Rigatoni with Cavolo Nero Pesto
Comfort food never looked and tasted so good (it’s the hit of salty bacon that does it!).
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Comfort food never looked and tasted so good (it’s the hit of salty bacon that does it!).

Paprika adds a smoky hit to these baked potato ‘chips’. Topped with eggs, garlic, parsley and olives, this makes a fab tapas dish – team it with small meatballs or prawns, or for lunch, serve with hot-smoked salmon and a green salad.

This rich and buttery pilau is based on a recipe from my gracious friend Joyce Westrip’s seminal book Moghul Cooking. It’s more than just a dish of rice, with delicious pops of cardamom and sweet sultanas threaded throughout.

Easy-peasy no-cook fresh tomato sauce.

Mint, chilli and lemon lift canned tuna into the realm of scrumptiousness.

A picture tells a thousand stories, or just one in this case: eat me.

Golden and crunchy balls of goodness.

I love rösti golden and crusty, with a slightly creamy centre.

When made well, this is a satisfying and delicious dish.

Mid-week substantial fare. Packs a punch, fills everyone up = everyone happy.

Small golden and crisp mouthfuls of buttery fried rice. Mmm.

Should you have leftovers, cook until golden in sizzling butter and sprinkle with more grated parmesan. Woo-hoo!

Tasty and healthy and perfect when you need to extend a fish or meat dish.


Gloriously buttery and nutty with tangy apricots and cthe lean bite of yoghurt.

Isanna, my Italian sister-in-law, liberally uses porcini to add intense umami flavours to sauces. This is deeply flavoured and makes for a satisfying pasta meal.

It’s surprising how much rich flavour you can get from red onion and rosemary.

This is such a cool idea. It makes a dish of meatballs an easy job for a midweek meal.

Here’s how to add a non-rich element to your dinner.

Good for your soul, and good for your wallet.

A special dish for a special lunch.

Here’s the perfect home for when you have masses of fresh rocket.

Warning: there’s never enough!

Smells pretty good when it cooks, looks pretty good when it emerges from the oven.
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