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Artichoke and broad bean risotto | [
"6 baby purple artichokes",
"1 lemon, cut in half, one half left intact, one half zested and juiced",
"200ml/7fl oz extra virgin olive oil",
"25g/1oz butter",
"2 shallots, finely chopped",
"1 garlic clove, finely chopped",
"3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only",
"100g/3½oz risotto rice",
"200ml/7fl o... | [
"Peel the stalks from one artichoke, then cut the top one-third from the bulb and discard. Immediately rub the artichoke all over with the intact half of the cut lemon to stop it from browning. Repeat the process with the remaining artichokes.",
"Bring 200ml/7fl oz of water and all of the olive oil to the boil in... |
Basic tortellini with ricotta and pine nuts | [
"200g/7oz ‘00’ pasta flour, plus extra for dusting",
"2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten",
"12 large fresh basil leaves, plus 18-20 small basil leaves, plus extra to serve",
"225g/8oz buffalo-milk ricotta (or cows’ milk ricotta)",
"60g/2¼oz toasted pine nuts, to serve",
"grated parmesan (or a simila... | [
"Blend the flour and eggs together in a food processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Turn the mixture out onto a lightly floured work surface and squash the crumbs into a ball of dough. Knead the dough for 4-5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Wrap the dough in cling film and chill in the fridge for ... |
Battered pollock baguettes with mushy peas and lemon mayonnaise | [
"225g/8oz dried marrowfat peas",
"1 tsp bicarbonate of soda",
"25g/1oz butter",
"salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"2 free-range egg yolks",
"1 tsp English mustard",
"300ml/10½fl oz rapeseed oil",
"2 lemons, zest and juice",
"200g/7oz plain flour",
"15g/½oz fresh yeast",
"pinch caster sug... | [
"For the mushy peas, measure the peas in a jug. Pour them into a large bowl and cover with 3 times their volume of cold water. Add the bicarbonate of soda and soak for at least 12 hours, or preferably overnight.",
"Drain the soaked peas and rinse them under cold water.",
"Bring the soaked peas to the boil in a ... |
Beef ragu with linguine | [
"300g/10½oz '00' flour, plus extra for dusting",
"3 free-range eggs",
"2 tbsp olive oil",
"1 onion, finely chopped",
"2 garlic cloves, finely chopped",
"1 large carrot, finely chopped",
"1 celery stalk, trimmed, finely chopped",
"200g/7oz smoked bacon lardons",
"500g/1lb 2oz beef mince",
"2 tbsp ... | [
"For the homemade pasta, tip the flour onto a clean work surface and make a well in the centre. Crack the eggs into the well, then gradually draw the flour into the eggs until the mixture comes together as a sticky dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured work surface until all of the flour has been incorporated... |
Beer battered hake with mushy peas and tartare sauce | [
"225g/8oz dried marrowfat peas",
"1 tsp bicarbonate of soda",
"25g/1oz butter",
"sea salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"1 lemon, cut into wedges",
"200g/7oz plain flour",
"15g/½oz fresh yeast",
"pinch salt",
"pinch caster sugar",
"200ml/7fl oz beer",
"1 tbsp cider vinegar",
"vegetable oi... | [
"For the mushy peas, soak the peas in a large bowl, in three times their volume of water for at least 1½ hours or, if you have the time, overnight.",
"Drain the peas, rinse under the tap, and place on the stove in a large pan and cover with the water. Add the bicarbonate of soda. Cover and bring to the boil and ... |
Beetroot salad with buffalo curd cheese | [
"5 whole raw beetroot, tops and leaves left on",
"2 litres/3½ pints buffalo milk (available from delicatessens and specialist suppliers)",
"50ml/2fl oz lemon juice",
"6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil",
"½ baguette, cut into small cubes",
"2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only",
"2 sprigs fresh thyme, leav... | [
"Cut the leaves from the tops of the beetroot and set aside.",
"Half-fill a saucepan with water, then add the whole beetroot and bring the water to the boil. Reduce the heat until the water is simmering, then simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the beetroot are tender when pierced with the point of a knife. Drain ... |
Big kids’ raspberry blancmange | [
"5 gelatine leaves",
"750g/1lb 10oz fresh raspberries",
"100g/3½oz icing sugar",
"1 heaped tbsp cornflour",
"250ml/9fl oz full-fat milk",
"1 tsp vanilla extract",
"250ml/9fl oz double cream",
"2-3 sprigs lemon verbena, leaves only, to decorate"
] | [
"Soak the gelatine leaves in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes, until softened.",
"Meanwhile, blend 600g/1lb 5oz of the raspberries and all but 2 tablespoons of the icing sugar to a purée in a food processor. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, discarding the seeds.",
"In a bowl, whisk th... |
Buttermilk and poire William panna cotta with ginger doughnuts and pear purée | [
"300ml/10fl oz double cream",
"1 vanilla pod, split in half lengthways and seeds scraped out",
"100ml/3½fl oz condensed milk",
"2 gelatine leaves, soaked in water for at least five minutes",
"350ml/12fl oz buttermilk",
"25ml/1fl oz poire William",
"250g/9oz strong white flour",
"pinch salt",
"50g/1... | [
"For the panna cotta, chill a jug in the freezer.",
"Heat the double cream, vanilla pod and seeds and the sugar in a saucepan until just boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat, squeeze out the excess water from the soaked gelatine and add it to the hot cream. Whisk in the buttermilk until th... |
Charred bananas and ice cream with passion fruit soufflé and sesame-toffee bananas | [
"2 ripe bananas, unpeeled",
"2 sprigs fresh rosemary",
"2 scoops good-quality ready-made vanilla ice cream",
"1 passion fruit, seeds scooped out",
"vegetable oil, for deep-frying",
"75g/2½oz cornflour",
"125ml/4½fl oz sparkling water",
"1 ripe banana, peeled and cut in half lengthways",
"150g/5oz ... | [
"For the charred bananas and ice cream (the kids' dessert), preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.",
"Using a sharp knife, make a small slit in one end of each banana. Stick a sprig of rosemary into each slit.",
"Heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Add the bananas and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or un... |
Cherry trifle | [
"100g/3½oz caster sugar",
"1.5kg/3lb 5oz cherries, stoned",
"100ml/3½fl oz cherry brandy",
"2 litres/3½ pints double cream, whipped",
"600ml/20fl oz fresh vanilla custard, cooled",
"2 Madeira cakes, sliced",
"50g/1¾oz white chocolate, grated",
"100g/3½oz caster sugar",
"12-20 cherries on stalks... | [
"Make a sugar syrup by heating the caster sugar with 100ml/3½fl oz water until the sugar has completely dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.",
"Put the cherries in a large pan with 50ml/2fl oz of the sugar syrup and half the cherry brandy. Cook for 5-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.",
"Whisk together half... |
Classic chicken Kiev with spring vegetables | [
"225g/8oz unsalted butter, softened",
"1 garlic bulb, cloves peeled and crushed",
"4 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley leaves",
