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Basic Brown Chicken Stock

Roast bones and veggies, deglaze pan, simmer with water and bouquet garni for 2 hours. Strain, salt. Rich flavor.

Garlic Stock

Simmer garlic and bouquet garni in 2 liters of water for 2 hours. Strain, season. Rich and aromatic.

Nage

Melt butter, sweat vegetables and garlic for 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and water, boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.

Pressure-cooker Beef Stock

Boil bones in water, skim scum, add vegetables and spices. Pressure cook for 45 minutes. Reduce pressure, strain.

Coq Au Vin with Parsley Mash

A classic French chicken dish in rich red wine sauce, served with a unique vibrant green chlorophyll-infused potato mash.

Torbay Sole, Mussels, Leeks, Samphire and Monk’s Beard

Succulent sole paupiettes poached with mussels, samphire, and leeks, finished with a creamy monk’s beard sauce and charred leek oil.

Jamaican Curried Snapper with Coconut and Lime served with Clap-Hand Roti

Fragrant curried red snapper in coconut sauce paired with aromatic basmati rice and traditional flaky, hand-clapped flatbreads.

West Indian Spiced Tiger Prawn, Crab and Chunky Fish Stew with Sweet Potato Dumplings

A flavorful Caribbean-inspired seafood stew featuring marinated fish, prawns, and crab served with handmade roasted sweet potato dumplings.

Lasagne

A classic layered pasta dish with rich beef ragu, creamy béchamel sauce, and plenty of Parmesan cheese baked until golden.

Roasted Breast and Confit Leg of Spiced Anjou Squab

Marinated squab legs are confit in duck fat while breasts are spiced, roasted, and served with kale, ceps, and sauce.

Chicken in White Wine Sauce

Poached chicken served in a creamy white wine and egg yolk sauce, accompanied by smooth mashed potato and fresh parsley.

Chicken Liver Pâté

Sautéed chicken livers blended with butter, brandy, and seasonings to create a smooth, chilled appetizer garnished with cranberries and herbs.

Chicken with Spicy Rice

Roast spiced chicken and vegetables served over fragrant rice made with homemade chicken stock, raisins, and citrus.

Côte de Boeuf with Cavolo Nero and Gnocchi, Wild Mushroom and Bone Marrow Gratin

Seared rib of beef served with homemade potato gnocchi, a creamy wild mushroom gratin, and buttery sautéed cavolo nero.

Leek and Potato Soup with Poached Oysters

A refined chilled leek and potato soup garnished with poached rock oysters and tender chicken oyster morsels.

Roasted Duck Breast with Red Cabbage and Homemade Mustard Fruits

Succulent roasted duck breasts served with deeply flavored braised red cabbage, structured layered potatoes, and artisanal homemade spiced mustard fruits.

Turkey Braised in Red Wine

A gorgeous turkey casserole braised in red wine with pancetta and mushrooms. Perfect for a hearty winter supper.

Bengali Butternut Squash with Chickpeas

A warming vegetarian dish featuring tender butternut squash and chickpeas cooked with aromatic Bengali spices, ginger, and chillies.

Pickled Mushrooms

Quick pickled wild mushrooms boiled in vinegar and spices, dried, then preserved in olive oil for an authentic Italian antipasto.

Beef Braised in Beer with Classic English Suet Dumplings and Buttery Mash

Hearty beef braised in Guinness, served with light suet dumplings cooked in beef stock and smooth, buttery mashed potatoes.

Béchamel Sauce

A classic white sauce infused with onion, bay leaf, and cloves, thickened with a buttery roux for a smooth finish.

Chilli

A rich beef chilli simmered with spices, dark chocolate, and kidney beans, served over fluffy basmati rice.

Coronation Chicken

A classic retro dish featuring poached chicken in a creamy, spiced apricot sauce, perfect for sandwiches or picnics.

Homemade Chicken Stock

A traditional homemade chicken stock made by simmering a chicken carcass with aromatic vegetables and herbs for several hours.

Lamb Shank with Garlic, Rosemary and Flageolet Beans

Slow-cooked lamb shanks infused with rosemary and anchovies, served in a rich wine sauce with flageolet beans and gremolata.

