Recipes

Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a special celebration, we have the perfect recipe for every occasion.

Baking

German apple cake

This apple cake is more of a dessert, so enjoy it hot with cream.

Baking

Edd Kimber’s custard mince pies

Bake Off winner and author Edd Kimber’s mince pies are stuffed with zesty mince and rum custard.

Mains

The Hairy Bikers' chicken jalfrezi

An easy low-fat chicken curry from The Hairy Bikers that's full of flavour.

Baking

Foolproof New York cheesecake

Chef Lucy Cufflin shares her tried-and-tested recipe, along with her tips to create the perfect cheesecake.

Light meals

Clodagh McKenna's The Frittart

Clodagh shares her recipe for a pastry-free tart that uses potatoes as a crust. 

Baking

Clodagh McKenna: Guinness and treacle brown soda bread

A simple recipe for a majestic bread, rich with treacle and buttermilk that also freezes beautifully.

Mains

Clodagh McKenna: My mum's Irish stew with pearl barley

As a monthly staple in Clodagh's house growing up, this stew is like a big Irish hug.

Light meals

Dishoom's chicken tikka

The popular Bombay restaurant chain's recipe for spicy chicken tikka makes an excellent starter or lunch.

Desserts

Gluten-free banana pancakes

Becky Excell's simple and tasty gluten-free pancakes have just five ingredients.

Desserts

A big chocolate chip pancake, with whipped salted maple butter

Edd Kimber's recipe for a delicious giant chocolate chip pancake - perfect for big groups.

Drinks

Clodagh McKenna: my daily happy juice

The Irish chef and author with her recipe for the healthy juice smoothie that started it all.

Desserts

Quick stem ginger ice cream

An egg-free no-churn creamy ice cream that is low phosphorous so suitable for those with kidney problems.

Sides

Honey-roast parsnips

A delicious and easy recipe that’s perfect for a fantastic Christmas dinner or Sunday lunch.
Sides

Green beans in tomato sauce

Judias verdes con tomate, green beans in tomato sauce, is a popular Spanish tapas dish, and versions are also popular in Italy and Greece.

Sides

Fluffy vegan Yorkshire puddings

Chef Gaz Oakley shares his simple recipe for dairy-free and eggless Yorkshire puddings.
Appetisers

Pigs in blankets

An easy recipe for Pigs in Blankets the traditional party snack or Christmas dinner side dish, of sausage wrapped in ham.

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