Apples and white bread combine to form a heavenly traditional English pudding. Ingredients 175g/6oz butter 120g/4½oz caster sugar 1kg/2¼lb cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped 4 tbsp smooth apricot jam 12 slices white bread, crusts …
Poached pear is perfect topped on brioche and drizzled with a silky vanilla crème anglaise. Ingredients For the brioche 125g/5oz strong bread flour 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp fresh yeast ¼ tsp salt 25ml/1fl …
These tasty crab cakes are a great way to use up leftover jacket potatoes. Make them without the spinach and egg for a delicious canapé. Ingredients For the crab croquettes 2 large baking potatoes 110g/4oz …
James whips up a quick chutney to make a meal of cheese on toast. Ingredients For the chutney 150g/5½oz soft light brown sugar 100g/3½oz sultanas 125ml/4½fl oz malt vinegar 2 eating apples, cored and roughly …
Delicious fish like sea bass is best cooked simply, but push the boat out with crisp onion rings, homemade mayo and a super salad. Ingredients For the herby salad 1 bunch baby turnips 1 bunch …
Ingredients For the soufflé 25g/1oz butter, softened 4 tbsp caster sugar 4 free-range egg whites 175ml/6fl oz ready-made vanilla custard 3 lemons, zest and juice of 2 To serve 200g/7oz caster sugar 500g/1lb 2oz raspberries …
Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking time 1 to 2 hours Serves 8 A traditional pie made with hot water pastry, as used in pork pies, plenty of tender lamb, herbs and sweet …
Ingredients For the black pepper beef 1 tbsp light soy sauce 2 tbsp dry sherry 2 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper 1 tbsp cornflour 500g/1lb 2oz beef fillet, finely …
Cause a flutter at teatime by serving these dainty butterfly cakes made with three kinds of fruity icing. Ingredients 175g/6oz butter 175g/6oz caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 4 free-range eggs 1 tsp baking powder …
Ingredients 2 x 400g/14oz cans tomatoes 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 4 tbsp roughly chopped fresh basil salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 …
Give your Christmas presents the personal touch by making homemade oatcakes for loved ones – wrap them up with a selection of cheeses. Ingredients 110g/4oz medium oatmeal, plus more for dusting 110g/4oz plain flour 55g/2oz …
Homemade limoncello is a superb freezer staple to have, served here with biscotti provides a delicious taste of Italy. Ingredients For the limoncello 115g/4oz caster sugar 3 unwaxed lemons, zest and juice 350ml/12fl oz eau-de-vie …
Clams and mussels are served in a creamy sauce topped with seaweed – one to try after a seaside foraging trip. Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz clams 250g/9oz mussels, cleaned 500g/1lb 2oz razor clams 150ml/5fl oz white …
A quick fun way to serve delicious seafood in crisp batter with a fresh, spicy salsa dressing. Ingredients For the tempura oil, for deep-fat frying 500g/1lb 2oz squid, cleaned, cut into strips 500g/1lb 2oz raw …
James Martin shows you how to make your own butter to infuse with garlic and stuff into the ultimate Kiev. For this recipe you will need a free-standing mixer to make the butter. Ingredients For …
Ingredients 6 baby courgettes 1 tbsp thyme 5 tbsp dried porcini mushrooms, soaked in water until soft, drained and water reserved 2 tbsp olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper For the chilli scrambled …
A warming drink perfect for a bonfire party when you are out in the cold. Ingredients 1.5 litres/2½ pints ginger ale/ginger beer 750ml/1¼ pints orange juice 1 large lemon, juice and zest 2 oranges, juice …
Ingredients For the chicken 2 plum tomatoes 1 red chilli, seeds removed, roughly chopped ½ tsp crushed dried red chillies ¼ red pepper, roughly chopped ¼ red onion, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove 2 tbsp …
