A cult classic in America. It’s basically a really good roast chicken recipe that did the rounds in the 90’s after a glamour magazine staffer touted it as the reason she got engaged.

This one tray wonder is just what you need after a busy days work. Something you can bring to the table in under an hour, with minimal effort and that packs a punch, I’m all about! Harissa is a North African spice paste which can be found in most supermarkets now.

This is a favourite in my home! It’s so easy with lots of fresh ingredients and you only need to clean one pan after it’s done! The last squeeze of lemon juice at the end makes all the difference, so don’t miss that step.

It might be easily dismissed as a crude method for cooking chicken but plopping the bird on an open beer can results in seriously tender chicken with crispy skin all over. When the chicken is this good serve it with a salty, sweet and sour Thai dressing and it needs nothing else. The nam jim dressing, a classic element of Thai cuisine, can be made up to 5 days in advance and it works wonderfully with meat, vegetables and fish.

This is a great way to jazz up a traditional Sunday roast where the chicken is marinated in yoghurt and spices making it meltingly tender. The flavours here are really fantastic and really penetrate the flesh of the chicken. Try to by a free-range or organic chicken, as the flavour is always so much better.

When choosing a chicken for roasting make sure to choose a bird that’s nice and plump, which looks healthy with no blemishes or imperfections and has nice unbroken skin. You can use whatever veggies are in season to pop in the tray alongside the chicken. Veggies like beetroot, squash, and tomatoes are all ideal additions. This is a great repertoire recipe which you can produce at the drop of a hat with little thought!

Meals which take little preparation but are totally delicious are always a plus in my book. This simple supper uses lots of fresh ingredients which, once assembled, look really beautiful on the dinner table. Once everything is prepared you can get your guests to dig in!  I spatchcock the chicken here to speed up the cooking time.  Once the chicken is roasting in the oven you are left with time to assemble the salads to accompany.