Dinner

This blackened salmon nearly got the better of me the first time. I was feeling a bit smug, thinking, “How hard can it be?” Let’s …

I’ll admit it—I didn’t expect this veggie version to win over my carnivorous lot. A meatless cottage pie? With lentils? I could already hear the …

I didn’t grow up eating curries like this one. In my house, “curry” usually meant something from a jar with suspiciously neon sauce. But one …

This one’s become my go-to when I need a crowd-pleaser that feels indulgent but still sneaks in a load of veg. The first time I …

I made this risotto on a gloomy Tuesday when I needed dinner to feel like more than just dinner. I’d had a bit of a …

I always thought kedgeree was one of those fussy dishes that only worked at brunch or when you had leftover fish. But when I actually …

This is the bake I pull out when I want something properly hearty that still feels a bit impressive. I first tried it on a …

I wasn’t sure how this one would go down the first time I made it. Lamb with pasta? In one pot? It felt like something …

I’ll be honest—I made these the first time because I had half a packet of lamb mince and not much else. I wasn’t planning a …

This roast nearly got me kicked out of my own kitchen. No joke. I’ve made pork roasts dozens of times, but the first time I …