Sticky sesame seed-coated tofu that has been fried until crispy and tossed in a soy sauce glaze with some heat thanks to crispy chilli oil.

Chicken liver pasta with mushrooms and a buttery sauce flavoured with sage and balsamic vinegar is a fantastically tasty and frugal dinner.

Marmitako is a fresh tuna stew or soup from the Basque region of Spain, my version contains potatoes, green pepper and a splash of sherry.

Beef pastitsada is a delicious beef stew served with pasta from Corfu, big chunks of meat simmered in a thick tomato sauce with cinnamon.

Taze fasulye is a beautifully simple Turkish green bean stew, I like to use runner beans in this recipe alongside onions, tomatoes & peppers.

Cullen Skink is a gloriously named and simple Scottish smoked haddock milk-based soup or chowder which is thickened with potatoes.

Chicken breast wrapped in Parma ham, stuffed with a mixture of ricotta cheese, spinach and lemon zest before being roasted to perfection.

Thai yellow chicken curry with potatoes and shallots is a relatively mild coconut milk based recipe that balances sweetness with lime juice.

Sardines in tomato sauce on toast are a cheap and nutritious meal, this recipe zhuzhs up tinned fish with chilli, capers and fresh tomato.

Pinchos morunos are heavily spiced Spanish meat skewers with Moorish influences, I use pork tenderloin, and they are cooked on a griddle pan

Teriyaki sauce chicken wings with classic sweet, sticky and salty Japanese flavours that can be oven-baked or cooked in an air fryer.

Streaky bacon-wrapped monkfish with a hint of thyme served with new potatoes, samphire & sugar snap peas makes for a wonderful, elegant meal

Doenjang jjigae is a wonderfully simple Korean soybean paste stew, my take uses beef & tofu as well as a host of vegetables.

Piperade is a classic easy Basque stew that features green peppers, onions, tomatoes & chilli, my version turns this dish into a great side.

Crab risotto with a rich and luxurious feel thanks to butter, Vermouth and saffron, giving it a beautiful golden colour and floral flavour.