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Austrian Savoury Dumplings with Bacon
Mix bread, butter, milk, egg yolks, parsley, bacon, and seasonings. Fold in egg whites, simmer in broth, poach, slice, and fry.
Beef and Parmesan 'Dumplings' / Passatelli
Blend beef and marrow, mix with Parmesan, egg, and breadcrumbs. Press through moullégumes, simmer in broth, and stand before serving.
Caprese Paste
Mix cheeses and eggs, fold in herbs and seasonings, add milk gradually. Form a firm mixture, chill until needed.
Gnocchi
Boil, skin, and mash potatoes. Mix with flour, egg, and olive oil. Form dough, shape gnocchi, and poach until they float.
Lamb's Liver Dumplings
Mix flour, egg, and ingredients. Form small balls with wet hands, poach gently for 6-8 minutes. Simple and savory.
Stuffed Lettuce Leaves
Blanch leaves, fill with seasoned meat mixture, roll and tie. Poach in broth for 10 minutes, untie, and serve.
Salt Baked Seabass with a Fennel Salad
Whole seabass baked in a salt crust served with a flavorful potted shrimp, lemon, and radish fennel salad.
Irish Stout Punch
A frothy, chilled beverage made by blending Irish stout with sweetened condensed milk and finished with aromatic spices.
Custard Tart
An English classic custard tart featuring a creamy egg filling baked in a crisp pastry case with grated nutmeg.
Yorkshire Curd Tart
A traditional vegetarian tart featuring rich curd cheese, sweet raisins, and zesty lemon in a crisp shortcrust pastry shell.
Apple Strudel
A classic vegetarian dessert featuring spiced apples, sultanas, and orange zest rolled in crisp, buttered filo pastry layers.
Soft Chicken Wings Stuffed with Herbs, Potato Gnocchi, Broad Beans and Thyme
Herb-stuffed chicken wings served with handmade potato gnocchi, a rich chicken jus, and fresh broad beans with thyme.
Daube of Beef with Greens and Colcannon Mash
Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine and stock, served with a traditional Irish spring green and onion potato mash.
Lasagne
A classic layered pasta dish with rich beef ragu, creamy béchamel sauce, and plenty of Parmesan cheese baked until golden.
Macaroni Cheese with Artichoke Hearts and Bacon
A rich baked macaroni pasta dish featuring sautéed artichoke hearts, crispy bacon, and a smooth, creamy three-cheese sauce topping.
Welsh Cakes with Roasted Apricots and Welsh Cake Ice Cream
Traditional Welsh cakes served with warm roasted apricots and homemade ice cream infused with crumbled Welsh cake pieces.
Beetroot Layer Cake
A savoury winter bake featuring layered beetroot, leeks, ham, and a cheesy béchamel sauce topped with parmesan.
Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
A comforting autumnal casserole featuring golden-brown chicken thighs and mushrooms simmered in a white wine and chicken stock sauce.
Pasta with Courgette Sauce and Spinach Balls
Blanch and fry spinach balls, then toss cooked rigatoni in a sautéed courgette and garlic sauce with parmesan cheese.
Pork Cheeks with Sauerkraut
Slow-cooked pork cheeks in a rich wine sauce served with tangy, apple-braised savoy cabbage sauerkraut.
Stuffed Chicken Legs
Deboned chicken legs stuffed with a savory mortadella and breadcrumb mixture, wrapped in bacon, then browned and oven-roasted.
Baked Egg Custard with Summer Fruits
Creamy honey-sweetened egg custard served with a rich red wine raspberry sauce and a compressed summer fruit compote.
Broccoli and Stilton Soup with Stilton Croutons
A creamy vegetable soup blended with Stilton cheese and served with grilled, bubbling cheese-topped French bread slices.
Béchamel Sauce
A classic white sauce infused with onion, bay leaf, and cloves, thickened with a buttery roux for a smooth finish.
Cauliflower Mash
Sauté onions in butter, boil with cauliflower until tender, then blend with cheddar cheese, cream, and warm spices.
Chocolate Steamed Pudding
A rich, vegetarian steamed sponge pudding made with dark chocolate and toasted hazelnuts, served traditionally with warm vanilla custard.
