Jerusalem artichoke soup with chestnuts recipe

Jerusalem artichoke soup with chestnuts recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Jerusalem artichokes are so versatile, delicious roasted, puréed or raw to be shaved into salads. If you grow them yourself you’ll know that once you’ve planted them they come back annually from the ones you miss or chop in half while digging. I … Read more

Macaroni ai due formaggi (two-cheese macaroni) recipe

Macaroni ai due formaggi (two-cheese macaroni) recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is a rich, straightforward two-cheese pasta that you can make with any tube shape (or indeed any pasta shape you fancy). It’s simple to make as all you need to do is melt mozzarella with Parmesan and cream to make a sauce, … Read more

Roman chicken stew with peppers recipe 

Roman chicken stew with peppers recipe 

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This rich chicken stew can be frozen once and eaten the following day for lunch with crusty bread.  Timings Prep time: 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes cooling time Cook time: 1 hour 25 minutes  Serves four Ingredients 3 bell peppers (red or a mixture of … Read more

Fillet of hake with roasted cauliflower mash recipe

Fillet of hake with roasted cauliflower mash recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Mashed cauliflower is a great accompaniment to any fish. I’ve even served it with a Sunday roast before, when I bought slightly blemished cauliflowers that would otherwise have ended up in the bin. You can stick with just the mashed cauliflower here, or … Read more

Spinach and tinned tomato strata recipe

Spinach and tinned tomato strata recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Sometimes known as a breakfast casserole, a strata is a great brunch dish. If ever I’m too late to the shop to pick up a fresh baguette, I buy a couple of bake-at-home ones and cook them as soon as I get home to give … Read more

Tinned cherry tomato orzo recipe

Tinned cherry tomato orzo recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Whenever I cook with orzo I feel like I’m using some uber-modern hybrid of pasta and rice, but of course it’s not a modern ingredient at all. Orzo cooks so quickly it’s great for speedy dinners. Once you’ve mastered it, play with the … Read more

How to make perfect pancake mix: easy tips to master basic batter on Pancake Day 2024

How to make perfect pancake mix: easy tips to master basic batter on Pancake Day 2024

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE While many of us often turn to ready-made pancake mix, cooking the dish from scratch is actually incredibly simple.  Having said that, it is a sad fact of life but the first pancake never works. The first of any batch I make is a … Read more

Fried duck eggs with devilled livers recipe

Fried duck eggs with devilled livers recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE A good old fried egg is a great vehicle for all sorts of garnishes, both luxurious and humble. I remember once waiting for a seat at the vibrant Barcelona tapas bar El Quim de la Boqueria and studying the fried egg with foie … Read more

Masala omelette recipe

Masala omelette recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is my favourite breakfast omelette and it’s especially good if you like a bit of spice first thing. You can add chopped fresh tomatoes to the mixture when in season, and make individual omelettes or a large one to share, as you … Read more

Baked eggs with brown shrimps recipe

Baked eggs with brown shrimps recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Years ago I bought some cute little cast-iron egg dishes in New York, made exactly for meals like this. However, scallop shells work just as well, and luckily there are always plenty kicking around where I live (usually used to decorate the garden or serve … Read more

Crunchy chocolate and peanut butter bark recipe

Crunchy chocolate and peanut butter bark recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Three simple ingredients are all it takes to make this shamelessly sweet and salty treat. Before the bark hardens, sprinkle with the peanuts and place in the fridge to set. Timings Prep time: 5 minutes, plus setting time Cook time: 5 minutes Serves … Read more

Chocolate and banana sourdough toastie recipe

Chocolate and banana sourdough toastie recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is no ordinary toastie. It’s an amped-up version of French toast – layered with slivers of banana and dotted with melting chocolate chips. The molten, magnificent mess that’s created between two sweetened slices of bread is unbelievable. This is bound to be bookmarked … Read more

Breakfast cereal gelato recipe

Breakfast cereal gelato recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Boxes of breakfast cereal rarely get fully eaten in our household, which I find baffling. So, I turned Weetabix remnants into gelato, which doesn’t hang about for long. I’ve used a little honey as well as sugar in the mix, in homage to … Read more

