Chicken leg traybake Michael Catling17 June 2025054 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 sticky toffee porridge Michael Catling11 June 2025091 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
Turkey, chorizo and chestnut burgers Michael Catling10 June 2025056 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
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with boulangère potatoes Michael Catling23 June 2025085 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
Lamb biryani Michael Catling5 June 2025062 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
Banana bread Michael Catling15 July 2025077 views A light and luscious loaf cake, this banana bread is super easy to make and hard to say no to. Slather with Nutella for the ultimate brunch treat. I don’t… Read more
Pork meatballs and cherry tomato orzotto Michael Catling4 June 20250229 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
Honey-glazed carrot, parsnip and halloumi salad Michael Catling21 June 2025056 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
Goan chicken risotto Michael Catling12 June 2025063 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
Banana and dark chocolate flapjacks Michael Catling13 June 2025085 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
Braised lamb shank and chestnut ragu with orzo Michael Catling23 June 2025065 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
Korean corn ribs Michael Catling13 June 2025062 views Inspired by barbecue spare ribs, these corn on the cobs are sweet, sticky and seriously spicy. Just blast in the air fryer for a quick and easy snack. Looking to jazz… Read more
Upside-down orange and ricotta cake Michael Catling5 June 2025066 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
Jaffa Cake porridge Michael Catling14 June 2025092 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
Caramelised apple, walnut and yoghurt parfait Michael Catling28 June 2025076 views Who says you can’t have dessert for breakfast? These low fat, high protein yoghurt parfaits are super simple to make and are embellished with honey, cinnamon and ginger. This is… Read more
Chocolate orange overnight oats Michael Catling17 June 20250115 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
Artichoke risotto with baby parsnips Michael Catling15 August 2025041 views Ugly and knobbly they may be, but artichokes and parsnips add a beautiful sweetness and viscosity to this meat-free risotto. Take your meat-free Monday to the next level with this… Read more
BLT bap with guacamole Michael Catling9 June 2025049 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
Smoked cheese and thyme sablé biscuits Michael Catling5 June 2025064 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
Slow cooked beef chilli tacos Michael Catling14 June 2025069 views The definition of a one-pot wonder, this chunky beef chilli con carne is the ultimate Saturday night sharing dish in front of the television. Just pile up those tacos and… Read more
Scallops with parsnip purée, chorizo crumb and prawn oil Michael Catling21 June 2025089 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