Recipes

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

Mains

Minted lamb and potato pie

The classic combination of minted lamb and potato, but all wrapped up in a pie.

Baking

John Whaite's Simnel swirl Easter buns

A delicious cross between Simnel cake and hot cross buns from Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite.

Baking

Date and toffee hot cross loaf

Make one large hot cross loaf instead of buns for a change, and enjoy a slice with tea on Good Friday.

Baking

John Whaite's speckled egg Easter cake

A charming speckled Easter cake topped with chocolate mini eggs from The Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite.

Baking

Easter simnel cake

Bake this traditional Easter simnel cake - packed with fruit and topped with marzipan.

Light meals

Spring vegetables with roast potatoes

Fresh, sweet vegetables and fluffy roast potatoes take centre stage in this excellent vegetarian spring or summer supper.

Baking

Easter egg brownies

Rich, chocolatey Easter brownies topped with a chocolate ganache and smashed mini eggs.

Baking

James Martin's Blackburn and Eccles cakes

The apple filling from Blackburn cakes is combined with the currant filling of an Eccles cake to create this delicious pastry.

Sides

Carrot rösti

These quick and easy carrot röstis make an ideal lunch or side dish.

Drinks

Elderflower cordial recipe

Homemade elderflower cordial is so easy to make. Try it mixed with sparkling water.

Drinks

Elderflower gin recipe

If you want a change from cordial, try making this easy elderflower gin recipe.

Light meals

Spring vegetables with roast potatoes

Fresh, sweet vegetables and fluffy roast potatoes take centre stage in this excellent vegetarian spring or summer supper.

Preserves

Easy rhubarb chutney

An easy rhubarb chutney recipe that can be adapted to suit your taste.

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.

Desserts

Gluten-free banana pancakes

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

Drinks

Clodagh McKenna: my daily happy juice

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

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