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Pan fried salmon with sauce vierge
Pan fried slices of salmon, smothered in herbs makes for a super quick and easy dinner.
Onion bhaji
Homemade onion bhajis are well worth the effort, they're great as a starter for an Indian feast.
How to make marmalade
Seville oranges are much stronger and more sour than ordinary eating oranges, so they lend a fantastic flavour to this traditional English breakfast [...]
Apple fritters in Stilton batter
Quick recipe finder Apple fritters in Stilton batter Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time less than 10 mins Serves Serves 1 Dietary   Vegetarian [...]
Honey-battered whiting with chickpea dip
Quick recipe finder Honey-battered whiting with chickpea dip Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time less than 10 mins Serves Serves 4 By Simon [...]
Heritage tomato and mozzarella salad
This salad is one of the simplest and its success relies on using the ripest tomatoes. I have chosen four of the tastiest varieties – they are perfect for [...]
Couscous with apricots, lemon and brazil nuts
Quick recipe finder Couscous with apricots, lemon and brazil nuts Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time less than 10 mins Serves Serves 1 Dietary [...]
Sweetcorn fritters with homemade ketchup
These simple fritters make a decadent brunch with some crisp bacon or a simple supper.
Tuna open sandwich
Quick recipe finder Tuna open sandwich Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 4 By Jun Tanaka From Something for the [...]
Griddled steak with lemon and coriander-roasted potatoes
Quick recipe finder Griddled steak with lemon and coriander-roasted potatoes Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 1 [...]
Roast rump of beef, couscous, and red wine sauce
Two cuts of beef, one marinated in spices and the other braised slowly in a red wine sauce.
Coq au vin
Simon Hopkinson’s recipe for coq au vin emphasises the rustic charm and comforting flavour of classic French food.
Steamed sea bass with a rice noodle salad
Delicious sea bass steamed with greens and a salad packed with oriental flavour.
Beef hotpot
This hearty one-pot casserole is perfect for a chilly winter evening.
Wild mushrooms on crostini (funghi trifolati)
The best and most tasty mushrooms you can find in Italy are the porcini wild mushrooms or ceps. Autumn is the best season to eat them, when you will find [...]
Beef Wellington with purple broccoli and jus
The trick to a beautiful beef Wellington is to let the seared beef cool completely before wrapping it in pancakes and pastry.
Quick linguine with prawns, clams, garlic and chilli
People often tell me that cooking with shellfish is something which they find intimidating. It is really a case of just bunging the shellfish into the pan, [...]
Coffee and chestnut meringue cake
Rich chocolate cake is layered with gooey coffee and chestnut mousse and coated with soft meringue. A gloriously decadent treat.
Guinea fowl with porcini and lardons
This is a really smart main course, which is actually very simple to prepare in advance and reheat on the day. Guinea fowl are full of flavour, but not as [...]
Lobscouse casserole
Quick recipe finder Lobscouse casserole Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time over 2 hours Serves Serves 4-6 Recommended by 3 people By The Hairy [...]