Dinner

Aglio e olio with tuna (or tonno) is my take on an Italian classic. (As well as simply an excuse to eat tinned tuna, an incredibly underrated ingredient!).

My amatriciana with smoked lardons is smoky, peppery and rich - perfect for a romantic meal or mid-week warmer. Not to mention cheaper than buying guanciale!

Ragù alla Ferrarese is rich and indulgent and yet deceptively simple to make. Perfect with tagliatelle or at Christmastime with some fresh cappellacci.

This side dish of rice with creamed coconut, chicken stock and garam masala has a rich creaminess I find super addictive. Great with leftover curry and pakora.

This smoky chorizo and yellow pepper pasta sauce takes less than half an hour to make but packs a whole lot of flavour.

This dish is everything a creamy aubergine curry should be. The aubergine is fork-tender yet meaty, and the combination of spices is just right.

This quick and easy chickpea curry is delicious and deceptively filling. It can be vegan or vegetarian, making it versatile and allergy-friendly.

I made this cheap and easy quorn chilli many times as a student and still whip it up today when I want something hearty yet light.

Fajita pasta is a favourite among home cooks in Scotland for its super flavourful sauce. And this version with frozen cooked chicken pieces is easier than ever.

Fennel, cabbage & smoked sausage are a match made in heaven, especially when enriched with white wine & chicken stock. A supremely comforting autumn treat

This dish is yummy, filling and addictive. My gluten free chicken fried rice with basmati & sweet chilli uses tamari soy sauce but regular soy sauce also works.

I don't often treat myself to fresh basil, but when I do I usually make this tomato-based pasta sauce with olives and fresh basil. An ideal mid-week meal.

This onion-free pasta sauce is just the ticket for those days when you don't have the time or effort for something fancy: lovely, tomatoey and homey.

The perfect recipe for leftover ragù when you don't fancy pasta, these decadent and comforting ragù stuffed aubergines are sure to steal your heart.

I don't see nearly enough recipes for chicken curry with onion seeds. I have a real fondness for them and for smoked paprika, making this curry another indulgent combo of my favourite things.

This quick and simple smoked pancetta and basil pasta sauce packs a bunch of flavour with minimal prep and only three steps!

Refreshing and slightly spicy, this dish is a summertime favourite in my house. It's easy to rustle up - think aglio e olio with extra steps - and super moreish.

This five ingredient spinach and cream cheese pasta sauce couldn't be easier. A fresher, lighter alternative to pesto, it's perfect with a glass of white wine.

This rich, no-cook pizza sauce with tomato purée is perfect for tortilla pizzas, pizza toast or any situation where you need an emergency pizza sauce in a hurry

After many years of making and loving this dish, I've found a whole host of simple and effective ways to make bangers and mash healthier. So here are my top 5!

Pasta and store-bought pesto from a jar is one of those staples you can always rely on. But it doesn't have to feel like a struggle meal if you do it right!