My Japanese Chicken Risotto is based on a Venetian risotto dish called Risotto alla Sbirraglia (I think the dish translates into English as the Risotto of the Guards of the Serene Republic, which is, I think you will agree, a bit of a mouthful - best left in the original Italian perhaps!) Anyway, if you know your Venetian risottos, you'll know that they are characterised by being quite runny and very smooth and rich and my Japanese take is no exception.

All in one go, making the gratin easier and quicker to prepare a delicious mac'n'cheese gratin for your table.

I have always been a devotee of the traditional fried spring roll.

Miso Nabe Hotpot with Chicken Meatballs recipe is easy to prepare and makes a great sharing nabe hotpot for a cold evening.

Now and then, I get the urge to make myself a naughty but nice treat and what could be naughtier and nicer than a Japanese fruit sando?