Char siu ribs
The low-effort way to oven-roasted tender ribs, packed with flavour from some classic Chinese ingredients.
Eggplant steaks
A boldly dramatic side dish, this easy way with eggplant is substantial enough to stand on its own.
Coconut rice cake with honeyed figs
A great back-pocket recipe for those nights you think you won't want dessert and then change your mind.
Pistachio and parmesan chicken strips
A crunchy crust, packed with flavour, makes these versatile tenderloins easy to make and terrific to eat.
Orzotto with fennel, soybeans and lemon
A healthy and vibrant low-effort dish, perfect for days when time and attention are in short supply.
Edamame and three-pea salad
Small, sweet greens, piquant little leaves and a wasabi dressing make for a seriously good green salad.
Soused oranges with Aperol
A simple, refreshing dessert inspired by a Spritz, the classic Italian summer cocktail made with Aperol.
Roasted garlic hummus
How to make the perfect hummus without compromises: full of great flavours and silky smooth.
Carrot and ginger fritters
Gently spiced fritters that come together in just a few minutes, versatile enough for any time of day.
Prawn laksa
A streamlined way to get this fantastic noodle soup on the table. It's low on prep and big on flavour.
Cherry tomato salsa salad
The lively charms of this feisty little side dish will perk up even the plainest of plates.
Personal cheesecakes for two
These cupcake-sized no-bake cheesecakes are a special treat. They're tangy and creamy – and just enough.
Radicchio cups with borlotti beans and tuna
A store-cupboard standby graduates to a casual first course, to be rolled up and munched with drinks.
Pasta with baby spinach, garlic and chilli
Warm, wilted spinach and an infusion of garlic and chilli makes this easy pasta sauce a weeknight favourite.
Coconut madeleines
With a batter you can make in advance, it's easy to whip up a batch of these feather-light little cakes.
Scallops with chilli and lime
It's one of my ultimate kitchen hacks: these are so quick and easy, I get one of my guests to make them.
Whole roasted snapper
The original fast food: a whole fish, filled with pan-Asian flavours, given a quick blast in the oven.
Tiny flourless Toblerone cake
So outrageously dense and fudgy that I’m only calling it “cake” to be polite.