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There’s nothing better than a homemade burger. Everyone loves them, they’re easy to make and, if made with quality, fresh ingredients (and not over laden with greasy stuff), they certainly don’t have to be unhealthy, especially if served with a salad. Once you’ve mastered this tasty basic recipe, you can make it your own with different herbs, spices and toppings. The sky’s the limit – that’s why cooking is so exciting. Image © David Loftus
The most important thing to remember with this recipe is to buy good-quality fish from your local fishmonger or supermarket. The recipe I’ve given you here can be used with all sorts of dishes, you can try using it with anything from pasta to grilled chicken. If you want to save some time, double the quantities and freeze half of the sauce or pop it in the fridge for up to a week. Image © Matt Russell
This is a really simple method for pizza dough and a great place to start if you’ve never made your own bread before. If you can find semolina flour, it gives the dough an authentic flavour and texture. But if you can’t find it, strong white bread flour will also work. Image © Matt Russell
Everyone should know how to make a really good chilli, and this one’s a right cracker. I wanted to make sure this had real attitude, so I achieved a brilliant depth of flavour by mixing dried chillies with fresh ones and adding fresh herbs. Image © Dan Jones
I never understand why anyone would want to buy store-bought salad dressings when they’re so easy to make, taste far nicer and aren’t pumped full of preservatives if you make them yourself! I like to make mine in a jam jar so that I can store any leftovers easily in the fridge – it will sit quite happily for up to a week so I often make up double batches to save myself time after a busy day at work. Image © Dan Jones
Guacamole is a great, quick and easy snack to rustle up when your mates are around. Just make sure your avocados are nice and ripe – this will make it a lot easier to scoop out the flesh and chop it up. Image © David Loftus
Sloppy Joe is an all-American classic, and here’s one you can easily make yourself at home. It won’t take you long and you’ll know exactly what’s in it. Image © Dan Jones
If you love to eat steak, here's a great way to take it up a few notches – the combination of beef and salsa verde is so good you really can't beat it. Make sure you choose good-quality meat and you can’t go wrong. Image © Dan Jones
This is a simple recipe that can be altered to fit your mood or tastes or even what's available in the produce section or Farmer's market. I am a big advocate of using spices and herbs to change the flavors of a dish. There are so many varieties available to us, even at the local grocery. I love Mediterranean flavors, as well as curries, Asian inspired, and Tex Mex - just a few to think about. Add a loaf of crusty bread and you have a filling and healthy meal.
Trying a new grain doesn't have to be scary! Quinoa is as easy as rice and plays well with others.