Baked sweet potatoes with honey-roast feta, olives, beetroot and mint recipe

Baked sweet potatoes with honey-roast feta, olives, beetroot and mint recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is deceptively simple. In addition to the potato you only have to cook the feta and do some quick-pickled slices of onion. But look at the mixture of punchy flavours that meet here; there isn’t a dull mouthful.   Use coriander instead of mint, … Read more

Labneh with toasted nuts and honey recipe

Labneh with toasted nuts and honey recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Labneh is basically strained Greek yoghurt that ends up, depending how long you leave it, like a soft cheese. It can be sweet or savoury and is cheap to make.  In Mediterranean countries it often appears in some form on the breakfast table … Read more

Beef keema recipe

Beef keema recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE An old favourite that can be created with this simple batch-cook mince recipe as its base. This was the first Indian dish I ever cooked because it was based on mince and I could get my hands on nearly all of the ingredients. … Read more

Simple beef mince recipe

Simple beef mince recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is not as simple as the mince and tatties – mince and potatoes – that I grew up on, but it’s still kept plain for batch-cooking purposes, so that ingredients can be added afterwards to flavour each portion differently. It’s basically an … Read more

Peruvian-style chicken and coriander soup recipe

Peruvian-style chicken and coriander soup recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This gorgeous chicken soup is a riff on a Peruvian recipe called aguadito de pollo, but I’ve taken a quick detour via Mexico with the addition of kidney beans. If you are in need of some filling, sustaining protein this is the healthy … Read more

Multi-veg and cheddar soup recipe

Multi-veg and cheddar soup recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE The key to a really delicious soup? Cheese. But of course cheese is very calorific, so here I use just enough to enrich the flavour and enhance the texture. The soup is blended to a very smooth consistency, reminiscent of a French potage … Read more

Salmon and prawn chowder recipe

Salmon and prawn chowder recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Did you know ‘chowder’ is derived from the French word ‘chaudière’, or cauldron? You don’t have to make this in a cauldron by the way, it will still taste absolutely delicious. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over, which gives the soup a … Read more

Spiced black bean and spinach soup recipe

Spiced black bean and spinach soup recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE When minimising calories it’s important not to minimise flavour in the process. The best way to avoid this is by using plenty of spices, as showcased in this recipe. This soup provides a big bowl of goodness, bags of flavour, and is extremely … Read more

Carrot, lemon and ginger soup recipe

Carrot, lemon and ginger soup recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Carrot and coriander is a classic soup combination, but the real genius here is the base of red lentils, which makes it more filling, and the addition of lemon zest and ginger which elevates the flavour to a whole new level. Serve with … Read more

Green lentil, tomato and watercress soup recipe

Green lentil, tomato and watercress soup recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This hearty soup is the definition of nutrient-dense, in other words providing maximum nutrition for the minimum amount of calories. Serve with a wholemeal pita bread (1 pita = 145 calories) for a truly satisfying supper. Timings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: … Read more

Mexican ‘all-day brunch’ bowl recipe

Mexican ‘all-day brunch’ bowl recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE If you love the flavours of Mexico – avocado, tomato, chillies, lime – then this is a healthy, low-calorie assembly you can call on at any time of day. At just 312 calories, why not add a slice of crunchy wholegrain toast for … Read more

Supercharged salad recipe

Supercharged salad recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE The main event here is iron, but this ‘supercharged’ salad also contains vitamins A, C, E and K, calcium, magnesium and zinc. It can be easy to miss out on key micronutrients when you are consuming fewer calories, so this salad is a … Read more

Vietnamese-style chicken salad recipe

Vietnamese-style chicken salad recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE I’m yet to meet anyone who doesn’t enjoy the zingy freshness of Vietnamese food, so I’m sure you are going to love this aromatic chicken salad. The recipe uses pre-cooked chicken, so allow extra time if you need to pan-fry some from raw. … Read more

