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Le Farci

Blanch cabbage leaves, mix soaked breadcrumbs with other ingredients, form a ball, wrap with cabbage, poach in broth for 30 minutes, slice, and serve.

Osso Buco Milanese Style

Tender veal shins braised with vegetables, white wine, and stock, finished with a fresh lemon, garlic, and parsley gremolata.

Antony's 'Mainstay' Mince

A versatile, slow-cooked meat base flavored with bacon, chicken livers, red wine, and herbs for various classic dishes.

Creamy Broad Beans

Boiled broad beans finished in a herb-infused cream and egg yolk sauce for a simple, elegant vegetarian side dish.

Red Vegetable Curry

A fragrant vegetarian curry featuring homemade red paste, diverse vegetables, and coconut milk served with coriander-infused basmati rice.

Shepherd's Pie

A comforting wintry supper featuring seasoned minced lamb topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden-brown.

Sweetcorn, Lemongrass and Noodle Soup

A fragrant vegetarian soup with sweetcorn, lemongrass, and cream, served with tender egg noodles for a quick meal.

Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

A budget-friendly classic Bolognese sauce simmered for depth of flavor, served with spaghetti. Can be frozen for later use.

Elizabethan Rabbit Pie

A sumptuous rabbit pie featuring dried fruits, grapes, and red wine, topped with shortcrust pastry and hard-boiled eggs.

Haggis Two Ways

Spiced haggis soup served with haggis and potato cakes, topped with a fried egg and home-made spiced ketchup.

Cottage Pie

A budget-friendly cottage pie featuring beef mince, baked beans, and tomatoes topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden.

Oven-Baked Risotto Carbonara

A hands-off risotto baked in the oven, finished with a creamy egg, Pecorino, and crème fraîche mixture.

Honey Glazed Gammon with Potato and Carrot Mash

Seared gammon steaks simmered in a cider and honey sauce, served with a chunky potato and carrot mash.

Honey-Glazed Gammon with Potato and Carrot Mash

Succulent gammon steaks simmered in a honey-cider sauce served alongside a vibrant, seasoned potato and carrot mash.

Toad in the Hole with Onion Gravy and Garlic Cabbage

A crowd-pleasing budget recipe featuring sausages baked in smooth batter, served with rich onion gravy and sautéed garlic cabbage.

Velouté of Mussels with Spinach and Pommes Frites

A creamy mussel soup infused with wine and curry, served alongside crispy double-fried homemade potato chips and fresh spinach.

Sausage and Lentil Soup

A comforting low-cost soup featuring bite-sized pork sausages and hearty lentils simmered with aromatic vegetables and fresh thyme.

Beetroot Soup With Feta

A vibrant beetroot and roasted tomato soup served hot or cold, topped with crumbled feta cheese and crusty bread.

Hugh's Wastenot Soup

A simple, tasty soup using up less-than-perfect vegetables. Chop vegetables, simmer until tender, wilt salad greens, and blend until smooth.

Risotto of Fresh (Wild) Mushrooms

A classic vegetarian risotto featuring fresh wild mushrooms, arborio rice, and parmesan cheese cooked slowly with hot stock.

Spiced Mutton Stew with Apricots

A slow-cooked Moroccan-inspired stew featuring mutton, dried apricots, and aromatic spices served over cumin-infused rice.

Duck Breast with Potato and Apple Rosti, Apple Purée and Roasted Figs

Pan-seared duck breast served with crispy potato-apple rostis, smooth apple purée, charred figs, and a rich red wine reduction sauce.

Mint-Stuffed Lamb Shoulder with Boulangère Potatoes and Mint Sauce

Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with mint stuffing served over buttered sliced potatoes and onions with a zesty homemade mint sauce.

Sweet Red Pepper and Tomato Soup with Pepper and Chive Butter

Rich roasted vegetable soup served with homemade butter and toasted ciabatta. A simple, flavorful vegetarian meal that's hearty and vibrant.

Weeping Lamb

Roast leg of lamb studded with garlic and rosemary, cooked over sliced potatoes and onions to catch the juices.

Mustard and Maple Syrup Coated Lamb with Wild Garlic Choux Potatoes

Succulent lamb loin coated in maple-mustard crumbs, served with unique wild garlic butter-filled choux potato balls and roasted carrots.

Coconut Rice

A versatile side dish made by simmering rice in a blend of coconut milk and stock until fluffy.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

A budget-friendly weeknight classic featuring homemade beef meatballs simmered in a simple, aromatic tomato sauce served over spaghetti.

Stuffed Risotto Cakes

Pan-fried risotto cakes stuffed with fresh mozzarella and basil, coated in breadcrumbs and cooked until golden and crispy.

