Cowboy Beans
This is a true storecupboard dish that's a real family favourite. It's effectively 'home-made' baked beans with proper flavours that will knock the socks off any...
Jimmy's Chicken Satay Skewers
I love the way amazing food can conjure up vivid memories. I first tasted satay years ago at my mate Woody's 18th birthday party - his wonderful Malaysian mum...
Asian Cucumber Salad
It's sometimes hard to get excited about cucumber, particular when they are 'straight from the fridge cold' and sliced into slightly uninspiring rounds. Cucumbers are...
Noodle Salad with Sesame, Ginger & Soy Dressing
I just love the fresh vibrant flavours of a noodle salad, a riot of textures and flavours - brought together with a zingy, aromatic dressing....
BBQ Lemongrass Chilli Pork Belly
There is a fantastic chef called Samin Nosrat who talks about the basic elements of cooking - check out her book "Salt Fat Acid Heat"...
Vietnamese Crêpes with Crispy Pork Belly & Prawns Recipe
Vietnamese cuisine is a real melting pot of flavours. It's heavily influenced by the French who occupied the country during the 19th Century so you'll...
Rib Eye Steak with Chimichurri, Flat Breads, Tomato and Onion Salad
It's so exciting to think that one fifth of the way through the 21st century and here in the UK, we are still making new...
Kombu Dashi Braised Shin of Beef Recipe
The Japanese understand seasoning better than anyone. People talk about 'umami' as the 5th sense of taste, elevating savoury flavours to a new level. Umami...
Ben's basic Sushi Recipe
The idea of making sushi can be a little intimidating, particularly when you hear stories of 15-year sushi chef apprenticeships. The truth is, it's pretty...
King Prawn Paella with Chicken, Chorizo & Saffron
Just the other day, I was very lucky to be given a box of the most amazing king prawns by a foodie friend (thank you...
Mexican Fish Tacos
It’s widely said that at least three-quarters of Mexican’s will eat on the Streets at least once or twice a week. And why not? Here,...
Miso Mushroom Poke Bowl
You could easily be mistaken for thinking that a Poke bowl is a Japanese invention, but actually it's one of the national dishes of Hawaii....