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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.

Basic Fish Stock

Wash fish carcasses and heads, pack ingredients in a pot, cover with water, simmer 30 minutes, strain, and season with salt.

Basic Lamb or Mutton Stock

Simmer bones in water, skim scum, add vegetables and spices. Cook for 2 hours. Strain for a rich, flavorful stock.

Brown Lamb Stock

Roast bones, brown vegetables, deglaze with water, simmer with bouquet garni and peppercorns for 2.5 hours. Skim, strain, and enjoy.

Celery Stock

Combine ingredients with water, boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain, season with salt. Simple and flavorful.

Chinese Chicken Stock

Simmer chicken bones with water, ginger, onions, and garlic for 210 minutes. Strain and season with salt. Aromatic and savory.

Dried Mushroom Stock

Soak mushrooms, sauté onions, add veggies, lentils, herbs, mushroom liquid, and water. Boil, simmer 30 minutes, strain, season.

Garlic Stock

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

Giblet Chicken Stock

Sweat vegetables in oil, add giblets and water. Boil, skim, simmer with bouquet garni and peppercorns for 2 hours. Strain, season.

Ham Bone Stock

Simmer ham bone and ingredients in water for 3 hours. Skim if necessary. Strain the stock for a rich, savory base.

Japanese Chicken Stock

Simmer all ingredients in water for 1 hour, skim, strain, and season with salt. Delicate and flavorful.

Nage

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

Oriental Duck Stock

Combine ingredients with 2.3 liters of water, boil, skim, and simmer for 2 hours. Strain for a rich, flavorful stock.

Oriental Vegetable Stock

Soak mushrooms, combine with veggies and water, boil, simmer 30 minutes. Add oil, sugar, soy sauce, reduce, and season.

Pressure-cooker Chicken Stock

Sweat vegetables in butter, add chicken carcass and water. Cook under pressure 20 minutes. Strain, cool, season. Rich and quick.

Quick Beef Stock

Simmer ingredients in water for 1 hour. Strain, add caramel for color. Optionally sauté onions for richer color.

Quick Veal Stock

Cover ingredients with water, simmer, skim, and cook in a low oven at 150°C for 1 hour. Strain.

Ravioli Paste

Rub butter into flour, add boiling water for stiff dough. Knead, roll thin, and poach finished ravioli in simmering water for 4 minutes.

Turkey Carcass Stock

Boil ingredients (except bouquet garni and salt), simmer 2 hours. Add bouquet garni, cook 1 more hour. Strain, season.

Vegetable Peelings Stock

Combine ingredients, cover with 2.3L water, boil, and simmer for 1 hour. Strain for a flavorful, waste-free stock.

Mini Primavera Flatbread 'Pizzas'

Miniature homemade flatbreads topped with a fresh pea and bean paste, cream cheese, grilled asparagus, and pea shoots.

Braciole in Tomato Sauce with Green Salad and Oranges with Cracked Pepper

Tender beef rolls simmered in rich tomato sauce, served with a refreshing orange and green leaf salad.

Calypso Pepperpot Chicken with Rice and Peas

Grilled spicy chicken breasts served with mango purée and fragrant coconut-infused rice and kidney beans.

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.

Jerk Chicken with Rice, Peas and Fried Plantain

Spicy roasted jerk chicken served with coconut rice and kidney beans, sweet fried plantain, and a fresh pineapple salsa.

Soy-Poached Chicken with Pak Choi, Coconut Rice and Hot and Sour Sauce

Succulent soy-poached chicken paired with creamy coconut rice, tender pak choi, and a vibrant hot and sour glaze.

Eve's Pudding

A classic British dessert featuring softened stewed apples topped with a light, golden sponge cake layer and baked until puffy.

Tiger Prawn Linguine with Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs

Succulent prawns and linguine tossed in a rich homemade seafood stock with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and bright lemon juice.

Vichy Carrots with Goats' Cheese and Mustard-Crusted Lamb and Onion Marmalade

Pan-seared lamb cutlets with a goat cheese crust served with sticky balsamic onion marmalade and tender glazed baby carrots.

Courgette, Tomato, Olive and Mozzarella Tart

A quick vegetarian tart featuring fresh courgettes, tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives, served with tomato and parsley purées.

Fish Pie with Sweet Potato Topping

Succulent haddock in a creamy herb sauce topped with crisp, thinly sliced sweet potato and grilled until golden brown.

Pan-Fried Fillet Steak on Caramelised Onions with Buttered Vegetables and Red Wine Sauce

Pan-fried fillet steak served over caramelised onions with buttered potatoes, carrots, asparagus, and a rich red wine reduction sauce.

Pear Cheesecake

A quick vegetarian dessert featuring caramelised pears layered with orange and vanilla scented cream cheese.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast with Tomato Sauce and Parsley Purée

Chicken breast stuffed with olives, tomato, and basil, wrapped in prosciutto, pan-fried, and served with tomato sauce and parsley purée.

