Lamb Durban curry is a dish inspired by Indian South African communities; it features loads of onions and potatoes in a fiery and bold sauce

Cumin and lamb may not be the first ingredients that spring to mind when you think of Chinese food, but this Xinjiang lamb stir fry is super

Chicken alla diavola is an Italian devilled chicken; traditionally, it is spatchcocked, then cooked over hot coals; my version is oven-roast

Soutzoukakia are Greek meatballs (I used beef) flavoured with garlic and cumin that are fried and then cooked in a red wine and tomato sauce

Spinach and ricotta malfatti are delicious light Italian dumplings that are similar to gnocchi; mine come served with a simple tomato sauce.

Vietnamese shaking beef or bò lúc lắc is named after the frantic cooking style; it’s a delicious, yet simple and very quick beef stir fry.

Risotto verde comes from Northern Italy, a classic rice dish that is finished with a “green” puree, mine uses spinach, peas and broad beans.

Homemade mint sauce is the archetypal condiment to serve with a roast lamb Sunday lunch; it’s very easy to make and much cheaper than a jar.

Arroz de tamboril is a Portuguese rice dish with monkfish and prawns, a seafood recipe featuring simple cooking and delicious flavours.

Nawabi chicken curry, a relatively mild Indian recipe with a yoghurt and ghee-rich sauce thickened with cashew nuts, almonds and onions.

Slowly roasted lamb shoulder seasoned with anchovies, thyme and mint served with a port and red currant gravy is the perfect Sunday lunch.

A simple and classic blonde omelette stuffed with a herby, crab, creme fraiche and herby filling is the perfect light summer lunch recipe.

Freekeh salad with feta cheese and a pomegranate molasses dressing is a delicious, nutritious and simple side for a huge range of dishes.

Tomato and anchovy pasta is a delicious dish that packs a surprisingly bold flavour for a recipe using a few store cupboard ingredients.

Beef meatball and mushroom stroganoff is a fantastic and slightly more frugal take on a classic dish that is served in creamy mustard sauce.

Zapiekanka is a Polish open-face sandwich; my version features butter sauteed mushrooms topped with melted Gouda cheese and loads of ketchup

Spezzatino di manzo is a gloriously delicious Italian beef stew with countless variants; it is simple slow cooking that proves less is more.

Honey, wholegrain mustard, garlic and thyme are combined with chicken and sour cream to form a delicious, quick and easy sauce for pasta.