Puy lentil, tomato and goat’s cheese salad recipe

Puy lentil, tomato and goat’s cheese salad recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE If you aren’t already a fan of the pre-cooked lentils and grains you can buy in pouches, then perhaps this recipe will convert you. They are a simple way to get lean plant protein and lots of fibre into your diet, and can … Read more

Baked salmon with tangy kiwi salsa recipe

Baked salmon with tangy kiwi salsa recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE A simple salmon supper is something we all need up our sleeve. Here, the fish is baked in parchment to keep it tender, and the tangy salsa brings the whole thing to life. Serve over egg noodles (50g cooked weight = 69 calories). Timings … Read more

Pan-fried rainbow trout with mushrooms and chard recipe

Pan-fried rainbow trout with mushrooms and chard recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Rainbow trout is a fabulous, sustainable oily fish that’s also lower in calories than either mackerel or salmon. It’s a good source of vitamin D too, as are mushrooms, the only significant plant-based source of this essential micronutrient. This dish goes beautifully with … Read more

Smoked-mackerel pâté on toast with watercress and a fried egg recipe

Smoked-mackerel pâté on toast with watercress and a fried egg recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Such is the regularity with which I make smoked-mackerel pâté, I call it SMP for ease. SMP is a versatile, nutritional workhorse that you can dollop on a salad, have as a healthy snack on a cracker or, in this case, pile on … Read more

Flaky curried cod with yogurt flatbreads recipe

Flaky curried cod with yogurt flatbreads recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE The beauty of this recipe is that you can do all the prep in advance. Marinate the fish, make the flatbread dough, and stash them in the fridge until 15 minutes before you want to eat. I like to serve this with a … Read more

Spicy lamb meatballs recipe

Spicy lamb meatballs recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This spicy crowd-pleaser of a recipe is one I often whip up midweek; the whole family loves it and it’s surprisingly low in calories. Serve with spaghetti – one 50g cooked-weight serving is 62 calories (but non-slimmers may need more!) – and a … Read more

Sriracha and lemon chicken traybake recipe

Sriracha and lemon chicken traybake recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Sriracha is a spicy, tangy sauce originally from Thailand that is a great cheat’s marinade when time is tight. This dish is a firm favourite in our house, which I usually pair with crunchy blanched green beans (100g cooked weight = 31 calories). … Read more

Roasted purple sprouting broccoli with grilled halloumi, orange and almonds recipe

Roasted purple sprouting broccoli with grilled halloumi, orange and almonds recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This beautiful dish looks sophisticated but in fact it could not be easier. You can swap broccoli for any other vegetable in season; asparagus works beautifully well in spring. It’s best eaten straight away while the halloumi is still warm. Timings Prep time: … Read more

Family-friendly black bean chilli recipe

Family-friendly black bean chilli recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This recipe is a winner if you are trying to shed a few pounds but also have a hungry family to feed. Have one serving of chilli with brown rice (50g cooked weight = 65 calories) for yourself; the rest of the family … Read more

Beans Provençal recipe

Beans Provençal recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is a great little time-saver recipe where it can be made in advance and kept for several days in the fridge, or frozen. The simple Mediterranean flavours are familiar and comforting, and at just 210 calories per portion, you can enjoy a … Read more

Spinach and cheese crustless quiche recipe

Spinach and cheese crustless quiche recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE When you are watching the calories but really want some comfort food, this is just the ticket. All the goodness of eggs and spinach but with no pastry to up the saturated fat and calorie count. Eat warm or keep in the fridge … Read more

Spinach and chickpea curry recipe

Spinach and chickpea curry recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Everyone needs an easy store-cupboard curry recipe up their sleeve, and this is one you will come back to time and again. It tastes even better the next day, so make double and you’ve got lunch tomorrow too. You can also freeze any … Read more

