Make a basic mushroom sauce peperoncino style (olive oil, garlic & chilli) first of all, then mix with butter and cheese and the pasta - mmmm, delicious!
Cooking in the microwave is now standard, and probably no-one would want to spend 30 minutes making this classic porridge...but we used to before the microwave appeared!
Avocado (beauty serum) and salmon (good for collagen) are both known for their health-giving properties, so this is just a perfect dish. You don't need to cook anything, so it's ideal if you're in a hurry.
Avocado, Smoked salmon, Finely chopped onion, Cherry tomatoes, Extra virgin olive oil, Lemon juice, Dill for the garnish
I made dumplings using chicken and leftover vegetables in the fridge. Coat in egg and breadcrumbs and some vinegar to make it delicious, even when cold.
Chicken breast fillets, Carrot, celery, onion, Cabbage, Ginger, spring onions, Chicken stock granules, Potato starch, Eggs, Vinegar, Flour, Sliced bread, Oil for frying
The crunchiness of the water chestnuts really gives this dish a great texture.
Chicken thigh, Tinned water chestnuts, Yellow pepper, Green pepper, Red pepper, Onion, Miso (red), Chinese chilli bean sauce, Mirin, Chicken stock granules, Sesame oil, Soy sauce, Sugar, Water, Potato starch in a bit of water
Chicken thighs on the bone, Carrot (medium), Onion, Chestnut mushrooms, Lemon, Salt & pepper, White wine, Water, Single cream, Plain flour & olive oil paste
Spanish mojama is the red meat of the tuna, pickled in salt and sundried. It's the tuna version of parma ham or cured ham. If you are given this as a souvenir, try eating it this way, it's suitable as an hors d'oeuvre.
200g of konjak pasta is only 12 kcals. Use shop bought taramasalata as a sauce to make this healthy and delicious dish in 5 minutes. You'll be beach-ready!
Konjak potato noodles (shirataki), Taramasalata (shop-bought), Chicory, Shredded nori sheet, Salt & pepper, Chilli powder
Chicken thighs, Spring onions, Pak choi bulbs, Mange tout, Baby corn, Ginger, Chinese five spice powder, White wine, salt, sesame oil, Teriyaki Sauce, Light soy sauce, Light brown sugar, White wine, Potato starch or cornflour, Sesame seeds, nori (optional)
Let's try to make typical Indonesian dishes at home!
Young spring greens, Carrot (small), Potato, Cauliflower, Beansprouts, Prawn crackers, Taifun Smoked Tofu, A (Dressing) , Peanut butter, Fish sauce, Rice syrup, Tamarind paste, Grated ginger, Hot water
I used leftover rice to make a risotto with one lethal weapon: Sacla Truffle Pesto. With crushed nuts and grated cheese, it tastes and smells so good ...
Spaghetti vongole uses clams and white wine. This time, I added onion, anchovy paste and vegetable consomme to make it a really deep taste. Dunk a baguette into the sauce to enjoy this dish twice!
Spaghetti, Clams, White wine, Olive oil, Onion, Garlic, Dried chilli, Anchovy paste, Vegetable consomme, Spring onions
This is a side dish that can be made in 5 minutes. Its fresh crunchiness and umami of the salty seaweed will stimulate your appetite! It's less than 25kcal for 100g (one person's serving), so it's ideal for those who are dieting.
I saw a recipe in Tesco for making a foolproof macaroni cheese, so I gave it a go. Like lasagne that tastes better the next day, this was certainly more delicious the day after. It's ideal to make for a party.
Macaroni, Meat (chicken, bacon, meatballs, etc.), Vegetables (onion, broccoli, etc.), Olive oil or butter, Garlic, Tinned tomatoes (chopped), Mascarpone cheese, Hard cheese (Cheddar, Red Leicester, etc.)
After making a hotpot or a nabe, you always have leftover broth. This is excellent, as it has all the taste from the previous ingredients, so never waste this - let's cook a whole onion in it!
You needs lots of lemon juice and lemons. It might seem too sour but it will definitely build up your appetite. Make lots, it's wonderful for entertaining at home!
Chicken breast fillets, Salt & pepper, Flour, Olive oil, Butter, Onion, Garlic, White wine, Chicken stock, Capers, Lemon juice, Lemon (sliced), Fresh parsley
You can really tell the difference when you use prawns with head and shells.