"vegetable oil, for deep-frying",
"4 skinless chicken breasts, wing bone left in (ask your butcher to do this for you)",
"75g/2¾oz plain flour",
"3 free-range eggs, lightly ... | [
"In a bowl, mix together 175g/6oz of the butter, all but one clove of garlic and half of the parsley. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.",
"Place a sheet of cling film on a clean work surface. Spoon the garlic butter onto the cling film, then pull the edge of the cling film on top of the... |
Classic chocolate éclair | [
"100g/3½oz butter",
"1 tsp caster sugar",
"pinch salt",
"150g/5oz strong flour",
"4 eggs",
"100g/3½oz dark chocolate",
"150g/5½ oz fondant icing sugar",
"4 tbsp cocoa powder",
"1.2 litres/2 pints double cream",
"2 vanilla pods, seeds only"
] | [
"Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6 and line a baking sheet with baking paper, and line a tray with baking paper.",
"Put 250ml/9floz water into a pan with the salt, sugar and butter and bring to the boil. Add the flour in one go and cook for a few minutes, beating all the time, until the mixture comes away f... |
Confit duck cassoulet with olive oil mash | [
"3 tbsp olive oil",
"6 good-quality pork sausages",
"1 shallot, finely chopped",
"½ tsp roughly chopped fresh rosemary leaves",
"1 garlic clove, finely chopped",
"200g/7oz tinned chopped tomatoes",
"60ml/2¼fl oz chicken stock",
"200g/7oz tinned flageolet beans, drained and rinsed",
"½ tbsp roughl... | [
"Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.",
"For the baked beans and sausages, heat a tablespoon of the oil in an ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat. Add the sausages and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Transfer the pan to the oven and continue to cook for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked t... |
Corned beef hash with beer-battered onion rings | [
"4 floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper, peeled and diced",
"vegetable oil, for deep-frying",
"100g/3½oz plain flour",
"1 tbsp caster sugar",
"pinch salt",
"2 tbsp cider vinegar",
"150-200ml/5-7fl oz beer or lager",
"2 onions, 1 cut into 1cm/½in-thick slices, 1 chopped",
"50g/1¾oz butter",
"1 g... | [
"Bring the potatoes to the boil in a pan of salted water. Reduce the heat until the water is simmering and simmer the potatoes for 8-10 minutes, or until just tender. Drain well and set aside.",
"Meanwhile, heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer to 190C. Alternatively, heat the oil in a deep, heavy-based saucepan, unti... |
Elderflower jelly with easy strawberry ice cream | [
"500g/1lb 2oz strawberries, hulls removed",
"300ml/10½fl oz extra-thick double cream",
"½ vanilla pod, seeds scraped out with a sharp knife",
"450ml/¾ pint sparkling elderflower pressé",
"50g/2oz caster sugar",
"5 gelatine sheets, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes",
"1 peach, stone removed, flesh f... | [
"For the strawberry ice cream, freeze the strawberry quarters in the freezer in a sealable food bag for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.",
"Meanwhile, for the elderflower jelly, heat 100ml/3½fl oz of the elderflower pressé and all of the caster sugar in a saucepan over a medium heat until just simmer... |
Granny’s bacon sarnie | [
"4 slices dry cured back bacon",
"50g/1¾oz salted butter, softened",
"1 tomato, cut into quarters",
"2 slices fresh thick white bread"
] | [
"Put the bacon into a cold frying pan, then turn the heat up and cook for a couple of minutes before adding a knob of the butter and the quartered tomatoes.",
"Cook until the bacon is just golden-brown at the edges and cooked through and the tomatoes are softened – about 5-6 minutes.",
"Slather the bread with... |
Granny's toad in the hole with my Mum's onion gravy | [
"225g/8oz plain flour",
"8 free-range eggs",
"1 tbsp wholegrain mustard",
"570ml/1 pint milk",
"pinch salt",
"75g/2¾oz beef dripping (or lard)",
"6 good-quality sausages",
"2 onions, finely sliced",
"1-2 tbsp yeast extract",
"75ml/2½fl oz red wine",
"1 tbsp gravy granules",
"200ml/7fl oz bee... | [
"Place the plain flour in a bowl and make a well in the centre.",
"Whisk in the eggs and mustard and continue to whisk until just smooth, then gradually add the milk and salt and whisk to a smooth batter.",
"Place in the fridge for at least four hours, but preferably overnight.",
"Preheat the oven to 220C/425... |
Gruyère and pancetta brioche sandwich | [
"12 rashers thinly sliced pancetta",
"2 tbsp maple syrup",
"8 slices brioche",
"4 large slices Gruyère",
"2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten",
"1 tsp caster sugar",
"150ml/5fl oz full-fat milk",
"50g/2oz unsalted butter",
"salt and freshly ground black pepper"
] | [
"Heat a frying pan over a high heat. When the pan is smoking, add the pancetta and dry-fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until crisp and cooked through. Drizzle over the maple syrup and transfer the pancetta to a warm plate.",
"Lay four slices of the brioche onto a chopping board and top each with a slice of G... |
Hazelnut and parmesan-crusted chicken | [
"4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless",
"40g/1½oz shelled hazelnuts",
"25g/1oz parmesan, freshly grated, plus extra for serving",
"2 lemons, zested then cut in half",
"2 sprigs thyme, leaves only",
"40g/1½oz Japanese panko breadcrumbs",
"75g/3oz plain flour",
"sea salt and freshly ground black p... | [
"Put the chicken between two pieces of greaseproof paper and flatten using a rolling pin until about 1cm thick.",
"Put the hazelnuts, parmesan, lemon zest and thyme into a food processor and blend to fine crumbs.",
"Add the breadcrumbs and pulse quickly to just break up the crumbs, then tip out onto a plate.",
... |
Home-smoked trout with feta salad | [
"100g/3½oz caster sugar",
"200g/7oz sea salt",
"1 large trout, cleaned, filleted, pin boned (ask your fishmonger to do this for you)",
"1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar",
"3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil",
"2 shallots, peeled, sliced into rings",
"200g/7oz cooked beetroot, roughly chopped",
"200g/7oz feta... | [
"Mix the sugar and sea salt together in a bowl. Divide the mixture into four equal portions.",
"Place a large piece of cling film on a clean work surface. Place another piece on top. Sprinkle one portion of the salt and sugar mixture in a line across the centre of the cling film. Place one of the trout fillets, s... |
Hot tinned sandwiches with serrano ham, mozzarella, rocket and pesto | [
"50g/1¾oz strong white bread flour",
"50g/1¾oz durum wheat semolina flour",
"6g fresh yeast",
"¼ tsp caster sugar",
"90ml/3fl oz tepid water",
"450g/1lb strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting",
"450g/1lb durum wheat semolina flour",
"2½ tsp salt",
"475ml/17fl oz tepid water",
"150g/5... | [
"For the bread sponge, in a bowl, mix together the flours, yeast and sugar until well combined. Whisk in the water to form a thick batter, then cover and set aside to ferment for 1½ hours.",
"For the bread, when the bread sponge has fermented, scrape the bread sponge into a freestanding mixer fitted with a dough... |
