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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>You can't beat a bowl of strawberries in the summer. Especially when eating w...

<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...

<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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

Vicky Chamings of Pale Farm, our new free-range turkey supplier, shares her crowd-pleasing ...

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

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...

Anchoïade is a perfect partner for all things barbecued. This simple recipe will give you e...

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

Best served at room temperature, this savoury cheese tart is ideal for al fresco dining in ...

We only tend to use it at Christmas but marzipan is wonderful stuff and incredibly easy to ...

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

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...

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

Arguably the most versatile of of vegetables, I’m a big fan of all things rhubarb; from chu...

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

Rainbow Goodwill Pie

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...

<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...

<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...

If you find the over fragrant 'cat's pee' smell of elderflower a bit too muc...

You can either make a big batch, pasteurise it in a water bath and store in a cool cupboard...

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

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

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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...

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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: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 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...

The joys of a thick, BBQ’d and sliced on the bias, ‘Italian Tagliata’ style steak are worth...

Stocks and broths are wonderful creations that we all should be making more of – not just b...

Stuffed Turkey Leg

<p>Stuffed with our apricot, almond and lemon stuffing this is a fine, full-flavoured...

In it’s pure Venetian form, Risi e Bisi is a wet risotto of rice (obviously), smoked pancet...

<h3>a.k.a. Austerity Soup</h3> Is much a stew as a soup but, either way, it’s ...

Our black pudding is the best – not only for breakfast but for supper too.

In the past I’ve been a little snooty about the duck confit and opted for a bit of lamb. Bu...

Why anyone wants to eat boring old Spaghetti Bolognese when they could be eating this beats...