'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
This sticky, spongy, gorgeous pudding is my homage to Bristol. I perfected it there by taking most of the spices that the lovely Guyanese family I met put into their incredible pepper pot meat stew, and using them to add mega flavor to this otherwise classic... read recipe
This pudding is chocolate heaven! The original recipe idea for it came from my mate Ben, the head chef at Monte's. I've changed it round a bit to make it easier to make at home. Melt 125g chocolate with the coffee, then pour into small ice-cube molds and... 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
There are certain winning combos that work every time; best friends that will never let you down and give you big bang for your buck. This recipe is easy to scale up so adapt it for however many people you've got coming round. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas... read recipe
Calzone is a folded Italian pizza which, by the sheer nature of its shape, is far more portable than a normal pizza and looks a bit like a Cornish pasty. Although the flavorings can be the same as for pizza, Italians often fill their calzone with leftover... read recipe
Mix the beaten egg with the milk and a dash of limoncello in a shallow dish. Dip the bread slices into the mixture and shake off the excess. Sprinkle the slices with the caster sugar, then cook on the barbecue for a couple of minutes on each side until golden. Dust... read recipe
Home-made pasta sauce is so easy, and you can sling it together in around the time it takes to open a jar and heat it up. Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat and add a good few lugs of olive oil. When the oil's hot, add the garlic and chili and... read recipe
I remember meeting a lovely old couple outside my parents' pub and when they heard I was going to Italy they told me to make sure I cooked turkey tetrazzini - I hadn't a clue what they were talking about and then, by chance, I saw a recipe for chicken tetrazzini... read recipe
Jambalaya is a French word that means 'jumbled' or 'mixed up', and I have no doubt that the philosophy and heart of this recipe come from a similar place to paella, kedgeree and risotto. Originally, any Louisiana 'critter' unlucky enough to get caught would... read recipe