Spiced Pumpkin and Sage Risotto with Crispy Sage Butter
Stir pumpkin purée, smoked paprika and nutmeg into arborio rice for a risotto that comes together in about 45 minutes, with crispy sage butter on top....
Easy Crispy Polenta Squares with Roasted Ratatouille
Roast eggplant, zucchini and peppers while firm polenta squares crisp in the same oven. Vegan, make-ahead, and about 50 minutes on the day you cook....
Baked Wild Mushroom and Spinach Crepes with Gruyère
Bake wild mushroom and spinach crepes with Gruyère in a 9x13 dish: 8 thin crepes, a garlicky filling, and every part can be made 3 days ahead....
Roasted Tomato Lentil Bolognese with Garlic and Basil
Roast plum tomatoes at 220 C, simmer with green lentils, and pulse into a chunky vegan bolognese that feeds four and reheats well....
Charred Asparagus Salad with Poached Eggs and Parmesan
Char asparagus in a hot cast-iron skillet, then top it with soft poached eggs and lemon-Dijon dressing. A 30-minute salad that eats like a full meal....
Pan-Fried Smoky Sweetcorn Chili Fritters with Lime Yogurt
Pan-fry smoky sweetcorn and chili fritters with smoked paprika and a lime yogurt dip. Crisp-edged, ready in 35 minutes, and fully vegetarian....
Stuffed Mushrooms with Roasted Red Pepper and Feta
Roast cremini caps cavity-down first, then fill with feta, roasted red pepper and garlic. Crisp-topped, make-ahead, and ready in 50 minutes....
Grilled Aubergine Parmigiana with Basil Tomato Sauce
Grill 1 cm aubergine slices, layer with basil tomato sauce and mozzarella, then bake 25 minutes for a lighter parmigiana that holds its shape....
Roasted Mushroom Pasta with Garlic Butter and Thyme
Roast cremini mushrooms and a head of garlic at 220 C, then toss with pasta and butter. Comes together in about 40 minutes with a sheet pan and one pot....
6 Crisp-Skinned Duck Dinners: Breast, Leg, Whole Roast and Pancakes
Six crisp-skinned duck dinners, from pan-seared breast and bistro duck legs to orange star anise roast duck and hoisin pancakes....
7 Long-Braised Tough Cuts: Cheeks, Oxtail, Short Rib, Chuck and Pork Shoulder
Seven slow braises for beef cheeks, oxtail, short rib, chuck and pork shoulder, with timing notes, swaps and make-ahead serving ideas....
Spiced Cauliflower Chickpea Bake with Tahini Drizzle
Roast cauliflower and chickpeas with cumin and smoked paprika, then bake under tahini-yogurt sauce until edges char. Done in 50 minutes....
Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu with Black Bean Garlic Sauce
Pan-fry cornstarch-coated tofu until crackly-crisp, then toss in a glossy fermented black bean garlic sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes....
Creamy Roasted Squash Lasagna with Sage Butter Sauce
Roast butternut squash with sage, then layer it into a creamy bechamel lasagna baked until bubbly and golden on top....
Silky Wild Garlic Pesto Linguine with Toasted Pine Nuts
Blend wild garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan into a raw pesto, toss with linguine in about 30 minutes for a peppery, no-cook pasta sauce....
Smoky Charred Broccoli Almond Pesto Pasta with Lemon
Char broccoli in a cast-iron skillet, toss with almond pesto and lemony pasta water for a smoky, 40-minute vegetarian dinner....
Crisp-Edged Roasted Beetroot Falafel with Tahini Sauce
Roast beets, blend with chickpeas and bake until crisp-edged, then finish with lemony tahini for a make-ahead vegetarian dinner....
Sticky Caramelized Fig and Ricotta Tart with Thyme
Bake caramelized figs over honeyed ricotta and puff pastry for a fig and ricotta tart ready in about 50 minutes, great for brunch or dessert....
Smoky Lentil Shepherd Pie with a Golden Mash Crust
Simmer smoky lentils with paprika and veggies, top with buttery mash, then bake until golden for a make-ahead vegetarian dinner....
Grilled Vegetable Stacks with Goat Cheese and Basil
Grill zucchini, eggplant, and bell pepper, then layer with goat cheese and a balsamic glaze for a smoky, meatless dinner that eats like a full meal....