Pesto is so versatile, the principle of herbs, nuts and cheese, bolstered by garlic and good extra virgin olive oil, can be taken in so many different ways. This is the classic combo, celebrating basil,...
Inspired by the investment in flavour that Nonna Franchina made in stuffing her squid, I came up with this recipe, which uses the same principle but in reverse. We're making a mind-blowing salsa to plunge...
Saltimbocca is thought to have been invented in Brescia, where the name loosely translates as 'jump in the mouth' - so you can be confident that it will taste great and the people you cook it for won't...
During my time in New York I got to visit all sorts of wonderful and fascinating places, and on one occasion I was lucky enough to be taken to an illegal Peruvian restaurant - it was great fun. This ceviche...
One-pan dishes like this are great, because they deliver a big flavour punch with minimal washing up. This five-ingredient wonder is all about beautifully fragrant, fluffy rice, perfectly steamed fish...
If you use lovely fresh leaves and dress them properly, even the most basic salad like this one will taste absolutely amazing. The combination of oil and acid in the dressing helps our bodies to absorb...
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,...
Frittata is like a dense omelette, and a great way to get your kids eating their greens with gusto. Eggs tend to be a popular ingredient with little ones; good to eat, but also fun to crack into a bowl...
This recipe is an absolute corker. Once you've mastered the basics, play around with various herbs and vinegars for different flavours. Make it at least 3 days before so flavours have time to infuse.
In this dish, it's important to use really good olive oil. If you can't get any, then use the best you have but half the amount shown here. Think of olive oil as a feature ingredient, not just a staple....