Ricotta beefburger
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 6 These simple burgers combine creamy ricotta with sharp capers, served with a sun-dried tomato relish. By Nigel Slater From …
Quick vegetable curry
Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 2 Dietary Vegetarian If your aubergines are young and small, they may not need salting which makes this …
Quick korma
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 4 Dietary Vegetarian Nigel’s aromatic, creamy korma makes a welcome meal to come home to on a cold night. By …
Adaptable bean soup
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 4 A budget-friendly soup that’s healthy and filling. This soup is perfect for whipping up ahead of time and popping …
Mackerel and bacon salad
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 4 Traditionally surf and turf is all about lobster and steak but I prefer something a little less extravagant. This …
Lamb shanks with anchovy
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time over 2 hours Serves Serves 2 This is a magical recipe for those who aren’t convinced by the surf and turf concept. You can’t taste the …
Gloucestershire hotpot
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time over 2 hours Serves Serves 4 Discs of apple and turnip make a wonderful alternative topping to potato in this hotpot and go beautifully with the …
Fast rhubarb tart with mascarpone cream
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 3 Dietary Vegetarian The rhubarb tart on its own is quite sharp, so the sweetened mascarpone cream helps to …
Gammon with treacle bacon crust
Preparation time over 2 hours Cooking time over 2 hours Serves Serves 4-6 It may seem excessive to top a ham with bacon, but Christmas is a time for generosity. By Nigel Slater From …
Cow crumble
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time over 2 hours Serves Serves 8 Savoury crumbles are a great way of using up leftover stew. In this version the ‘crumble’ crust is made from …
Crisp winter slaw
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time less than 10 mins Serves Serves 2-3 Dietary Vegetarian This is a fresher, brighter alternative to the classic Christmas coleslaw. Crunchy red cabbage, fennel, apple and …
Crab salad
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time no cooking required Serves 2 By Nigel Slater From A Taste of My Life Ingredients For the dressing piece of ginger (about the size of a walnut) …
Compost crumble
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 6-7 Dietary Vegetarian Stewed nectarines, pears and apple covered with a delicious toasted oat and nut topping. Far too …
Bread and butter pudding
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 4-6 Dietary Vegetarian A true rib-sticking bread pudding is not for everyday eating, but is a huge treat …
Cheese scone
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 4 Dietary Vegetarian Yes that’s cheese scone, not just puny cheese scones. One great big mound of cheesiness to …
Apple and Stilton dumplings
Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Makes 8 Dietary Vegetarian Nigel Slater’s sweet and savoury pastry parcels make a delicious and filling mid-afternoon snack …
A creamy, crunchy fruit sundae
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time no cooking required Serves Serves 2 Dietary Vegetarian By Nigel Slater From Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers Ingredients 1 pot double cream (about 250ml/7fl oz) 1 or …
All-in-one rib roast with horseradish glaze
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time over 2 hours Serves Serves 6-8 Glazed rib of beef covered with fresh horseradish and beef dripping will not disappoint. By Nigel Slater From Nigel and …