Pan-fried black pudding with scallops and ginger purée | [
"200g/7oz fresh root ginger, peeled and thinly sliced",
"4 fresh curry leaves",
"75g/2¾oz palm sugar",
"50g/2oz tamarind paste",
"pinch salt",
"25g/1oz caster sugar",
"1 apple, cut horizontally into 12 thin slices",
"10g/½oz butter",
"8 thin slices pancetta",
"8 x 1cm/½in thick slices black pud... | [
"Bring the ginger, curry leaves, palm sugar, tamarind and 500ml/18fl oz water to the boil in a large saucepan, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly, then blend to a fine purée in a food processor. Season with a pinch of salt.",
"Heat the caster sugar... |
Raspberry and pistachio cake trifle | [
"250ml/9fl oz full-fat milk",
"250ml/9fl oz double cream",
"1 vanilla pod, split in half lengthways, seeds scraped out using a sharp knife",
"110g/3¾oz caster sugar",
"6 free-range egg yolks",
"25g/1oz unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing",
"175g/6oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting",
... | [
"For the custard, gently heat the milk, cream, vanilla pods and vanilla seeds in a saucepan.",
"In a bowl, whisk the sugar and egg yolks until pale and creamy.",
"When the milk mixture is just about to boil, pour it onto the egg mixture, whisking continuously until all of the liquid has been incorporated. Retur... |
Raspberry jelly with lime syrup and vanilla ice cream | [
"450g/1lb caster sugar",
"8 gelatine leaves",
"50ml/2fl oz raspberry cordial",
"75-100ml/2½-3½fl oz vodka",
"vegetable oil, for greasing",
"350g/12oz raspberries",
"500ml/18fl oz milk",
"500ml/18fl oz double cream",
"1 vanilla pod, split in half lengthways and seeds scraped",
"8 free-range egg y... | [
"For the jelly, put the sugar in a pan with 1 litre/1¾ pints of water and bring to the boil.",
"Meanwhile, soak the gelatine in a bowl of cold water until softened.",
"When the syrup has boiled, measure 1 litre/1¾ pints into a jug (reserving the rest for the sauce). Squeeze the gelatine out to remove any exce... |
Salt-baked sea bass with warm artichoke and bacon salad | [
"4 free-range egg whites",
"2 lemons, zest only",
"2 bunches fresh basil, leaves chopped",
"1.25kg/2lb 12oz sea salt",
"1 x 2kg/4lb 8oz whole sea bass, scales and guts removed, cleaned (ask your fishmonger to do this for you if you prefer)",
"200g/7oz smoked back bacon, cut into lardons",
"600g/1lb 6oz ... | [
"Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a large baking tray (big enough for the fish) with silicone paper.",
"Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until foamy, then add the lemon zest. Chop half of the basil leaves and add them to the egg whites, then mix in all of the salt until well combined.",
"Slice ... |
Sausage, radicchio and lemon gnocchi | [
"4 large floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper",
"drizzle olive oil",
"4 tbsp rock salt",
"sea salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"75g/3oz type ‘00’ pasta flour, plus extra for dusting",
"1 free-range egg yolk",
"50g/2oz unsalted butter",
"4 good-quality pork sausages, skins removed, roughly ch... | [
"For the gnocchi, preheat the oven to 170C/340F/Gas 3½.",
"Rub the potatoes in the oil, then pile the rock salt in the centre of a baking tray and place the potatoes on top. Bake in the oven for 1½ hours, or until tender. Set aside until cool enough to handle.",
"Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the fle... |
Sweet and sour pork and pineapple with rice omelette | [
"1 x 600g/1lb 5oz pork fillet, cut into thin slices",
"2 tbsp light soy sauce",
"2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry",
"1 tbsp sesame oil",
"1 tbsp cornflour",
"1 tbsp groundnut oil",
"3 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped",
"225g/8oz fresh or tinned pineapple in juice, cut into chunks",
"2 tsp... | [
"For the pork, put the pork into a bowl and add the light soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, sesame oil and cornflour. Mix well to cover the pork in the marinade, then set aside.",
"Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. When the oil starts to smoke, add the garlic and stir-fry for 10 seconds, or until golden brown... |
The perfect chef’s rump steak | [
"1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1cm/½in cubes",
"125g/4½oz butter",
"1 shallot, finely diced",
"2 garlic cloves, finely diced",
"500g/1lb 2oz leeks, washed, trimmed and sliced",
"100ml/3½fl oz white wine",
"250ml/9fl oz double cream",
"3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only",
"3 slices brioche, ... | [
"Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.",
"Boil the potato cubes in a pan of salted water for 3-4 minutes. Drain well and set aside.",
"Meanwhile, melt 50g/1¾oz of the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic and leeks and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.",
"Add the drained... |
Ultimate burger in a brioche bun | [
"800g/1lb 12oz best-quality beef steak, minced",
"3 egg yolks",
"1 tbsp Dijon mustard",
"300ml/10½fl oz rapeseed oil",
"25g/1oz beer mustard or wholegrain mustard",
"½ lemon, juice only",
"2 tbsp vegetable oil",
"4 brioche rolls, cut in half",
"4 tbsp ready-made mild chilli relish",
"½ round le... | [
"Season the steak mince with salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix in a bowl using your hands. Divide the mince into four equally-sized balls and press each one between your palms to form a patty. Place the patties on a plate, cover, and chill in the fridge for an hour.",
"Thirty minutes before you want to... |
Flambéed chicken liver salad | [
"1 tbsp olive oil",
"1 slice white bread",
"7 slices dry-cured streaky bacon",
"400g/14oz chicken livers, sinews trimmed",
"50ml/2fl oz brandy",
"50ml/2fl oz double cream",
"50g/1¾oz mangetout, sliced",
"1 tbsp sherry vinegar",
"2 handfuls rocket leaves",
"salt and freshly ground black pepper"
] | [
"Heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Drizzle the oil all over the bread and toast on the griddle until golden-brown on both sides.",
"Heat a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and dry-fry until golden-brown and crisp. Remove from the pan using tongs and set aside on a warm plate.",
"Use the toast to ... |
Bacon rarebit with apple chutney | [
"150g/5½oz soft light brown sugar",
"100g/3½oz sultanas",
"125ml/4½fl oz malt vinegar",
"2 eating apples, cored and roughly chopped",
"3 tomatoes, roughly chopped",
"1 onion, finely chopped",
"8 slices dry-cured back bacon",
"350g/12oz mature cheddar cheese, grated",
"50ml/2fl oz beer",
"1 tsp ... | [
"For the chutney, heat a large frying pan until hot. Add the brown sugar and sultanas and heat until the sugar is just melting. Add the vinegar and cook until totally dissolved and starting to caramelise.",
"Stir in the apples, tomatoes and onion and cook for 10 minutes, or until the apple is tender and the mixtu... |
Beef ribs with barbecue sauce, baked potato and chive soured cream | [
"4 Jacob’s ladder beef ribs",
"1 onion, chopped",
"1 head of garlic, cut in half horizontally",
"1 tsp fennel seeds",
"2 star anise",
"4 baking potatoes",
"a little oil",
"sea salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"200ml/7fl oz double cream",
