Our lamb chops have become a signature dish at Cassia. We have guests who come in each week to just have their Cassia lamb chop fix. This recipe uses a key spice blend called chapli kebab masala, which was introduced to the north of India by the Mughal kings. The spiced cream is inspired by Goan cuisine, which is in turn influenced by Anglo-Portugese flavours…

This recipe was an essential part of my growing up and has been handed down through generations, so I really felt that it was essential to include it. Brawn was considered a real treat when my mother made it after my father killed a pig. Traditionally we had it sliced on toast with Worcestershire sauce for breakfast…

Growing up in Korea, fried chicken was a special meal that we didn’t get to have often. Back then we had two choices — plain or gochujang — but these days, there are fried chicken shops all across Korea, doing their own flavours and styles. Fried chicken can seem incredibly simple, but in fact it’s quite complex…

Pork was such a treat for our family when we were young, as we grew up on a sheep farm and were more used to lamb and mutton. Pickled pork was especially beloved and would always feature on our Christmas table, so I’ve always been fond of the flavour…

A very pretty and slightly more sophisticated play on a classic. Make ahead, which I love to do when entertaining, because it’s one less thing to do on the day. TIP - can be made up to 2 days in advance…