Crayfish risotto with pan-fried sea bass Michael Catling23 June 20250405 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
Shakshuka Michael Catling20 June 20250288 views Ditch your morning scrambled eggs for this spicy one-pot wonder. If you’re cooking on a budget, this is one vegetarian dish you need to have in your repertoire. The eggs… Read more
Mango and coconut porridge Michael Catling11 June 20250286 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
Chocolate orange overnight oats Michael Catling17 June 20250347 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
Gambas pil pil Michael Catling14 June 20250327 views One for the garlic lovers, king prawns are coated in smoked paprika and cooked hard and fast in a heavenly garlic and chilli oil. Best served with slices of focaccia… Read more
Banana and dark chocolate flapjacks Michael Catling13 June 20250363 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
Pork meatballs and cherry tomato orzotto Michael Catling4 June 20250461 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
Tandoori duck tacos with kachumber salad Michael Catling5 June 20250263 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
Banana bread muffins Michael Catling5 June 20250262 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
Tofu katsu curry Michael Catling14 June 20250271 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
Turkey, chorizo and chestnut burgers Michael Catling10 June 20250262 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
Bounty overnight oats Michael Catling13 June 20250377 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
Garlic chicken and bacon Caesar salad Michael Catling5 June 20250301 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
Vegan blueberry and banana pancake stack Michael Catling20 June 20250307 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
Pulled lamb Turkish lahmacun Michael Catling14 June 20250260 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
Seafood Singapore noodles Michael Catling5 June 20250308 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
Honey-glazed carrot, parsnip and halloumi salad Michael Catling21 June 20250256 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
Banana bread Michael Catling15 July 20250401 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
Parsnip, carrot and onion bhaji burgers Michael Catling30 May 20250270 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
Pork and bacon sausage rolls Michael Catling7 June 20250299 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 20250949 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 leg traybake Michael Catling17 June 20250277 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
Vegan jam duffins Michael Catling11 June 20250276 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
Upside-down orange and ricotta cake Michael Catling5 June 20250281 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
Chocolate and banana bars Michael Catling10 June 20250244 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
Caramelised apple, walnut and yoghurt parfait Michael Catling28 June 20250395 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
Vanilla and triple chocolate cookies Michael Catling28 June 20250321 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
Vegan apple and blueberry crisp Michael Catling4 June 20250362 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
Roasted vegetable galette Michael Catling5 June 20250345 views A healthier take on a traditional pie, this gorgeously rustic, free-form tart is a fabulous introduction to pastry making for kids and non-bakers. The joy of a galette lies in… Read more
Healthy chicken nuggets Michael Catling11 June 20250311 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