Inspired by classic tiramisu, this is a slightly less indulgent version that uses home-made chocolate sponge for the base instead of sponge fingers, and has white chocolate in the mascarpone to add a lovely sweetness. With all that extra chocolate, it's a... read recipe
This is a wonderfully refreshing Brazilian cocktail using Cachaça. You should be able to pick up a bottle in most supermarkets these days, I've seen it made with vodka as well but if you can, use Cachaça to ensure it's the real deal. Roll the limes on your... read recipe
This is a fresh, fragrant, zingy little salad that delivers a good kick from the chilli. Make it just before you're ready to eat so that it stays as fresh and delicious as possible. Top and tail the grapefruits. Stand them on one of the flat ends and... read recipe
Mussels are the future. They're absolutely gorgeous, cheap, exciting, easy to farm and so quick to cook. The other brilliant thing about them is that they don't need any feeding: they live off tiny plants that they filter out of the water so they actually... read recipe
I love this combination of flavors - it's really simple, so fresh and works every time. It takes just minutes to put together yet it looks amazing on the plate which is always a bonus. It's perfect for a quick lunch with friends. Using a speed peeler,... read recipe
This is a great pasta dish using rigatoni, which is quite robust. It makes a really nice lunchtime snack. The mascarpone or crème fraîche is a lovely addition, but you can leave it out if you prefer. It will give you a wonderful mottled sauce, but try it without... read recipe
I think this is a really simple way to make a lovely flatfish like flounder, lemon sole, plaice, turbot or brill look, and taste, really exciting. If you want to, you can ask your fishmonger to run a knife down the back of the fish and make a pocket for you... read recipe
A Bellini is the perfect drink for any special occasion. I've used tinned peaches here so you can be certain the fruit will be lovely and soft, rather than struggling to blitz harder, out-of-season fruit. Tinned peaches are also the kind of thing most people... read recipe