Poached Apricots with Greek Yoghurt

Dried apricots simmered in a cardamom and bay leaf syrup, served chilled with Greek yoghurt and a honey drizzle.

Portuguese Pork with Clams

A traditional Portuguese stew featuring tender pork shoulder, spicy chorizo, and fresh clams simmered in a rich tomato and wine sauce.

Pot Roast Chicken

A hearty one-pot chicken meal with bacon, root vegetables, and potatoes simmered in a rich tomato and herb broth.

Smoked Haddock and Potato Hash

A comforting smoked haddock and potato hash topped with perfectly soft poached eggs and finished with parmesan and Greek yoghurt.

Vegetarian Cauliflower, Spinach and Chickpea Balti

A fragrant vegetarian curry featuring cauliflower and chickpeas simmered in a homemade spiced balti sauce with fresh spinach leaves.

Scallop, Samphire, Pickled Dulse and Clam Broth

A wonderful seafood recipe capturing flavors of the sea with seared scallops, clams, samphire, and homemade pickled dulse seaweed broth.

Bunny Chow

A flavorful South African lamb curry served inside hollowed-out loaves of crusty white bread, garnished with fresh coriander cress.

Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce Served with Rice

Handmade beef meatballs simmered in a fragrant, spiced tomato sauce with cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon, served over steamed rice.

Onion Masala Sauce

A versatile Indian masala sauce made by slowly caramelising onions with aromatic whole spices, ginger, garlic, and tomato purée.

South Indian Fish Sandwich

Grilled plaice fillets marinated in spices, layered with a savory spiced crabmeat filling, served with fresh tomatoes and cress.

Spiced Venison with Pear Chutney and Sweet Spicy Parsnip Chips

Seared venison fillet glazed with honey and spices, served alongside a homemade pear chutney and honey-drizzled parsnip chips.

Wild Mushroom and Sweetcorn Biryani Parcels

Vegetarian biryani mixture wrapped in crisp filo pastry, served with sautéed mushrooms, toasted almonds, and a unique blackberry raita.

Tomato Sauce

A classic French tomato sauce made with pork, aromatics, and flour-style roux, slow-baked and then strained for smoothness.

Mediterranean Pasta

A flavorful vegetarian dish featuring a homemade herb-infused tomato sauce and oven-roasted Mediterranean vegetables served over pasta.

Fish and Pea Soup

A delicate soup made by simmering homemade turbot stock with peas, white wine, and finished with double cream.

Glazed Brisket Steaks with Broccoli Salad

Slow-cooked, pressed brisket steaks grilled with a ginger-sherry glaze and served with a fresh broccoli and Little Gem salad.

Lobster with Garlic Butter, New Potatoes and Watercress Salad

Boiled lobster halves served with sautéed whelk garlic butter, tender new potatoes, and a fresh dressed watercress salad.

Pot Roast Collar of Pork with Braised Cabbage

Slow-cooked pork collar served with tender Savoy cabbage, bacon, and a rich herb-infused pan 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.

Braised Beef Cheeks and Parsley Salad

Tender beef cheeks braised overnight in beer and stock, served with a fresh lemon and parsley salad.

Lamb Stew with Rosemary Dumplings

Economical lamb neck stew slow-cooked with root vegetables and wine, topped with fresh rosemary suet dumplings.

Sole in a Bag with Courgettes, Black Olives and Wet Polenta

Steamed sole fillets prepared in parchment parcels with Mediterranean vegetables, served alongside a creamy, herb-infused wet polenta.

Pork with Pomme Purée and Charcutière Sauce

Brined pork chops served with rich mashed potatoes and a creamy herb-infused sauce featuring cornichons and capers.

Crubeens (Pig's Trotters) with Crisp Pig's Ears and Egg and Caper Mayonnaise

Slow-cooked ham hock and trotters formed into a rich terrine, served alongside crispy deep-fried pig's ears and creamy egg mayonnaise.

Pheasant Breast with Cauliflower Purée and Roast Garlic

Succulent pheasant breasts served with a smooth cauliflower purée, roasted garlic, and a rich Madeira-infused chicken wing sauce.