"1 lemon, juice only",
"3 tbsp chives, finely slic... | [
"Place the ribs in a large, wide saucepan. Cover with water and add the onion, garlic, fennel seeds and star anise.",
"Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer very gently for three hours, or until the meat is tender, skimming any scum off occasionally.",
"Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.",
"Rub t... |
Bourbon-glazed monster doughnut with malted milk ice cream | [
"4 tsp malted milk powder",
"250ml/9fl oz full-fat milk",
"250ml/9fl oz double cream",
"6 free-range egg yolks",
"100g/3½oz caster sugar",
"1kg/2lb 4oz strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting",
"100g/3½oz caster sugar",
"250g/9oz butter, plus extra for greasing",
"600ml/1pt 1fl oz milk",
... | [
"For the ice cream, in a saucepan, whisk the malted milk powder with a splash of milk until dissolved, then add the remaining milk and the cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.",
"In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar until pale and fluffy, then pour the warm milk mixture over the egg mixture, whiski... |
Chocolate profiteroles | [
"200ml/7fl oz cold water",
"4 tsp caster sugar",
"85g/3oz unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing",
"115g/4oz plain flour",
"pinch salt",
"3 medium free-range eggs, beaten",
"600ml/1 pint double cream",
"1 orange, zest only",
"100ml/3½fl oz water",
"80g/3oz caster sugar",
"200g/7oz good-qualit... | [
"Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Place a small roasting tin in the bottom of the oven to heat.",
"For the choux pastry, place the water, sugar and butter into a large saucepan. Heat gently until the butter has melted.",
"Turn up the heat, then quickly pour in the flour and salt all in one go.",
"Remove f... |
Hot paper bag sandwiches of pastrami, fontina and pickled cucumber | [
"150ml/5fl oz rice wine or cider vinegar",
"50g/2oz caster sugar",
"2 tsp sea salt",
"1 tsp yellow mustard seeds",
"1 cucumber, thinly sliced",
"1 small bunch fresh dill, leaves only, roughly chopped",
"12 slices sourdough bread, preferably a mixture of wheat and rye",
"40g/1½oz softened butter",
"... | [
"Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.",
"Bring the rice wine vinegar to a simmer in a non-reactive saucepan with the sugar, salt and mustard seeds, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.",
"Put the cucumber slices into a bowl and pour over the hot vinegar mixture. Stir in the dill and set aside to infuse."... |
James' sticky toffee pudding | [
"55g/2oz butter, plus extra for greasing",
"170g/6oz demerara sugar",
"1 tbsp golden syrup",
"2 free-range eggs",
"2 tbsp black treacle",
"200g/7oz self-raising flour, plus extra for flouring",
"200g/7oz pitted dates",
"290ml/10fl oz boiling water",
"1 tsp bicarbonate of soda",
"½ tsp vanilla e... | [
"Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Grease and flour 6 individual pudding moulds.",
"Cream the butter and sugar together in a food processor until pale and fluffy. Add the golden syrup, treacle and eggs, a little at a time, and blend until smooth. Add the flour and blend, at a low speed, until well combined. T... |
Lemon chicken and blackbean squid with stir-fried rice | [
"400g/14oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips",
"2 tbsp light soy sauce",
"1 tbsp honey",
"2 tbsp cornflour",
"2 lemons, zest and juice only",
"75ml/2½fl oz chicken stock",
"1 tsp groundnut oil",
"1 tbsp dry sherry",
"1 red chilli, finely chopped",
"3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced",... | [
"Put the chicken in a bowl. Mix the soy sauce, honey and cornflour together in a separate bowl then pour over the chicken. Toss to coat, then set aside.",
"Mix the lemon zest, juice and chicken stock together.",
"Heat a wok or frying pan until hot then add the groundnut oil. Add the sherry to the chicken and st... |
Mackerel en croûte with gooseberry chutney | [
"125g/4½oz caster sugar",
"50g/2oz sultanas",
"2 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves only",
"40g/1¾oz piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped",
"½ shallot, finely chopped",
"100ml/3½fl oz cider vinegar",
"300g/10½oz fresh gooseberries, topped and tailed",
"sea salt and freshly ground black pepp... | [
"For the chutney, heat the sugar in a large, heavy-based pan over a low heat, stirring well until it has melted and turned golden-brown (CAUTION: boiling sugar is extremely hot. Handle very carefully. Use a deep pan to avoid bubbling over.). Stir in the sultanas, thyme, ginger and shallot.",
"Add the cider vinega... |
Penne carbonara | [
"1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil",
"300g/11oz pancetta, sliced",
"3 free-range egg yolks",
"50g/1¾oz parmesan, grated, plus extra for serving",
"100ml/3½fl oz double cream",
"salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"350g/12oz fresh penne pasta",
"3 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley"
] | [
"Heat a frying pan until hot. Add the olive oil and pancetta and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until crisp. Remove the pancetta from the pan and set aside to drain on kitchen paper.",
"Whisk the egg yolks, parmesan and cream in a bowl and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.",
"Cook the penne... |
Perfect cottage pie | [
"8 medium baking potatoes",
"1 tbsp vegetable oil",
"600g/1lb 5oz beef mince",
"2 onions, finely chopped",
"3 garlic cloves, finely chopped",
"4 sprigs thyme, leaves picked and finely chopped",
"1 celery stick, finely diced",
"2 tbsp tomato purée",
"dash Worcestershire sauce, to taste",
"9 carrot... | [
"Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.",
"Prick the potatoes all over with a fork, then rub with a little oil and bake for 1-1½ hours, or until tender.",
"Heat a large pan until hot, add the vegetable oil and fry the beef in batches until just browned. Add the onions, garlic, thyme and celery and fry for a ... |
Pumpkin pickle with fried chicken breast | [
"1 tromboncino squash or butternut squash",
"2 chicken breasts (preferably French-trimmed), skin on",
"salt and black pepper",
"50g/1¾oz butter",
"1 tbsp olive oil",
"1 shallot, finely diced",
"2 garlic cloves, finely sliced",
"1 tbsp caster sugar",
"5cm/2in piece fresh root ginger, finely grated",... | [
"Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.",
"Cut a 6cm/2½in piece of squash and peel, then cut into four 15mm/¾in thick slices and set aside. Cut another piece (about 300g/10½oz), peel and cut into 1cm/½in cubes.",
"Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper.",
"Heat a frying pan until hot. Add a kn... |
Roast peppered beef with bourbon mustard and all the trimmings | [
"50g/1¾oz yellow mustard seeds",
"50g/1¾oz brown mustard seeds",
"75g/2½oz light soft brown sugar",
"2 tbsp clear honey",
"100ml/3½fl oz cider vinegar",
"75ml/2½fl oz bourbon",
"225g/8oz plain flour",
"8 free-range eggs, beaten",
"600ml/1 pint full-fat milk",
"50g/1¾oz beef dripping or lard"... | [
"For the bourbon mustard, place the mustard seeds, sugar, honey and 3 tablespoons water in a saucepan. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vinegar, stirring to combine. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, cover with cling film, then set aside for at least 4 hours, or o... |
