn't mean compromising on flavour, as this recipe proves. Tofu gives this nut roast a creaminess that makes it seem decadent. Crunchy and full of spices, everyone will be tucking in. You...
Feel free to use vegetarian haggis if you prefer, which you can find online. Tatties (mashed potatoes) don't usually contain spring onions, so omit them if you like.
Sticky, sweet and oh-so-delicious chicken wings - a cheap but tasty part of the bird. This is a very simple dish that invests in big flavours, so it only needs griddled bruschetta and sliced pickled onions...
Pasta con le sarde is a trademark dish of Sicily, due to the abundance of beautiful fresh seafood they have in southern Italy. However, my version uses tinned sardines, which are a great alternative if...
With a heady mix of Guinness and chocolate, this cake is a grown-up treat. Rich and dark, the velvety bitterness of the Guinness brings out the flavour of the chocolate, so it packs a punch, while lending...
This wonderfully hearty seafood supper is packed with wintry flavours, perfect with mild, meaty cod. If you can't get dried borlotti beans, just use the equivalent amount of tinned, drained beans.
This is the most delicious barbecued beef I think I've ever had (even if I say so myself). Trust me because it's going to go really dark and look burnt, but it'll be perfect inside if you do it right.
Za'atar, a Lebanese herb mix, is available at larger supermarkets and speciality shops. You can easily make it by crushing dried thyme and marjoram using a pestle and mortar, then stirring through some...
Watermelon is just so refreshing in summer, and the crisp radishes, fresh mint and chilli hum from the dressing make this incredible. It really reminds me of the food in Los Angeles.
The sweet-sourness of the roasted grapes in this dead-easy dish complement the beautiful cheeses perfectly. Teamed with crispy sage, crunchy walnuts and hunks of fresh bread, this is an outright winner,...
Grouse and partridge may be the king and queen of gamebirds, but in a stew they're no match for the humble pheasant. With bacon, herbs and nice booze, pheasant is simply delicious; add a few chestnut dumplings...