Standing at my kitchen counter, chopping some vegetables, throwing them into a pan and then ending up with a meal that tastes incredible will forever amaze me. Simple ingredients shown a little love and attention come together to make more than the sum of their parts. This to me is an Easy Win. A little moment of kitchen alchemy that reassures me. Recipes that are reliable sources of joy in a world that is ever-changing.
Unbelievably, I’ve been cooking as my job for 20 years, and in that time I’ve seen the way we cook and eat at home change almost completely. The time we spend in the kitchen is less, but we expect much more flavour from our food. A recipe must be fast but clear, easy but layered with taste. We are all on a quest for flavour, especially in vegetable-led cooking. There has been nothing short of a revolution when it comes to putting plants at the centre of our plates. We are all eating more vegetables, and that thrills me. Now I want to help you find a new roster of classic, repeatable recipes that become favourites – to help you make the most of every meal you cook.