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Antipasto Pizza

Two Italian greats combined, pizza and antipasto. Building your own pizza is one of life’s greatest pleasures and I’ve taken inspiration from a recent antipasto platter and put it all on a freshly made pizza base. Bellissimo.

Argentinian Mince on Toast

This mince on toast will blow your mind and your taste buds. It’s what mince on toast ought to be. It starts with chargrilled bread covered in fragrant Argentinian beef mince, topped with a poached egg and drizzled with lashings…

Argentinian Pizza

Argentina and pizza may seem odd bedfellows, but I’ve taken the flavours of this colourful South American nation and wrapped them up in a pizza that you’re going to love. The mince topping is best made a day ahead to…

BBQ Beef Short Rib Burgers ’n’ Slaw

Beef short ribs have to be one of my favourite cuts. These ones are packed with flavour and cooked on the bone low ’n’ slow, until they pretty much fall apart. Shredded and tossed in my barbecue sauce, I serve…

BBQ Beef Short Ribs & Summer Slaw

And here you were, thinking short ribs were for winter! Well, think again. These ribs are slow roasted with an awesome rub, draped in my super savoury BBQ sauce and finished over roaring coals, then served up with a slaw…

BBQ Sauce

Now this is no ordinary BBQ sauce. Layers of deep flavours that will enhance anything you put it on. Drizzle it on grilled meats, dip chicken wings in it. She’s packed with loads of ingredients but trust me, it’s like…

Beef, Bacon and Brie Burger

It’s time to take burger night to the next level with this beauty. It’s a chargrilled patty topped with melting Brie and bourbon-caramelized onions with crispy bacon, encased in a soft brioche bun. It’s a burger but not as you…

Beer Battered Snapper Burgers

Fresh snapper fillets cooked in a beer batter and sandwiched into a burger is always a good idea. I’ve used a Pilsner to add a crafty touch to the batter and stepped it up a notch with a wicked tartare…

Beer Clams

Clams in my opinion are just the best. Simple to cook, they take on flavour really well and they are perfect for feeding a crowd.

Butter Chicken

Butter chicken or, as they call it in India, Murgh Makhani is one of those dishes we all know and love. Front and centre are fresh chillies, garlic and ginger with traditional spices like cardamom, garam masala and smoked paprika…

Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom BBQ Pizza

I love this pizza and I’m sure you will too. It’s a combination of shredded up leftover chicken, crispy bacon, sweet caramelized onion and juicy mushrooms all topped off with a nice smoky barbecue sauce. It’s a Friday night favourite…

Chicken, Fennel, Leek & Tarragon Pie

We all love a good chicken pie. Packed with moist and juicy chicken, delicious veges, a touch of tarragon for a French twist, and topped with buttery puff pastry this is a great make-ahead dish that you can just pop…

Chicken, Leek & Tarragon Tart

Leftover roast chicken was the inspiration for this tasty tart. With the addition of some leeks, mustard, tarragon, cream, eggs and cheese it was on the table and gone in no time. I’ve made the pastry myself, but you can…

Chili Con Carne

Having a big pot of chili on the stove ready to go is perfect for a midweek winter warmer. Serve it piping hot with rice, over baked potatoes or with nachos for Mexican night fiesta.

Chilli & Garlic Clam Linguine with Pangrattato

Clams, chilli, garlic, a little white wine and pasta – what a combo. You could easily use cockles instead, or even pipi. Whatever shellfish you use, this dish is a ripper. So, hunt down some clams, or head to the…

Chimichurri Lamb Chops with Chargrilled Vegetable Salad

Barbecued meats and chimichurri go hand in hand in Argentina. I’ve paired my take on this traditional sauce with spring lamb chops served alongside a fantastic warm salad that’s packed with chargrilled vegetables and drizzled in herb dressing.

