Thai influenced tuna steak with a light and aromatic salad. Ideal for summer. Make sure the tuna you get is a dark ruby red and not brown or gray. (Brown shows age/oxidization, gray shows ice damage.) Tuna should be served seared and red in the middle as it is much more tender and juicy. If you do not like it this way increase the cooking time in the pan or transfer tuna to a baking tray and oven cook it at gas mark 7 for around 4 minutes. 

This nice and fruity salsa has a kick. A slightly-underipe peach gives it a bit of crunch. Serve with corn chips or spoon onto hamburgers. Try vodka in place of the tequila for a different flavor. 

I am lucky to be able to get venison at my local Farmers' Market. I invented this dish - as far as I am aware, this is an original created by me. The black beluga lentils go really well with the venison as they are both quite earthy flavored. If black beluga lentils are not available, Puy lentils can be used. 

Homemade yogurt is flavored with chopped bananas and vanilla extract to make a creamy mixture kids of all ages will love. 

This recipe is a strong family favourite. It's great to warm you up on cold winter evenings, or in the summer served with a fresh green salad. You can use Cheddar instead of Red Leicester if you prefer. A plain bechamel sauce is also tasty, but add a little more nutmeg. If sauce making is scary, this dish works just as well with a tin of smoked fish chowder or packet sauce. 

Beef and mushrooms simmer in a rich ale sauce before going into a hearty, flavorful pie guaranteed to warm you up on cold winter evenings. 

A medley of winter vegetables--parsnips, carrots, potatoes, celery, garlic and onions--are tossed with raisins and cashews, and seasoned with curry powder, ginger, turmeric, coriander, and Asian five-spice powder in this hearty beef curry dish inspired by Indian and Pakistani favorites. 

This soup is made from orange-colored vegetables: pumpkin, butternut squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes. 

My Auntie shared this recipe with me. When I first had a look at the ingredients I wondered how such a strange combination of ingredients would taste. It turned out beautifully sweet! 

Whole almonds are surrounded by a ricotta cheese and coconut mixture and coated with white chocolate to make 'snowballs' you can enjoy any time of year. 

Tender, fresh sugar snap peas are tossed in a tangy cream cheese-Gorgonzola sauce and served over pasta for a easy, made-in-minutes lunch. 

This is a delicious Indian lentil soup with spicy red onions! 

This Cheddar cheese bread pudding is delicious served either hot or cold with a salad. 

This easy-to-make chicken dish is full of Asian flavors! 

Apple, cucumber and tomato are mixed with tuna in a basil pesto sauce. Serve as a side dish or a light lunch. 

Nutty-flavored buckwheat kernels team up with bacon and shallots, then simmer in chicken broth to create a rich, savory side dish. 

This delicious bolognese is extremely quick and easy to make. Serve over pasta, rice, couscous, or any other carbohydrate food you fancy. This sauce gets better the longer it simmers. If you do allow it to simmer for a longer time, check regularly and add water as needed. This sauce also lends itself beautifully to adding vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, carrots, and mushrooms. 

Ready in mere minutes, this sponge cake is infused with vanilla syrup and then topped with blueberries, strawberries, and a generous spread of whipped topping. 

Celeriac, rutabaga, Brussels sprouts, and a sweet potato are slow cooked with a turkey drumstick in this fantastically-simple dish.