'Mac 'n' cheese' is a classic American pasta dish - everyone loves it. Sometimes it's done so badly in the convenience area, it's almost become famous for being horrible, but when you do it properly, trust me, it's an absolute killer. Feel free to use any... read recipe
AMAZING ASPARAGUS FOUR WAYS Asparagus is the first vegetable of spring, and an absolute joy to eat. These quick little recipes are some of my favorite ways to prepare it. Make sure you try them all - they're equally good. Steamed Asparagus and Quick Tomato... read recipe
I absolutely love that extra special gnarly texture you get from cooking veggies in a wood fired oven. Fire it up an hour or two before you're ready to cook. When the temperature has reached between 180°C and 200°C (check with your thermometer) and the smoke... read recipe
My friend April, who's the chef at the Spotted Pig gastropub in New York, serves these with her famous blue-cheese hamburgers. She calls them shoestring fries, but in classic old-English game cooking they're called straw potatoes. They're a pretty common side... read recipe
I can't lie: this dish has become one of my new favorite things. Each mouthful is an outrageously delicious bit of heaven that anyone sensible won't be able to resist. The contrast of hot crispy soft Yorkshire pudding and cold creamy smoky trout with a good... read recipe
These are fantastic: a real improvement on basic mince pies and the ice cream works well with hot mulled wine! It's best to make the meringue and to brown it as close to the time when you want to serve the pies as possible. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas... read recipe
These mushrooms have an interesting meaty texture and gutsy flavour. Topped with Taleggio cheese and fresh herbs, it's a match made in heaven. Go on, tuck in! Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Lay the mushrooms on a large baking tray and sprinkle... read recipe
Wash your potatoes and parboil until almost tender. When done, drain them, drizzle with just a little touch of olive oil and roll in a tablespoon of sea salt, a little freshly ground black pepper and the rosemary. Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas 7.... read recipe
Mustard fruits are available in most Italian delis. They're just like glacé fruits but are flavored with mustard - great with cheese. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Rub each potato with a little olive oil, then place in a large baking dish. Bake... read recipe
First of all, peel your bananas then purée them in a liquidizer or food processor. The mix will be surprisingly wet. Pour it into a measuring jug, then top up with water until you have 625ml or just over 1 pint. At Stage 1 of the basic bread recipe, use this... read recipe