Orange, Cardamom, and Date M’hanncha (Snake Pastry)

Handmade filo pastry filled with almond, orange, and date cream, rolled into a coil and baked until golden and crisp.

Chicken with Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

A Spanish-inspired rice dish using leftover roast chicken, homemade stock, vegetables, and aromatic spices cooked in a lager sauce.

Onion Bhajis, Tarka Dhal and Almond Rice

A fragrant vegetarian meal featuring crispy onion bhajis, protein-rich spiced split pea dhal, and buttery almond-infused basmati rice.

Smoked Trout with Watercress Purée and Chopped Egg Salad

Delicate smoked trout served with chilled watercress purée and a zesty herb and egg salad on toasted soda bread.

Strawberry and Plum Compôte

A thick, jam-like compôte made by simmering fresh plums and strawberries with vanilla and star anise until thickened and sweet.

Warm Poached Salmon and Never-Fail Hollandaise

Gently poached salmon served with tender new potatoes, asparagus, and a foolproof blender hollandaise sauce.

Tempura Oysters with Chilli Dipping Sauce

Crispy tempura-coated oysters served with a sweet and spicy citrus-infused chilli dipping sauce.

Tomato Concasse

A fundamental French culinary technique for peeling, seeding, and dicing tomatoes for use in sauces, stews, and garnishes.

Mojito Mint Tea

A warm alcoholic beverage made by muddling mint and sugar with lime juice, white rum, and hot water.

Sparkles

A sophisticated champagne cocktail featuring homemade strawberry liqueur ice cubes served in a chilled Martini glass.

Classic Summer Berry Sorbet

A refreshing, super-smooth fruit sorbet made with summer berries, orange juice, liqueur, and a light folded meringue.

Mezze Platter with Flatbread

A vegetarian spread featuring grilled aubergine with feta, a triple bean egg salad, spiced chickpeas, and homemade flatbreads.

Plum and Almond Tart

A delicious vegetarian dessert featuring juicy plums and almond frangipane in a crisp, homemade pastry crust.

Spiced Cauliflower

Fragrant cauliflower florets simmered with aromatic spices, tamarind, and vinegar. Perfect as a side dish or vegetarian curry.

Bengal Coconut Dal

A fragrant, slightly sweet lentil dish made with chana dal, aromatic spices, and toasted coconut flakes.

Bengali Butternut Squash with Chickpeas

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

Easy Potato and Pea Samosas

Delicious vegetable samosas made with spiced potatoes, peas, and filo pastry, baked until golden and crisp for an inexpensive lunch.

Green Chutney

A versatile Indian condiment made by blending fresh herbs, garlic, ginger, onion, green chillies, and pistachios until smooth.

Green Coconut Fish Curry

A mild, flavorful Indian fish curry made with coconut milk, whole spices, and fresh aromatics suitable for the whole family.

Honey-Roasted Spicy Leg of Lamb

Leg of lamb marinated in ginger, garlic, and spices, roasted with a honey-almond rub for a sweet and spicy flavor.

Lamb and Fenugreek Dumpling Stew

A slow-cooked lamb stew with handmade fenugreek dumplings, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas in a spiced coconut tomato sauce.

Lamb with Green Chillies

An intensely flavoured lamb curry made with a smooth spice marinade, whole green chillies, and sour tamarind paste.

Paneer, Mushroom and Spinach Wrap

Vegetarian wraps filled with marinated tandoori mushrooms, a spiced spinach peanut paste, and sautéed paneer cubes in flour tortillas.

Paneer-Stuffed Peppers

Roasted peppers filled with a spiced paneer and vegetable mixture, finished under the grill and served with basmati rice.

The Perfect Basmati Rice

Boil soaked basmati rice with water and lemon juice, simmer until tender, and fluff with a fork before serving.

The Ultimate Masala Tea

An invigorating and relaxing Indian spiced tea made by simmering milk, water, spices, and ginger before brewing with tea.

Wild Mushroom Pilaff

A fragrant vegetarian rice dish using wild mushrooms, basmati rice, cashews, and aromatic whole Indian spices.

Chermoula-Baked Sea Bass with Quinoa, Tomatillo and Preserved Lemon Salad

Chermoula-marinated sea bass served with a vibrant quinoa salad, spiced toasted seeds, and a smooth, zesty tahini cream.

Tamarind and Miso Onglet Steak with Besan Chips

Marinated onglet steak served with spiced chickpea flour chips and a zesty watercress salad for a flavorful Asian-inspired meal.

My Favourite Pancakes

Whisk flour, eggs, milk, and water into a smooth batter, then fry in butter until golden and serve with fruit.

Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce

Low-fat turkey meatballs and homemade tomato sauce served over spaghetti, finished with fresh herbs and optional spices.

