Contemporary

Blueberry and cinnamon are great partners. The sugar mix here goes heavy on the cinnamon, as the maple syrup provides the sweetness.

A pre-roasted chicken and a jar of peanut butter are the building blocks of this simple and delicious chicken salad with satay flavours.

The inclusion of fruit and olive oil lift an ordinary carrot cake into something a little more special.

A classic French chèvre chaud is goat’s cheese grilled on slices of baguette and served with a simply dressed green salad.

Tahini and molasses is an excellent combination that can be used for everything from a dip for pita to a simple green salad such as this.

Plus mustard, thyme and fries... et voila! This French onion soup-inspired burger is an instant classic.

This simple, trifle-like pudding is rich and indulgent.

Puglia is known for raw seafood and this dish couldn’t be easier to make. Just slice the fish and serve it with citrus, olive oil and some salt.

Preserved lemon adds an unexpected umami complexity and zing to a simple tomato pasta. The best bit? It comes together in double quick time.

Can you get roast lamb on the table in less than an hour? You bet.