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30-minute meal recipes
Creamy mushroom egg yolk pasta
Adding an egg yolk to the centre of this rich mushroom pasta makes the most luxurious, silky sauce you could...
Autumn dessert recipes
Zabaione with hazelnuts and figs
Eggs, sugar and sweet wine are transformed into the silky cloud of loveliness known as the Italian dessert zabaione. Here...
Custard recipes
Blackcurrant and bay clafoutis
This light and fluffy clafoutis has a creamy custardy texture that’s perfect against the juicy, tart fruit. We’ve used blackcurrants...
Baked cheesecake recipes
Clotted cream cheesecakes with gooseberry compote
Looking for a summer pudding that’s a bit…different? These decadent little baked clotted cream cheesecakes served with a sparky gooseberry...
Dinner party dessert recipes
Michel Roux Jr’s Îles flottantes
You’re in for a treat with this classic dessert which sees a perfect custard, topped with meringues then covered in...
Crab recipes
Easy crab risotto
This easy crab risotto recipe is fast enough for a midweek meal and impressive enough for a dinner party. If...
Chicken breast recipes
Crunchy stuffed chicken breasts in lemon butter
This crunchy chicken recipe is simple enough for a midweek meal, but impressive enough to serve at a dinner party.
Custard recipes
Chai crème brûlée
Who doesn’t like a crème brûlée?! Combine the classic crunchy-topped custard with the comforting spiced flavours of chai and you’re...
Easy dinner party mains
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with beans, artichokes and garlic
Make this quick rack of lamb recipe as an elegant roast for four people.
Monkfish recipes
Provençal bourride (fish stew with aïoli)
Not your ordinary fish stew – this French-style dish is made with aïoli giving it a rich, creamy and garlicky...
Make-ahead summer dessert recipes
Strawberry, vin santo and mascarpone trifle
The choice of booze is up to you: it’s intense with grappa, but any sweet and/or fortified booze works. The...
Brilliant blackberry recipes
Blackberry millefeuille
Millefeuille (which translates to ‘a thousand leaves’ thanks to all the layers of puff pastry) are all the rage right...
Prawn recipes
Giant prawn cocktail
Go large this Christmas with a giant prawn cocktail that feeds a crowd. Layer a serving bowl with peppery leaves,...
Duck recipes
Duck with kumquat and pear chutney
This duck breast recipe is quick and easy to make but looks impressive, making a great fuss-free dinner party dish,...
Creamy chicken recipes
James Martin’s chicken blanquette with heart-shaped croutons
James Martin’s creamy chicken blanquette recipe will transport you to France with every mouthful. A labour of love with impressive...
Parsnip recipes
Roasted parsnip and parmesan soup
This deliciously sweet and creamy roasted parsnip soup is an ideal lunch or starter recipe. The addition of parmesan gives...