Banana bread muffins Michael Catling5 June 2025016 views Sweetened with ripe bananas, raisins and a touch of maple syrup, these vegan-friendly muffins make for a healthy breakfast on the go. At home, I always have a glut of… Read more
Bounty overnight oats Michael Catling13 June 2025050 views This is the breakfast of dreams for bounty lovers, combining the creamy texture of overnight oats with the rich, indulgent flavour of chocolate and coconut. Whenever I think of Bounty… Read more
Saffron seafood risotto Michael Catling13 June 2025014 views There’s a time and place for a bit of luxury – and this seafood medley risotto is one of those dishes I like to roll out on special occasions. There’s… Read more
Apple and blackberry porridge Michael Catling4 June 20250636 views Who says you can’t have a dessert for breakfast? This apple and blackberry porridge has all the flavours of a winter crumble, but minus the added sugar and calories. I… Read more
Peach and raspberry cobbler Michael Catling21 June 202508 views Cosy and rustic, but still a little fancy with the spiral top, this old-school pudding is like a fruit stew with dumplings — soft, warm and very comforting. Some dishes… Read more
Apple and walnut spring rolls Michael Catling18 June 2025029 views Switch up your traditional spring rolls with these apple pie inspired filo parcels. If you like filo pastry and love apple pie, you’re going to fall head over heels for… Read more
Upside-down orange and ricotta cake Michael Catling5 June 2025016 views Turn the traditional baking method on its head with this light but luscious upside-down cake. Using olive oil and ricotta gives it a beautifully light and moist texture. This summery… Read more
Healthy chicken nuggets Michael Catling11 June 2025013 views Recreate the classic school dinner of chicken nuggets using a DIY blend of herbs, spices and panko breadcrumbs for an easy midweek dinner. We all have that fussy friend who… Read more
Mango and coconut porridge Michael Catling11 June 2025044 views Bring a touch of sunshine to your breakfast table with the tropical flavours of coconut, mango and passion fruit. Nothing says summer to me quite like mango and coconut. I… Read more
Tandoori duck tacos with kachumber salad Michael Catling5 June 2025014 views This tapas-inspired mash up is my new favourite way to eat roast duck and tacos. Although this is a totally made-up dish, I think tandoori duck tacos need to become… Read more
Vegan apple and blueberry crisp Michael Catling4 June 2025080 views This is first-time cook simple: A self-saucing pudding with juicy, jammy apples and berries that are bubbling below a nutty, crunchy topping. This apple and blueberry crisp is my go-to… Read more
Spiced apple strudel Michael Catling24 June 2025013 views Soft apples, warming spices, sticky caramel and flaky filo pastry. What’s not to like? Packed full of fruit, nuts and Christmas spice, an apple strudel is basically Austria’s version of… Read more
Thai satay chicken kebabs Michael Catling24 June 202507 views Prepare to fall hard for these spicy chicken skewers, which are grilled to perfection before being dipped in a zingy satay sauce. Peanut butter lovers will be in their element.… Read more
Chicken tikka and mango chutney curry Michael Catling19 June 2025013 views A fruity twist on a tikka masala, this curry-in a hurry leans heavily on your spice cupboard (and a jar of mango chutney) to produce an irresistible sauce in 30… Read more
Vegan jam duffins Michael Catling11 June 2025013 views Just as easy to make as ordinary muffins, these sugar-dipped duffins taste every bit as good as jam doughnuts when served warm from the oven. I still remember seeing a… Read more
Apple Dutch baby Michael Catling2 June 20250530 views A cross between a pancake and Yorkshire pudding, my apple Dutch baby is filled with caramelised apples, walnuts and yoghurt for a posh brunch. An apple Dutch baby is essentially… Read more
Nutella porridge Michael Catling6 June 2025048 views Inspired by my fiancée’s love of Nutella, this chocolate and hazelnut porridge feels like a naughty treat, but will fill you up with good fats and fibre. Porridge often suffers… Read more
Seafood Singapore noodles Michael Catling5 June 2025013 views On the table in 30 minutes, this speedy stir-fry is the ultimate fridge-raider dish for the family. Singapore noodles are my mum’s favourite, so naturally it took a while to… Read more
Turkey, chorizo and chestnut burgers Michael Catling10 June 2025014 views All the flavours of Christmas packed into a protein-rich burger, flavoured with cranberry sauce and sage. Fed up of making boring beef burgers? My Christmas-inspired turkey burger is the perfect… Read more
Chocolate orange overnight oats Michael Catling17 June 2025066 views Bored of toast and cornflakes? Make a batch of chocolate orange overnight oats for a quick and easy breakfast on the go. Because I’m known for being quite healthy conscious,… Read more
Chipotle steak burrito bowl Michael Catling11 June 2025022 views A fun and healthy alternative to the classic burrito, this Tex-Mex burrito bowl is overflowing with strips of rump steak, tortilla chips and a homemade avocado crema. If your burrito… Read more
Spaghetti bolognese with cheesy pork meatballs Michael Catling6 June 2025022 views Inspired by meatballs in marinara and spaghetti bolognese, this hybrid pasta dish combines a rich, slow-roasted ragu with mozzarella-stuffed pork meatballs and spaghetti. If you’re going to master any recipe,… Read more
Vegan blueberry and banana pancake stack Michael Catling20 June 2025015 views Treat yourself to an epic breakfast of pancakes, berries and the most incredible peanut butter sauce you’ve ever tasted. Kids will go crazy for it! After a week of hurried… Read more
Peanut butter and banana smoothie Michael Catling9 June 2025018 views Peanut butter is not just for spreading on toast. Simply blitz with frozen banana, oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and your favourite milk to make a speedy protein shake after your… Read more
Easy prawn tikka masala with carrot and mint raita Michael Catling5 June 2025021 views My healthy take on the UK’s best-loved curry combines yoghurt, sweet cherry tomatoes and beautifully plump king prawns. The raita is the perfect partner for your onion bhajis and poppadoms.… Read more
Hoisin turkey stir-fry Michael Catling3 June 2025081 views Inspired by my love of duck pancakes, dry, day-old turkey gets a second chance in this bold and sweet hoisin gravy, which takes just 15 minutes to whip up. The… Read more
Smoked cheese and thyme sablé biscuits Michael Catling5 June 2025018 views These delicate biscuits mimic the butteriness of shortbread, but with the savoury notes of smoked paprika, fresh thyme and cheddar cheese. Batch bake a load for your neighbours at Christmas… Read more
Scallops with parsnip purée, chorizo crumb and prawn oil Michael Catling21 June 2025017 views Wow your dinner guests with this Masterchef-inspired scallop starter that champions wonky vegetables and prawn shells in the best way possible. This showstopping starter is the very reason I started… Read more
Chicken, chorizo and prawn paella Michael Catling5 June 20250633 views This protein-packed paella is the definition of a one-pot wonder. Serve it straight from the pan and let your guests help themselves. A paella is such a wondrous thing, isn’t… Read more
Lamb biryani Michael Catling5 June 2025019 views Can’t handle the heat of a traditional curry? Try my mouthwatering take on a classic biryani, which is layered with caramelised onions, saffron rice, and melt-in-the-mouth lamb. Comfort food doesn’t… Read more