Scallops Flintoff
Combine aromatic flavours for a delicious scallop recipe – a perfect treat whatever the weather. Ingredients 50g/2oz butter 24 queen scallops, shells cleaned and reserved 1 shallot, finely diced ½ head fennel, finely diced 2 …
Mango pavlova
Melted white chocolate, mango, passion fruit and caramel… what’s not to love about this easy pavlova recipe? Ingredients For the meringue 6 medium free-range egg whites 300g/10½oz caster sugar 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp white …
Chicken chasseur with mashed potato
A classic dish of tender chicken cooked in white wine, served with mash. Ingredients For the chicken 1.5kg/3lb 5oz chicken, cut into 8 pieces salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 110g/4oz …
Beetroot and mozzarella salad with beetroot meringues
Possibly the prettiest salad ever. Adding beetroot juice to mini meringues makes them beautifully pink and the cream cheese, pickled beetroot and salad leaves add a savoury note. Ingredients For the beetroot meringues 4 egg …
Apple charlotte
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 brioche with vanilla crème anglaise
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 …
Crab croquettes with poached egg and wilted spinach
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 …
Bacon rarebit with apple chutney
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 …
Sea bass with quinoa and herb salad, coriander mayonnaise and crispy onions
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 …
Lemon soufflé with spun sugar and raspberries
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 …
Leek and lamb pie with buttered new potatoes and carrots
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 …
Black pepper beef stir fry with egg fried rice
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 …
Butterfly buns with lemon, raspberry and passionfruit icing
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 …
Arrabiata pork meatball spaghetti
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 …
Oatcakes
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 …
Biscotti with limoncello
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 …
Pembrokeshire seafood
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 …
Tempura squid and prawns with coriander salsa
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 …