Salmorejo is one of my favourite dishes to make when summer tomatoes are ripe and ready. This Andalusian soup is served cold, and is a fantastic way to use up leftover ingredients that you have in the pantry. Stale bread works wonderfully well to give it a velvety-smooth texture. It is the perfect example of simplicity at its best.

As we come towards the end of blood orange season I wanted to utilise this fresh and vibrant fruit in a simple way. Crudo seemed like a good choice. The balance of flavours and textures works well. I recommend using transparent soy sauce in the dressing if you can source it. It keeps the colours vibrant. I have also tried this recipe with tuna and it was delicious.

This is a beautifully balanced winter salad, with toasty, nutty flavours and plenty of sweetness and saltiness going on. I like to use watercress or rocket, but the door is open to try any type of leaf. The best thing about this salad is that is can be tweaked and still be delicious. The hazelnut oils adds a lot of flavour, but it can be switched to an alternative or just a good quality extra virgin if you are having trouble sourcing. The plums can be switched for pears or nectarines, or some raw apple works wonderfully well also.

This is a simple sharing plate that was inspired by a walk through the woods as the seasons change here in Ireland. I wanted to create something vibrant, hearty, comforting and healthy, the echoed the landscape. The “soil” – a scattering toasted fruit, nuts and seeds – lays the foundation for this dish while the earthy cumin works well with the sweet and zesty accompaniments and garnishes.

This is one of my favourite ways to eat cabbage. The fried capers are salty, crispy and extremely satisfying, and the savoury black garlic brown butter works wonderfully well with the refreshing tang from the buttermilk dressing. The whole thing is lifted and made fresh by the lemon. I have experimented with different types of cabbage and found that napa, hispi and savoy work the best.

Here is my take on the ever classic and comforting dish mushrooms on toast, with a few little tricks thrown in that add a some flavour, texture and visual appeal. The crispy panko egg yolk tastes as good as it sounds, but can be a little bit tricky to perfect. If that sounds like a little bit too much, you can also fry or poach an egg to go on top.

This recipe for sausage casserole or sausage hot pot is very straightforward but also very delicious. It’s big on flavour and is a handy choice for feeding a hungry family without much effort at all. It has plenty of herbs and spices is is topped off with charred peppers and beans. I love it with fresh bread for mopping everything up. Treat the chilli as optional and give the sausages a nice colour at the start.

This recipe includes a version of Taberu Rayu that I have developed. The flavour is sweet, salty, complex and not overly spicy. I have found that this oil pairs wonderfully well with scallops. They can really stand up to the robust flavour. Treat your scallops like miniature steaks when cooking – an intense heat, don’t move them around too much and aim for a charred outside and a soft, warm inside.

February 1 marks the Celtic pagan festival of Imbolc, which was later adopted as the feast of Ireland’s matron St. Brigid. The preparation of boxty is among a number of traditions observed on Imbolc. It is a simple potato pancake using mashed and/or grated potatoes. There are many iterations of this basic recipe, varying from county to county and even between households. Here’s how to make it

A simple tray-bake style dinner that is vibrant, healthy and delicious. Nutty roast cauliflower, crisp chickpeas and a zesty herb tahini that is full of life. Leftovers taste even better as a cold salad.

In making this butternut squash conchiglie with crisp sage I set myself a challenge. Keep things as simple as possible. The results were fantastic. Roasting the squash gives it a lot of depth. The chilli and lemon balances the sweetness well. It’s an easy recipe that packs in a lot of flavour and can be done in no time. It’s very easy to keep it vegan by leaving the parmesan out.

Migas is a wonderful dish enjoed in many different parts of Spain and Portugal, and can be prepared with either breadcrumbs or flour. It is said to have been introduced by shepherds as a way to use up whatever rations they had along with some remaining stale bread or flour while on the move. While not as well-known as paella, the dish is just as delicious and works very well when feeding a group.

Tuna empanadas are delicious, with a flaky, buttery pastry and a very satisfying, savoury bite. It’s a great dish to serve for a group and is easy to make. Here’s our take on this classic dish.

This recipe looks good and tastes even better. Above all else, it’s very straightforward to make. Soft, high-quality chorizo from Spain works the best, and the Prosecco doesn’t have to be anything fancy.

This salad is simple and hearty. It hits all the right notes and can work as a simple main meal or as a side. Grilled chicken is an optional add on while a drizzle of honey can bring some sweetness. Find the salad recipe here.

This spinach dish is simple but delicious, and packs a serious flavour punch. It’s tangy, refreshing, and addictive, and is perfect for barbecues or as a starter or side with crisps, chips and bread. It never goes to waste. You can hollow out a large bread loaf and place it inside for extra presentation points. This recipe makes a large shareable bowl.

This recipe was inspired by the Catalan tradition of eating wonderfully dark and grilled calçots with a creamy fresh romesco sauce. The leeks respond really well to an intense heat like this and work beautifully with the richness of the sauce. I serve it as a side dish and it always goes down well.

A Spanish staple, I am always delighted when a plate of sweet and savoury fried aubergines arrive, whether it’s as a tapa or a ración. Dark treacle or molasses add an extra layer of flavour, while honey also works as a sweeter alternative.

My sister first learned this dish in the hills of Tuscany, and has since become a pro at it. A simple, quick and lighter take on the traditional carbonara, I was surprised by the punch of flavour that you can get from the vegetables, and perhaps controversially, I can say with all honesty that I don't miss the bacon in it.

A very different way to cook fresh tuna, this preparation results in a light and crispy fish goujon that has a very satisfying chew. The tangy, spicy mayonnaise brings things to another level.