Main meal

My buttermilk chicken burgers skip the batter and the breadcrumbs, and go straight onto the barbecue—or a griddle pan if the weather isn’t cooperating (which is so typical of our British summers 🌦️).

Miso soup with eggplant is one of those easy recipes which satisfies cravings for savory, salty, sour, texture and appetizing colors.

A simple smooth sourdough discard pizza dough recipe that can be customized will make everyone happy: even the weird one that loves Hawaiian 😜!

Looking for a hearty, home-cooked meal that’s perfect for couples — whether you’re pre-kids or relishing the slower pace of an empty nest? This cottage pie for two recipe delivers a rich, savory beef filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheese. Whether you’re …

This lamb kofta recipe came one summer day with thoughts of fresh aromatic herbs and colorful jeweled fruit. Although I don’t need a summer day to fire up the barbecue, my love of grilling knows no bounds. I have been known to turn my BBQ …

Romanian meatball soup is a slightly sour affair, traditionally soured with “bors” (a fermented wheat-bran liquid), but lemon juice will work nicely for the home cooks.

Ciulama is a Romanian family favorite from the only cookbook my mum ever owned: pan‑seared chicken with crispy skin in a tangy, silky white sauce.

I am not big on pasta dishes, but gnocchi is not technically full-on pasta in my opinion. Better still, this ricotta gnocchi recipe brings a freshness and a light touch to the usual potato and flour dumplings. I like mine with plenty of fresh herbs …

They say you eat with your eyes, so look no further if you are stuck for dinner ideas: incoming salmon and pea puree recipe. Whiz up (literally) a colorful and deliciously enticing dinner for your family with this pan fried salmon and minted pea puree. …