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<p>This spatchcock chicken with sticky miso & harissa is sure to wow any guests y...

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">For years I thought that anything other than the ...

<p>An indulgent dish of nduja, artichokes and ricotta for a spicy sausage dish with a...

A celebration of spring, this primavera risotto boasts flavours from both broad beans and a...

<p>The classic Tuscan tomato drenched version isn't the only panzanella in town....

This rhubarb is almost too good for crumble. It shines when gently poached—just fresh fruit...

<p>Our seasonal hero this May is the humble broad bean. For the gardener, autumn sown...

This Easter, we’re doing things a little differently by serving up a lamb shoulder studded ...

<p>Bright, refreshing, and bursting with citrusy goodness, this fennel and orange sal...

<p>If, like me, you've been suffering over the not so festive period, not only d...

<p>This Crown Prince and Chard Lasagna is a hearty and satisfying dish that celebrate...

Mussel escabeche on bruschetta has become my go-to quick supper and will definitely feature...

<p>My daughter Nell virtually forced this on me when we had lunch at Manteca in Shore...

This Nduja Mussels recipe is a rich and flavourful dish that combines the briny taste of fr...

This pasta dish can be as simple or intricate as you prefer. At its core, it celebrates the...

As we all know, wild fennel grows like a weed everywhere it lays its hat. Most gardeners pu...

Here's our take on the traditional guacamole. These buttery avocados are mashed into g...

Great as an antipasti but grilling vegetables is a lot harder than people think as you don’...

The hearty texture of king oyster mushrooms makes them ideal for grilling over high heat. T...

A quick & simple pasta dish ideal for a mid-week dinner, using our nduja jam and pomaro...

Chicken with lemon and tarragon; was one of my mother’s favourite 'easy win' show...

A traditional Lebanese dish, usually made for celebrations, duck fattee offers an incredibl...

Sliced sirloin steak served on a bed of rocket with Parmesan shavings and jus - perfect for...

An uber simple bouillabaisse suggestion of the classic French seafood dish; made easy when ...

A deliciously addictive spreadable spicy salami that you can make at home. Try with honey o...

One of our most successful creations of the last few years has been our 'Ham with no n...

The ubiquitous BFS nut roast is available all year, but it does come into its own at Christ...

A robust and hearty meal ideal for the winter months, this risotto is pure comfort food and...

Hailing from the Modena region, this classic Italian dish is traditionally served on New Y...

Our take on the classic Mexican street salad but this time in a taco - using sweetcorn, fet...

Here's our take on a slightly less traditional Spanish Salmorejo using Brindisa's...

A French onion tart, cooled but still warm out of the oven, is a truly wondrous thing. Hail...

Beyond the holistic perfection of leek and potato soup, I don’t have much appetite for the ...

Daughter Lily has been vegan for many years, so I thought she might be better advised than ...

Time: about 2 hours, plus overnight dry-briningSome recipes for mayo-roasted turkey pro...

I’m never sure where a fish soup crosses the line and becomes a bouillabaisse but suspect t...

A classic nose to tail Piedmontese risotto. Harry and I cooked this in preparation for our ...

Frittedda is a tasty vegetable stew originating in the Sicilian capital, Palermo. Prepared ...

Edgy Veggie is a vegetarian and vegan takeaway that took off during lockdown and has since ...

<p>Along with Tuscan Panzanella, Sicilian Caponata is a good way of pulling any mezze...

Whether grilled, charred or cooked on an open-flame, 'smokiness' is what defines ...

Traditionally a Sicilian dish, caponata can be found in numerous variations of chopped aube...

Chef James Dodd prepares perfect, easy dishes to cook for your partner on Valentine's ...

Potentially one of the more messy valentines meals you’ll eat and potentially reserved for ...

The best Chilli con CarneThere are few things as welcome and comforting as a bowl of ch...

Rainbow Goodwill Pie

This Moroccan style dip traditionally calls for pumpkins - but we know they really mean but...