Spinach, squash, red onion and halloumi salad with sweet chilli dressing recipe

Spinach, squash, red onion and halloumi salad with sweet chilli dressing recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Who says low-calorie food has to be boring? Serving halloumi as crunchy croutons, you get all the squeaky saltiness, but use less than you might normally, meaning fewer calories. The dressing has a distinctly Thai influence which brings a lovely hum of spicy … Read more

Spaghetti with broccoli, peas and hot-smoked salmon recipe

Spaghetti with broccoli, peas and hot-smoked salmon recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This may be a low-calorie recipe but your taste buds are in for a treat, and nutritionally it’s a winner too. Lots of protein and omega-3 from the salmon, and a whole host of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants from the broccoli, peas and … Read more

Roast chicken with herby harissa lentils recipe

Roast chicken with herby harissa lentils recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Flavour: that’s what you are getting here, in spades. The herby, spicy puy lentils bubble away in the juices underneath as the bird roasts. Remove the chicken skin from your portion to minimise the calories and serve with a big bowl of steamed … Read more

Simple beef and chickpea tagine recipe

Simple beef and chickpea tagine recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE A slowly simmered tagine is perfect for this time of year, hot, spicy and a little sweet. This version is a complete meal in itself, with plenty of protein from the meat, complex carbs from the chickpeas and a good hit of B … Read more

Fried stuffed olives with anchovy recipe 

Fried stuffed olives with anchovy recipe 

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Deliciously salty and moreish, one is never enough when it comes to these stuffed olives.  Timings Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10-15 minutes   Serves 6 Ingredients 20 large pitted green olives 4 anchovies 1 tsp capers, drained 60g plain flour 1 egg, beaten with … Read more

Mince pie and marzipan rocky road recipe

Mince pie and marzipan rocky road recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Rocky road is a brilliant way to reinvigorate those stocking-filler odds and ends. Mini mince pies are particularly good here due to the higher ratio of pastry to filling and their cute appearance, but any size of pie will work well. Try adding … Read more

Cranberry sauce and brie croissants recipe

Cranberry sauce and brie croissants recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE A tube of croissant dough is a great festive standby. The dough is brilliant for pressing into waffle irons to make crispy “croffles” for breakfast or for filling and rolling with any leftovers for a snack lunch.  Timings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook … Read more

Leftover roast potato and pea curry recipe

Leftover roast potato and pea curry recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE The simplest approach for leftover cooked potatoes, using store-cupboard ingredients and peas from the freezer to transform them into a flavoursome supper. Timings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients 1 red onion, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely … Read more

Leftover roast potato and pea curry recipe

Leftover roast potato and pea curry recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE The simplest approach for leftover cooked potatoes, using store-cupboard ingredients and peas from the freezer to transform them into a flavoursome supper. Timings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients 1 red onion, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely … Read more

Leftover roast potato, ham and cheddar gratin recipe

Leftover roast potato, ham and cheddar gratin recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is a delicious way to use up leftover roast potatoes and ham, and is easy to throw together. Timings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 knob of butter 2 onions, finely sliced … Read more

Leftover turkey and cranberry tarts recipe

Leftover turkey and cranberry tarts recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE These little pies are delicious served warm from the oven and also freeze well for enjoying at a later date; they are particularly good for using up fuller-flavoured thigh meat.  Timings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Makes 6 Ingredients 320g … Read more

Russell’s bottled cherry negroni recipe

Russell’s bottled cherry negroni recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is my festive twist on the classic cocktail, which remains red and strong and bitter. It’s also a little nod to my great friend, the restaurateur Russell Norman, who died suddenly in November.   He loved negronis and served them at his restaurant … Read more

Classic florentines recipe

Classic florentines recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Tiny florentines frequently starred as petit fours in my early career working in London hotels. I would often sneak into the pastry department to help myself: sometimes they were made in a large rectangle on a baking tray and cut into squares, with … Read more

One-pan ‘roast’ chicken with potatoes, kale and thyme recipe  

One-pan ‘roast’ chicken with potatoes, kale and thyme recipe  

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE All the flavour of a full Sunday roast, but in a speedy one-pan supper. Timings Prep time: 5 minutes  Cooking time: 35 minutes  Serves Four Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 8 skin-on chicken thighs Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus a squeeze of juice … Read more

