Paul Flynn: This is my last week writing for The Irish Times, after three years and 450-plus recipes

Paul Flynn: Rice is a blank canvas that graciously absorbs whatever is introduced to it, and that is its beauty

Coronation chicken is full of gentle flavours that will warm up the coldest of nights

I know not everyone is a lover of celery, but for those who are, this is a lovely sophisticated dish that makes a star out of the unloved vegetable

This is an autumnal riff on the classic Basque piperade: the eggs and cheese meld together like a dream

These decadent little pots are simple to make and perfect for a dinner party, just make sure you use a good, crumbly mature cheddar

Paul Flynn: Cooking is soothing, eating it comforting and the aftermath is satisfying

Paul Flynn: Be adventurous in your cooking and your taste buds will thank you for it

Paul Flynn: Simplicity is appropriate when the produce is really fresh and the dressing is muted

A little bit of quality goes a long way in this sophisticated salad

This is a jumble of deliciousness, and the mild chilli dressing gives courgettes an unexpected lift

This large scone is delicious. You can play around with the fillings, but I like this combination

Simple and transportable — perfect for the most elegant picnic baskets

Paul Flynn: Explore the local markets for ingredients to give your holiday dishes extra flavour

I’ve used lamb with this before, but here I’m using crowd-pleasing chicken

I always change this ratatouille/ caponata hybrid depending on the location. The spices might give way for chorizo or nduja, the tone will always be determined by what’s local

I don’t always make the tonnato sauce, but there is always a tomato salad in one form or another on our holiday table

Paul Flynn: Chilled mackerel, mozzarella and fennel and a two bean salad with gazpacho dressing

Mackerel is so under-rated. I’m slow cooking mine in flavoured olive oil then using the oil to make a unique sauce

Sometimes dishes cross over and make it on to the menu — this lovely mozzarella and fennel dish has with simple aplomb