Nico's Cook In, Cook Out

Nico begins the series with a menu that is perfect for a casual gathering with friends. The dishes include lemongrass grilled mackerel with charred leek baby potatoes, Irish stout pork tacos with pineapple salsa, and a stuffed squash centrepiece.

Nico is making three crowd-pleasing dishes that will mix up the repertoire while keeping even the fussiest eaters happy. He prepares a classic sweet and sour chicken with coconut rice, beef and corn empanadas, and cheesy grilled pizza dogs.

Nico makes three dishes that are sure to satisfy cravings for something hearty and delicious. On the menu are a tangy beef salad made from succulent bavette, a beef shin and bacon cottage pie, and a flank steak endive wrap.

Nico has four super-quick dishes to share, two for the grill and two for the kitchen. He makes garlic and miso chicken, harissa cocktail sausage traybake, a grilled tuna with stone fruit salsa, and grilled pineapple with coconut custard for dessert.

Nico has three easy and delicious dishes for the ideal meal for two. He prepares chicken and bacon skewers with a lime and coriander slaw, grilled rack of lamb with a butter bean salad for main course, and mango and white chocolate cheesecake.

Nico prepares some perfect comfort dishes, including grilled leek and mushrooms in rosemary butter, a hearty sausage hotpot, and a Spanish rice dish that is bursting with flavour.