Roasted partridge with fondant potatoes, blackberry sauce, wilted kale and red-cabbage purée | [
"75g/2¾oz butter",
"600g/1lb 6oz red cabbage, thinly sliced",
"280ml/½ pint red wine",
"50g/1¾oz soft brown sugar",
"2 star anise",
"½ cinnamon stick",
"5 tbsp redcurrant jelly",
"2 tbsp red wine vinegar",
"salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"4 large floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper, c... | [
"For the red-cabbage purée, heat the butter in a large, lidded saucepan over a medium heat. When the butter is foaming, add the red cabbage and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until just softened.",
"Add the wine and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until its volume has reduced by half.",
"Add the re... |
Scotch egg with homemade vegetable crisps | [
"6 free-range eggs",
"400g/14oz good-quality Lincolnshire sausages, skins discarded",
"50g/1¾oz plain flour, seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"100g/3½oz fresh breadcrumbs",
"1 large sweet potato, peeled and finely sliced on a mandoline",
"2 medium potatoes, peeled and finely sliced o... | [
"Boil four of the eggs in a pan until soft-boiled (about 5 minutes). Drain the eggs and transfer to a bowl of iced water. Set aside for 10 minutes, or until cold, then drain and peel.",
"Roll the sausage meat into a ball, then divide into four equal portions. Wrap one portion of sausage meat around each soft-boil... |
American baked cheesecake | [
"25cm/10in sponge (cut from a large bought flan case)",
"200g/7oz caster sugar",
"finely grated zest of 3 lemons",
"4 tbsp cornflour",
"3 tbsp sultanas, soaked in a bit of bourbon",
"845g/29¾oz full fat soft cream cheese",
"3 medium eggs",
"7.5ml/1½ tsp vanilla essence",
"1 vanilla pod",
"Jack D... | [
"Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Butter a 25cm/10in loose-bottomed cake tin.",
"Cut the sponge horizontally into 2 discs. Use one to line a buttered cake tin.",
"In a bowl mix together the sugar, lemon zest, cornflour and sultanas using a wooden spoon, then beat in the cream cheese. Add the eggs one by one... |
Apple tart with spiced caramel sauce | [
"450g/1lb all-butter puff pastry",
"1 free-range egg yolk, beaten",
"300g/10½oz marzipan",
"4 dessert apples, peeled, cored and finely sliced",
"50g/1¾oz butter",
"4 tbsp clear honey",
"vanilla ice cream, to serve",
"150g/5½oz caster sugar",
"2 star anise",
"½ tsp cloves",
"¼ tsp freshly gr... | [
"Preheat the oven to 210C/425F/Gas 7.",
"On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the puff pastry to 3-4mm/⅛in thick. Cut out four 12cm/4½in circles using a pastry cutter and transfer to a baking tray.",
"Score a circle in the centre of the pastry with a knife (leaving a 1cm/½in border) then brush with e... |
Arancini with deep-fried courgette flowers | [
"vegetable oil, for deep-frying",
"50g/1¾oz serrano or Parma ham, chopped",
"4 tbsp grated parmesan",
"approximately 300g/10½oz leftover chilled cooked risotto",
"90g/3¼oz plain flour",
"2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten",
"75g/2½oz fresh breadcrumbs",
"50g/1¾oz cornflour",
"125ml/4½fl oz spar... | [
"Heat the oil a deep-fat fryer to 190C. Alternatively, heat the oil in a deep, heavy-based saucepan until a breadcrumb sizzles and turns golden-brown when dropped into it. (Caution: Hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)",
"Mix the chopped ham and parmesan into the cold risotto, then roll the risotto... |
Arbroath smokie fish cakes with chive sauce | [
"4 Arbroath smokies, or other smoked fish",
"400ml/14fl oz full-fat milk",
"450g/1lb floury potatoes (such as King Edward or Maris Piper), peeled and cut into chunks",
"2 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley",
"1 tbsp chopped fresh chives",
"1 free-range egg yolk",
"salt and freshly ground black pepper",... | [
"For the Arbroath smokie fishcakes, place the Arbroath smokies (or smoked fish) into a large frying pan and pour over the milk. Bring the milk to the boil, then remove the pan from the heat.",
"Take the smokies out of the milk and set aside to cool. When cool enough to handle, remove as many bones from the fish a... |
Arctic roll | [
"750ml/1pint 7fl oz good quality vanilla ice cream, softened",
"4 free-range eggs",
"110g/4oz caster sugar, plus extra to dust",
"110g/4oz self-raising flour",
"150g/5oz caster sugar",
"½ lemon, zest and juice",
"350g/13oz strawberries, quartered"
] | [
"For the sponge, beat the ice cream until softened then spoon into a 5cmx30cm/2inx12in long clean plastic or metal pipe. Place into the freezer and freeze for 3-4 hours, or until solid. Alternatively, soften slightly and place onto a sheet of baking parchment, then roll up and mould into a sausage 5cmx30cm/2inx12in... |
Arnold Bennett omelette with radish and fennel salad | [
"300ml/10fl oz whole milk",
"100g/3½oz smoked haddock, preferably Arbroath Smokie haddock",
"100g/3½oz smoked salmon",
"1 bay leaf",
"10 black peppercorns",
"40g/1½oz butter",
"4 free-range eggs, beaten",
"15g/½oz plain flour",
"50g/1¾oz mature cheddar cheese, grated",
"salt and freshly groun... | [
"For the omelette, pour the milk into a large shallow pan. Add the smoked haddock, smoked salmon, bay leaf and peppercorns. Bring to a simmer. Cook for five minutes, or until the fish has just cooked through and flakes when pushed gently. Lift the fish out of the pan and set aside to cool slightly before gently fla... |
Artichoke with smoked bacon mayonnaise | [
"4 globe artichokes",
"2 lemons, halved",
"pinch salt",
"100g/3½oz plain flour",
"8 rashers smoked streaky bacon, roughly chopped",
"2 free-range egg yolks",
"1 tsp Dijon mustard",
"400ml/14fl oz rapeseed oil",
"salt and freshly ground black pepper"
] | [
"For the artichokes, remove the tough outer leaves from the artichokes and cut off the stalks and the top. Using a sharp knife, trim off any green, tough parts, discarding everything except the tender leaves and stem. Rub each artichoke with the cut side of one of the lemon halves to stop the flesh from discolourin... |
Artichokes with scallops and beurre blanc | [
"1 lemon, juice only",
"450g/1lb baby artichokes",
"5 tbsp olive oil",
"salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"6 scallops, cleaned",
"25g/1oz butter",
"2 shallots, finely sliced",
"1 tbsp white wine vinegar",
"4 tbsp white wine",
"225g/8oz salted butter, cubed",
"4 tbsp chopped fresh chives",
... | [
"For the artichokes with scallops, pour the lemon juice into a bowl of cold water. Snap off and discard any tough outer leaves from the artichokes. Using a sharp paring knife, peel off the outer layer of the artichokes, including the stem, until you reach the whitish inner layer. Cut the artichokes in half lengthwi... |
Asparagus with cured ham, poached duck egg and hollandaise sauce | [
"2 tbsp white wine vinegar",
"4 duck eggs",
"16 asparagus spears, stems peeled and trimmed",
"8 slices air-cured ham, ideally British (alternatively, use serrano or Parma ham)",
"125g/4½oz unsalted butter",
"50ml/2fl oz white wine vinegar",
