There’s an easy tip for blanching your spears that will make all the difference

Adding sugar and sea salt to your boiling water will greatly enhance the result

Remember to discard the bottom third of the asparagus spears – this is often too woody

Trapped between winter and summer days, these two dishes work perfectly whatever the weather throws at us

Perfect dish to fuel you up in the cold but equally delicious as a light lunch or dinner al fresco

This dish is rich and comforting, especially with slabs of brown bread and butter on the side

Does anybody remember who put Fairy Liquid in Mark’s fairy cakes during home economics class?

You won’t even need an electric mixer for this really easy cake

Follow my simple tip to get rid of air bubbles from your mix

I know most people automatically go for a leg of lamb, but I’m most definitely a shoulder man

This very simple recipe would also work well with giant cous cous

Top tip: lamb and anchovy make one of cooking’s best flavour combinations

Irish wild fish can be expensive, but the flavour will reward you handsomely

Top tip: repeat the breadcrumbs step to ensure the crab cakes are properly coated

Start this stress-free dish on the hob and finish it in the oven