Mexican-style baked beans on toast

Mexican-style baked beans on toast

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Spiced-up baked beans with crispy chorizo and avocado makes a filling and flavour-packed brunch.  Timings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves  2 Ingredients 1 x 400g tin baked beans  1 tsp fajita seasoning or smoked paprika 6 chorizo slices, about … Read more

Baked bean shakshuka recipe

Baked bean shakshuka recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Beans and eggs always make a happy pairing and are brought together in this shortcut spin on a classic Middle Eastern dish.  Timings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 12-15 minutes Serves  2 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil  1 small onion, thinly sliced … Read more

Ham and baked bean macaroni recipe

Ham and baked bean macaroni recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This speedy supper is on the table in less than 20 minutes. As the smoked gammon and stock are salty, reduced-salt baked beans are best for this recipe. And you may like to boost the flavours further with a sprinkle of dried mixed … Read more

Shaved root vegetable salad recipe

Shaved root vegetable salad recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE There are no set vegetables for this dish; instead the colour mix and variety of flavours should determine what you use. Parsnips, celeriac, beetroot, swede, carrots – even sweet potatoes – all work to make a simple, healthy and delicious winter salad; the … Read more

Traditional roast turkey recipe

Traditional roast turkey recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Simply push onion quarters and a cored apple into the cavity of the bird and roast to a golden brown. The extra layer of fat developed during mature turkeys’ long and happy lives means that they provide a rich and succulent meat. Timings … Read more

Whipped butternut squash with ricotta recipe

Whipped butternut squash with ricotta recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is one of my favourite starters that can be interpreted with different vegetables at different times of year. I use broad beans in summer, then beetroot or squash at this time of the year. It’s a great sharing dish or stand-alone starter. … Read more

Red mullet with squash salsa recipe

Red mullet with squash salsa recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Red mullet is a beautiful fish in colour, texture and taste and deserves a nice and simple, fresh accompaniment like a seasonal squash salsa. The orange-fleshed squashes are perfect for this. Timings Prep time: 10 minutes, plus cooling time Cook time: 8 minutes … Read more

Grilled squash salad with pickled walnuts recipe

Grilled squash salad with pickled walnuts recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Grilling chunks of different squashes makes a really lovely autumn and winter side dish or, with some tasty little salad leaves, a starter like this. Pumpkin seeds make a great crunchy addition to the salad but note that using the seeds from the … Read more

Red mullet with squash salsa recipe

Red mullet with squash salsa recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Red mullet is a beautiful fish in colour, texture and taste and deserves a nice and simple, fresh accompaniment like a seasonal squash salsa. The orange-fleshed squashes are perfect for this. Timings Prep time: 10 minutes, plus cooling time Cook time: 8 minutes … Read more

Anchovy straws recipe

Anchovy straws recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE These are pretty simple to make and I highly recommend using all-butter puff pastry as the end result is far superior. The only thing to note is that it can get soft quickly once it warms up in the kitchen. Timings Prep time: … Read more

Sprouting broccoli with a cheesy dip recipe

Sprouting broccoli with a cheesy dip recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Thanks to clever farming we are blessed with sprouting broccoli for most of the year, and it can be far more than a side. Try it as a snack or canapé with a delicious dip. Timings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 7-8 … Read more

Fried parsnip crisps recipe

Fried parsnip crisps recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE These are rather like a root-vegetable version of the popular courgette fritters that you find in a lot of Italian restaurants. The taste is great and they are very moreish. Timings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 … Read more

Spiced citrus and pomegranate compote recipe

Spiced citrus and pomegranate compote recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This will surprise you. It might sound like the dull option but it’s delicious, a mixture of sweet and bitter, and very Christmassy. If some is leftover I have it for breakfast the next day. When blood oranges are in season, use them … Read more

