Lamb steaks with green tahini and roasted vegetables Michael Catling6 June 2025063 views A zingy lemon and tahini sauce takes your regular steak and chips to new heights in this date night platter for two. This is date night, done right. A huge… Read more
Chicken leg traybake Michael Catling17 June 2025055 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
Chicken, chorizo and prawn paella Michael Catling5 June 20250692 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
Butternut squash, hazelnut and sage risotto Michael Catling1 August 2025039 views Butternut squash takes on a whole new dimension when caramelised and blended into a risotto. Butternut squash is such a brilliant and versatile vegetable. It’s nutrient dense, budget-friendly, and the… Read more
Crayfish risotto with pan-fried sea bass Michael Catling23 June 2025092 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
Chicken tikka and mango chutney curry Michael Catling19 June 2025071 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
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
Mild chicken and butternut squash curry Michael Catling21 June 2025066 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
Spinach and red lentil dhal Michael Catling5 June 2025058 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
Seafood Singapore noodles Michael Catling5 June 2025059 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
Pork souvlaki with homemade flatbreads and tzatziki Michael Catling5 June 2025061 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
Tofu katsu curry Michael Catling14 June 2025070 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
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
Double-cooked Lancashire hotpot Michael Catling20 June 2025058 views Introducing the juiciest, most incredible way to cook lamb shoulder, with some seriously supercharged potatoes, carrots and onions layered between it. This hotpot is a one of those family favourites… Read more
Chinese tempeh in black pepper sauce Michael Catling18 June 2025074 views Dinner for two in under 30 minutes, this fuss-free stir-fry heroes black peppercorns and peps up a pack of tempeh with a sweet and sticky sauce. Let’s be honest, some… Read more
Pulled lamb Turkish lahmacun Michael Catling14 June 2025052 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
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