My Balsamic Pumpkin Lasagne evolved from an experimental pumpkin and sage dish, but the cheese sauce and pasta are perfect foils.

Spaghetti and Meatballs, an all time favorite that I am sure every cook has a version of, this is mine complete with pine nuts!

Crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside these Oatmeal Cookies are heady with aroma.

My pot roast Pork Vindaloo is a take on the classic Portuguese influenced Indian dish from Goa. Lets just say this dish has traveled!

Who said chili needs beef? This spicy pumpkin chili will surprise and delight even the most committed of carnivores.

Cauliflower soup is the ultimate hearty winter warmer soup, enriched with a simple white sauce and loaded with carrot, celeriac and onion

Nothing says Winter or Autumn like a pie for me and this Pork PIe is loaded with slow cooked pork and a wonderful cider based gravy

Bolognese Sauce is perfect for batch cooking. Forget shop bought jars and packets this is the real deal and can be frozen and used later.

Hot wings are the ultimate finger licking joy for me. Smaller than drummers, I get more sauce and cooking them slow leaves them moist.

Roasting the Parsnips in this curried soup gives a depth to the sweetness of the parsnip that marries perfectly with mild curry.

Indian influenced spicy popcorn takes movie nights to a whole new level, sweet, salty and fragrant with cumin and chili!

Pan fried Teriyaki Salmon is one of the most delightful and simple dishes you could ever cook. The wonderful sauce is the perfect match!

Sweet and sour chicken is an ever present Chinese take away favourite, sure it is not an authentically Chinese dish… But who cares!

With a little bit of extra effort you can elevate a simple roasted tomato soup to a whole new taste level with hints of thyme.

Nothing to my mind is quicker and easier than a stir fried noodle dish and this sweet & sour carrot and kale number is hot with ginger.

Corn is not just for butter, this ‘Mexican’ style corn and tomato soup or broth carries a nice kick of chili along with Cumin & Coriander.

Duck breast with plum sauce is a play on a classic combination that is stupidly quick and easy to cook and is always a crowd pleaser

Brined pork chops paired with some sweet, yet salty glazed nectarines make a great alternative to the traditional pork with apple combo.

The Dobos Torte named after its creator József Dobos. From Hungary, with its 6 layers, chocolate butter cream frosting.