Potatoes with shallots, parsley and capers recipe

Potatoes with shallots, parsley and capers recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This can be made in advance and served at room temperature. You don’t need to peel the baby potatoes unless you want to as they usually have very thin skin. Wash them, though, and dry in a tea towel – some of the … Read more

Quince, dark chocolate and ginger s’mores recipe

Quince, dark chocolate and ginger s’mores recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE A go-to fireside dessert and an obvious one for Bonfire Night. If your evening doesn’t involve a great big bonfire, these can easily be cooked under a grill  (or in a very hot oven).  What is unusual here is that in a bid to make … Read more

Pear and sage smash gin cocktail recipe

Pear and sage smash gin cocktail recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Pear and sage go together beautifully; add gin, ginger and lemon and you’re on track for a cocktail that really wows. The trick here is to assemble everything in a cocktail shaker and then shake as if your life, and the success of … Read more

Crispy cod belly with ginger broth recipe

Crispy cod belly with ginger broth recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This soup draws on fish stock for its base – even better if you’ve made it yourself from fish bones – and makes great use of the crispy belly for the garnish. It’s cheap yet delicious, a colourful dish made from potential waste. … Read more

Baked sweet potatoes with spring onion yoghurt, avocado and chilli recipe

Baked sweet potatoes with spring onion yoghurt, avocado and chilli recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE One of my favourite dishes and it looks gorgeous. As well as serving it with the chicken, consider it as a good vegetarian supper. Timings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients 6 sweet potatoes 400g Greek yoghurt 150g … Read more

Chicken with smoky chipotle and peppers recipe

Chicken with smoky chipotle and peppers recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE The work here isn’t just done by the oven but by the flavours you add to the chicken. This dish looks lovely too – vibrant. As well as the sweet potatoes overleaf I would offer a green salad on the side. Timings Prep … Read more

Blistered ricotta-stuffed peppers with garlic crumbs and basil recipe

Blistered ricotta-stuffed peppers with garlic crumbs and basil recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is a version of a barbecue recipe adapted for home, using a cast-iron pan and a mixture of hob and oven. The peppers are lovely on their own with a well-dressed salad and some bread, but would be great with some little … Read more

Yoghurt and spice-marinated chicken with peppers, chickpeas and coriander recipe

Yoghurt and spice-marinated chicken with peppers, chickpeas and coriander recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE You might look at this and think ‘too many ingredients’, but you just need to get the spices out of your cupboard. I don’t cook a starch to go on the side, I just warm naans in the oven. This is a one-pot dish … Read more

Smashed potatoes with figs, goats cheese and prosciutto recipe

Smashed potatoes with figs, goats cheese and prosciutto recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This flavoursome dish takes the ingredients you might find in the best kind of summer grazing lunch – sweet figs, sharp cheese, salty cured ham – but reimagines them as a warm, comforting dinner.  For this recipe, you’ll parboil little potatoes (I used … Read more

Roast beetroot with blackcurrants, feta and chilli recipe

Roast beetroot with blackcurrants, feta and chilli recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE I love introducing fruit to savoury dishes, as it lends both sweetness and acidity, and blackcurrants are ideal for this. Their season is short but plentiful so I tuck a few tubs of them in the freezer to make them last longer (you … Read more

Citrus chicken with sumac onion and grapefruit salad recipe

Citrus chicken with sumac onion and grapefruit salad recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This simple chicken traybake, doused in lemon juice and served with a tangy grapefruit, onion and basil salad, is perfect for an al fresco dinner. You’ll roast chicken legs (though you could use thighs and drumsticks if you prefer) sprinkled with plenty of … Read more

10 refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails for a hot summer’s day 

10 refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails for a hot summer’s day 

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is the non-alcoholic cocktail I drink most in the summer, and it is delicate enough to go well with lighter food – salads, fish, seafood – too. I make it quite dilute but do up the amount of juice and cordial for … Read more

How to make cooling summer cocktails, iced coffee and soft drinks

How to make cooling summer cocktails, iced coffee and soft drinks

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE ‘Yes, here, you get out here.’ I’m not convinced but tumble out of the New York cab and stand in a street of mysterious frontages and even more mysterious smells. I’m on my way to meet the restaurant critic who writes the Hungry … Read more

