My favourite ingredient to cook with is . . . If I had to choose one, I would say tofu because it's so easy to make delicious and can be used in so many different dishes
The dishes I love to make . . . I mostly love to make Mediterranean cuisine. I love simple, fresh dishes, which let the ingredients shine. I barely ever cook meat at home so I love to let vegetables be the star of my dishes.
My go-to meal in a hurry is . . . I'll make a quick pasta with olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper, chilli, freshly grated parmesan or ricotta and herbs from the garden.
Click here to see Jordan's recipe for apple maple crumble cake.
And if friends stop by unexpectedly . . . probably a decadent cheese board, which I usually have all the components for, and a big crunchy green salad.
My drink of choice is . . . red wine because it calms my nerves instantly and makes food taste more delicious.
I cook at home . . . four nights a week usually and I try to make enough for lunch the next day too.
My favourite place to eat right now is . . . Pici in St Kevins Arcade. I just can't get enough of it.
The kitchen gadget everyone should own is . . . When it comes to baking, I have always been a big believer in investing in the right equipment; from day one, I have used Kenwood mixers for my cakes. Then, of course, a microplane, because it can be used for citrus zest, garlic, cheese and more.
My food philosophy is . . . Source fresh in-season ingredients and let them sing.
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