Smoked Haddock Risotto with Pancetta

A creamy arborio rice dish featuring poached smoked haddock, crispy pancetta, and aromatic spices, finished with a poached egg.

Quail Salad with Celery, Grapes and Shallot Purée

Tender poached and pan-fried quail served with chicken liver parfait, sweet raisin purée, shallots, and crisp sourdough toast.

Meatballs with Fennel and Ricotta

Seared fennel-scented pork meatballs baked in a rich chicken reduction, topped with homemade ricotta, toasted breadcrumbs, and pine nuts.

Lighter Chicken, Bacon and Leek Pies

Poach chicken in milk, sauté vegetables and bacon, combine in a light sauce, and bake under puff pastry lids.

English Parsley Sauce

A classic, creamy nursery sauce infused with aromatics and fresh parsley, perfect for fish, gammon, or fishcakes.

Tiger Prawn Jambalaya

An easy Cajun rice dish featuring tiger prawns, chorizo, and basmati rice simmered in a homemade prawn stock.

Braised Lamb Shanks with Colcannon Mash

Tender braised lamb served with creamy cabbage and potato mash and a zingy herb and lemon gremolata.

Apple and Bacon Chutney

A quick chutney made by simmering fruit and spices into a syrup before stirring in crispy fried bacon pieces.

Cod and Parsley Flan

A savory seafood tart featuring flaky cod, fresh parsley, and cheddar cheese in a homemade shortcrust pastry.

Penne with Prawns, Tomato and Crème Fraîche

A fresh and summery pasta dish featuring cooked prawns, a light vegetable-based sauce, and creamy crème fraîche.

Onion Soup with Cider and Stilton

A creamy onion soup made with cider, potatoes, and chicken stock, topped with a flavorful Stilton herb butter.

Wild Boar Liquorice

Fillets of wild boar marinated overnight in liquorice and spices, roasted and served with wilted turnip tops and sauce.

Glazed Duck, Spiced Quince and Pancetta Pinchos

Small Spanish-style skewers featuring poached spiced quince and duck breast, grilled with a sticky membrillo glaze for festive appetizers.

Gruyère and Bacon Soufflé

Indulgent soufflés featuring crispy bacon and melted Gruyère cheese, served on a base of seasoned, reduced double cream.

Terrine of Ham Hock with Piccalilli and Toasted Spelt Bread with English Mustard Butter

A sophisticated ham hock terrine served with homemade tangy piccalilli, nutty walnut spelt bread, and savory English mustard butter.

Steamed Chicken Leg Jardinière

Chicken legs steamed over a fragrant vegetable broth, served with root vegetable batons and a light butter sauce.

Pork alla Genovese

Slow-cooked pork joint rolled with herbs and garlic, braised for hours with a mountain of onions to create a rich sauce.

Tagliatelle with Sweet-and-Sour Sardines (Tagliatelle alle Sarde in Saor)

A hearty Venetian-inspired dish featuring marinated fried sardines, softened onions, and sultanas tossed with fresh homemade tagliatelle pasta.

Butternut Squash Soup with Poached Egg Persillade and Cheddar

A refined vegetarian butternut squash soup topped with poached egg yolks, sharp cheddar shavings, and a fresh herb persillade.

Roast Duck Breast with Goats’ Cheese Curd, Elderflower, Peas and Radishes

Roast duck breasts served with elderflower-infused goat's curd, fresh peas, and radishes for a luxurious English summer dinner.

Christmas Turkey and Stuffing

Roast turkey with herb butter, sausage-stuffed legs, and a crisp breadcrumb and pine nut stuffing served with creamy gravy.

Chicken, Leek and Mushroom Pie with Cauliflower Mash Topping

A healthy chicken pie packed with vegetables and topped with a creamy, steamed cauliflower mash then baked until golden-brown.

Minestrone With Butternut Squash ‘Noodles’

A gluten-free vegetarian minestrone using julienned butternut squash strands instead of pasta, simmered with chickpeas, tomatoes, and cavolo nero.

Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Salad with Red Pepper Sauce

A hearty, spiced vegan salad featuring roasted cauliflower, Puy lentils, and a tangy, creamy red pepper and cashew sauce.

Salmi of Pheasant with Roast Chestnuts

A rich game dish of roasted pheasant jointed and simmered in a chestnut-thickened stock with wine and double cream.

Arnold Bennett Omelette with Radish and Fennel Salad

A classic Arnold Bennett omelette featuring smoked fish, topped with cheesy sauce and served with a fresh radish salad.

Bacon and Lentils

A hearty dish of slow-cooked Puy lentils with boiled bacon, aromatic vegetables, butter, and hard-boiled eggs.

Bacon Waffles with Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce

Indulgent homemade waffles laced with crisp bacon, served with poached eggs, fresh hollandaise sauce, and additional crispy bacon strips.

Bangladeshi Venison Curry

A flavorful curry featuring seared venison batons served over a thick, homemade garam masala and tomato-based sauce.

Battered Cod with Chips and Homemade Tomato Ketchup

Crispy beer-battered cod served with double-fried chips and a rich, spiced homemade tomato ketchup.

Beef and Ale Pie

A comforting classic featuring slow-simmered beef in rich ale gravy topped with golden, flaky puff pastry.

Beef Rendang with Mango Chutney and Sticky Rice

A thick, rich South-East Asian beef curry served with homemade spiced mango chutney and steamed sticky rice.

Beef Stew with Fluffy Dumplings

A comforting winter beef stew simmered with root vegetables and red wine, topped with homemade suet dumplings.

Bone Marrow with Sirloin Steak, Bordelaise Sauce and Sautéed Sprouts with Chestnuts

Rich roasted bone marrow served with pan-seared sirloin steak, a classic bordelaise sauce, and nutty sautéed Brussels sprouts.

Braised Beef Tortellini with Wild Mushroom Sauce

Homemade pasta filled with tender braised beef, served in a rich Madeira, cream, and wild mushroom sauce.

Butter Chicken with Butter Rice

A mild, creamy Indian curry served over fragrant spiced butter rice, featuring marinated chicken thighs and a glossy tomato sauce.

Chicken and Wild Mushroom Pie with Carrots and Peas

A comforting chicken and wild mushroom pie served with glazed baby carrots and peas for a complete meal.

Chicken Blanquette with Roasted Shallots and Fresh Garden Peas

Slow poached chicken in a creamy tarragon and mushroom sauce served alongside oven-roasted banana shallots and buttery garden peas.

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.

Clam Chowder

A creamy seafood soup made by steaming clams, frying bacon and onions, and simmering with potatoes, milk, and cream.

Comforting Cottage Pie

A classic beef mince pie topped with a flavorful parsnip and potato mash featuring a hint of horseradish.

Cottage Pie with Peas

A comforting winter dish featuring tender beef mince in a rich red wine sauce topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Crème Fraîche and Watercress Roast Chicken with All the Trimmings

A lavish roast chicken stuffed with watercress crème fraîche, served with gravy, sausages, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and bread sauce.

Deep-Fried Fish Bites with Homemade Ketchup and Fennel Salad

Deep-fried fish and prawns served with flavour-packed homemade ketchup and a fresh, crunchy radish and fennel salad.

Duck Breast with Confit Duck Cassoulet

Pan-roasted duck breast served over a speedy cannellini bean cassoulet enriched with confit duck meat and chicken stock.

Duck Breasts with Beetroot, Apple and Braised Red Cabbage

Succulent roasted duck breasts served with rich beetroot and apple purées, spiced braised red cabbage, and pickled heritage beetroots.

Easy Bread Sauce

A classic vegetarian bread sauce made by infusing milk with onion and cloves before thickening with fresh white breadcrumbs.

Eggs Arnold Bennett

A classic smoked haddock omelette topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and melted cheddar cheese, then grilled until golden.

Fish Cakes with Chive Beurre Blanc

Luxury salmon and smoked haddock patties served with wilted rainbow chard and a rich, buttery chive infused white wine sauce.

Flambéed Lobster

Succulent lobster meat flambéed in brandy and finished with a rich, buttery fish stock sauce and fresh chervil.