"1 shallot, finely chopped",
"½ tsp whole black peppercorns... | [
"For the asparagus, ham and eggs, prepare a bowl of iced water.",
"Bring a wide pan of salted water to the boil and add the vinegar. Reduce the heat until the water is just simmering. Crack one duck egg into a small bowl. Stir the water with the end of a wooden spoon to create a whirlpool, then carefully pour the... |
Baked Alaska with creamy chocolate sauce | [
"300g/10½oz caster sugar",
"6 free-range egg whites",
"1 small ready-made sponge flan case, cut in half horizontally to create two thinner discs (only one is needed in this recipe)",
"50ml/2fl oz Armagnac",
"1 x 500g/1lb 2oz tub firm vanilla ice cream (not soft-scoop)",
"200g/7oz plain chocolate, roughly... | [
"For the baked Alaska, bring 50ml/5fl oz water and the sugar to the boil in a saucepan. Keep boiling until the mixture reaches 121C on a sugar thermometer. (Caution: Hot sugar can be dangerous as it boils over very quickly. Do not leave unattended.)",
"Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites in a large clean bowl, using ... |
Baked blueberry cheesecake with blueberry compôte | [
"150g/5½oz butter, melted, plus extra for greasing",
"300g/10½oz digestive biscuits, crushed",
"1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped out",
"1 lemon, zest and juice",
"200g/7oz caster sugar",
"50g/1¾oz cornflour",
"850g/1lb 4oz full-fat cream cheese",
"375ml/13fl oz double cream",
"4 large free-range eggs... | [
"Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease and line a 23cm/9in springform cake tin with baking parchment.",
"For the baked blueberry cheesecake, melt the butter in a medium saucepan and add the crushed biscuits and mix.",
"Tip into the prepared tin and press the crumbs down firmly and evenly to form a bottom ... |
Baked ginger parkin with rhubarb | [
"150g/5½oz soft light brown sugar",
"150g/5½oz softened butter, plus extra for greasing",
"250g/9oz golden syrup",
"75g/2½oz black treacle",
"125g/4½oz oat flakes",
"175g/6oz self-raising flour",
"3 tbsp ground ginger",
"1 tsp ground nutmeg",
"1 tsp mixed spice",
"pinch of salt",
"2 free-ran... | [
"Preheat the oven to 140C/275F/Gas 1 and butter a 30cm/12in x 20cm/8in cake tin.",
"For the parkin, put the soft brown sugar, butter, syrup and treacle into a small saucepan and melt over a gentle heat.",
"Put the oats, flour, ginger, nutmeg, mixed spice and a pinch of salt into a large bowl, then add the eggs ... |
Baked potato with bacon, taleggio and leek | [
"4 large baking potatoes",
"1 tbsp olive oil",
"sea salt",
"25g/1oz butter",
"1 shallot, finely chopped",
"1 garlic clove, finely sliced",
"2 leeks, sliced lengthways then across into slices",
"75ml/2½fl oz white wine",
"300ml/10½fl oz double cream",
"150g/5½oz taleggio cheese, roughly chopped"... | [
"Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.",
"Rub the potatoes with the olive oil, prick all over with a fork and place onto a little pile of sea salt on a baking tray.",
"Place the potatoes on the top shelf of the oven and bake until tender and the skin is crisp, about an hour.",
"Remove from the oven and set asi... |
Baked sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce | [
"50g/1¾oz butter, plus extra for greasing",
"150g/5½oz soft dark brown sugar",
"175g/6oz pitted dried dates",
"1 tbsp golden syrup",
"2 tbsp black treacle",
"½ tsp vanilla extract",
"2 free-range eggs",
"175g/6oz self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting",
"1 tbsp bicarbonate of soda",
"50g/1Â... | [
"Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.",
"Grease a 20cm/8in square cake tin with butter and dust with flour.",
"Blend the butter and sugar together in a freestanding mixer with a whisk attachment or using a hand-held whisk.",
"Place the dates and 300ml/10fl oz water in a saucepan and bring to the boil.",
"Gr... |
Banana and maple syrup cake | [
"200g/7oz butter, softened, plus extra for greasing",
"400g/14oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting",
"4 ripe bananas, peeled",
"200ml/7fl oz maple syrup",
"25-50ml/1-2fl oz milk (optional)",
"150g/5¼oz caster sugar",
"4 free-range eggs",
"2 tsp baking powder",
"100g/3½oz pecan nuts, roughly chop... | [
"Preheat the oven to 170C/150 Fan/Gas 3. Grease a 23cm/9in springform cake tin with butter. Add a tablespoon of flour to the tin and tip the tin this way and that until the base and sides are coated with flour. Shake out any excess flour.",
"Blend the bananas in a food processor until roughly chopped, then add 75... |
Barbecue baby back ribs with celeriac slaw | [
"2kg/2lb 4oz baby back pork ribs, in racks",
"2 celery stalks, trimmed, halved",
"1 onion, thickly sliced",
"2 red chillies, cut in half lengthways",
"1 garlic bulb, cut in half horizontally",
"250ml/9fl oz apple juice",
"125ml/4½fl oz tomato ketchup",
"150g/5oz dark muscovado sugar",
"2 tbsp Worce... | [
"For the ribs, place the rib racks into a large, wide, heavy-based saucepan with the celery, onion, chillies, garlic and apple juice. Pour over just enough water to cover the pan contents. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat until the mixture is just simmering. Simmer very gently for 1-1½ hours, or... |
Barbecued lamb belly wraps | [
"1 carrot, roughly chopped",
"1 onion, roughly chopped",
"2 star anise",
"1 garlic bulb, cut in half horizontally",
"small bunch fresh parsley",
"1 dried smoked chipotle chilli",
"1 x 1.75kg/3lb 14oz lamb belly, bones removed",
"2 red onions, finely sliced",
"200ml/7fl oz cider vinegar",
"2 tbsp c... | [
"For the lamb, put the carrot, onion, star anise, garlic, parsley and chipotle chilli into a large saucepan. Half-fill the pan with cold water, then lay the lamb belly on top and pour over just enough water to cover the meat. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat until simmering and simmer for 1 hour,... |
Barbecued sardines | [
"1 cucumber, cut in half lengthways, seeds scraped out, flesh finely diced",
"1 banana shallot, finely diced",
"2 garlic cloves, crushed",
"4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil",
"3 tbsp chopped fresh dill",
"3 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves",
"3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves",
"2 limes, juice only",
... | [
"Soak four pieces of clean thick untreated wood in cold water, preferably overnight.",
"Thirty minutes before you want to eat, light the barbecue. Allow the flames to flare up and die down.",
"Meanwhile, mix the cucumber, shallot, garlic, oil, herbs and lime juice together in a bowl, then season, to taste, with... |
Basic tomato sauce | [
"150ml/5fl oz extra virgin olive oil",
"4 garlic cloves, peeled, roughly chopped",
"2 x 400g/14oz tins chopped tomatoes",
"large handful fresh basil",
"salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"200g/7oz fresh penne"
] | [
"For the basic tomato sauce, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, add the garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until softened.",
"Add the tinned tomatoes and basil and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and fre... |
Beef and mushroom pie | [
"500g/1lb 2oz beef stewing steak",
"salt and pepper",
"2 tbsp vegetable oil",
