Flash in the pan

Feed hunger fast with John Whaite’s flavoursome array of easy, speedy stovetop meals. From elevated breakfast eggs to a hearty katsu curry, these recipes are guaranteed to sate and satisfy whatever the time of day

Simple, speedy stovetop champions you’ll love

TAHINI AND MISO SALMON WITH SOBA NOODLES

Japanese cooking often sees umami miso paired with sesame – the raw ingredient for tahini. Combined here with nutty buckwheat noodles and tender salmon flakes, this is a supper dish to savour.

F&T WINE MATCH

Aromas of pear, honey, apple and spice in a crisp pinot gris (eg 2018 Waimea Estates Pinot Gris, Nelson, New Zealand)

MASALA SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH NAAN TOAST

Pillowy naan sweetened by mango chutney is here topped with gently spiced eggs flavoured with onion, coriander and tamarind. As brunches go, this one is seriously moreish.

F&T WINE MATCH Gently off-dry gewurztraminer with tropical fruit notes (eg 2016 Domaine Schlumberger Gewurztraminer ‘Les Princes Abbés, Alsace, France)

CORN CHOWDER WITH RICOTTA AND CHILLI LEMON OIL

Comfort food doesn’t get better than this peppery, creamy soup studded with juicy corn kernels and tender pieces of potato. A generous swirl of chilli lemon oil and a floating ricotta island complete the picture.

F&T WINE MATCH Richly textured, fruity chardonnay (eg 2018 Cave des Vignerons de Buxy Premier Cru ‘Les Millières’, Burgundy, France)

BURNT BUTTER, SAGE AND BLUE CHEESE OMELETTE

Cooked French style, with the pan left to get very hot before the eggs are added, this richly savoury medley, in which the burnt butter provides heady depth, makes a wonderful brunch or light supper indulgence.

F&T WINE MATCH Full-bodied chardonnay with a creamy texture (eg 2016 Christophe Cordier Mâcon-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes, Burgundy, France)

CHICKEN PAD KRAPOW

The success of this glorious bowl depends on heat to avoid the fragrant chicken base getting soggy. Keep things moving with a wooden spoon then serve simply with roughly torn basil and basmati. F&T WINE MATCH Zesty minerality and concentrated

fruit in a riesling (eg 2018 Dr Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany)

SAFFRON ZA’ATAR AND LEMON CHICKEN KEBABS

The heavenly Greek yoghurt and saffron marinade serves both to tenderise the chicken and to add a sunny hue – which will develop into a rich yellow after being set aside to chill for a day. Supper for the family, sorted.

F&T WINE MATCH Complex chardonnay bursting with citrus, pear and pineapple (eg 2018 Gabb Family Chardonnay, Stellenbosch, South Africa)

AUBERGINE KATSU CURRY

Aubergine replaces the more usual chicken or pork in this crispy breaded dish – a Tokyo classic – its texture working as a sponge to soak up flavour. Serve with rice and plenty of warming curry sauce to finish.

F&T WINE MATCH Apple-flavoured grüner veltliner with hints of pepper

(eg 2018 Ebner-Ebenauer Grüner Veltliner, Niederösterreich, Austria)

Perfect for last-minute gatherings, these meaty, cheesy, cornichon, pepper and jalapeño-laced nachos are a feast for the senses. But be quick – they’ll disappear fast.

F&T CIDER MATCH Fresh English cider with firm acidity (eg Aspall Suffolk Premier Cru Cyder, UK)