Summery salami and fennel spaghetti recipe

Summery salami and fennel spaghetti recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is one of those happy accident pastas, first made a couple of weeks ago from a fridge forage which turned out to be extremely fruitful. It has an addictive salty sweetness and I can’t stop making it now. First you’ll slice up … Read more

Roast figs and plums in vodka with cardamom cream recipe

Roast figs and plums in vodka with cardamom cream recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Figs, of course, come from the Mediterranean, but, like spices such as ginger and cinnamon, we see them as a prime autumnal ingredient in northern European kitchens. The appearance of their bloomy purple bodies is as much a sign that autumn has arrived as … Read more

Chorizo, pepper and paprika rice recipe

Chorizo, pepper and paprika rice recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is an approximation of the rice dish that’s served at nearly every beach bar on the Algarve. It was one of my dad’s favourite dishes. He used to kind of growl when the bowls of it arrived.  This is as near to … Read more

Crab and corn risotto with crème fraîche and cayenne butter recipe

Crab and corn risotto with crème fraîche and cayenne butter recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Sweetcorn turns a risotto into an American dish. Its sweetness goes very well with the salty fishiness of crab. You could add a few sautéed wild mushrooms to this when it’s cooked. The trio works well. Timings  Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 40 … Read more

Peach Melba recipe

Peach Melba recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE When the famous chef Auguste Escoffier, of the Savoy, saw the Australian opera singer Dame Nellie Melba perform at Covent Garden in 1894, he was so impressed that he created peach Melba – a perfect marriage of peach, vanilla ice cream and raspberry … Read more

Fruit cordial recipe

Fruit cordial recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE If you have a glut of soft fruits in your garden or get a bargain batch from the market, make a refreshing summer cordial. You can use a single fruit or a mixture for this, and your choice of fruit will determine the … Read more

Booze-free syllabub with berries and stem ginger recipe

Booze-free syllabub with berries and
stem ginger recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Syllabub was popular in Britain between the 16th and 19th centuries but has enjoyed a revival of late, with ‘nursery food’ appearing more and more in restaurants and supermarkets.  Traditionally made with white wine or cider, it’s also good (and suitable for the … Read more

Eton Mess with summer berries recipe

Eton Mess with summer berries recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Eton mess is a dead simple dinner party dessert and if you don’t fancy faffing around making meringue then you can skip the stages below and use ready-made – your guests won’t know if you’ve bought it from the shop. You can use … Read more

Air fryer stuffed chicken breasts recipe

Air fryer stuffed chicken breasts recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE A revelation in the air fryer is being able to stuff chicken breasts and get them straight in, which makes for a tasty dinner option, especially on a weeknight when you’re after something quick and easy. It’s a good one to experiment with … Read more

Warm beans with good tuna, sumac onions and olives recipe

Warm beans with good tuna, sumac onions and olives recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE A classic tonno e fagioli is one of my all time favourite summer dinners. Something about the fresh parsley and the thwack of raw red onion – I could eat buckets of it.  This version, which warms the beans in garlic and olive … Read more

Zuni Café’s onion, saffron, tomato and black olive tarts recipe

Zuni Café’s onion, saffron, tomato and black olive tarts recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE A simple tart, very much in the style of the late Judy Rodgers’s Zuni Café in San Francisco. Get the components ready and you can cook the tarts at the last minute. Use niçoise olives if you can find them. They’re small and … Read more

Café Cecila’s hake, romero peppers and aioli recipe

Café Cecila’s hake, romero peppers and aioli recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE I still have the photographs of the first meal I ate at Café Cecilia in East London on my phone. I went there after it opened in 2021. The young Irish chef, Max Rocha, had worked at The River Café and Spring in … Read more

