

A bold, spiced pickle made with fresh mackerel halves coated in a dry-ground masala of Kashmiri red chillies, ginger, garlic, cumin and peppercorns, then submerged in vodka and vinegar to cure over 4 to 6 weeks.

A handful of mixed leaves, a few slices of French bread, and goat cheese that melts just enough under the broiler.

A dry-style chicken preparation cooked low and slow until the masala clings to every piece, Bhuna Kukda uses mustard oil, whole spices, soaked dry red chillies and whisked curd to build a thick, deeply coloured coating.

A straightforward pasta salad built around a homemade Greek dressing and classic Mediterranean vegetables.

Tender lamb backstrap is marinated in rosemary, thyme and olive oil, then pan-cooked until crisp outside and pink inside.

A straightforward chicken lo mein with egg noodles, marinated chicken, shredded carrot, cabbage and spring onions, all tossed in a soy, sesame and rice vinegar sauce.

A lemongrass and chilli batter that fries up genuinely crisp is reason enough to make this on a weekend when you want something a little different on the table.

Thanks to the genius of Deb Perelman, from The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook.

This homemade hot honey is made with warm honey and dried chili flakes for a sweet, spicy drizzle you can use on pizza, fried chicken, biscuits, roasted vegetables, and cheese boards.

Chickpeas Fajitas became a regular in my kitchen after a friend served something similar at a potluck, and I realised you could get that satisfying bite without any meat.

These muffins use badam milk curdled with vinegar to create a tender crumb without eggs, and the batter comes together in one simple mix with no creaming or fussing.

This is the kind of kebab you grill when the timing is not rushed and the meat deserves more than a quick marinade.

This is a quick way to get crispy skinned fish with a tangy, glossy sauce that tastes halfway between Indo-Chinese restaurant fare and homemade comfort food.

This is the stir fry I reach for when I want something bright and glossy on the table in under thirty minutes.

A Filipino dipping sauce made from bananas, tomato paste, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne pepper.

Masala Mackerels is a traditional spiced fish preparation where whole mackerels are stuffed with a tangy tamarind and vinegar based masala, layered with onions, garlic, and green chillies, then slow cooked until tender.

Shredded green cabbage and carrots tossed with fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Greek Lettuce Salad (Maroulosalata) is a simple side dish made with shredded romaine lettuce, plenty of fresh herbs like dill, mint, and scallions, and a bright olive oil and vinegar dressing.

The humble cabbage turns into a masterpiece side dish in just 30 minutes with this fried cabbage recipe! The cabbage caramelizes slightly, developing a natural sweetness as it sautés in olive oil or butter.

A creamy, spicy fish dish that combines tender fish fillets with a rich white sauce.