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri is a classic Argentinian green sauce, traditionally made using parsley. It’s a punchy accompaniment for grilled meats as it helps to cut through the richness, while delivering a burst of vibrant flavour. If you like spice then this recipe…

Chipotle Chicken Soul Bites

These bad boys are the best chicken nibbles you’re likely to find. I’m reluctant to call them nuggets, but essentially that’s what they are: juicy pieces of chicken thigh, marinated in buttermilk, crumbed then fried up for your eating pleasure.…

Coriander Pesto

Homemade coriander pesto packs so much flavour it will liven up any dish. It’s perfect with barbecued chicken or fish and I absolutely adore dollops of it with my morning scrambled eggs – it’s also great on toast or fantastic…

Courgette, Garlic and Pine Nut Pizza

This pizza is my wife’s all time favourite, so much so that if I don’t make it on pizza night she gets grumpy with me. A garlic sauce on the base, melted cheese, succulent courgettes and pine nuts topped with…

Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burgers

Come on, do I really need to sell these bad boys? Juicy, tender chicken thighs encased in a crispy crunchy buttermilk batter, packed into a bun with good old iceberg lettuce and some classic bread and butter pickles. Go on,…

Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Ranch Slaw

Fried chicken like this sells itself. It’s not an everyday dish, so if you’re going to indulge then this is a great recipe to use. The slaw is fresh and vibrant, the chicken super crispy on the outside and juicy…

Gourmet Hock Dogs

Smoked ham hocks are a godsend as they’re cheap, delicious and wickedly versatile. I love to put them in a pot and let them bubble away for hours with aromatics until they’re flaky and tender. Here, I’ve put them to…

Hawaiian Pulled Pork Burger

You’re going to want to gather all and sundry to enjoy some serious flavours with a little Hawaiian vibe in these gorgeous burgers. Pork shoulder, smothered in a delicious spice rub, is slow roasted, shredded and then coated in a…

Hellishly Chilli Chicken Nibbles

These chilli chicken nibbles will really fire up your taste buds. Half the homemade chilli sauce is used to coat the chicken and give it a flavour punch during cooking, and the other half is there as a fiery dip…

Homemade Pizza Dough

There is nothing like homemade pizza dough. Here is a simple recipe that I use all the time at home. Plus any spare dough is easily frozen ready for another day

Italian Meatball Subs

These are the kind of meatball subs you’d imagine devouring in a classic Italian New York restaurant. They are hearty, comforting and made just like the nonnas do back in Sicily. So you’ve gotta give them a go. Now. Capiche?

Italian sausage, radicchio and pea risotto

Salty sausage, bitter radicchio, and sweet peas make this risotto a must have. You want your risotto oozy not stodgy so keep an eye on it and always stir with a wooden spoon as it’s gentle on the rice helping…

Italian Spring Vegetable Soup

Soups are the ultimate one-bowl meal. This soup has a real spring in its step, thanks to a little chilli kick and a load of fresh spring vegetables. It’s all cooked in one big pot and can be whipped up…

Italian Stallion

A Dutch baby is a thing of beauty, especially when it’s given some Italian flare. Think of it as a giant Yorkshire pudding that you can add whatever you like to. It’s your canvas, jazz it up and share with…

Korean Kimchi Burger

This re-creation is an homage to a burger I’m always grabbing from my local Korean Tiger Burger. They call theirs the Kim-cheese, I call it biblical. A succulent beef patty, topped with funky kimchi, melted cheddar cheese, chilli mayo all…

Lamb Lollipops with Carrot and Apple Slaw

This is one of those meals you can whip up quickly, but won’t have you compromising on flavour. The Lamb Lollipops are bite-sized and covered in a delicious rub, while the tasty slaw is a cinch to bring together –…

Le Frenchy Double

I call this beauty Le Frenchy Double, because it’s got a double helping of Dijon mustard. If you can, go with a nice soft brioche style bun and ask your local butcher to grind up some brisket for your patties,…

Marinara Sauce

This sauce is a classic and was born in Naples, the home of pizza. Don’t go confusing it with spaghetti or seafood marinara. Although they are similar, marinara is, at its heart, a tomato-based sauce with a few simple ingredients…

