A comforting homemade chicken noodle soup made with rich stock from a rotisserie chicken, tender shredded meat, sweet carrots, celery, fresh herbs, and wide egg noodles. A beautifully simple soup that makes the most of one chicken.

Roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and a splash of brandy, with a three-cheese grilled cheese on rye for dipping. The lunch that asks very little of you.

Golden puff pastry, juicy pork sausage, sweet onion and mature Cheddar. These easy sausage rolls are inspired by the ones my Mum made for our Saturday night parties in Liverpool.

Creamy Hawaiian mac and potato salad, plate-lunch style, with soft macaroni, tender potatoes, egg and carrot.

Crisp-edged charred beef and lamb over cold minted cucumber yogurt with toasted walnuts, golden raisins, pomegranate molasses and warm homemade pita.

Brined jumbo shrimp in a glossy garlic, lemon, vermouth and butter sauce, with crisp lemon-garlic breadcrumbs and garlic-rubbed grilled sourdough.

Crispy Indian spiced fried chicken sandwiches with yogurt-marinated thighs, cilantro mint chutney mayo, tamarind sauce, lime slaw and pickled red onions on toasted potato rolls.

A deep, gently warm beef chili with toasted ancho, guajillo and pasilla chiles, slow-cooked in the oven, with crisp cast iron buttermilk cornbread alongside.

Discover how to make the perfect smash burger with beautifully crisp, caramelised edges, juicy beef, and melted cheese. Learn the secrets to achieving that irresistible restaurant quality crust in your own kitchen.