Corn Pudding
A savory baked corn custard with sautéed vegetables, herbs, and melted cheeses, perfect as a vegetarian side dish.
Pumpkin Lasagne
A rich, creamy vegetarian comfort food dish using tender pumpkin, ricotta, and homemade béchamel sauce layered with green pasta.
Pumpkin Pie
A classic spiced pumpkin pie featuring roasted pumpkin purée and double cream in a sweet shortcrust pastry case.
Sherry Trifle
A traditional layered dessert with soaked sponge, biscuits, fresh berries, custard, and a creamy liqueur-infused syllabub topping.
Grilled Rack of Lamb with Mango Salad and Mint Chutney
Marinated lamb rack served with a refreshing green mango salad and a smooth, vibrant mint and yoghurt chutney.
Tandoori Spiced Pork Chops with Savoy Cabbage Poriyal and Apple and Porcini Salad
Marinated tandoori pork chops served with sautéed turmeric cabbage and a warm apple and porcini mushroom salad.
Banana Leaf-Baked Sea Bass
An authentic Indonesian fish dish packed with exotic spices, stuffed with lemon-basil and bay leaves, then baked in banana leaves.
Creamed Spinach Soup with Nutmeg
A simple vegetarian soup made by simmering spinach with stock, cream, and nutmeg before blending until smooth.
Goodwood Tart
A savory tart featuring bacon, cream, and two types of cheese baked in a homemade shortcrust pastry shell.
Lightly Cured Hake on Black Kale with Clam, Caper and Butter Sauce
Lightly spiced cured hake served over sautéed cavolo nero with a rich cream, butter, and clam pan sauce.
Pork Medallions on a Bed of Chard with Bacon and Cider Sauce
Pan-fried pork medallions served over sautéed chard, finished with a rich cider and apple sauce topped with crispy bacon.
Sausage and Spinach Cakes on Braised Barley
Sausage patties mixed with wilted spinach, breaded and fried, served over tomato-braised pearl barley with a fresh herb sauce.
Sausages in a Red Wine Sauce with Duchess Potatoes
Premium pork sausages braised in a rich red wine sauce, served inside a piped border of golden-brown apple-infused Duchess potatoes.
Scallops in a White Wine Sauce with Watercress
Seared scallops served with a rich white wine cream sauce and wilted watercress, finished with a touch of nutmeg.
Seared Tuna with Avocado Purée and Radish and Apple Salad
Spice-rubbed seared tuna served with a smooth avocado purée and a crisp apple and radish salad.
Apple, Plum and Cinnamon Country Pie
An autumnal fruit pie featuring Bramley and dessert apples, plums, and warm spices in a crisp, golden pastry crust.
Spiced Duck Breast with Creamed Savoy Cabbage and Roasted Apples
Pan-seared spiced duck breasts served with rich creamed Savoy cabbage, bacon lardons, and tender roasted apple wedges.
Goan Coconut Pancakes
Thin coconut milk pancakes filled with a sweet mixture of grated coconut, jaggery, and spices, served with vanilla ice cream.
Christmas Pudding Tart
Christmas pudding mixed with pastry cream in a tart case, topped with almond crumble, cranberry purée, and Amaretto mascarpone cream.
Make-Ahead Red Cabbage
Flavorful red cabbage simmered with spices, apples, and vinegar. Perfect for stress-free festive meal preparation and holidays.
Delia's Any Kind of Cheese Sauce
An easy cheese sauce made by whisking milk, flour, butter, and cheese into a smooth, glossy, and seasoned accompaniment.
Eggs en Cocotte with Morel or Porcini Mushrooms
Indulgent baked eggs nestled on a concentrated mushroom purée, topped with crème fraîche and cooked in a gentle water bath.
Baked Welsh Cake Cheesecake
A Welsh twist on cheesecake featuring chunky white chocolate and cranberry Welsh cakes stirred into a creamy baked filling.
Caribbean Pork Spare Ribs with Celeriac Dauphinoise
Marinated pork ribs roasted until tender, served alongside a creamy, oven-baked celeriac and potato dauphinoise and fresh salad.
Sausages in a Bag with Jerusalem Artichokes and Buttered Spinach
Seared sausages and artichokes baked in foil parcels, served with buttered spinach and a creamy Dijon mustard dressing.
