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Austrian Bread Dumplings/Knockerl
Mix fried bread, milk, egg, flour, herbs, salt, and pepper. Form into balls, simmer in water or soup for 10 minutes.
Potato and Garlic Purée
Boil sliced potatoes, garlic, parsley, and butter. Simmer 25 minutes, mash, and whisk in cream. Season with salt and pepper.
Suet and Horseradish Dumplings
Mix flour, salt, pepper, suet, horseradish, and onion. Add water for stiff dough, form balls, simmer in broth 15 minutes.
Salt and Pepper Buttered Samphire
Tender samphire blanched in boiling water and tossed with creamy butter, seasoned simply with salt and black pepper.
Butternut Squash, Sage and Crème Fraîche Mash
Sweet and buttery squash paired with fragrant sage and crème fraîche for a bit of zing in a creamy mash.
How to Make Yorkshire Puddings
Whisk flour, eggs, and milk into a smooth batter, chill, then bake in smoking hot fat until golden and risen.
Chopped Salad With Peanuts
A refreshing vegetarian salad featuring tomatoes, cucumbers, and peanuts tossed in a tempered mustard seed and lemon dressing.
Lemon Rice
A vibrant South Indian rice dish flavored with lemon juice, curry leaves, ginger, peanuts, and toasted spices.
Naan Bread
Simple naan breads flavored with garlic and fresh coriander, kneaded into a soft dough and grilled until lightly browned.
Peppery Hot Cabbage Salad
A vibrant Indian-style stir-fried cabbage dish featuring nutty lentils, crunchy peanuts, and aromatic mustard and nigella seeds.
Peshwari Naan
Sweet, nutty Indian flatbread filled with pistachios and raisins, grilled until golden and brushed with melted butter.
Smashed-Fried Potatoes
Quick and easy twice-fried potatoes seasoned with dried mango powder, chilli, and coriander for a crispy, flavorful side dish.
The Perfect Basmati Rice
Boil soaked basmati rice with water and lemon juice, simmer until tender, and fluff with a fork before serving.
Pisellini al Prosciutto (Spring Peas with Ham)
A classic Italian side dish featuring tender spring peas sautéed with savory prosciutto and golden onions in butter.
Mice in Jackets
Fun potato skins filled with cheesy mash and decorated with vegetables to look like little mice.
How to Cook Rice
A straightforward guide to making perfect fluffy rice by washing, boiling, and steaming it under pressure for balanced results.
Baked Herby Tomatoes
Ripe tomatoes filled with a savory blend of garlic, anchovies, herbs, and breadcrumbs, then baked until golden and bubbling.
Bombay Potato
Flavorful Indian-style potatoes simmered with aromatic spices, fresh ginger, tomatoes, and coriander in a vegetable stock base.
Broad Beans with Dill
Tender young broad beans simmered in vegetable stock with onions, garlic, and fresh dill, finished with optional Greek yoghurt.
Cauliflower Mash
Sauté onions in butter, boil with cauliflower until tender, then blend with cheddar cheese, cream, and warm spices.
Celeriac and Potato Boulangère
A layered vegetable bake featuring celeriac, onions, and potatoes slow-cooked in stock until golden brown and tender.
Celeriac Remoulade
A refreshing vegetarian starter featuring matchstick celeriac tossed in a creamy lemon and Dijon mustard dressing.
Cheesy Vegetable Bake
A layered vegetable gratin featuring carrots, swede, parsnips, and potatoes baked in a creamy, cheesy custard with breadcrumbs.
Corn Pudding
A savory baked corn custard with sautéed vegetables, herbs, and melted cheeses, perfect as a vegetarian side dish.
Cranberry and Cumberland Sauce
A classic citrus-infused cranberry sauce featuring ruby port, almonds, and sultanas, perfect for serving with Christmas turkey.
Creamy Broad Beans
Boiled broad beans finished in a herb-infused cream and egg yolk sauce for a simple, elegant vegetarian side dish.
Garlic Potatoes
Boiled new potatoes breaded with parmesan and egg, deep-fried until golden, and finished with a flavorful garlic parsley butter.
Gratin Dauphinois
Indulgent sliced waxy potatoes layered with seasoning and garlic, slow-cooked in double cream until golden and tender.
Hasselback Potatoes
Crispy sliced roasted potatoes brushed with butter, topped with savory parmesan cheese and crunchy breadcrumbs for a delicious side dish.
Purple Sprouting Broccoli With Anchovy
Steamed purple sprouting broccoli drizzled with a warm garlic, chilli, and anchovy oil dressing served with toasted ciabatta.
Roast Beetroot
Slow roasted beetroot, onions, and garlic finished with a balsamic glaze and fresh thyme. Complements roast chicken perfectly.
Roast Parsnips
Golden roast parsnips seasoned with a light dusting of cayenne pepper and sugar, then baked until glorious and crisp.
Root Vegetable Gratin
A delicious layered root vegetable gratin with Emmental cheese, cream, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping, baked until golden.
Sage and Onion Stuffed Apples
Bramley apples stuffed with a savory breadcrumb, onion, and herb mixture, then baked until tender. Perfect with pork or duck.
