This cheesecake is a perfect partner for summer strawberries.

“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 bruschetta is all about the combination dried basilica citron flowers with goat’s cheese.

The boys are not keen on quiche – but I cannot see what is not to like. Besides putting asparagus in a quiche is a good way to enjoy the asparagus season.

A tasty healthy salad, full of texture and goodness. Ideal as part of a low-cholesterol diet.

These bars are delicious. They are full of good things but low in added sugar and added fats.

Here’s a cake that’s a cross between a blueberry muffin and a Dorset apple cake. It tastes fantastic.

This famous Indonesian fried rice dish is great for breakfast, brunch or lunch.

Mild Thai fish cakes that can be made without a processor or deep fryer! One of a series of easy and flavoursome half hour family recipes using 10 ingredients.

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.

A simple way to cook trout – and prehaps the best.

This is an Italian classic. Made with veal shin it is traditionally served with risotto Milanese and gremolata. It’s possibly my favourite Italian dish.

“Super simple, and very easy 30 Minute American Style Chopped Salad for two with under 10 ingredients.”

This recipe replicates the crusty and crunchy style of cornbread that is made in a cast iron skillet (but uses a normal cake tin). It also uses a cornmeal that can now be found in most supermarkets.