One-dish meals Stuffed courgettes
I hadn’t eaten them in ages and this version blew me away straight away! It’s easy, though not exactly quick, and served with a bit of bread, it’s a complete meal that takes you right back to Grandma’s cooking!
One-dish meals 
Frittatas Mint frittata
My go-to frittata: soft, fragrant and much more interesting than a plain egg dinner.
Desserts Chocolate salami cake (torta salame)
A no-bake chocolate biscuit cake finished with ganache: simple, nostalgic and always a crowd-pleaser.
Pasta dishes Spaghetti alla "San Giuannidd"
Bari pride on a plate!
Frittatas Spanish tortilla
Spanish tortilla: potato, onion and eggs in one of the most reliable combinations on earth.
Desserts Red Velvet Cake
Delicious and vegan! I scaled it up to 28 servings (not without drama) and it won everyone over.
Desserts Chocolate Chip Cookies
Just like the ones in the movies!
Pestos, sauces and dips Rocket pesto
The peppier the rocket, the better!
Pestos, sauces and dips Mild hummus
Creamy, fragrant, and super easy to whip up at home.
Pasta dishes Speedy feta pasta
Feta never lets you down!
Pasta dishes White tempeh ragù
Proof that a comforting pasta sauce can absolutely go plant-based without losing character.
Desserts Egg white and cocoa cake
To use up the egg whites from your carbonara!
Desserts No-bake chocolate cake
A bit like cheesecake, but with a more patisserie-style twist!
One-dish meals Tofu curry with basmati rice
A cosy tofu curry with basmati rice: fragrant, creamy and weeknight-friendly.
Main courses Ridiculously good mushroom steaks
I improvised these and they came out absurdly good: big flavour, great looks, almost no effort.
Main courses King oyster mushroom cutlets
They look like proper cutlets, they're tasty, fun, and crunch like a dream — I'm honestly amazed at myself!
One-dish meals Baked aubergine mini-pizzas
A fun, low-effort way to turn aubergines into something halfway between dinner and a snack.
Pasta dishes Pasta with baked feta and cherry tomatoes
An easy baked feta pasta with cherry tomatoes: creamy, quick and ideal for weeknights.