If you ordered from us at Christmas, hopefully you will have already enjoyed our 'Happ...

Not to be confused with Quiche Lorraine, French Onion tart really is what it says. Onions. ...

Bagna Cauda (literally warm bath) is a Piedmontese dip, traditionally made with garlic and ...

If we could pick a veg of the month for May, it would have to be asparagus.Although the sea...

Take the plunge and look beyond leg of lamb this Easter. Instead, how about opting for roas...

Skirt steak (or bavette as its known in France) is a flat, well marbled sheet of meat with ...

<p>Traditionally served with tafelspitz (an Austrian 'boiled' beef dish muc...

In Mexico there are whole genres of pork and pineapple recipes that come under the rather b...

This dish is a welcome addition on a cold day - a classic lentil and smoked sausage cassero...

Nduja (enduya) has been foodies' flavour of the month for some time and definitely isn...

It might be easily affordable but pheasant is one of the hardest meats to cook. Even plump,...

<p>Citrus and spice flavours make this one pot Spanish 'olla' perfect for s...

Cognoscenti might recognise this as one of Nigel Slater's midweek suppers from The Obs...

Like many, I think I might have overdone it a bit on the tomato planting in the poly tunnel...

The best things are often afterthoughts and this was just that. I was tweaking Nigel Slater...

Rare roast beef and lentils are a great basis for any salad but what really gives this it&#...

We've started making our own fajita rub but adding a bit of lime and pineapple juice d...

Cooking the mushrooms in cornflour gives them a rich, meaty texture that pairs beautifully ...

They're good fried, barbecued or grilled but can also be cooked in the oven, The ingre...

Some would insist that only fillet steak should be used for a classic stroganoff. Most peop...

We might not have a rum distilling industry providing dark treacle as a by-product, but we ...

Chef, Richard Corrigan, came up with the idea of using two sorts of potatoes and it works a...

This recipe is rather rich and luxurious, hailing as it does from New York's Italian s...

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There is such a thing as a Lebanese pizza, known as manoush, and loosely speaking this just...

This pickle adds a welcome tang to cold meats or burgers, and is a great way to make your c...

Sausages and lentils are a great combination - pair them in a salad or a casserole dependin...

A simple lunch or easy supper that is quick to make and shows off our delicious smoked chic...

Makes 20 / prep time – 20 minutesPreheat the oven to 180°C and bake for about 20 minute...

Makes 12 / prep time – 30 minutesPreheat the oven to 180°C and bake for about 30 minute...

Makes 7/8 pasties / prep time – 30 minutes (excluding making the pastry)/cooking timePr...

Serves: 6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes

Serves:8 Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 3-4 hours

You might think that a beef bourguignon becomes Carbonnade Flamande when you substitute red...

The beauty of the Luis Gil cooking chorizo, or Chorizo fresca as it says on the packet, is ...

There's chilli and there's chilli. Everyone has their version but I think this on...

<p>Stuffed Tomatoes - or Pomodori al riso as they’re known in Rome. Stuffed anything ...

These little blighters are a combination of Nigella's Involtini and Thomasina Miers Au...

As my sister said to me - 'who would have thought bread and tomatoes could be so delic...

Tabouleh comes in all shapes and colours. Bulgar/cracked wheat is a must, as is enough flat...

<p>Eating them might be a bit messy but it's well worth it. And next day's ...

Ultra easy and tasty meatballs - good on a stick, in a wrap, as part of a mezze etc. We ass...

Classic crab pasta sauce with a harissa twist. Easy, tasty and a bit flashy - what more can...

Baked harissa chicken with butternut squash.

A mild and buttery, creamy chicken curry.

A cheesy, crabby tart that's moist and tasty.

A sweet, spiced and tasty soup to serve for lunch or as a starter with chunky bread.

Not real harira but lovely nevertheless. The mixture of veg, grains and pulses, spices/sauc...