Winter Vegetable Colcannon
Combine hot mashed potato with kale and carrots, then fold in a creamy spring onion mixture and finish with butter.
Roasted Carrots with Carrot-Top Pesto and Burrata Mozzarella
Sweet roasted carrots and creamy burrata served with a homemade walnut and carrot-top pesto and fresh basil garnish.
Low-Fat Roast Potatoes
Boil potatoes briefly, fluff edges for crunch, and roast with oil spray in a very hot oven until golden-brown.
Crushed New Potatoes
Boil new potatoes until tender, crush with a fork, and stir in butter and crème fraîche for a simple side.
Potato Wedges with Rosemary
Easy oven-baked potato wedges seasoned with rosemary, garlic, and olive oil for a classic vegetarian side dish.
Indian Roti
Freshly baked, beautifully spiced Indian flatbreads infused with cumin, turmeric, and fenugreek, cooked on a dry pan until puffed.
Middle Eastern Taboon Flatbread
A soft, spiced Middle Eastern flatbread traditionally baked on hot stones, perfect for scooping dips like hummus and baba ganoush.
'Mr Carrot' on Creamed Carrot
Boil chopped carrots, simmer with butter, cream, and wine, then top with a whole upright boiled carrot.
Braised Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Blanched broccoli baked in a rich, creamy blue cheese and mustard sauce until golden-brown and bubbling.
Braised Red Cabbage
Sautéed shallots, garlic, and bacon simmered with red cabbage in a tangy red wine and vegetable stock reduction.
Buttered Mint Sugar Snap Peas
Boil sugar snap peas and toss with butter, fresh mint, and seasoning for a simple, flavorful side dish.
Cheesy Mash and Spinach Pudding
A vegetarian dariole pudding made with mashed potatoes, grated cheddar, and horseradish, wrapped in steamed spinach leaves and baked.
Cucumber Salad
A refreshing chilled salad featuring diced cucumber, savory anchovies, fresh herbs, and a light garlic oil dressing.
Deep-fried Brussels Sprouts with Tomato Tartare
Spicy breaded Brussels sprouts deep-fried until crisp, served with a tangy, chilled homemade tomato and herb tartare sauce.
Grilled Broccoli with Chilli Soy Dressing
Blanched broccoli is chargrilled in a hot pan then drizzled with a spicy, savory soy and balsamic herb dressing.
Grilled Broccoli with Water Chestnut Dressing
Blanch sprouting broccoli before chargrilling and serving with a sweet soy and water chestnut dressing.
Peach and Tomato Chutney
A quick vegetarian chutney made by simmering peaches, tomatoes, shallots, honey, and white wine until reduced and softened.
Pommes Lyonnaise
Sautéed shallots and thinly sliced potatoes are baked until golden brown and tender in this classic French side dish.
Porcini Mushroom Cream Sauce
A rich vegetarian cream sauce made with rehydrated porcini mushrooms, shallots, and garlic, perfect for serving with cooked meats.
Potato Salad and Roasted Peppers
A creamy potato salad made with homemade mayonnaise, fresh chives, and topped with flavorful roasted peppers.
Roasted Broccoli with Lentil and Herb Vinaigrette
Purple sprouting broccoli roasted until tender and served with a zesty puy lentil and Dijon mustard herb vinaigrette.
Roasted Broccoli
Quick oven-roasted broccoli florets seared in an ovenproof griddle pan then finished in the oven until perfectly cooked.
Sautéed Sweet Potato
Sauté sliced sweet potatoes until golden-brown and serve topped with fresh chopped parsley and seasoning.
Sweet Potato and Goats' Cheese Gratin
Sliced sweet potatoes simmered in stock, topped with goats' cheese and rosemary, then baked until golden and melted.
Sweet Potato and Leek Bubble and Squeak
Boil sweet potatoes until soft, mash with chopped baby leeks, and fry in olive oil until golden and served hot.
Sweet Potato Wedges
Vegetarian sweet potato wedges tossed with oil and thyme, roasted until lightly browned, and garnished with fresh chervil.
Warm Potato Salad with Shallot Dressing
A German-style potato salad featuring boiled potatoes topped with a tangy sautéed shallot, thyme, and white wine vinegar dressing.
Basic Jasmine Rice
A simple method to cook tender jasmine rice by simmering in boiling water until fully absorbed and then fluffing.
Chinese Sticky Rice
A simple method for cooking tender, fluffy glutinous rice by boiling, simmering, and fluffing with a spatula.
Pickled Cucumber with Chilli
A quick pickling technique using cucumbers, chili oil, and rice vinegar for a crunchy, salty-sour side dish.
Roast Sweet Potato Chilli Chips
Healthier roasted sweet potato chips seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, and spicy chilli flakes for a crispy finish.
Scented Jasmine Rice
Fragrant jasmine rice simmered until fluffy, then tossed with fresh spring onions, coriander, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil.
Lemon Oregano Potatoes
Potatoes are sliced lengthways and roasted with olive oil, water, lemon juice, and oregano until golden and tender.
