Spaghetti bolognese with cheesy pork meatballs Michael Catling6 June 20250162 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
Peach and raspberry cobbler Michael Catling21 June 20250112 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
Carrot cake porridge Michael Catling15 June 20250140 views Love carrot cake? Prepare to fall hard for this gently-spiced porridge, with my twist on a cream cheese and pecan frosting. For those times when you don’t fancy making yet… Read more
Pork souvlaki with homemade flatbreads and tzatziki Michael Catling5 June 2025097 views Feed the family with this Greek-inspired mezze platter. This is my kind of Greek sharing dish. Big chunks of grilled meat, lots of herbs and spices, and a few different… Read more
Banana sticky toffee porridge Michael Catling11 June 20250133 views All the flavours of a classic sticky toffee pudding in porridge form, with caramelised bananas, crunchy pecans and a luscious date syrup on top. If you like sticky toffee pudding,… Read more
Apple and walnut spring rolls Michael Catling18 June 20250115 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
Whole pumpkin stuffed with mixed grains and chestnuts Michael Catling1 September 2025080 views For a stunning meat-free roast, try this whole-roasted pumpkin with a Middle-Eastern inspired stuffing. Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween. There are multiple varieties available during the autumn months and so… Read more
Pulled lamb Turkish lahmacun Michael Catling14 June 2025093 views Inspired by Turkey’s answer to a dairy-free pizza, my three-ingredient flatbread is topped with pulled lamb and lots of colourful veggies. A pizza without cheese? I can hear the shouting… Read more
Banana bread muffins Michael Catling5 June 2025097 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
Yeast-free doughnuts Michael Catling6 June 20250139 views No yeast and no proofing is required to make a batch of these shallow-fried doughnuts at home. How you choose to top and fill them is up to you! I… Read more
Tofu katsu curry Michael Catling14 June 20250108 views Not just for vegans, this Japanese-inspired katsu curry is packed full of flavour and hidden veggies. Your trip to Wagamama can wait. I used to be a tofu sceptic, unwilling… Read more
BLT bap with guacamole Michael Catling9 June 2025095 views Take the traditional bacon sarnie to another level with smashed avocado and a few chilli flakes for a spicy kick. This is proper nostalgia for me. A bacon roll was… Read more
Nutella porridge Michael Catling6 June 20250146 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
Jaffa Cake porridge Michael Catling14 June 20250142 views If you’re a fan of the chocolate-orange flavour combo, this is the perfect porridge for you. It’s like a cozy hug, with a citrus kick that wakes up your tastebuds.… Read more
Chicken, chorizo and prawn paella Michael Catling5 June 20250740 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
Blueberry smoothie bowl Michael Catling17 January 20250127 views Get the kids involved and embrace the colour of summer with this fun and nutrient-rich blueberry smoothie bowl. My best friend’s wife deserves a portion of credit for this super-simple… Read more
Honey-glazed carrot, parsnip and halloumi salad Michael Catling21 June 2025095 views Ditch your boring sandwich for this full-flavoured and meat-free salad. I love the combination of crisp, salty halloumi against the sweetness of the carrots and parsnips. I’m not a big… Read more
Parsnip, carrot and onion bhaji burgers Michael Catling30 May 2025099 views Sweet carrots and parsnips make a winning combination in my healthy spin on an onion bhaji. Serve with spicy fries in a brioche bun and they’ll beat any veggie burger… Read more
Vanilla and triple chocolate cookies Michael Catling28 June 20250125 views Fill up your biscuit tin with these gooey and totally irresistible cookies, which are packed full of white chocolate and dark chocolate chunks. Crispy edges, a gooey and fudgy centre,… Read more
Mild chicken and butternut squash curry Michael Catling21 June 20250111 views Bookmark this kid-friendly curry for a speedy weeknight meal. You don’t need any spice pastes or tins of tomatoes to make this gloriously rich and creamy curry. It’s slightly hotter… Read more
Goan chicken risotto Michael Catling12 June 20250113 views All the flavours of an Indian curry are wrapped up in this bold, tangy and aromatic risotto. A risotto has always been the kind of dish that invites creativity. It’s… Read more
Lamb biryani Michael Catling5 June 20250103 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
Slow cooked peanut butter chicken curry Michael Catling22 June 20250178 views Swap the takeaway menu for the slow cooker with this satay-inspired chicken curry. Weeknight dinners don’t get much easier than this. I’m obsessed – and I mean, seriously obsessed –… Read more
Apple and blackberry porridge Michael Catling4 June 20250730 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
Scallops with parsnip purée, chorizo crumb and prawn oil Michael Catling21 June 20250162 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
Saffron seafood risotto Michael Catling13 June 20250114 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
Chicken leg traybake Michael Catling17 June 2025094 views Dinner today, lunch tomorrow – this all-in-one roast dinner will supercharge your veggies like never before. One of the great parts of preparing a thrifty chicken traybake like this is… Read more
Banana and dark chocolate flapjacks Michael Catling13 June 20250164 views For non-confident bakers, these healthy flapjacks are practically impossible to mess up. They’re also incredibly hard to resist. One of my earliest memories as a kid was helping my nan… Read more
Spinach and red lentil dhal Michael Catling5 June 20250108 views Super cheap and simple to make, this one-pot wonder is immensely satisfying on a cold winter’s night and packs in a serious amount of plant-based protein and fibre. I’ll confess… Read more
Vegan blueberry and banana pancake stack Michael Catling20 June 20250124 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