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citrus-seared tuna with crispy noodles, herbs and chilli

Fish | serves 4

Tuna is a wonderfully rich, slightly fatty fish. Using grapefruit to sear it gives a really nice contrast of flavours. It's quick to prepare and it will definitely be a talking point when you have guests round for dinner. The noodles are a great part of this... read recipe

frozen grapes, chocolate & grappa

Fruit

If you're having a nice night with mates and there's good wine and some conversation happening then I think this is a lovely thing to bring out a few hours after dinner. It's like a sorbet, but without the work. Fiery chilled grappa, good-quality chocolate... read recipe

lemon, lime and peppermint sorbet

Fruit | serves 4

Place the sugar and water in a pan, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for a while. Zest and squeeze your limes and lemons and chop your peppermint. Mix everything together in a plastic or earthenware container... read recipe

oysters with chilli, ginger and rice wine vinegar

Seafood

Oysters are funny old things. Now they're considered a decadent aphrodisiac, when only 100 years ago they were the pigeons of the sea and would be chucked into pies as peasant food. Aphrodisiac? I'm not sure, but I do seem to have acquired a taste for them... read recipe

quesadillas with guacamole

Vegetarian

A quesadilla is basically a Mexican-style stuffed pancake, like a toasted sandwich, made with two tortillas sandwiched together with a cheese-based filling. They are warmed through and served with guacamole and sour cream. They are one of my favorite things... read recipe

tray-baked lamb with aubergines, tomatoes, olives, garlic and mint oil

Lamb | serves 4

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Criss-cross the fat on the lamb - this will help it render and become nice and crisp. Place to one side. Slice your aubergines crossways into 2.5cm/1 inch thick pieces and cut your tomatoes in half. Lightly brush your... read recipe

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