Dinner

This one surprised me. The first time I made Mary Berry’s Sticky Chicken, I thought, “This’ll be one of those quick weeknight things—fine, not thrilling.” …

This isn’t the kind of soup you plan a dinner party around. It’s the one you make on autopilot when you’ve had a long day, …

The first time I tried to pan-fry halloumi, I nearly smoked out my kitchen. To be fair, I didn’t know halloumi needs to be dry …

The first time I made this crab linguine, I was in a right rush—midweek, dinner time creeping up, and not a scrap of inspiration in …

This one caught me off guard—in the best way. I picked up Mary’s Chicken and Asparagus Fricassee on a whim, thinking it’d be a bit …

I first made this beef fillet on a Tuesday night, still in my work trousers, craving something indulgent but not faffy. Honestly? I didn’t expect …