This never tends to happen in our house, but, if you do find yourself with an excess of croissants or any type of pastries which are about to go off (or even better have gone slightly stale) then you need to make yourself this pudding. Think of it like a bread and butter pudding except instead of bread you’re using croissants which soak up all the delicious custard while staying gooey in the middle but crispy and golden on top. The flavours in this pudding are like a greatest hits of my favourite ingredients - coconut, passionfruit, lemon curd, pistachios, blueberry and vanilla. What’s not to love?

This is my ultimate quick and easy pasta recipe for when I need a bowl of comfort food fast. It’s the type of food I could just eat and eat and eat. This recipe is not going to reinvent the wheel, but sometimes you just need simple food fast and there is nothing wrong with that.

This recipe is a winner. The spiced marinaded lamb leg steaks are so flavoursome and tender and when combined with the salty, creamy whipped feta, zingy pine nut salsa, sweet roasted veg, juicy roasted tomatoes and fluffy flatbreads, it is a dish full of texture and flavour which feels like a real treat. It is my favourite type of food which can be piled high on a big platter and put in the middle of the table for everyone to help themselves.

This recipe has some of my most favourite things. Dukkah, tahini, rose harissa, pine nuts all come together in this delicious and healthy chicken salad which is perfect for leftovers or for a hearty dinner. Roasting the chickpeas with the tomatoes on the vine and a mixture of whole and ground slices adds so much flavour to the bulgur wheat. The rose harissa adds a subtle heat which doesn’t overpower the chicken and the tahini yoghurt is cooling and nutty with the flavour of sesame.

I loveeee falafels and although they might seem like a faff to make, they really aren’t and once you’ve tasted these you’ll never buy them again. Full of goodness and so versatile, they’re also great for leftover lunches and a quick snack when you’re on the go. I bake mine in the oven which makes them healthier than the deep fried ones and they are still deliciously crispy. Served with a creamy tahini dressing, vibrant pickled salad and fresh tabbouleh, this is a meal packed with so much freshness, flavour and texture. And it happens to be completely plant based.

This recipe is no game changer but it is a fab one to have in your repertoire. Tasty, healthy and an easy way to momentarily transport yourself to the Mediterranean, this is a great dish to make when you need to grab stuff on your way home and cannot face slaving away at the stove once you get there. I love the delicate flavour of sea bass and its crispy skin and when paired with a zingy salsa verde it is delicious. You could of course have this with any other type of fish - salmon or cod would work really well.

I created this nacho recipe for Albert Bartlett which makes sure the potatoes are the star of the show. Everyone loves nachos but I find some recipes a little heavy and greasy for me. This vegetarian take on the classic party dish is much lighter and healthier than your regular versions thanks to the crispy garlic and paprika potato chips - they also just taste so much better. The smoky beans with plenty of cumin, coriander and garlic are delicious, the fiery salsa adds some heat while cooling sour cream helps to cool everything down. Full of crunch and plenty of flavour, these are perfect for sharing.

I haven’t posted a Sunday roast dinner recipe for a while and thought it was time to share a slightly different take on the traditional roast. The marinade on this chicken keeps it so lovely and moist, while the dal is just delicious, full of depth and flavour. This is the type of dish I could just eat and eat and eat. The tomatoes roasted with lemon, garlic and spices adds a burst of sweetness, while naan breads full to the brim of cardamom, spiced coconut and raisins are perfect to mop everything up.

Everyone loves a chocolate brownie and when something is so loved, it can be dangerous to mess with. But the twists in this brownie recipe only elevate the humble brownie to the next level. The brownie itself is super fudgy, chocolatey and decadent, while some walnuts bring texture, tahini adds a lovely nutty creaminess and the miso tamarind caramel is salty, sour and fruity to cut through the richness of the chocolate. Sheer heaven.

I was very kindly sent some Yondu vegetable umami seasoning and I was really impressed with the deep umami flavour it gives. I decided to create this warming and nutritious vegan mushroom and lentil curry - ideal for veganuary. It’s full of goodness, lots of veggies and plenty of flavour.  Comforting, completely plant based and £1.42 per portion - perfect for brightening up a very chilly January.

Meatballs of any kind will always be one of my favourite meals. Just sheer, unadulterated comfort which never fails to brighten a cold, miserable night. I make mine with high quality beef mince and pork sausage meat for extra flavour, while plenty of ricotta and parmesan cheese keeps them ridiculously light, fluffy but with a salty umami depth.

I made this sesame chicken salad a few weeks ago and it was so tasty and refreshing. Light, healthy and delicious this is the perfect midweek meal for when you fancy something a bit fresher which doesn’t scrimp on flavour. Also ideal for getting rid of those winter blues. Refreshing, tasty and healthy, save this recipe for when you next crave something light and delicious.

If anyone has ever gone to Mowgli Street Food you will have experienced the joy that is the chaat bomb. I am obsessed with them and decided to try and recreate my own version for a pre-dinner canapé this Christmas. Give these a go for a flavour explosion.

Scotty Brand tasked me to come up with a healthy air fryer potato recipe and I couldn’t not do something Middle Eastern inspired. This would make a great side dish for any Middle Eastern feast but it was also a filling, healthy and satisfying meal on its own, full of texture and flavour. Oh, and did I mention it’s completely vegan too?

I wanted to come up with a chicken wrap recipe which had all the flavours of a curry but had crunchy chicken breasts as it’s centrepiece. The chicken was so moreish - crunchy, slightly spicy and lovely and moist inside. With punchy mango salsa, cooling raita, sharp pickled onions, sweet chutney and fresh lettuce, these wraps are full of texture and flavour. They are also perfect for leftovers the next day (that’s if there will be any left). This would make a great Friday/Saturday night meal.

This prawn bulgur wheat salad is healthy, delicious and great for leftovers the next day. It also comes out at under £4 per portion and is a great way to use up any veggies in your fridge. Its the prawns which make up most of the cost so if you would like to make it cheaper then you could use some cooked chicken or fried aubergine slices instead of the prawns which would be delicious. This is such a versatile dish which can be whipped up in no time.

I created this delicious veg-packed spiced potato filo pie for Scotty Brand. It is not only vegan, it also works out at just £1.30 per portion. It would make a great centrepiece to any dinner party, but is also an easy recipe to follow for a midweek dinner. It has everything I love in a recipe - ease, flavour, texture and lots of healthy goodies.

Like most people, I definitely find that I eat less red meat but when I do, I make sure I buy the highest quality. I always go for ribeye - they just have the best flavour thanks to the marbling of fat. Served with an anchovy garlic butter, it really takes your steak to the next level. The saltiness from the anchovies makes the most wonderful seasoning. This is decadent and so delicious and you’ll never cook a steak in the same way again (go easy on the truffle oil though you don’t want to overpower the meat which is the star of the show).

Sometimes you just need a simple dinner with minimal ingredients to get you through the midweek slump. This is the perfect dinner for when you’re short on time and energy. A lot of the ingredients you’ll have in the fridge already or can pick up easily on your way home. There are a few twists in the recipe to make it feel a bit more special than your typical salmon dinner (charring your lemon is such a simple step which really transforms the flavour and makes the dish feel that little bit fancy).

This chicken biryani has got everything you want - fluffy rice which absorbs the fragrant and aromatic sauce, tender, moist chicken thighs, sweet caramelised onions and a luxurious saffron milk to finish everything off. This is full of flavour and texture and the whole thing is just a hug in a bowl. Plus at £2.01 a portion it’s an affordable, filling dish the whole family will love.