Try James Martin's recipe for slow-cooked beef in a rich sauce served with comforting and creamy mash.

Quick recipe finder Veloute of mussels with spinach and pommes frites Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 4 By [...]

This tropical pineapple upside-down cake recipe doesn't feel retro, and who cares when it's loaded with tasty rum.

Quick recipe finder Pan-fried salmon with aster tripolium and scallop broth Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 4 [...]

Garlicky roasted aubergine makes a wonderful smoky addition to hummus dip.

This orange and almond cake is deliciously moist.

Pan-fried plaice fillets served with white crab meat and herbs and a delicious sauce made with the brown crab meat.

A mouth-watering Moroccan dish of tender lamb in a thick, aromatic sauce with flavours of pomegranate and almond. Served with a fresh herby bulgur wheat salad.

All-butter croissants are used instead of bread for an indulgent take on this old fashioned pudding. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will [...]

Homemade tomato sauce and cheat’s confit tomato make delicious accompaniments to deep fried crab fritters in this impressive starter.

A leg of lamb is given a Mexican kick with potent spices and chillies. It needs to be prepared a few hours in advance but there's no tricky techniques [...]

Chilli oil is perfect to give as a homemade edible present for use in salad dressings, stir-fries or on pizzas. Make in small amounts, though, as it [...]

Succulent lamb cooked in a sweet, sticky, chilli sauce with a hint of fresh Thai flavours to cut through the richness. Equipment and preparation: You [...]

These stuffed peppers are a cinch to make and are a great use for leftover chicken. Try cooking them with the kids.

This easy recipe for gingerbread men is great for baking with children, and it makes a lovely homemade Christmas present.

This divine ham is a dish you can just dive into - and the bread crust is perfect for mopping up the meat juices.

Try James Martin's version of this French classic. Serve with olive oil mash or good bread.

This steak recipe works as a quick and easy midweek supper or a dinner party main. If you'd rather not use an aged sirloin steak, one that hasn't been aged [...]

This moist, fruity cake covered with rich pastry is traditionally eaten at Hogmanay. Make it in advance so the flavours have time to mature. Equipment [...]

Scrambled eggs are made extra special by adding smoked salmon. Serve with fresh watercress and grilled beef tomatoes for a more filling breakfast. As [...]