Mackerel and bean chowder with smoked paprika oil recipe

Mackerel and bean chowder with smoked paprika oil recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE A satisfying, chunky soup made with store-cupboard ingredients that packs in a serving each of fish, veg and dairy, plus half a serving of pulses. If you can get hold of Bold Bean Co beans (available at waitrose.com), which have a particularly good … Read more

Grilled stone fruit with goat’s cheese, honey and sesame recipe

Grilled stone fruit with goat’s cheese, honey and sesame recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE If I haven’t had my full Pure diet dairy quota for the day and I’m craving something sweet, this delivers on both fronts, with a portion of fruit and dairy. I love the White Lake English Goat Curd, but any soft goat’s cheese … Read more

Vanilla and orange overnight oats with yogurt and berries recipe

Vanilla and orange overnight oats with yogurt and berries recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Vanilla and orange is a fantastic combination, one that reminds me of orange cakes. It makes these overnight oats gently sweet without adding sugar, although you could always trickle a little honey over the top. Use whatever fruit is in season: right now, … Read more

Peach salad with pickled onions, feta and mint recipe

Peach salad with pickled onions, feta and mint recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is version of a salad I made in France, with peaches, thinly sliced and lightly pickled onions, feta and mint. Slightly rubbish London peaches can be pepped up with a sweet, tart dressing, feta shavings bring a lovely salty creaminess, and I … Read more

Crispy crushed new potatoes recipe

Crispy crushed new potatoes recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE You can use any variety of large-ish new potatoes for this, but floury ones will work best. If you are serving them with the piri piri lamb, I recommend cooking them in the tray with the lamb, so they absorb the juices.  Alternatively, … Read more

Mackerel with green tomato relish recipe

Mackerel with green tomato relish recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE My Gran would always butterfly the mackerel I used to catch as a kid (she never bothered removing the bones), so this recipe is a nod to her. You could ask your fishmonger to remove the heads after gutting and split the fish … Read more

Peaches with cinnamon, orange-flower water and labneh recipe

Peaches with cinnamon, orange-flower water and labneh recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE You can make this with nectarines as well. Use ripe fruit but make sure there are no bruises and don’t leave them macerating for longer than an hour, or they become too soft. Timings 20 minutes, plus overnight draining and 30 minutes to … Read more

Meringues with raspberries, figs and cassis cream recipe

Meringues with raspberries, figs and cassis cream recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE You can use vanilla ice cream in this dish, or raspberry sorbet, as well as the cream. Just put a scoop on the meringue before adding everything else. You can also make a spectacular-looking large-scale dessert and serve it on a platter instead … Read more

Peaches with gorgonzola, mascarpone and honey recipe

Peaches with gorgonzola, mascarpone and honey recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is an assembly job, but with good ingredients it’s one of the best summer desserts.  Timings 5 minutes Serves  4 Ingredients 4 perfectly ripe peaches 250g tub of mascarpone 300g piece of Gorgonzola dolce (don’t serve it straight from the fridge) Piece … Read more

Strawberry and elderflower fool recipe

Strawberry and elderflower fool recipe

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE I use Jude’s custard for this (available from Ocado), but don’t buy the ‘light’ option as it’s too thin. Elderflower cordials vary in intensity and also in thickness (some are quite thin; it should be a syrup). I use Bottle Green, but whatever … Read more

Try this delicious rice curd recipe to tantalize your taste buds

Try this delicious rice curd recipe to tantalize your taste buds

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO LOSE WEIGHT: CLICK HERE The inevitable summer heat can make it quite difficult to overeat your favorite dishes. So you eat meals that cool you down and help you beat the summer heat. One such quick and tasty recipe is rice curd. A South Indian staple, rice curd is one … Read more

Eggless Dishes: 5 Simple and Nutritious Egg Recipes You Can Try at Home

Eggless Dishes: 5 Simple and Nutritious Egg Recipes You Can Try at Home

MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO LOSE WEIGHT: CLICK HERE Eggs are a staple in many kitchens around the world, and for good reason. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast option or a more elaborate dinner recipe, eggs can be used to create a healthy and delicious meal. Whether you’re a busy professional, student, or … Read more

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