Recipes

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

Baking

Nadiya Hussain's caramelised biscuit tray bake

A delicious crunchy-topped, cinnamon-flavoured cake from chef and Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain.

Baking

The Hairy Bikers' hummingbird cake

The Hairy Bikers share their recipe for this Jamaican spiced banana and pineapple cake topped with cream cheese icing.

Mains

The Hairy Bikers' aubergine parmigiana

Also known as parmigiana di melanzane, The Hairy Bikers share their healthier version of this delicious classic Italian dish.

Breakfast

Tortilla de patatas with salsa - Spanish omlette

Theo Michaels' take on the traditional tortilla de patatas, or Spanish omelette, is served with a zingy fresh salsa. It makes a delicious breakfast or brunch.

Baking

Spiced Christmas tea buns

Hide the Christmas ‘to do’ list and take a moment to enjoy these spiced buns topped with butter.

Mains

Vegan lentil nut roast

An easy vegan and gluten-free nut roast that's kept nice and moist with lentils and grated carrot.

Soup

Delicious spicy carrot soup

This delicious spicy carrot soup recipe is quick and easy, low cost and nutritious.
Light meals

Winter roasted leek salad with apple and goat's cheese

Combine the savoury warmth of roasted leeks with crispy apple, bitter endive and creamy goat's cheese in this tasty winter salad.

Desserts

Aldo Zilli's strawberry panna cotta red berry sauce

Award-winning chef Aldo Zilli shares his easy and healthy dessert recipe using fresh berries.

Drinks

Zing and tonic mocktail

This non-alcoholic version of gin and tonic is an ideal alternative to the often very sweet non-alcoholic drinks on offer.

Appetisers

Tiger prawn, avocado and harissa mayo tacos

Crunchy little tacos with a creamy flavourful topping of tiger prawns, avocado and harissa mayonnaise.

Drinks

Shake it up: Stanley Tucci’s Christmas cocktails

Actor Stanley Tucci shares his take on 3 classic cocktails to celebrate the Christmas festivities.

Preserves and sauces

Diana Henry’s spiced pickled plums

An ideal way to preserve plentiful plums in early autumn. Enjoy them with cooked ham, roast pork or pate.

Sides

Fluffy vegan Yorkshire puddings

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

Roast potatoes, parsnips and shallots

This recipe is quick to prepare but is delicious - a perfect way to liven up the roast potatoes in your Christmas dinner.

Appetisers

Smoked salmon sharing platter

This smoked salmon sharing platter with watercress and avocado takes minutes to prepare and is a great buffet dish.

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