"1 tbsp cornflour",
"1 onions, chopped",
"2 carrots, chopped",
"2 sprigs thyme, leaves picked",
"160g/5¾oz whole button mushrooms",
"1 beef stock cube, dissolved in 400ml/14fl oz water",
"1 free-range egg yolk, beaten",... | [
"Season the beef with salt and black pepper.",
"Heat an ovenproof casserole until hot. Add the vegetable oil and beef in batches and fry until browned. Return all the beef to the pan.",
"Add the cornflour and stir to coat the beef, then add the onions, carrots, thyme and mushrooms. Gently fry for 2-3 minutes.",... |
Beef and mustard pie | [
"1kg/2lb 4oz beef skirt, cut into large chunks",
"2 tbsp plain flour",
"salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"2 tbsp rapeseed oil",
"200ml/7fl oz red wine",
"400ml/14fl oz beef stock",
"1 onion, finely sliced",
"2 large carrots, cut into 2.5cm/1in pieces",
"3 sprigs thyme",
"2 tbsp wholegrain mu... | [
"Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2.",
"Toss the beef and flour together in a bowl with some salt and black pepper.",
"Heat a large casserole until hot, add half of the rapeseed oil and enough of the beef to just cover the bottom of the casserole.",
"Fry until browned on each side, then remove and set aside.... |
Beef bourguignon | [
"2 tbsp plain flour",
"salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"1 kg/2lb 4oz blade of beef, cut into large cubes",
"2 tbsp olive oil",
"150g/5½oz pancetta, cut into small chunks",
"2 shallots, finely chopped",
"1 garlic clove, crushed",
"50ml/2fl oz brandy",
"500ml/18fl oz Burgundy red wine, or othe... | [
"For the beef bourguignon, sprinkle the flour onto a plate and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dredge the beef in the seasoned flour and set aside.",
"Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a large, lidded frying pan and fry the pancetta for 1-2 minutes, or until golden-brown. Add the beef and fry fo... |
Beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes | [
"2 tbsp plain flour",
"salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"1 kg/2lb 4oz blade of beef, cut into large cubes",
"2 tbsp olive oil",
"150g/5oz pancetta, cut into small chunks",
"2 shallots, finely chopped",
"1 garlic clove, crushed",
"50ml/2fl oz brandy",
"500ml/18fl oz Burgundy, or other red wine"... | [
"For the beef bourguignon, sprinkle the flour onto a plate and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dredge the beef in the seasoned flour and set aside.",
"Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a large, lidded frying pan and fry the pancetta for 1-2 minutes, or until golden-brown. Add the beef and fry fo... |
Beef pithivier | [
"200g/7oz leftover cooked vegetables, roughly chopped",
"1 tbsp chopped flatleaf parsley",
"sea salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"50ml/2fl oz leftover beef gravy, plus extra to serve",
"2 x 375g/13oz ready-made all-butter puff pastry",
"plain flour, for dusting",
"2 tsp wholegrain mustard",
"300... | [
"Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Line a large baking sheet with silicone baking paper.",
"Mix the vegetables and parsley together in a bowl, then season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Squashing the mixture slightly into a mass, adding enough of the leftover gravy for it to stick to... |
Beef steak burger with truffle mayonnaise, tomato chutney in a brioche bun with fries | [
"500g/1lb 2oz minced beef steak",
"2 large chipping potatoes, peeled and cut into thin fries",
"vegetable oil, for deep-frying",
"4 brioche rolls",
"8 gherkins, sliced",
"4 beef tomatoes, sliced",
"½ round lettuce, leaves separated",
"1 red onion, sliced",
"1 tbsp olive oil",
"½ shallot, chopped... | [
"For the burger and fries, put the mince in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Use your hands to shape the mince into four burger-shaped patties. Wrap the patties individually in cling film and place in the fridge for an hour.",
"Meanwhile, for the tomato chutney, heat the oil in a small pan. Add the s... |
Beef Wellington with wild mushroom Madeira sauce | [
"1 tsp olive oil",
"1 x 1kg/2lb 4oz beef fillet (ask your butcher for the middle section)",
"50-100g/2-3½oz butter",
"4 Portobello mushrooms, cleaned and very finely chopped",
"150g/5½oz baby spinach leaves",
"2 free-range eggs, plus 3 free-range egg yolks",
"60g/2¼oz plain flour",
"200ml/7fl oz mi... | [
"Preheat the oven to 100C/80C Fan/Gas ½.",
"Heat the oil in frying pan over a high heat. Quickly fry the beef fillet, turning it every few seconds, until browned on all sides.",
"Cut 4 large pieces of heatproof cling film or aluminium foil big enough to roll the beef fillet in, and place them on top of each ot... |
Beef with a garlic and parsley risotto and roasted shallots | [
"50g/1¾oz butter",
"50g/1¾oz fresh parsley, chopped",
"½ garlic clove, crushed",
"4 banana shallots, three halved (with skin on) and one finely chopped",
"2 garlic cloves, finely chopped",
"50g/1¾oz arborio rice",
"50ml/2fl oz white wine",
"300ml/10fl oz chicken stock",
"25ml/1fl oz olive oil",
... | [
"Preheat a barbecue or griddle pan to hot.",
"In a food processor, mix the butter, parsley and garlic together. (If making in advance you can keep it in the fridge at this point until ready to use.)",
"Melt the flavoured butter in a saucepan and then gently fry the chopped shallot and garlic for 1-2 minutes.",
... |
Beer-marinated rack of pork with Swiss-chard gratin | [
"2 tbsp sea salt flakes",
"2 tbsp dark brown sugar",
"1 tsp black peppercorns",
"4 garlic cloves, lightly crushed",
"2 bay leaves",
"2 tbsp yellow mustard seeds, 1 tbsp soaked in cold water overnight",
"4 sprigs fresh thyme",
"4 sprigs fresh flatleaf parsley",
"500ml/18fl oz beer, preferably a good-... | [
"For the pork, pour 100ml/3½fl oz cold water into a large saucepan. Add the sea salt flakes and sugar and heat over a low heat until dissolved, stirring well. Remove the pan from the heat and add 400ml/14fl oz cold water, the peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, unsoaked yellow mustard seeds, thyme, parsley and beer."... |
Beer can chicken with garlic butter jacket potatoes | [
"1½ tbsp sweet smoked paprika",
"½ tbsp hot smoked paprika",
"½ tsp chilli flakes",
"2 tbsp Dijon mustard",
"1 tbsp red wine vinegar",
"3 limes, juice only, plus extra lime wedges for serving",
"3 lemons, juice only, plus extra lemon wedges for serving",
"5 tbsp olive oil",
"2kg/4lb 8oz chicken",... | [
"Mix the paprikas, chilli flakes, mustard, vinegar and lemon and lime juices in a bowl to a smooth paste.",
"Transfer the marinade to a large plastic food bag, add 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and the chicken, then seal the bag and shake it carefully to cover the chicken in the marinade. Set aside to marinate f... |
Blackberry charlotte with custard | [
"400g/14oz blackberries",
"110g/4oz caster sugar",
"3 tbsp water",
"75g/3oz melted butter",
"10 slices white bread, crusts removed",
"200ml/7fl oz vanilla ice cream, to serve",
"200ml/7fl oz clotted cream, to serve",
"200ml/7fl oz milk",
"200ml/7floz double cream",
"1 vanilla pod, split and seeds ... | [
"Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.",
