She’s the wife of one of the world’s top chefs but is no stranger to the kitchen. Nadive Levy Redzepi shares her favourite family meals. The following recipes are an edited extract from Downtime by Nadine Levy Redzepi, Ebury Press, $55, out today.

Warm potatoes, greens and herbs

Try adding some crisp bacon or smoked salmon to this recipe, or serve just as is for a terrific vegetarian dinner. This recipe is by Nadine Levy Redzepi.

Kale and mushroom carbonara

This recipe is a weeknight mainstay in the Redzepi household. This is an edited extract from Downtime by Nadine Levy Redzepi, Ebury Press, $55, out today.

Mussels with chorizo

The creamy broth is the real star of this dish. This is an edited extract from Downtime by Nadine Levy Redzepi, Ebury Press, $55, out today.

Lasagne with sausage meatballs

This recipe proves that with a little bit of work, delicious things can happen. This is an edited extract from Downtime by Nadine Levy Redzepi, Ebury Press, $55, out today.

Tonkatsu chicken with caramelised carrots

Use smooth rather than chunky chilli paste to really infuse the meat with flavour. This is an edited extract from Downtime by Nadine Levy Redzepi, Ebury Press, $55, out today.