Venison is a rich, lean, healthy and very tasty meat. A small haunch cooks very quickly and is a great alternative to beef.

This is a clever way with meat balls. As small individual portions it makes an elegant Italian starter. The smaller-sized meatballs and thin spaghetti also make a fun and wholesome dish for children. Or piled high on a big platter it makes a great family dish to share around the table.

This is one of the best ways to enjoy artichokes. I got these artichokes from Kingston Market – they’re fresh in from Italy.

These Mexican-style meatballs in a smoky chipotle sauce are a great antidote to the coming Christmas fare.

These were trending a while back, but they were made famous long ago by Peter Gordon at Kopapa in Covent Garden London (now closed). I had them there and thought them a bit gloopy (sorry Peter/Turkey).

This is inspired by a recipe in the book, ‘Salad’ by Amy Nathan (1985).

Mild Thai fish cakes that can be made without a processor or deep fryer! One of a series of easy and flavoursome half hour family recipes using 10 ingredients.

Tasty Vietnamese spring rolls with nuoc cham dipping sauce. Takes a little bit of work but its time to impress your friends with your homemade spring rolls.

‘Veg going mouldy… easy… turn them into a warming soup!’

‘Arancini balls inspired by our favourite Italian crime show, Inspector Montalbano!’

‘Ah, roasted peppers, a flavour of my childhood. Well mainly peeling the peppers – but it is so worth it.’

‘A true WDC favourite here. We have received packets of pre made ranch powder from America for years. But now Dad has shared how to make it yourself!’

‘How to make delicious, sweet piedmont peppers at home in less than an hour.’

‘Dad’s finally shared the recipe for his chipotle sauce!’

‘One of Dad’s specialties is making damn good sauces…’