Rice. Lovely, sticky, deeply-flavoured rice. Lick the plate

Risotto is sold to cooks as a dark art that normal people can’t do – it’s all about timing, hot stock and standing around for 20 minutes while it comes together.

Fish on toast is the best thing in the world

Well, you know...but this is fabulous!

Beef in loads of soy sauce. It’s lovely.

But, do as I say, not as I do!