Marty’s Ultimate Beef Burger

The ultimate burger is a very subjective thing, but I reckon this one is hard to go past. A succulent beef patty draped with smoky melted cheese, topped with American mustard, gherkins, and maple syrup caramelised onions all on a…

Moroccan Chicken & Cauliflower Couscous Salad

This is a fantastic midweek meal that is super healthy, seriously delicious and could quite possibly become a weekly regular, it’s that good. The chicken is covered in a homemade Moroccan rub, and raw cauliflower couscous is a low carb…

Moroccan Chicken Tagine

This dish may sound fancy, but all you need is some store cupboard staples and you’re on your way to the heart of Morocco. It’s quick to prepare, healthy and a flavour sensation. Serve it with couscous, rice, or even…

Moroccan Chicken with Tabouleh

This is a fantastic midweek meal that is super healthy, seriously delicious and could quite possibly become a weekly regular, it’s that good. The chicken is covered in a delicious Moroccan rub and the tabouleh is jam-packed with fresh, vibrant…

My All Day Sausage & Egg Burger

Forget starting the day with the full English, this juicy little number will get you out of the starting blocks and keep you cranking right up til lunch. A brioche bun topped with a chili avocado smash, peppery watercress, a…

My Classic Beef Burger with Not-So-Secret Sauce

We all love a good burger, but sometimes you can get carried away with mountains of fillings and sauces. In my humble opinion, a great burger comes down to three elements: the patty, the sauce and the bun. Get these…

My Ultimate Fish n Chips

This is my ultimate fish n chip recipe. Beer battered fish, epic wedges that are hollowed out baked spuds, then fried for extra crispness, with a tartare sauce that is freshly made, light and punchy, trust me, you’re gonna love…

Penne all’Arrabbiata

This is one of the most iconic Italian dishes. ‘Arrabbiatta’ translates as ‘angry’ in Italian and it’s believed the sauce gets its name because of the fire and spice from the dried chilli flakes used. But don’t let that put…

Pesto & Bacon Gnocchi with Rocket

This is a fantastic Italian-inspired midweek meal that can be whipped up in almost no time. When you’re in a hurry it’s pretty hard to go past pillows of gnocchi tossed in basil pesto, with crispy sautéed bacon and peppery…

Pink Pickle

My Pink Pickle is epic on tacos. So make them for your next taco night or use them for sandwiches, salads and omelettes. Hell I put them on almost anything.

Pumpkin Soup

There is nothing more comforting on a chilly winter’s night than a hot bowl of pumpkin soup. This is a classic recipe that is super simple to make. Serve this with a beautiful garlic bread and you’re onto a winner.

Rainbow Vege Sauce

This sauce of mine gets its name from the fact it pretty much has all the colours of the rainbow in it. Reds, yellows and greens – and best of all you simply cook it down, blend it, and it…

Roasted Kumara & Shredded Corned Beef Soup

The idea for this soup sprang out of the classic pumpkin and ham hock soup my mum used to make in the weekends to have after sport. I’m a big fan of kumara soup and the addition of shredded corned…

Rocket Pesto

If you’ve got loads of rocket blooming in your garden or find a bunch on special from the local market you’re halfway to a great homemade pesto that can be used with almost anything.

Saké, Miso and Butter basted Steak

The flavour cocktail of saké, miso and butter mixed together then brushed over a beautiful cut of beef is nothing short of incredible. It’s worth hunting out these special ingredients because they will take any cut of steak from zero…

Salmon Gravadlax

A whole salmon Gravadlax is a great centerpiece for any table when having friends around for dinner. I’ve used fennel, beetroot and blood oranges to transform this traditional Scandinavian dish into a visual and culinary delight that tastes as good…

Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde is an amazing sauce packed with fresh herbs, gherkins, capers, anchovies and Dijon mustard that adds a fantastic flavour punch to pretty much anything. I love serving it with grilled fish and meat.

