Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and Miso (3)

A comforting broth from Nigel Slater.

Cheesy Polenta with Tomato Sauce (4)

A delicious side from Yotam Ottolenghi which goes well with roast chicken or grilled seafood.

Peas with Tomatoes and Onions (4)

A simple and delicious combination from Ixta Belfrage in ” Mezcla”. Serve at room temperature with bread to mop up the juices. You could also serve with burrata, soft boiled eggs or shaved pecorino for a light supper.

TV Chips (2)

Loaded chips to enjoy when you are in newed of comfort. Instead of tuna you could load these with Salsa Roja and Pickled Onions or with Mexican Sauce and Spring Onion Salsa. You need a flat baking tray and you want to spread the potatoes out as much as possible to crisp and colour evenly. The recipe is fro ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage.

Tamarind Prawn Curry (2)

A tangy seafood curry which is easy to make from Waitrose. If you like the curry base can be prepared in advance and reheated

Chicken with Cider and Clotted Cream (3-4)

A comforting supper for the weekend from Gill Meller.

Giant Cheese on Toast (6)

A fancy cheese on toast for brunch . You can cut it up into quarters and serve with a crisp salad for lunch or dinner. Or you can cut into smaller squares and serve as a sharing snack. The recipe is from ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage and can be doubled for a crowd.

Prawn Lasagne with Habanero Oil (4)

A special lasagne with Mexican and Brazilian influences from ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage.

Pumpkin, Mushroom and Chard Gratin (4-6)

A delicious vegetarian supper from Debora Robertson.

Bohemian Caraway Rabbit (4)

A Silesian recipe which I found in ” Polska” by Zuza Zak.

Patatas Bravas (4)

A very good version of this Spanish classic from ” Moorish” by Ben Tish. There have been many times in Spain recently where I have been served these with a mixture of mayo and tomato ketchup and been somewhat disappointed . And the chips are very good on their own too.

Beef Bulgogi with Sushi Rice (4)

A Korean dish of marinated meat and my go to dish whenever i visit my local restaurant Per and Kor. Its run by a lovely couple- she is Korean and he is Persian and I have never been disappointed with the food although there can be a bit of a wait. They serve their Bulgogi with crunchy lettuce leaves to wrap the beef. This version is from ” A Flash in the Pan” by John Whaite. Start making this in the morning to give the beef plenty of time to marinate.

Spiced Crab Mac ‘n’ Cheese (2)

A most delicious version of macaroni cheese from Diana Henry. It makes a little crabmeat go a long way, and will become my go to version of this dish.

Meatballs with Basil, Cream and Mustard (4)

Another easy supper from ” Cook as You Are ” by Ruby Tandoh. Serve with some mashed or boiled potatoes and some boiled or steamed greens.

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Curry (1)

A sweet and sour curry from ” A Flash in the Pan” by John Whaite.

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