Tilda’s packets of microwave rice are not only convenient, they;re also tasty and can inspire your cooking.

Gorgonzola has quite specific likes – I’ve tried to find good partners for both the dolce and the piccante.

Three asparagus and pastry recipes. Choose from goats cheese and spinach, Taleggio and mushroom, or Gruyère. All are quite simple and ideal for a light lunch or supper – or make in advance for a party or a picnic.

Tasty Vietnamese spring rolls with nuoc cham dipping sauce. Takes a little bit of work but its time to impress your friends with your homemade spring rolls.

‘A priceless Italian combination. This kind of meal is well within Dad’s comfort zone. We’re all mopping up the sauce with bread and left queuing up for more….’

‘Well many of us have hang-ups about liver, but here Dad makes it look as good as any other meat. It’s worth reading Dad’s comments on liver too…’

‘Inexpensive cuts turned into a sumptuous feast. Fits the bill for a rainy Sunday or a sunny Saturday evening in the garden…’