"For the charlotte, heat a frying pan until hot. Add the blackberries, sugar and dash of water and fry until the sugar has melted and the blackberries are tender. Set this blackberry compote aside.",
"Cut the bread slices in half, and then each half into four slices to ge... |
Blueberry galette with chocolate peanut ice cream | [
"300ml/10½fl oz full-fat milk",
"200ml/7fl oz double cream",
"75g/2½oz caster sugar",
"6 free-range egg yolks",
"3 chocolate and peanut bars, chopped",
"200g/7oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting",
"150g/5½oz unsalted butter, chopped",
"75g/2½oz caster sugar",
"2 free-range egg yolks",
"400g... | [
"For the instant chocolate ice cream, heat the milk and cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Whisk the caster sugar and egg yolks together in a bowl until pale and fluffy.",
"Slowly pour the warm cream mixture onto the egg mixture, whisking continuously.",
"Return the mixture to the saucepan and continue t... |
Blueberry pain perdu with sautéed blueberries and blueberry ice cream | [
"300ml/10fl oz double cream",
"300ml/10fl oz whole milk",
"1 vanilla pod, seeds removed and keep the pod",
"100g/3½oz caster sugar",
"4 egg yolks",
"200g/7oz fresh blueberries",
"250g/9oz unsalted butter, softened",
"250g/9oz caster sugar",
"4 eggs",
"250g/9oz self-raising flour",
"½ tsp vanil... | [
"For the ice cream, put the cream, milk and vanilla seeds and pod in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer.",
"Whisk together the sugar and egg yolks in a large. Slowly add the warm cream to the eggs and whisk.",
"Pour the mixture back in the saucepan and cook on a medium heat until thickened and coats the bac... |
Blueberry steamed sponge pudding | [
"175g/6oz unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing",
"150g/5½oz golden syrup",
"200g/7oz blueberries",
"175g/6oz golden caster sugar",
"3 free-range eggs",
"175g/6oz self-raising flour",
"1 tsp baking powder",
"pinch salt",
"250ml/9fl oz full-fat milk",
"250ml/9fl oz double cream",
"1... | [
"For the pudding, grease a 1.2-litre/2 pint heatproof pudding dish with butter. Pour the golden syrup into the bottom and scatter in the blueberries.",
"Whisk together the remaining pudding ingredients in a bowl until light and fluffy. Carefully spoon the pudding mixture into the pudding dish.",
"Cover the pudd... |
Braised beef cheeks with beer and mash | [
"4 large beef cheeks",
"2 onions, roughly chopped",
"5 carrots, 4 left whole, 1 cut into chunks",
"1 bulb of garlic, cut in half",
"3 sprigs thyme",
"2 x 500ml/18fl oz bottle porter beer",
"sea salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"2 tbsp olive oil",
"150g/5½ oz butter",
"750ml/1¼ pint beef st... | [
"For the beef cheeks, place the cheeks in a large bowl with the onions, chopped carrot, garlic and thyme. Pour over the beer, cover and place in the fridge for at least 12 hours, but preferably overnight.",
"Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2.",
"Lift the beef cheeks out from the vegetables, pat dry, then seas... |
Braised hogget pie | [
"1.5kg/3lb 5oz boneless shoulder of hogget",
"6 shallots, roughly sliced",
"2 tbsp tomato purée",
"2 garlic cloves, crushed",
"4 carrots, cubed",
"2 celery stalks, roughly sliced",
"1 small bunch fresh thyme, leaves only",
"750ml bottle red wine",
"500ml/18fl oz beef stock",
"1kg/2lb 4oz waxy pot... | [
"Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.",
"Season the hogget all over with plenty of salt and pepper.",
"Heat a large, heavy-based casserole over a medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the hogget and fry for a couple of minutes on all sides, until browned all over. Remove from the pan and set aside.",
"Add... |
Bramley apple and blackberry millefeuille tart | [
"250g/9oz plain flour, plus extra for flouring",
"250g/9oz very cold butter, cut into small cubes",
"½ tsp salt",
"25g/1oz icing sugar",
"40g/1½oz butter",
"2 large Bramley apples, peeled and roughly chopped",
"1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped",
"125g/4½oz blackberries",
"1 lemon, juice onl... | [
"For the rough puff pastry, place the flour in a mound on a clean work surface and make a well in the centre.",
"Place the butter and salt in the well and work them together with the fingertips of one hand, gradually drawing the flour into the centre with the other hand.",
"When the cubes of butter have become ... |
Bramley apple slice | [
"750g/1½lb Bramley apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped",
"50-75g/2-3oz caster sugar",
"25g/1oz butter, plus extra for greasing",
"2 x 320g/11oz ready-made all-butter puff pastry sheets (about 35cm x 23cm/14in x 9in)",
"250g/9oz natural (uncoloured) marzipan, thinly sliced",
"2 free-range egg yolks,... | [
"Preheat the oven to 200C/180 Fan/Gas 6.",
"Heat the apples, 50g/2oz of the caster sugar, the butter and 3 tablespoons of water in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring the mixture to the boil, stirring well, then cover and reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering. Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes, or unti... |
British seaside chowder with saffron | [
"300ml/10½fl oz white wine",
"1kg/2lb 4oz mixed shellfish, such as cockles, clams, mussels and winkles, cleaned and soaked in cold water",
"50g/1¾oz unsalted butter",
"1 shallot, finely chopped",
"1 garlic clove, finely chopped",
"1 fennel bulb, finely chopped",
"½ leek, white part only, finely chopp... | [
"Bring the wine to the boil in a large lidded saucepan. Add the shellfish, cover the pan with the lid, reduce the heat until the wine is simmering, and simmer the shellfish for 3-5 minutes, or until all the shells have opened (discard any that do not open).",
"Drain the shellfish, reserving the cooking liquor in ... |
Butternut squash soup with flowerpot bread | [
"450g/1lb pack ready-to-go ‘pain de campagne’ bread mix",
"1 tbsp olive oil",
"25g/1oz butter",
"100g/3½oz onion, thinly sliced",
"450g/1lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1cm/½in cubes",
"500ml/18fl oz vegetable stock",
"375ml/13fl oz milk",
"salt and freshly ground black pepper",
"2 li... | [
"Make the bread according to the packet instructions, then leave to prove in a large bowl for an hour, or until doubled in size.",
"Meanwhile, grease eight clean clay flowerpots with butter and line them with baking parchment.",
"Remove the dough and knock back. Divide into eight pieces and place into clean cla... |
Avocado and bacon salad | [
"2 back bacon slices, fat trimmed",
"1 Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated, chopped",
"1 avocado, peeled, stone removed, chopped",
"squeeze of lemon juice",
"2 tbsp olive oil",
"¼ garlic clove, crushed",
"¼ tsp Dijon mustard",
"2 thick slices bread, cut into chunks",
"1 tbsp oil"
] | [
"Heat a large frying pan and fry the bacon until it is crisp and browned on both sides. When the bacon is cool enough to handle slice into thin pieces, trimming any visible fat off.",
"Put all of the salad ingredients in a bowl and set aside.",
"For the dressing, put all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and c... |
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