ITV chef James Martin opens up about what he cooks at home in rare insight

Celebrity chef James Martin has given fans a glimpse into his personal culinary habits, revealing that even when he's off the telly, he still enjoys whipping up a meal for himself.

While chatting with guest on James Martin's Saturday Morning, the conversation turned to what the famous chef cooks when he's not dazzling viewers with his skills on .

In today's episode, James was seen preparing an exquisite blackened cod, which had been marinated in miso, sake, and mirin for three days. The dish, featuring the fish roasted over coals accompanied by barbecue leeks and grilled broccolini, certainly tantalised taste buds.

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Louise, who appeared on the show to promote her new solo album Confessions, was curious about James's dining habits, asking him: "Do you cook dinner for yourself every night? Like, if you're just home alone do you still cook something..."

"Absolutely!" James chimed in, confirming his passion for cooking doesn't wane even when the cameras are off.

The conversation took a light-hearted turn as Louise confessed to having cereal for dinner the previous night, prompting James to offer: "So hopefully I'm going to cook for you some nice food."

Acknowledging the complexity of the day's recipe, James conceded: "I don't cook like this every night. But if you can just cook a nice bit of fish, just pan fry it..."

He then drew a parallel between their professions, jokingly asking Louise: "But yeah it's my job! You must sing in the kitchen don't you as you go along?"

"I do, actually!" she admitted, which resulted in laughter and James concluding: "There you go! Similar sort of thing."

James has previously shared insights into the more 'normal' meals he enjoys preparing on his weekend show, reports .

During his show last year, TV chef James Martin revealed some of the dishes he cooks on a typical day at home, starting with: "What do I cook on a regular day at home? Roast chicken. Easy."

He elaborated on his culinary routine, saying: "An hour and a quarter in the oven with some nice veg - green beans from the garden, tomatoes from the greenhouse."

Expanding on his approach to everyday cooking versus entertaining, James said: "As a chef, it's a funny one; if you're cooking for people at home, yes, you go and do your thing and get into the 'process'."

For fuss-free daily meals, James prefers uncomplicated yet tasty options, stating: "But if it's just for everyday meals, most of us go for things like that - something simple but delicious; steak frites, or steak and a jacket potato, or a simple pasta, are my favourites."

Regarding pasta, James shared his affection for simplicity, adding: "Just a couple of tins of tomatoes, with garlic and basil, and cook for 30 minutes with some good olive oil. Cooking it for a good time makes the difference."

Today, James welcomed guests including singer Louise, chefs Francesco Mazzei and Tom Shepherd, and forager Alysia Vasey to his popular morning programme.

The episode also treated viewers to sumptuous meals such as flatbread topped with blue cheese and nettle pesto, and an appetising asparagus tart featuring shallots, cheddar, and a golden shortcrust pastry.

Completing the lineup of delectable dishes was James' own creation of lamb chops served with purple sprouting broccoli and a flavoursome harissa dressing.

James Martin’s Saturday Morning airs from 9.30am on ITV1 and ITVX.