These super-fluffy scones are child’s play, and ready to devour in all of 25 minutes

The secret to these ultra-fluffy scones? Cream cheese. In a fit of inspiration (I was thinking about rugelach at th…

Once you’ve left them to marinate, you could be enjoying these luscious, spicy chicken skewers in just 10 or so minutes

I’ve been on a quest for the perfect tandoori marinade (without the E numbers or…

A spicy, warming take on the classic British supper, and ideal for nippier summer nights

I love fish pie, and gnocchi, and harissa, so what could be better than a combination of all three? Particularl…

Tangy capers, caraway and dill add spice to these delectable rösti-alikes topped with smoked fish and creme fraiche

These rösti-adjacent potato cakes with capers, which crisp up beautifully at the edg…

Just unfurl shop-bought pastry, top it with a few goodies, bake for 20 minutes and, hey presto, you’ve got a deliciously quick and nutritious light meal

I love puff pastry tarts. The ease of just unro…

These summery snacks are based on the popular pintxo, only with the chilli blended into an artichoke tapenade that’s spread on toast and topped with the olive and anchovy

Gildas are such a lovely pre-…

A superbly savoury light spring meal, ready on the table in about half an hour

This is a lovely, light dinner, featuring honey- and soy-dressed peanut trout alongside a crunchy smashed cucumber and ra…

Fried, breadcrumbed chicken with new potatoes, all brought to life by a garlicky Yemeni sauce of chilli, preserved lemons, herbs and spices

You can’t go wrong with crisp, panko-fried chicken, and this…

Orzo pasta with seeded pea pesto: spring on a plate, and a good option for the kids, too

This dish manages to be simultaneously spring-like and comforting, thanks to the intense flavour from the pea p…

A light and fresh Indonesian chilli tomato sauce makes a feisty topping for this weeknight dinner that’s ready in about 40 minutes

This is a lovely, fiery variation on my favourite weeknight dinner, n…