Sausage, radicchio and lemon gnocchi
This spicy, citrussy recipe is James Martin’s take on a dish made by chef Stephen Terry at The Hardwick in Abergavenny. Ingredients For the gnocchi 4 large floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper drizzle olive …
French toast with caramelised apricots and brandy
Ingredients For the sauce 30g/1oz caster sugar 1 vanilla pod, split open splash brandy 110g/4oz dried apricots, finely chopped 100ml/3½fl oz double cream For the French toast 6 ready-made brioche rolls, halved through centre 2 …
Singapore chilli crab noodles
This quick crab stir-fry is ready in five minutes. Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 5cm/2in piece fresh root ginger, peeled, finely shredded 3 garlic cloves, chopped 3 red bird’s-eye chillies, finely chopped 125ml/4½fl oz tomato …
Pot roasted shoulder of lamb with beans, peas and a mint jelly
Lamb shoulder can be fatty so it is well suited to slow roasting where the fat prevents the meat from drying out and the fresh veggies cut through the richness of the meat. Ingredients For …
Lobster Thai red curry with pad Thai
Lobster curry is a beautiful dish, the combination of succulent lobster with vibrant spices and coconut milk is spot on. Ingredients For the Thai red curry paste 5 dried, hot red chillies, soaked in 75ml/3fl …
Pea and marjoram risotto with chargrilled baby squid
Ingredients 50g/2oz butter 1 onion, peeled, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled, finely chopped 250g/9oz Arborio or other Italian risotto rice 150ml/5fl oz dry white wine 1 litre/1 pint 15fl oz chicken stock 175g/6oz fresh …
Veal chop with spatzle and red wine sauce
Ingredients For the veal 4 veal chops, trimmed salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill 2 tbsp chopped fresh chervil 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives 75g/3oz Japanese …
Baked parkin with roasted rhubarb
Ingredients For the parkin 170g/6oz self-raising flour pinch salt 2 tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1 tsp ground mixed spice 120g/5oz oat flakes 250ml/8fl oz golden syrup 75ml/2fl oz black treacle 150g/6oz …
Deep-fried chicken wings with barbecue sauce and griddled fillet steak with chilli sauce
Quick and easy, but so rewarding. Make your own sweet, sticky sauces for this chicken and steak meat-fest – ideal for the barbecue. Ingredients For the bbq sauce with deep-fried chicken wings olive or sunflower …
Salmon with sesame oil
Ingredients 500g/1lb salmon 4 tbsp sesame seeds 150ml/¼ pint sesame oil Japanese soy sauce To serve salad made from: pickled ginger beanthread noodles (soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes) coriander, chopped mint, chopped Preparation …
Strawberry Christmas cake
Pleasantly surprise your guests when cutting into this meringue topped fruity gateaux that has the appearance of an iced fruit cake. Ingredients For the strawberry jam 550g/1lb 4oz jam sugar with added pectin 1 lemon, …
Baked stuffed aubergine with walnut and Roquefort
Blue cheese and walnuts add a festive note to this delicious veggie main. The dish can be mostly made it in advance – just add the topping and reheat before serving. Ingredients 4 large aubergines …
Leek, smoked eel, whelk and clam pie
Try James Martin’s version of a luxury fish pie. Homemade pastry is well worth the effort, but you can use ready-made if you’re short of time. Ingredients For the rough puff pastry 250g/9oz plain flour …
Pan-fried Dover sole with a shrimp and caper butter sauce and wilted spinach
Surprise yourself and create this classic restaurant dish easily at home. Look for a nut-brown colour in the butter (beurre noisette) before squeezing in the lemon juice to lock in the colour and flavour. Ingredients …
Smoked mackerel croquettes with chilli jam
These hot little cakes are gorgeous – the richness of the smoked mackerel is perfectly balanced by sweetness and spice. Ingredients For the chilli jam 75g/3oz caster sugar 2 red chillies, roughly chopped 3 plum …
Chicken and black bean sauce with stir-fried rice and wilted bok choi
Heat up the wok for a delicious dinner for two with stir-fried strips of chicken, spicy black bean sauce, greens and egg-fried rice. Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into slices 1cm/½in thick 3 …
Croissants
Home-made buttery croissants, freshly baked, are a real triumph. Feel proud when you spread on the jam! Ingredients 625g/1lb 5oz strong white flour, plus extra for rolling out 12g/½oz salt 75g/3oz sugar 20g/¾oz dried yeast …
Crispy duck pancakes with chilli-plum sauce
James Martin shows us to how to make this takeaway classic at home. Great for sharing, try serving it on a platter for people to help themselves. Ingredients 1 x 2kg/2lb 4oz duck, back bone …