The way to entice people into cooking is to cook delicious things.

Some heat, some spice and plenty of citrus are the building blocks of many north African fish dishes.

For me, the end of childhood came when the number of candles on my birthday cake no longer reflected my age, around 19 or 20. From then on, each candle came to represent an entire decade.

You dont need a machine to make pasta: a rolling pin and a fast hand can create a smooth, if thick, sheet.

You can be vegetarian and eat fish. Its your choice, just say: I am what I am. There are no hardcore divisions anymore.

Pizza was made for television in so many ways: it is easy to heat up, easy to divide and easy to eat in a group. It is easy to enjoy, easy to digest and easy-going. It is so Italian!

The combination of olive oil, garlic and lemon juice lifts the spirits in winter.