Scotch Egg with Apple
Boil eggs, wrap in pork and apple sausage meat with fresh apples, bread with flour and crumbs, then fry.
Egg Nog
A deliciously creamy, traditional Christmas drink made by whisking egg yolks with sugar, cream, milk, and spirits.
Gingernut Sandwich Cookies
Dainty gingernut biscuits sandwiched with a spiced white chocolate ganache and finished with gold-leaf almonds and toasted hazelnuts.
Brown Shrimp Tartlets
Sweet brown shrimps with samphire and blue cheese encased in crisp filo pastry cases and filled with a creamy custard.
Chicken Liver Pâté with Madeira Jelly
Smooth, creamy chicken liver pâté topped with quail eggs and a rich Madeira jelly. Serve with toasted sourdough.
Crab and Lobster Tart
A refined seafood tart featuring crab and lobster meat in a creamy custard, baked in a blind-baked pastry case.
Gruyère and Bacon Soufflé
Indulgent soufflés featuring crispy bacon and melted Gruyère cheese, served on a base of seasoned, reduced double cream.
Slow-Braised Breast of Lamb with Artichoke Purée and Purple Sprouting Broccoli
Slow-braised lamb breast served with a smooth Jerusalem artichoke purée, tender purple sprouting broccoli, and a creamy caper sauce.
Tomato Fool
A unique sweet and creamy dessert featuring simmered tomatoes, chili, and spices folded into whipped cream and Greek yogurt.
Ravioli Two Ways
Homemade pasta with two distinct fillings, spinach and ricotta or meat, served in sage butter and tomato sauces.
Ricotta Dumplings
Handmade soft ricotta dough dumplings served in a fresh garlic and chilli tomato sauce with basil.
Posh Sausage Roll
Savory minced pork, spices, apricots, and pistachios baked in puff pastry. Served with a braised cabbage, pear, and pomegranate salad.
Mushroom Ravioli with a White Wine, Spinach and Tarragon Cream Sauce
Handmade pasta filled with a savory chicken and mushroom mousse, served with wilted spinach and a tarragon cream sauce.
Brisbane Prawn Soufflé
A delicate prawn soufflé featuring sautéed flamed prawns layered between a rich cheese and brandy infused base.
Three Cheese, Potato and Caramelised Onion Pie
A hearty autumn pie featuring buttery pastry, caramelised onions, and layers of potatoes with three distinct cheeses.
Perfect Mash
Boil potatoes in skins, peel, and mash with a heated mixture of milk, butter, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
Porcini (Cep) Lasagne
A rich layered lasagne featuring fresh porcini mushrooms, parma ham, and a creamy parmesan béchamel sauce.
Stilton, Spinach and New Potato Quiche with Walnut Pastry
A festive vegetarian quiche featuring a walnut-infused pastry, filled with wilted spinach, sliced new potatoes, and flavorful Stilton cheese.
Eccles Cakes
Flaky puff pastry filled with a spiced currant and citrus mixture, baked until golden brown and dusted with sugar.
Apple Tart with Spiced Caramel Sauce
Quick and elegant puff pastry tarts featuring marzipan and apples, served with a decadent spiced caramel sauce and ice cream.
Aubergine Moussaka with Sautéed Potatoes
Roasted aubergine skins stuffed with spiced lamb and tomato, topped with a cheesy béchamel and served with golden sautéed potatoes.
Baked Ginger Parkin with Perry Poached Pear
Homely ginger parkin cake served with pears poached in perry syrup and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Baked Parkin with Roasted Rhubarb
A traditional spiced ginger cake served with oven-roasted rhubarb, syrupy apple glaze, and vanilla ice cream.
Baked Rice Pudding with Raspberry Sauce
A creamy oven-baked jasmine rice pudding infused with vanilla, topped with caramelized sugar and served with fresh raspberry coulis.
Bangladeshi Venison Curry
A flavorful curry featuring seared venison batons served over a thick, homemade garam masala and tomato-based sauce.
Beef Tournedos Rossini with Madeira Sauce
Seared beef fillet served on toasted brioche with duck liver pâté, wilted spinach, and a rich Madeira wine reduction.