Savoury Hotpot

A comforting sausage and bean hotpot baked in the oven, perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight supper.

Tuscan Vegetable Soup

A traditional hearty Italian soup featuring a slow-cooked soffritto base and various seasonal garden vegetables simmered in stock.

Stir-Fried Corn and Chilli

A quick and simple vegetarian side dish featuring fresh or frozen sweetcorn stir-fried with red chillies and stock.

How to Make Lamb Curry

A flavorful and easy lamb curry with chickpeas and spinach, marinated in Indian spices and slow-cooked until tender.

Field Mushroom Soup with Crisp Red Mullet and Shallot Herb Crème Fraîche

A sophisticated mushroom soup served with pan-seared red mullet fillets, wild mushrooms, and a zesty herb-infused crème fraîche topping.

Roasted Lamb with Rosemary and Paprika Rub

Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb rubbed with rosemary and paprika, served with a rich homemade gravy and redcurrant jelly.

Stuffed Shoulder of Lamb

A classic roast lamb shoulder stuffed with savory pork sausage and liver, served with a rich port-infused gravy.

Pot Roast Beef with Red Cabbage

A slow-cooked beef pot roast surrounded by root vegetables and red cabbage, simmered in stock and red wine.

Game Soup

A classic braised game bird soup simmered with root vegetables, ham, and stock for a rich, clear finish.

Sausages and Mash with Blackberry Sauce

Boil potatoes and mash with cream, butter, and chives, then serve with pan-fried sausages and a reduced blackberry sauce.

Spinach Soup with Gruyère Croûtons

A light vegetarian soup made with fresh spinach, served with cheesy toasted bread and a dollop of Greek yoghurt.

Lamb and Barley Hotpot

A slow-cooked lamb and barley stew with root vegetables, seasoned with thyme and parsley, then reheated for maximum flavor.

Rib Ragù

A rich, slow-cooked pork rib ragù served with pappardelle pasta for a comforting and hearty meal.

Sweet Onions with Lentil Stew

A comforting lentil stew infused with warm spices and topped with sweet, buttery caramelized onions and fresh crème fraîche.

Pork-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Sausage-stuffed savoy cabbage leaves simmered in a smooth tomato-infused stock sauce for a budget-friendly meal.

Brown Butter Cornish Hake with 'Pressure-Cooked' Spring Soup

Succulent hake fillets brushed with nutty brown butter, served over a vibrant pressure-cooked vegetable and bacon spring soup.

Spinach and Garlic Soup with Crisp Croûtons and Cream

A creamy vegetarian spinach and garlic soup thickened with rice and served with golden, crispy homemade croûtons.

Chicken Casserole with Pilaff and Green Salad

A comforting oven-cooked chicken casserole served with flavored basmati rice pilaff and a fresh dressed herb and flower salad.

Perfect Roast Turkey and Stuffing

Prepare a homemade stock and herb stuffing, then roast the turkey wrapped in butter-soaked muslin for a succulent result.

Onion Soup with Gruyère Croutons

A filling, low-cost caramelized onion soup served with toasted baguette slices topped with melted Gruyère cheese.

Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Soup with Balsamic Caramelised Tomatoes

A creamy vegetarian soup made with asparagus and chanterelles, garnished with roasted balsamic tomatoes, Greek yoghurt, and fresh chives.

Cauliflower Cheese Cottage Pie

A classic cottage pie base topped with buttery mashed potatoes and a creamy cauliflower cheese gratin.

Chestnut, Roasted Butternut Squash and Bramley Apple Soup

A hearty vegetarian soup featuring roasted butternut squash, chestnuts, and Bramley apples blended into a smooth and warming winter dish.

Spicy Fish Tagine with Harissa Couscous and Shredded Green Beans

Layered flavors of spice rub, harissa, and chermoula marinade elevate this hearty fish tagine with couscous and green beans.

Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy and Peas

Classic sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes, homemade onion gravy, and peas in a simple, family-friendly budget recipe.

Whole Roast Duck with Braised Lettuce and Potato Pancakes

A celebratory roast duck with a British twist, featuring honey-soy glaze, braised lettuces, and fluffy potato pancakes.

Venison Shank Casserole with Pears and Parsnips

A rich winter venison casserole marinated in red wine and port, served with roasted squash, beetroot, and buttery pears.

Parsnip and Vanilla Soup, Saffron-Poached Quince, Pan-Fried Scallops and Tarragon Crisps

An impressive restaurant-style parsnip soup featuring saffron-poached quince, pan-fried scallops, and microwave-crisped tarragon sprigs.