Prawn and Mint Finger Rolls, Thai-Style Beef Salad and Chilli Jam

A delicate Thai surf and turf featuring handmade chilli jam, fresh prawn spring rolls, and a zesty seared beef salad.

Chilled Soup of Carrots, Pink Grapefruit, Green Olives and Hazelnuts

A unique chilled carrot soup garnished with fresh grapefruit, olives, toasted hazelnuts, and aromatic hazelnut oil.

How to Cook Rice

A straightforward guide to making perfect fluffy rice by washing, boiling, and steaming it under pressure for balanced results.

Panna Cotta with Beetroot and Lime Syrup

Creamy panna cotta infused with rum and vanilla, served with vibrant cooked beetroot cubes and a tangy lime zest syrup.

Penne All'Amatriciana

A classic Italian pasta sauce made with bacon and cherry tomatoes, served alongside fresh mozzarella and tomato bruschetta.

Alpine Pizza

Homemade pizza dough topped with Alpine-style Gruyère, crème fraîche, red onions, and savory salami strips.

Deep-Fried Doughnuts (Struffoli)

Bite-sized Neapolitan doughnuts fried until golden and drizzled with a citrus-infused honey syrup for a festive Italian treat.

Bacon, Mozzarella, and Mushroom Pizza

A quick homemade pizza featuring a scratch-made dough, fresh tomato sauce, crispy bacon, smoked mozzarella, and marinated mushrooms.

Blinis with Poached Egg and Hollandaise

Warm blinis topped with perfectly poached eggs and a rich, creamy homemade hollandaise sauce finished with fresh radish garnish.

Champagne Jelly

A light, summery low-fat dessert featuring pink champagne and fresh raspberries set into a delicate, sparkling jelly.

Chocolate, Pear and Walnut Tart

Shortcrust tart filled with a brownie-like chocolate walnut mixture and topped with tender poached pears.

Coconut and Green Chilli Prawns

A fragrant Thai-inspired prawn curry made with coconut milk, fresh green chillies, and aromatic spices served over jasmine rice.

Cookies and Cream Cheesecake

A rich, creamy no-bake cheesecake featuring chocolate biscuit pieces and smooth white chocolate, chilled for a perfect set.

Coronation Chicken

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

Greek Apricots

Sweet saffron-scented apricots simmered in honey syrup, served warm over Greek yoghurt and topped with crushed pistachios.

Homemade Chicken Stock

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

Lime Syrup

A sweet and aromatic lime syrup infused with cardamom, perfect for pouring over fresh pineapple chunks or rings.

Mixed Grill Toad-In-The-Hole With Onion Gravy

A hearty Yorkshire-style batter filled with lamb, sausages, bacon, and mushrooms, served with a rich red wine onion gravy.

Mushroom Salad

A light vegetarian salad of mixed wild mushrooms simmered in lemon water and marinated in a garlic olive oil dressing.

Perfect Pizza

Create authentic, thin, and crisp pizza bases by kneading a honey-yeast dough and letting it rise until doubled.

Poached Apricots with Greek Yoghurt

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

Pork and Black Bean Stir Fry

A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender pork fillet, crisp vegetables, and a savory black bean sauce.

Rhubarb Fool

A light and airy dessert made by folding boiled rhubarb into whipped cream and peaked egg whites.

Roast Vegetable Soup

Roast seasoned vegetables with garlic and thyme, then blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Rum Butter

A creamy, sweet spread made by beating butter, sugars, water, and rum together until smooth and then chilled.

Salt-Baked Sea Bass with Sorrel Hollandaise

Whole sea bass baked in a fragrant herb and lemon salt crust, served with a velvety sorrel-infused hollandaise sauce.

Sea Bass with Slow Cooked Fennel and Tomatoes

Pan-fried sea bass served over a Mediterranean medley of slow-cooked fennel, tomatoes, wine, garlic, and herbs.

Steak and Kidney Pudding

A traditional steamed suet pudding filled with tender chuck steak, ox kidney, and savory beef stock.

Steak with Béarnaise Sauce

Pan-seared sirloin steaks served with a rich, homemade butter and herb emulsion sauce flavored with tarragon and lemon.

Sweet Potato Stew

A quick and aromatic vegetarian stew featuring sweet potatoes, courgettes, and warm spices simmered in a light tomato base.

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.

Pasta con Sarde

A traditional Sicilian pasta dish featuring sardines, fennel, raisins, and pine nuts simmered in white wine and olive oil.

Goan-Style Lobster

A fragrant seafood dish featuring lobster meat glazed in butter, served with a spiced toasted coconut and tamarind sauce.

Roast Poussin with Tomato Chutney and Raisin Pilau

Marinated roast poussin served with a spiced raisin rice pilau and a savory, thick tomato chutney.

Spiced Roasted Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream

Roasted pineapple pieces glazed in a homemade spiced sugar syrup served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.