Chocolate orange overnight oats Michael Catling17 June 20250163 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
Thai satay chicken kebabs Michael Catling24 June 20250179 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
Vanilla and triple chocolate cookies Michael Catling28 June 20250127 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
Nutella porridge Michael Catling6 June 20250150 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
Vegan jam duffins Michael Catling11 June 20250105 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
Braised lamb shank and chestnut ragu with orzo Michael Catling23 June 20250111 views Save this lamb shank recipe for Easter and beyond: it works for all seasons and celebrations and produces a gorgeously rich and intense ragu that your guests will remember for… Read more
Slow cooked peanut butter chicken curry Michael Catling22 June 20250183 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
Chocolate and banana bars Michael Catling10 June 2025092 views Too much chocolate hanging about from Easter or last night’s binging session? Add them to these fibre-filled energy bars and grab yourself a slice with your tea or coffee. You… Read more
Crayfish risotto with pan-fried sea bass Michael Catling23 June 20250155 views Level up your risotto game with this seafood-heavy flavour bomb. Few dishes embody the spirit of Italian cuisine as perfectly as risotto. It’s as much a lesson in restraint as… Read more
Peanut butter and banana smoothie Michael Catling9 June 2025098 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
Baked onion bhajis Michael Catling5 June 20250194 views Falafels have had their moment; make a big batch of my healthy bhajis for tonight’s dinner party and wrap the leftovers in a garlic naan for tomorrow’s lunch. Best. Wrap.… Read more
Pork and chorizo chilli con carne Michael Catling10 June 20250108 views Elevate your chilli con carne with a double dose of pork. Whether you like it mild or with a fiery kick, this recipe is fully customisable and endlessly versatile. When… Read more
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with boulangère potatoes Michael Catling23 June 20250144 views Revamp your Sunday roast with the ultimate lamb and potato combo, traybake style. A picture doesn’t do this dish justice. Lamb is by far my favourite meat for a roast… Read more
Goan chicken risotto Michael Catling12 June 20250115 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
Honey-glazed carrot, parsnip and halloumi salad Michael Catling21 June 2025098 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
Mango and coconut porridge Michael Catling11 June 20250127 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
Insane garlic and coriander naan bread Michael Catling3 June 20250434 views Prepare to fall hard for these restaurant-quality naans that are cooked on the hob and in a skillet or frying pan. I’m a big believer that no curry is ever… Read more
Vanilla latte overnight oats Michael Catling9 June 20250143 views Swap your morning coffee for these supercharged vanilla latte overnight oats. Anyone who says they haven’t got time to make breakfast is lying! My vanilla latte overnight oats couldn’t be… Read more
Garlic chicken and bacon Caesar salad Michael Catling5 June 20250123 views A lighter twist on the classic chicken Caesar salad with a roasted garlic and yoghurt dressing. I’m not a big salad eater, but I make an exception where chicken Caesar… Read more
Turkey, chorizo and chestnut burgers Michael Catling10 June 2025099 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
Blueberry smoothie bowl Michael Catling17 January 20250131 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
Saffron seafood risotto Michael Catling13 June 20250118 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
Pork and bacon sausage rolls Michael Catling7 June 20250126 views Delicious hot or cold, sausage rolls are practically a necessity at any picnic or party. Using lean pork mince and back bacon plays up to the classic ‘pigs in blanket’… Read more
Chicken, chorizo and prawn paella Michael Catling5 June 20250744 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
Chicken tikka and mango chutney curry Michael Catling19 June 20250138 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
Smoked cheese and thyme sablé biscuits Michael Catling5 June 20250149 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
Pork meatballs and cherry tomato orzotto Michael Catling4 June 20250283 views Substitute orzo for rice and embrace the flavours of Italy with this lighter twist on a risotto. When I first cooked orzotto, I mistook the name for the type of… Read more
Pulled lamb Turkish lahmacun Michael Catling14 June 2025095 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
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
Mild chicken and butternut squash curry Michael Catling21 June 20250113 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