‘I should claim credit for introducing this SOS puff pastry pizza idea to Dad. We lived off these quick pizzas on a recent holiday to Italy with mates…’

‘Well this was absolutely beautiful! Dad always makes the best homemade pasta and I must say I did eat more than three…’

On 19th May WDC was invited to participate in the Estimation Nation Baking Challenge at the Open Kitchen in Hoxton. All part of Smart Energy GB’s Estimation Nation Campaign for the Smart Meter rollout.

This is an Italian classic. Made with veal shin it is traditionally served with risotto Milanese and gremolata. It’s possibly my favourite Italian dish.

‘Japanese food is pretty up market at the moment, but this succulent dish, believe it or not, uses cheap cuts of meat…’

Food-for-free and foraging is the way. A diverse recipe to make your own rosehip syrup. Full of vitamins and goodness, try with yogurt or even rice pudding.

I was blown away by a nduja pizza I had in London. So naturally, I bought some the next time I was in my Italian deli…

‘Dad and I had a couple Pastel de Nata after lunch from Canela, they were amazing! Although I was advised by a friend to go to I Love Nata…’

Salmon en croute are brilliant – part pie, part pastie, part Salmon Wellington – what’s not to like?

There’s a big culinary issue at stake here. Is pork belly skin and fat best when its crispy or when it is soft and unctuous? I like it both ways – here’s how to do soft and unctuous.

Well, hers, mine – and Norma’s too…

From the one-time seedy heart of Soho, this is one of the area’s finest quarters. Here’s why…

‘Wow, this is probably my favourite dishes ever! Creamy, yummy risotto.”

This is one of the best things I have made. A moment of serendipity, just when you can’t imagine what to cook, something rather good comes out of nowhere…

Here is a real-life example of how to use a Sunday roast dinner leftovers through the week…

We didn’t eat Chicken Kiev when we were growing up – we had cordon bleu instead. They’re a lot easier than a Kiev but just as tasty. Great for kids.

“I always thought liver was just a bit odd, my Nonna used to serve it to my brothers and I as kids…”

A dear friend made a trip to the Minamoto Kitchoan in Piccadilly London and bought a bag-full of wygashi delights for my birthday.

I was surprised by the beautiful colours of this dish. It made me pine for the Mediterranean sun.

Making eggnog is an essential ritual for Americans during winter celebrations. But beware – it’s dangerously delicious!