A riot of colour makes this filo clad Cumberland ring a head turner. Vibrant squash, gawdy peppers, emerald green leaves & flecks of sesame jostle for attention on the fork. Fit for a summer table or dark winters night, it can headline the table or be a noteworthy support act. The components of this dish provide the only inkling of any tedium across stop | start prep but the results are more than worth the twenty or so minutes it takes to cobble (with a few wasted minutes in between!) Feeds 4-6. You will need; one packet filo pastry, one butternut squash, 2 red peppers, one jar grilled artichokes, half block of feta, 3 garlic cloves, 2 large red onions, one tbsp sesame seeds, sumac, 3 large handfuls baby spinach leaves, knob is butter, olive oil, salt & pepper, one egg. Takes approximately 1 hour 15mins including cooking time.

A dish of glorious decadence yet enviably easy & quick to get on the table, bowls of striking flavours & memorable mouthfuls are the order of the day with this dish. Scant Ingredients become a sum far greater than that of their individual parts when coupled with luxurious Truffle oil. Feeds two. You will need; approx 250g fresh egg linguini (or any other pasta shape) one shallot, a few sprigs of thyme, 25g butter, salt and pepper, 60g shitake mushrooms, 125g chestnut mushrooms. Truffle oil. Prep | Cooking time approx 15 mins.

Leaned on for decades, omelettes serve up a satisfying meal no matter the hour of the day. Rich in protein, they are recognised for being able to stave off hunger in the hours after and being bland in flavour scream for accompaniments to pique interest. A myriad of ingredients can be thrown at a pan of just set eggs; in this instance however I'm relying on the following. Serves 1 : two eggs, three sprigs of thyme, half a dozen basil leaves, a few leftover sage leaves, the last of a bunch of coriander. Other herbs to include extend to mint, tarragon, parsley, chives and oregano. A knob of butter approx 15g, two tbsp milk, salt & pepper and a small lump of cheddar. Parmesan (optional)

A stalwart of our table and a far cry from too many versions of this dish less able to pack a punch. A heady ensèmble that makes liberal use of store cupboard staples & quantities that guarantee leftovers to fill your freezer or use across other mealtime wins such as nachos or stuffed potato skins. You will need: 1kg minced beef, 250ml red wine 2 large green peppers, 4 cloves garlic, 2 sticks celery, I green chilli, 300-400g closed cup mushrooms, 2 large white onions, 3 cans chopped tomatoes, 2 cans kidney beans, Demerara sugar, 2 beef stock cubes, tomato purée, ground cumin, dried coriander leaf, ground coriander, chilli powder, cayenne pepper, Worcester sauce (optional)

This nifty little salad never fails to woo a crowd, coming into play when serving up tender ribeye steaks, tandoori lamb chops or nudging alongside meats charred over white hot barbeque coals. It can be enjoyed in isolation as a light lunch, or sit beneath a tender roast salmon fillet. You will need: a variety of tomatoes, preferably heritage and on the vine. 2 slices of sourdough bread, half a red onion or half a dozen spring onions, one bunch of coriander, olive oil, salt and pepper, rosemary (optional)

With 9 of us crowding the table, a sizeable shoulder of pork is the order of the day. Left mostly to its own devices, it makes easy work of entertaining & serves up a hearty meal. You will need: one boned rolled shoulder of pork (approx 3 kg) olive oil, 3 red onions, one carrot, 125ml white wine, a stick of celery, discarded ends of a leek (optional) salt flakes, 150g soft breadcrumbs, one egg, 14-16 sage leaves, 40g butter, coarsely ground black pepper

Today's episode finds me pulling together a Cauliflower & Leek Cheese ahead of crowding our table later with friends. Its a superb dish that not only brings vegetables to the mealtable, but can be served as a side to a multitude of dishes. Feeds 6-8 You will need: one large Cauliflower, 4 leeks, 100g butter, 150g strong cheddar cheese, 600ml whole milk, 1 nutmeg ball, Dijon & wholegrain mustard, 85g plain flour, salt flakes & coarsely ground black pepper.

Today’s episode finds me making burgers for our supper. With minimal prep & from fridge to fork inside 20 minutes, they are an easy to lean on meal when fast food is craved. To serve four, you will need: 500g minced beef, one egg, 3 tbsp soft breadcrumbs, tomato purée, approx 25g Parmesan, 1tsp celery salt, salt flakes & coarsely ground black pepper. To assemble, you will need: one baby gem lettuce, one beef tomato, 4 - 8 slices of cheese, 2 - 3 gherkins, mayonnaise, ketchup, 4 brioche buns (or other type of bun for serving it between)