I make a dog-friendly version of almost everything that we make for dinner.

The most essential part of my day is a proper dinner.

I do know what my first meal in the next world would be... Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, heavy on everything.

Make big pots of soups, stews and chilis - they stretch a buck, and you can live off them for days!

EVOO is extra-virgin olive oil. I first coined 'EVOO' on my cooking show because saying 'extra virgin olive oil' over and over was wordy, and I'm an impatient girl - that's why I make 30-minute meals!

Never be a food snob. Learn from everyone you meet - the fish guy at your market, the lady at the local diner, farmers, cheese makers. Ask questions, try everything and eat up!