Green bird's eye chillies give this curry its colour and heat. Combine with Neil's other recipes to make an Asian banquetThe curry paste in this recipe can be used as a base for a stir-fry. Just add the paste, palm sugar and fish sauce after ...

These simple ingredients make for a surprisingly interesting combination of flavours and textures. Combine with Neil's other dishes this week to create a delicious Asian banquetThis dish serves four, or six to eight if included as part of an Asian banquet. For...

Chilli, mint, coriander, lemongrass and basil all combine to give this dish a fresh, fiery punch. Combine with other dishes this week to create a delicious Asian banquetYou can replace the squid with steamed prawns or fish, roast chicken or a barbecued...

Simple meals for lazy weekends - roast chicken with sweet potato and ginger purée, buttermilk fried chook, and beef on rice.Roast chicken with sweet potato and ginger puréeIf you start with a really good tasting bird and look after it, roast chicken...

Simple meals to start the weekend - fried eggs with spicy tamarind sauce, and smoked salmon with poached eggs.Fried eggs with spicy tamarind dressingYou can up the ante and use duck eggs rather than hen's eggs in this dish, which are rich and delicious....

Two simple fish recipes for a relaxed weekend - snapper fillet with tomato sauce, and spicy salmon salad. Snapper fillet with tomato sauce This tomato sauce is a great all-rounder; it's delicious with any seafood or chicken, or even as a simple sauce...

An elegant, indulgent way to round off a weekend meal - chocolate and cognac cake.Chocolate and cognac cakeThis cake is so moreish. It's an elegant, indulgent way to finish a great meal. All it needs is a dollop of whipped cream. The quality of the ...