Chestnut, Sage and Onion Stuffed Pork Loin with Dauphinoise Potatoes
Slow-roasted stuffed pork loin served with creamy layered dauphinoise potatoes and crispy crackling for a comforting festive feast.
Chicken Liver Pâté with Figs, Chutney and Ciabatta Toast
Simple chicken liver pâté served with homemade fig chutney, fresh salad, and toasted ciabatta. Perfect for picnics or dinner parties.
Christmas Pudding Ice Cream with Sautéed Pineapple and a Spiced Caramel
A festive tropical dessert featuring homemade vanilla ice cream with Christmas pudding, served with sautéed pineapple and spiced caramel.
Clam Chowder
A creamy seafood soup made by steaming clams, frying bacon and onions, and simmering with potatoes, milk, and cream.
Clotted Cream Rice Pudding with Berry Sauce and Mini Doughnuts
An intensely rich, creamy rice pudding served with a fresh red berry sauce and homemade sugar-dusted mini doughnuts.
Curly Kale and Ricotta Tortellini with Pan-Fried Turbot
Handmade kale and ricotta tortellini served with crisp pan-fried turbot fillets and a zesty caper brown butter sauce.
Elizabethan Pot-Roast Chicken with Spiced Plums and Creamy Leeks
Succulent pot-roasted chicken cooked with spiced plums and red wine, served alongside savory, tender creamed leeks and onions.
Fat Rascals
Fruity scones prepared by rubbing fats into flour, mixing with dried fruit and spices, then baking until golden brown.
Gunpowder Plot Punch
A warming ginger and citrus punch infused with aromatic spices, perfect for cold weather and outdoor bonfire parties.
Individual Scallop and Monkfish Pies
Elegant fish pies featuring scallops and monkfish in a creamy wine sauce, topped with homemade golden puff pastry and spinach.
James Martin’s Ultimate Macaroni Cheese
An indulgent macaroni cheese with diverse cheeses, crispy pancetta, and breadcrumb topping, served with a fresh Romaine salad.
Jerk Chicken, Rice and Pea Cakes and Slaw
Spicy Caribbean jerk chicken served with creamy risotto-style rice cakes and a homemade vegetable slaw.
Kedgeree
A mild weekend brunch dish featuring smoked haddock, basmati rice, and hard-boiled eggs cooked in a creamy curry sauce.
Luxury Fish Pie
A comforting pie featuring salmon, haddock, and hard-boiled eggs topped with creamy mashed potatoes and a rich parsley sauce.
Mediterranean Pork with Mozzarella, Sage, Plums and Oven Roasted Tomatoes
Seared pork fillet stuffed with mozzarella, plum chutney, and sage, roasted with vine tomatoes and served with wilted spinach.
Moroccan Sea Bass With Herby Tabbouleh
Flavorful Moroccan sea bass baked in foil and served over a nutrient-rich, herb-packed bulgur wheat with dried fruits and nuts.
Moussaka with Griddled Courgettes
A traditional Greek lamb and aubergine bake layered with cheese sauce, served with lemony charred courgette ribbons.
Mulled Wine-Spiced Roll with Brandy Icing
Spiced festive buns filled with cream cheese and vanilla, baked until golden, and drizzled with a boozy brandy maple icing.
Pan-fried Dover Sole with a Shrimp and Caper Butter Sauce and Wilted Spinach
Pan-fry seasoned Dover sole and serve with a nutty brown butter shrimp sauce and nutmeg-infused wilted spinach.
Pancetta-Wrapped Goats' Cheese En Croute with Chilli Apple Chutney
Golden puff pastry filled with wilted spinach and pancetta-wrapped goats' cheese, served alongside a homemade spicy apple chutney.
Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb and Dripping Cake
Creamy buttermilk panna cotta served with roasted rhubarb purée and a traditional spiced beef dripping fruit cake.
Pasta Bolognese and Ricotta Tortellini with a Courgette and Garlic Sauce
Handmade tagliatelle with beef bolognese served alongside ricotta-filled tortellini in a buttery courgette and garlic sauce with Parmesan.
Peanut-Crusted Chicken with Buttery Mash and Parsley and Chive Butter
Butterfly chicken breasts, coat in a peanut-crumb mixture, fry until golden, and serve with creamy mashed potatoes and spinach.