Frozen prawns with head and shell, Frozen peeled prawns, Red chilli, Red pepper, Sweetheart cabbage leaves, Butter, Miso (red or mixed), Fish stock cube, Hot water, Onion (medium), Ginger slices, Salmon fillet
An easy peasy pasta dish using ingredients left in the refrigerator. Just like lasagne that tastes so good one day later, make a lot and divide into portions.
Short pasta, Chicken, bacon, salmon, etc, Mushrooms, onions, courgettes, etc, Butter, Flour, Vegetable stock granules, Milk, Cheese, Salt & pepper
I simply roasted any vegetables I had, they go well with fish or meat. The key is the dry roasted almonds on top to give an unusual and surprising crunchy texture.
Carrot (small), Parsnip, Red cabbage, Salt, Maple syrup, Dried thyme, Olive oil, Sliced almonds
Just put everything in one frying pan and cook for a quick and tasty dish!
Beef , Tofu (firm), Leek, Chestnut mushrooms (medium), Konjac potato noodles (optional), Chinese leaf (or bok choy leaf), Seasonings:, Granulated sugar, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sake or white wine, Dashi stock granules, Hot water
Sous vide cooking (vacuum packed) is an established and trendy style done in most restaurants, even Michelin star ones. I tried to do it at home without any tools.
Spare Ribs (beef or pork), Ziploc bag, Salt & Pepper, Fajita BBQ sauce, Sugar & honey combined, Red wine, Garlic, herbs
It is a fancy dessert that you can make super easily. The cooking time does not include time to freeze the cherry tomatoes in advance, nor the time for chilling.
Simmered in a tomato sauce, this delicious dish will fill you up but it's still refreshing.
Chinese leaves bunch, Minced beef & pork, Bacon rashers, Onion, Potato starch or cornflour, Cooked rice, Egg, Nutmeg, Salt & pepper, Bay leaf, Tinned tomatoes, Stock cube, Hot water, Wholegrain mustard, Potato starch in a bit of water
After many years of trial and error, I finally succeeded to make this okonomiyaki crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It's just like the ones you really enjoy in a restaurant!
All the ingredients were in my fridge. The flavour of the bacon and the sweet onions give it a nice touch. The dressing is so simple with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
You can get sprats in the supermarket in the autumn and winter. The bones are edible as they're such small fish.
Sprats, Turnip or mooli, Your favourite mushrooms, Rice flour with salt, Oil for frying, Spring onions or chives, Ａ, Dashi broth, Light brown sugar, Soy sauce, Sake
Mozzarella caprese is delicious but a bit watery. Put tomatoes in an oven to make them semi 'sundried' and you'll have a tastier (and not so wet) caprese!
You can use this versatile sauce with almost anything - add to pasta, spread on grilled chicken or fish or as a dip for crudites...the list is endless.
If you have any eggs reaching their sell-by date, just make this recipe and you'll have boiled eggs ready to eat with ramen noodles or a salad, for example.
Really delicious when eaten hot with a cold yogurt curry sauce.
Broccoli florets, Cheddar cheese, Cured ham slices, Nori sheet, Spring roll wrappers (small), Flour & water, Vegetable oil for frying, Yogurt Curry Sauce, Yogurt, Mayonnaise, Curry powder, Salt & pepper
You often have filo pastry left in your freezer, so you can use it all up in this recipe.
Granny Smith apples, Royal Gala apples, Granulated sugar, Cinammon powder, Butter, Custard:, Plain flour, Egg, Milk, Soaking liquid for the filo:, Butter (for baking)
Fry the sauce with the pork at the beginning to get a good integrated flavour, don't add the sauce at the end.
Pork fillets (or minced pork), Aubergine (medium), Green pepper, Chinese chilli bean sauce, Miso, Sugar, Vegetable oil, Chicken stock, Potato starch in a bit of water, Sesame seeds
The only effort required is shredding the cabbage. Once you've cleared that, all you have to do is add the sauce and mix well into the cabbage. The result is amazingly delicious.
Cooked rice, Sardines in Oil (tin), Spring onions, Potato starch or cornflour, Vegetable oil for frying, Mayonnaise, Cayenne pepper, Lemon wedges, Seasonings, Soy sauce, Grated ginger, Sake or white wine
Broccoli is a superfood, I used it with tofu in this dish. The peanut satay sauce that you can buy at a supermarket as a substitute for sesame makes it easy to prepare this dish. It's both healthy and easy to cook.
King prawns, Sake, Aubergine, Potato or corn starch, Vegetable oil (for deep frying), Green vinegar dressing:, Cucumber, Granulated sugar, Vinegar, Lemon juice, Salt
