Spice-rubbed cauliflower, pan-fried and roasted until deeply golden, on a silky white bean purée with a wild garlic chimichurri. A vegetarian main worth making now, while wild garlic is in season.

Soft ricotta dumplings packed with wild garlic, parmesan and lemon, served in a warm tomato sauce. Malfatti means "made badly" - rustic, irregular and completely the point.

Roasted rhubarb, caramelised oats and a pillowy whisky cream, layered up in a glass. The Scottish classic, done properly for spring.

A simple small-batch fermented rhubarb made with forced rhubarb and a salt brine. Savoury, seasonal, and ready in ten days. Best served alongside game, pork, and rich sauces.

Purple sprouting broccoli with crispy bacon, toasted walnuts and a creamy sherry mustard sauce. Somewhere between a warm salad and a hearty side dish.

A towering puffed Dutch baby pancake topped with poached eggs, smoked salmon, and rich hollandaise. Timing is everything but the result is spectacular.

Crispy spiced paneer fries with vibrant coriander lime pickle chutney. Like halloumi fries but better - ready in 20 minutes.

Messy, indulgent haggis toastie with slow-cooked whisky shallots and melted Scottish cheese. Perfect for using up leftover Burns Night haggis.

Traditional Sicilian cavatelli rigati lunghi made from semolina and water, rolled with ridges to catch sauce. Served with rich tomato sauce and parmesan - easier than you think.

A rich brioche French toast topped with whipped mascarpone, roasted plums, and glossy burnt honey syrup. A luxurious dessert or indulgent brunch.

Banana scotch pancakes with ripe bananas and dark chocolate chips – this fluffy, easy breakfast recipe is soft, indulgent, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Baby courgettes with herby crème fraîche, toasted seeds, and lemon – a fresh summer starter that’s quick, elegant, and easy to adapt.

Mushroom and cheese quesadillas with portobello mushrooms, feta, and mozzarella – a quick and flavour-packed vegetarian recipe for any day of the week.