Pastry, anchovies and a few store cupboard basics can transform the simplest of ingredients

The humble chicken thigh is unloved and under-rated

Salt should be about 2% of the overall mix to guarantee perfect seasoning

Nothing speaks truer than the phrase ‘what grows together, goes together’: strawberries and elderflower are a floral match made in heaven

This partnership of scented custard with syrupy fruit makes for the perfect summer dessert

A great way to show off prime fruit, lathered in rich vanilla creme diplomat, tucked up in a duvet of sweet meringue

Cooking at this time of year brings great joy, while eating is even better

If you’re worried about the lamb being cooked, just check with a temperature probe

Keeping the skin crisp on the fish will be easy when you follow my tip

People seem to view pork belly as complicated and better left to restaurants, but this is far from the truth

Eaten with slaw on a soft floury roll, these sliders will prove how easy it is to make pork belly work at home

The pork belly cooks slowly in the oven but this dish comes together quickly at the end

Don’t forget to include his grilled vegetables – a great way to use up excess fridge food

As a bonus for your future self, you’ll learn how to pickle your own vegetables

This really simple method also reveals the secrets of making hot honey