Arroz con tomate is Portuguese tomato rice; it's a wonderfully low-maintenance one-pot dish that features short grain rice and lots of garlic.
Recipes that take between 45 and 60 minutes
Allowing yourself between 45 and 60 minutes of cooking and preparation time opens up a whole world of recipes to try.
Dishes with a slightly more complex base of flavours and some slightly more involved techniques.
Don't worry, though, my comprehensive and concise instructions make even the more complex recipes easy to perfect at home.
Filipino spaghetti is a gloriously bonkers dish, it rocks minced pork and hot dog sausages in tomato sauce sweetened with condensed milk.
Bourdeto is a wonderfully easy but delicious stew from Corfu; my version uses whole sea bass on the bone, cooked in a paprika-rich broth.
Pear risotto may sound a little strange, but sweet pears with Gorgonzola cheese are a classic combination, and it works so well in this dish.
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.
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.
Hortobágyi palacsinta are Hungarian savoury meat-filled pancakes served with a rich paprika sour cream sauce, my version uses minced beef.
Crab risotto with a rich and luxurious feel thanks to butter, Vermouth and saffron, giving it a beautiful golden colour and floral flavour.
Chicken in a creamy peppercorn sauce featuring perfectly roasted breast on the crown served with creamy brandy sauce and fresh ground pepper.
Pork sausage and lentil stew is the perfect one-pot wonder and it gets a helping hand from savoy cabbage, English mustard and apples.
Lamb meatball (kefta) tagine in a fantastic Moroccan influenced spicy tomato sauce with cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander and a little honey.
Roast quail is the perfect date night meal, it looks fancy but is easy to make, here it is spatchcocked & served with a marsala & grape sauce.
Chicken souvlaki skewers, classic Greek kebabs marinated in olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, thyme & oregano before being quickly cooked.
Devilled chicken thighs in a spiced gravy inspired by an old Mrs Beeton recipe that uses Worcestershire Sauce, brandy and English mustard.
Chicken banh mi are Vietnamese sandwiches, my version combines perfectly cooked seasoned thighs with pickles, pate and sriracha mayonnaise.
Chicken and chorizo jambalaya is my take on a comforting Cajun classic, smoked sausage and the spice & herb mix are the stars of this dish.
Corned beef, potato & onion pasty, the ultimate store cupboard dinner, these pies are made from stuff I always have at home and I love them!
Normandy style chicken legs in a silky rich sauce loaded with apples, bacon, mustard and cider, it's finished with crème fraiche and tarragon.