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Ask Katie recipe for creamy Tuscan chicken orzo served in a grey bowl with chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan and creamy orzo pasta.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo takes everything people love about those famous creamy chicken recipes and turns it into a complete meal. Tender chicken cutlets are nestled into creamy Parmesan orzo with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, while fresh basil and lemon keep the rich sauce balanced and bright. Made in a single skillet with everyday ingredients, it is the kind of comforting supper that feels a little special without demanding much from the cook.

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SPRING RECIPES

Soy ginger chicken served over fluffy white rice with roasted broccoli, finished with spring onions and a glossy soy ginger glaze.

Soy Ginger Chicken and Broccoli with Rice

Soy ginger chicken with roasted broccoli, glossy pan sauce, and spring onion rice makes a weeknight dinner feel unexpectedly polished.

Chicken Saltimbocca Pasta featuring tender chicken wrapped in prosciutto, tossed with linguine and spinach in a light buttery sauce.

Chicken Saltimbocca Pasta with Sage and Spinach

Golden chicken with prosciutto and sage folded through pasta with garlic, spinach, and a light white wine butter sauce, simple, elegant, and quietly indulgent.

Penne pasta with green beans, fresh herbs and golden toasted breadcrumbs in a creamy shallot sauce.

Creamy Shallot and Green Bean Pasta with Golden Crumbs

Creamy shallot and green bean pasta with lemon, herbs, and golden breadcrumbs - simple ingredients, handled just well enough to feel special.

vegetarian RECIPES

Hearty minestrone soup with white beans, pasta, spinach, tomatoes, carrots and celery in a rich vegetable broth, served in a white bowl.

Minestrone Soup with Orecchiette and Parmesan

A proper minestrone packed with vegetables, cannellini beans, orecchiette, and Parmesan, for a soup that’s vibrant, yet hearty enough for dinner.

Chickpea and bean gumbo with a thick, richly spiced broth, garnished with chives and served alongside fluffy white rice.

Vegetarian Chickpea and Bean Gumbo with Okra

Vegetarian gumbo built on a dark roux with okra, beans, Cajun spice, and a subtle miso finish for depth and balance.

Autumn Market Ragù served over spaghetti with roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs and a crisp toasted breadcrumb topping.

Decadent Autumn Mushroom Market Vegetarian Ragu

Autumn Market Ragù combines a classic soffritto with mushrooms, tomatoes, red wine, and white miso for a deeply savoury pasta sauce.

AUTUMN RECIPES

Cape Malay chicken curry with tender chicken and potatoes in a fragrant spiced sauce, served with white rice and warm zucchini sambal.

Cape Malay Chicken Curry with Warm Zucchini Sambal

Tender chicken and potatoes simmer in a fragrant Cape Malay curry sauce, paired with a warm zucchini sambal that adds brightness, texture, and just enough heat.

Tender paprika pork chops with golden spaetzle, charred broccoli and vibrant pickled red cabbage on a white dinner plate.

Paprika Pork Chops with Spaetzle and Broccoli

Juicy paprika pork chops with brown butter spaetzle and sweet-sour cabbage bring Austrian-inspired comfort food to the table without needing a mountain chalet.

Signature Bolognese with hearty beef ragù and spaghetti, showcasing a rich, slow-cooked sauce served family-style on a white platter.

Signature Bolognese with Beef and Wine

Signature Bolognese builds deep savoury flavour from slow-cooked beef, red wine, thyme, anchovy, and tomato paste, finished with plenty of Parmesan.

OMNIVORE RECIPES

Roasted za'atar lamb and golden cauliflower drizzled with creamy yogurt sauce and scattered with fresh herbs.

Za’atar Lamb and Aleppo Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted za’atar lamb with caramelised cauliflower, cumin, Aleppo pepper, and yogurt sauce, a simple, well-balanced traybake for an easy, flavour-forward dinner.

Pan-seared scallops served over creamy leeks and fluffy white rice, finished with fresh herbs on a blue plate.

Scallops with Creamy Leeks and Aleppo Pepper on Rice

Golden-seared scallops with creamy leeks, jasmine rice, lemon, and Aleppo pepper for a quietly elegant dinner that feels far fussier than it is.

Creamy green chicken enchiladas topped with salsa verde and spring onions, served with Mexican rice on a blue plate.

Creamy Green Chicken Enchiladas and Mashed Beans

Creamy green chicken enchiladas layered with cilantro, lime, beans, and fresh green salsa for a lighter, brighter take on comfort food.

STAPLE RECIPES

Red rice with tomatoes and spices, garnished with sliced spring onions and served in a white bowl.

Quick Vegetarian Mexican-Style Red Rice

Red rice with tomato, garlic, lime, and cilantro, cooked until fluffy and deeply savoury with just enough brightness to keep things lively.

Creamy chicken liver parfait served with crisp crostini and fruit preserve on a slate serving board.

Creamy Chicken Liver Parfait with Butter Crust

Chicken liver parfait blended with pancetta, cream, butter, and brandy becomes impossibly smooth, rich, and dangerously easy to spread onto warm toast.

Homemade tomato chutney with tender tomatoes and warming spices, served in a white ramekin alongside crackers.

Tomato Chutney with Chilli and Warm Spices

Rich tomato chutney with warm spice, gentle heat, and a glossy finish that quietly improves sandwiches, cheese boards, and roast dinners alike.