I made eight flavours of biscotti as Christmas gifts. A bit mad, but lots of fun. The photo shows the hazelnut, orange and chocolate, and chocolate and chocolate flavour – the rest were eaten!

These Mexican-style meatballs in a smoky chipotle sauce are a great antidote to the coming Christmas fare.

I’ve posted another recipe for fish taco using salmon. This versions has a developed sauce which is rather like a Mexican tartar sauce. I’ve also added street-style corn on the cob which is a perfect accompaniment.

This is inspired by a recipe in the book, ‘Salad’ by Amy Nathan (1985).

“A great recipe for those who are strapped for time! Don’t forget the yogurt!”

Dad’s Vietnamese summer rolls with nuoc cham dipping sauce is a must learn. A tasty salad in a roll just waiting to be dipped in a beautiful nuoc cham!

Tiramisu is everybody’s favourite pudding. Here’s a great adaptation using leftover panettone.

‘Maybe it’s the wrong time of year in the UK for a BBQ… What?! No way! BBQ anytime of the year, with this awesome, easy Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas.’

‘Wow, as a lover of artichokes… this is one of my top starters!’

Now this is an after dinner treat. Picked by mum and dad at local farms and maybe neighbours houses — it’s the perfect after dinner treat.

Dad made these for my girlfriend and mum at the weekend. A very pleasant surprise before dinner — with caviar!

Food-for-free and foraging is the way. A diverse recipe to make your own rosehip syrup. Full of vitamins and goodness, try with yogurt or even rice pudding.

‘If you love puddings… Give this simple summer pudding recipe a go!’

‘Dad’s attempt to making ‘healthier’ brownies! And wow they are still good even with half the fat and less sugar!’

‘A twist on a Waldorf salad this super tasty meal is a simple master-class in classic flavour combinations’