Jack Monroe

Pitta bread makes a cheap and fuss-free base for these onion and anchovy tarts, which are perfect picnic fareThis is a play on the traditional French pissaladière, an onion and anchovy tart usually made with ...

This nut-free pesto is a delicious way to eat kale - serve it with creamy spaghetti and crunchy breadcrumbsKale is packed with antioxidants and nutrients, and is up there among my favourite greens. Try using ...

Chilled pea and mint is in vogue, but pea and coriander is a lovely, tasty variation, with a sneaky bit of chilli to add interestChilled pea and mint soup is everywhere at the moment - ...

Zesty chicken and cool, minty yoghurt - what could be better on a hot summer's day?I don't write many meat recipes, as free range is largely outside the realms of budget cooking, so it's an ...

This Brazilian stew should be made with pigs' snouts, ears and trotters - but don't worry, you can use bacon and sausage insteadFeijoada typically uses offal, so if you're keen on offcuts and have a ...

You can use your own homemade bread in this updated version of a classic Mrs Beeton dessert or just cheat with a bought loaf.

Peppery, zingy, easy to grow and delicious - radishes make an unlikely but fantastically summery addition to a risottoThis year, we grew radishes, planting the seeds in compost and pulling up a hundred little beauties ...

This delicious summer salad is a great way to use up leftover bread and tomatoes. Add orange slices for a fruity twistI love panzanella's thrifty nature. It is an ideal use for stale bread, which ...

Don't save this pretty spice for mulled wine - try it in a delicious ice-cream, perfect for warm autumn daysStar anise is not just for Christmas - I got an enormous bag of it recently ...

Pink hummus is perfect for parties, and homemade flatbreads beat packets of pitta every timeI first made this hummus for a fourth birthday party. As much as I rail against gender norms in most aspects ...