This is a basic template for a garden salad which can be scaled as required to yield consistent results. There is nothing remarkable about this salad, but it does give you an idea of the energy contained by volume of consumed garden vegetables. On that level, it is quite remarkable: around 900 kj (≅210 kcal) for 700 g (≅1.75 lb). That’s a stomach-filling amount of food for minimal energy intake, with zero saturated fat.

This recipes makes it easy to prepare a big pitcher of gin and tonic in any size, and prepare the right amount of cucumber. The Fever-Tree brand tonic water is optional, but considered by connoisseurs to be one of the best. Of course, it doesn’t have to be Hendrick’s Gin, but this drink just doesn’t seem to work as well with other brands of gin.

Simple low-fat chicken curry. The peas are a great addition which add little morsels of freshness and sweetness. Be careful not to overcook the chicken. This dish can also be made with pre-cooked pieces of sous vide chicken.

Gremolata has a bright, fresh flavour and provides a welcomed contrast on deeply savoury dishes. Because it is so simple, it can be easily unbalanced by too much lemon, grassy parsley or raw garlic. Our version is precise and scaleable, so you will always produce the same balanced flavour whenever you make it.

Boneless lamb leg · milk · heavy cream · butter · Rice · garlic, finely grated · ginger, finely grated · Bulgur wheat · Urad dal · butter · salt · Pearl barley · green chiles, finely chopped · coriander / cilantro leaves · mint leaves · black peppercorns · fennel seed · cinnamon stick · cardamom · dried rose petals

A Thai dish of fish in red curry sauce steamed in banana leaf. The mother-in-law should be impressed.