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Soufflé

Soufflés can be fiddly to make, but if you follow this recipe carefully you’ll get great results.

Parmigiana

Rich and comforting, this Italian baked dish of sliced aubergines, tomato sauce and oozy mozzarella cheese is a real crowd-pleaser. Parmigiana is also called parmigiana di melanzane, melanzane alla parmigiana or in the UK, aubergine parmigiana. In the United States, the mozzarella and tomato sauce topping are used on top of breaded chicken breast for a non-traditional twist.

Irish trifles

These decadent mini-trifles are for lovers of chocolate and Irish cream. With no cooking required, they are fabulous for Christmas or New Year parties. Make them the night before and finish off just before serving. 

Corn Chowder

Adding the cobs to the pressure cooker helps to extract maximum corn flavour. White miso adds an umami note to this simple but flavourful veggie corn chowder
 

Baba Ganoush

Baba ganoush is a smoky aubergine dip made with tahini, garlic and lemon juice. It's delicious as part of a mezze with flatbread, tabbouleh and falafel. Follow our easy recipes to find out how to make brilliant baba ganoush every time.

Jacket Potato

We’ve got the perfect jacket potato recipe with a smoky, cheesy filling. Of course you can opt for baked beans, but why?
 

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Pizza dough

Making your own pizza base is easier than you think. The great thing about learning how to make pizza dough recipe is that it can be made in advance, and even frozen, so you can dial up a pizza in minutes.

Chicken korma

This easy chicken korma recipe is mild and rich with cream, but it's still really tasty. Serve with naan bread and/or rice.
 

Goats cheese frittata

A delightful frittata that will make a great light supper with a green salad and some crusty bread.

Moroccan lamb tagine

This authentic lamb tagine recipe will take you to slow-cooked perfection in six simple steps – just kick back and let it do its thing.

Falafel burger

Falafel makes a great vegetarian and vegan burger. Top with lashings of hummus.

Lebanese Fattoush

Fresh, crunchy and completely devour-able – this vegan fattoush couldn’t be more simple to make and love.

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French onion soup

French onion soup is very easy to make and is deeply savoury and hearty - and cheesy croûtons make it extra special!
 

Cheese sauce

Learn how to make cheese sauce with this easy recipe. Great for cauliflower cheese, fish pies, mac and cheese and pasta.

Lasagne

classic lasagne recipe which has been perfected over the years. For the best results leave the lasagne to stand for six hours before cooking.

Egyptian lentil soup

Hearty, filling and comforting - this red lentil soup is healthy, low fat and a perfect vegetarian soup for a cold winter's evening.

Waffles with strawberry

An indulgent dessert that children will love. Swap the ice cream for yoghurt if you prefer your waffles as a breakfast dish.

Steak pie

This classic steak pie uses stout to make a rich gravy and ready-rolled pastry for ease. For the ultimate pie, the recipe suggests using shortcrust for the base and puff for the lid, but obviously you can just use the puff pastry lid if you prefer.

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Pitta bread

Freshly baked pittas are far superior to shop-bought and are amazingly simple to make. Try them stuffed with Falafel  or dipped into hummus.

Bang bang chicken salad

Bold flavours in the peanut dressing match the bright colours of this salad. It’s a fabulous way to transform leftover roast chicken into a high protein, quick, easy and nutritious midweek meal.

Gluten-free pizza

Gluten-free pizza can be simple to make. Once you've got the ingredients, you can have it all the time. The pizza toppings are quite spicy with pepperoni and jalapeños, but if that's not your style, just pick your favourites.

Lamb Burgers Egyptian Style

This recipe is a great one to make with little helpers. Adding lentils to the patties reduces the meat content, while also adding a plant-based protein to dinner.

Chicken fajita pasta

All the flavours and texture of fajitas in a comforting bowl of pasta! This is utterly delicious, especially when topped with some grated cheese, a dollop of crème fraîche and some pickled jalapeños.

Scotch broth

This cheap and cheerful soup is perfect for the slow cooker - simply tip in all the ingredients and cook on high for 6-8 hours (or until the barley is soft).
 

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Yorkshire puddings

Yorkshire pudding recipe is easy and foolproof. making them to serve with Sunday lunches for many years.

French toast

Use whatever stale white bread you have in the bread bin for this fabulous French toast – it makes a brilliant weekend brunch drenched in honey with fresh berries.

Gluten-free scones

A classic British tea-time treat, these gluten-free scones are best eaten on the day you make them. Don’t forget the jam and clotted cream.

Whisky-cured salmon

Try curing your salmon at home for maximum flavour - it takes time but it's not at all difficult.

Classic fish pie

This traditional fish pie recipe makes a great family meal and is easy to prepare in advance and heat up when needed.

Moules marinière

There’s a reason this Normandy classic has stood the test of time and that’s down to its simplicity and rustic flavour. Seafood lovers will adore this starter and it’s so quick to cook. Take time to clean the mussels before you start and discard any shells that have already opened. Serving with loads of crusty baguette to soak up the juices is also a must.

Recipes

All-time favourite dishes 

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 

 Vegetarian ·  Vegan ·  Halal · shellfish 

Egg free · Nut free · Gluten free  · pregnancy friendly

Please ask for you dietary requirements 

Gyoza (Japanese dumplings)

These delicious little savoury parcels are so dainty but so moreish – try them once and you’ll be hooked. Choose from two delicious options: go meaty with pork mince or try a crab and prawn version.

Boulangère potatoes

This classic, comforting and impressice French potato side dish makes a beautiful addition to Christmas dinner.
 

Spicy margarita

This spicy margarita is the perfect balance of sharp, sweet and heat. The rim is coated with a Mexican seasoning made of powder, salt and tangy citric acid. Don't skip it.

Lobster thermidor

Treat yourself and a loved one to luxurious lobster thermidor served with matchstick fries.

Middle Eastern-style chopped salad

This crunchy, fresh summer salad with a tahini dressing holds its weight alongside other strong flavours at the table. 

Kedgeree 

You could call this ‘a kitsch brekkie’: it’s a combination of Indian kitchari – a spicy dish of rice and split pulses – and kedgeree – the British version of the dish, with smoked fish and hard-boiled eggs. It would also make a brilliant midweek supper.

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