San Choy Bau

San Choy Bau is a beautifully fresh and flavoursome Chinese dish that is packed full of delicious ingredients and is great fun to eat. Iceberg lettuce cups are ideal little hand-held bowls that you fill with a fragrant pork mince…

Slow Braised Beef Ragu

For me, nothing says ‘family meal’ more than a gorgeous pot of meaty ragu. If you whip it up a few days ahead, time will only make it tastier, and then all you have to do is cook up some…

Smash Burgers

The beauty of these burgers is that they are super-fast, super-tasty and super-simple. The name ‘Smash Burger’ comes from the technique of smashing the ball of mince into a screaming hot cast iron pan or onto a hot plate, allowing…

Smoked Fish and Kumara Pie

If you love the bounty of the sea, a good smoked fish pie is hard to go past. Flaky fish in creamy sauce, packed with veges and topped with a buttery kumara mash all sounds wonderfully good to me.

Snapper Sliders

A fresh snapper slider is a thing of beauty. Gorgeous fish in a soft slider with zingy mayo is just the ticket for a midweek feast. And even better when washed down with a chilled crafted beverage or your favourite…

Snapper Tacos

Fresh snapper tacos are just the thing to get taco night rockin’. Throw in some pink pickle, and spicy guacamole and it’s party time.

Spaghetti All’Amatriciana

Amatriciana is a traditional Italian pasta sauce from the region of Amatrice and is based on guanciale (cured pork cheek), tomatoes and pecorino cheese. My version lightens it up with fresh tomatoes and pancetta, while adding a little fire from…

Spaghetti Bolognese

Bolognese is one of those dishes that takes us back to our childhood, makes us feel at home, it’s comfort food at its simplest. It’s hard to reinvent a classic, so this version is just full of all the goodness…

Spaghetti Carbonara

Carbonara is a very simple dish, yet can often be over-complicated. Traditionally, it’s made using guanciale (cured pork cheek) and salty pecorino, which is a sheep’s milk cheese. My recipe embraces these traditions. However, if you can’t find guanciale and…

Spaghetti with crispy bacon & rocket pesto

For a quick, delicious and tasty meal you can’t go past the combo of spaghetti, peppery rocket pesto and crispy salty bacon. This dish was born out of a need to use up the abundance of freshly grown rocket in my…

Spaghetti with Puttanesca Sauce

Puttanesca sauce is about as tasty as they come. Legend has it the sauce was whipped up by Neapolitan harlots to lure men into their establishments late at night, but a more conventional explanation is that it was created using…

Spicy Pulled Pork Tacos

I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love a good taco and these beauties are packed with spicy pulled pork and loaded with trimmings to tingle your taste buds. Perfect for a family gathering or a Saturday night fiesta.

Spinach Frittata

A frittata is a great way to get 5+ a day into kids’ diets. I use them all the time to pack in heaps of fresh vegetables, so they don’t even know it’s good for them.

Summer Cherry Tomato Tart

As far as tarts go, this one is up there in taste, flavour and looks. It’s packed with cherry tomatoes bursting with the flavours of summer, sweetened with sautéed red onions and delicate soft cheese and all nestled in beautiful…

Tabouleh

Tabouleh is one of my all time favourite side dishes. Packed with parsley and spring onions making it super fresh and vibrant. It goes really well with lamb, fish and chicken or is a great accompaniment to any vegetarian meal.

Thai Green Chicken Curry

Having to hand a good Thai chicken curry recipe is a must, and this one is just that. I’ve made the curry paste myself and trust me when I say this it is a synch to whip up and makes…

The Ultimate Lasagne

A great lasagne should be an all-day love affair. Taking your time to get the individual stages right and letting the flavours mellow is all part of the joy of making this iconic dish. My version has a few little…

Vegetarian Burgers

Now I’m all for a juicy beef patty but after creating this wicked little vege number I’d happily give beef the night off in order to let one of these take centre stage. Packed with freshly made pesto, crispy panko…

Vegetarian Chilli

This vegetarian chilli is nothing short of amazing. Packed with mega flavours and some serious veggies, you won’t even miss the meat. Would I steer you wrong?