Use the best quality anchovies you can find for this simple salad recipe.

Use these easy soda bread rolls as bowls for serving soup by tearing out some of the bread from the inside.

This dinner party dish looks magnificent on the plate: a neat arrangement of crab and potatoes topped with a stack of Dover sole, covered in a buttery sauce.

Quick recipe finder How to make chocolate mousse Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 6-8 Recommended by 5 people [...]

Make something special out of sausage meat patties by mixing in wilted spinach and coating them in breadcrumbs. Served with barley cooked in a tomato sauce.

Roast lamb was a real favourite at home on a Sunday not because of the actual roast but because the leftover was always made into my sister’s and my [...]

Make the most of the short asparagus season with this light and delicious starter. Try cooking the prawns and asparagus on a barbecue if the weather is good.

Quick recipe finder Halibut with lychee, cashew nut and miso salad Preparation time overnight Cooking time less than 10 mins Serves Serves 4 By James [...]

Wellingtons are fashionable again, but they don't have to contain beef. A whole salmon en croûte is a lovely Christmas party centrepiece.

This hearty Scandinavian fish soup recipe is a great way to get that authentic taste with simple, cheap ingredients.

These crisps are a great as canapés or served as an accompaniment to roast pork or game.

Mellow sweet flavours of braised endives go beautifully with rack of venison and a rich red wine sauce.

Home-made ice cream is surprisingly easy, and tastes totally delicious with creamy vanilla flavours.

Quick recipe finder Tomato sauce Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 1 to 2 hours Serves Makes approx 10 pints By Auguste Escoffier Ingredients [...]

When cooking on a budget lentils are your new best friend; they are cheap, filling and good for you. This recipe uses split green lentils but can be made [...]

An easy to make tea-time treat, subtly spiced with the warming flavour of ginger. Perfect for the colder months.

With three types of milk, this cake is a sweet delight.

Quick recipe finder Green beans with ham and cheese Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time less than 10 mins Serves Serves 1 Recommended by 10 [...]

Savor the essence of autumn with this deliciously dainty partridge recipe. Equipment and preparation: You’ll need a pasta machine.

Quick recipe finder Pumpkin, rum and raisin ice cream Preparation time over 2 hours Cooking time no cooking required Serves Serves 6-8 By Rosemary Moon [...]