Adaptable Sage, Onion and Sausage Stuffing
A classic Christmas side dish featuring sausage meat, sage, and breadcrumbs that can be prepared in advance and roasted.
Make-Ahead Red Cabbage
Flavorful red cabbage simmered with spices, apples, and vinegar. Perfect for stress-free festive meal preparation and holidays.
Parmesan Roast Parsnips and Carrots
Jazz up roasted carrots and parsnips with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a perfectly crisp, savory side dish.
Shredded Sprouts with Bacon and Chestnuts
Quickly fry shredded sprouts with crispy bacon, chestnuts, and lemon juice, topped with optional crunchy golden-brown breadcrumbs.
Celery Baked in Vinaigrette with Pancetta and Shallots
Roasted celery hearts and shallots flavored with herbs, crispy pancetta, and white wine vinegar baked in a parchment parcel.
Compôte of Glazed Shallots
Shallots simmered in red wine and vinegar until tender and finished with a sweet glaze.
Mashed Potato with Garlic-Infused Olive Oil
Indulgent mashed potatoes enriched with a slow-infused garlic olive oil and butter for a silky, flavorful vegetarian side dish.
Pesto Mash
A step-by-step recipe for making perfect potato mash blended with fresh pesto sauce for a flavorful vegetarian side dish.
Sautéed Caramelised Fennel
Fennel bulbs are steamed until tender, then browned in butter and sugar before simmering in a cider glaze.
Traditional Yorkshire Pudding
A classic, failsafe Yorkshire pudding recipe made with beef dripping, eggs, and flour for a crisp, golden roast accompaniment.
Hot Potato Salad
A warm vegetarian potato salad tossed in a classic garlic and herb vinaigrette, perfect as a side dish.
Couscous with Pine Nuts
A simple vegetarian dish featuring couscous and toasted pine nuts, served hot as a side or cold as a salad.
Focaccia Bread
A classic Italian flatbread topped with fresh rosemary and sea salt, kneaded until smooth and baked until golden brown.
Asparagus, Pea, Feta and Mint Salad
A fresh spring side salad combining blanched asparagus, peas, feta, and mint with a simple lemon and oil dressing.
Textured Potato Salad
A creamy potato salad featuring crispy bacon, boiled eggs, cucumber, and a zesty lemon-dill dressing.
Beetroot Matchsticks with Garlic, Herbs and Balsamic Vinegar
Sautéed beetroot matchsticks cooked with garlic and balsamic vinegar, finished with a fresh herb blend of parsley, chervil, and coriander.
Braised Buttered Leeks
Gently fry sliced leeks in butter and a splash of boiling water until tender, then season to taste.
Charred Corn with Cayenne Butter and Herb Salad
Sautéed corn kernels seasoned with cayenne and chives, served atop a fresh, zesty herb salad dressed with lemon and oil.
Cheesy Dauphinoise Potatoes
Simmer garlic, cream, and potatoes, then bake with cheddar cheese until golden-brown and bubbling for a decadent vegetarian side dish.
Couscous with Apricots, Lemon and Brazil Nuts
Toasted couscous simmered with dried apricots, Brazil nuts, and herbs, served molded and garnished with fresh basil.
Herbed Roasted Sprouts
Brussels sprouts boiled briefly then pan-fried with garlic and fresh herbs before roasting in the oven until tender.
Honey-Roast Parsnips
Golden-brown parsnips pan-fried in butter, drizzled with honey and brown sugar, then roasted until tender.
Potato Dauphinoise with Vignotte Cheese
Potatoes cooked in a creamy Vignotte cheese sauce and baked until golden brown and bubbling.
Roasted Asparagus and Garlic with Herbs and Balsamic Vinegar
Asparagus spears are griddled with garlic, thyme, and chilli, then roasted and finished with fresh herbs and balsamic vinegar.
Roasted Chilli Balsamic Tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes roasted with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and red chilli until softened and served as a savory side dish.
Sautéed Garlic Potatoes
Golden-brown potato cubes sautéed with garlic and thyme for a simple, flavorful side dish.
Steamed Spring Greens
A quick and healthy vegetarian side dish featuring steamed spring greens finished with a touch of butter and seasoning.
Stir-Fried Broccoli with Chilli and Garlic
A quick vegetarian stir-fry featuring broccoli florets seasoned with garlic, chilli flakes, and savory soy sauce.
Thyme and Garlic-Roasted Vegetables
Slowly fry root vegetables with garlic and herbs before finishing in the oven until tender and golden.
Toasted Couscous with Sweetcorn, Pepper and Parsley
Pan-fried toasted couscous combined with red pepper, sweetcorn, and fresh herbs to create a flavorful quick side dish.
Vinaigrette Potatoes with Herbs
Warm boiled potato cubes marinated in a zesty herb vinaigrette featuring olive oil, mustard, and fresh chives.
Sesame and Ham Brussels Sprouts
Blanched Brussels sprouts sautéed with diced ham and toasted sesame seeds in a blend of oil and bubbling butter.
Focaccia with Garlic and Rosemary
A soft Italian bread topped with fresh rosemary and garlic, kneaded then baked until golden brown and drizzled with oil.