Pete always liked my Asian-flavoured sweet glazed ham. So here is a version based on five-spice flavourings.

A simple 30 minute Italian Classic.

I was blown away by a nduja pizza I had in London. So naturally, I bought some the next time I was in my Italian deli…

A revived British classic

This is a clever way with meat balls. As small individual portions it makes an elegant Italian starter. The smaller-sized meatballs and thin spaghetti also make a fun and wholesome dish for children. Or piled high on a big platter it makes a great family dish to share around the table.

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

Sausages and seasonal squash make a great combo. Here they are served with sage and onion gravy to make a perfect autumn supper.

With this bangers and mash recipe, the sausages and potatoes are replaced with chorizo and seasonal butternut squash mash and the gravy is replaced with a Spanish pepper sauce.

This open ‘sandwich’ was devised for our Californian Dreamin’ 2 Supper Club. It’s based on a ‘French Dip’ sandwich, which was invented in Los Angeles in the early 20th Century.

We didn’t eat Chicken Kiev when we were growing up – we had cordon bleu instead. They’re a lot easier than a Kiev but just as tasty. Great for kids.

A lamb has shanks – but what do pork and beef have?

A traditional Stroganoff recipe. Don’t scoff because it’s a recipe from the prawn cocktail era, it’s still a good recipe, One everybody should learn.

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

This is a typical Italian ‘hunter’ style family meal – otherwise known as cacciatore (a braise based on tomatoes, onions, celery, carrots). It’s a WDC favourite, being easy to prepare, economic and wholesome.

This is an authentic take on a famous Thai dish. As it is it makes a great starter or light lunch or supper. But you can bulk it out with rice noodles, pak choi and beansprouts if you want to make a more filling complete meal.