Baking

Rippled Menier Chocolate Bombe

This dessert is a great alternative to Christmas pudding and has an added Wow factor when you cut into it!  

Parmigiano Reggiano & Cracked Pepper Biscotti

These biscotti made with the King of cheeses are crisp with a richness of Parmigiano Reggiano and a bite of black pepper make lots because they are extremely moreish!  They are perfect for a savoury bite before or after dinner and make a delicious festive gift – simplicity at its best!

Christmas Spiced Loaf

This festive bread can be made ahead and frozen and makes a lovely treat for breakfast on Christmas morning.

Christmas Mince Pies

This crumbly, fruity mince pie recipe is a Christmas classic.  Serve warm with lashings of brandy butter.

Florentines

This recipe for chewy, sticky Florentines is absolutely foolproof. Whip up a batch for a party or make as edible Christmas gifts.

The Best Christmas Cake

This Christmas cake pulls out all the stops and can be decorated in any way you want!  If you have time, feed it with brandy weekly on the run up to Christmas.

SKIPPY® Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Cookies

These SKIPPY® Peanut butter & Jelly Sandwich Cookies are absolutely delicious.  A perfect treat for all the family!

The BEST Carrot Cake Recipe

Deliciously simple Carrot Cake suitable for any occasion.  Gorgeous!!

the BEST Blueberry Muffins

These have to be the BEST blueberry muffins I have ever tasted.  Prepare the mix and let rest overnight in the fridge… a perfect breakfast!

Blue Cheese and Caramelised Onion Tarts

This is a wonderful starter which can prepare in advance.  Use your favourite creamy blue cheese to create this delicious dish.

Leek and Roquefort Tart with Caramelised Apple and Pine Nut Dressing

This is a wonderful starter which you can prepare in advance to create this delicious dish.

Chocolate, Vanilla & Caramel Layer Cake

The perfect celebration cake with the WOW factor!!
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Deep Fried

Scotch Eggs

Once you try these Scotch Eggs you will never go back to shop bought again!

Scotch Eggs with a Pork Crackling Crumb

have made many Scotch Eggs but by adding Mr Trotter’s Great British Pork Crackling you are adding an extra delicious crunch that put these Scotch Eggs on another level!  A definite must try!

Curried Scotch Eggs

The spiced sausage meat is a welcome addition to this classic snack!  They taste absolutely delicious – maybe the best I’ve ever tasted!

Bloody Mary garnished with Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives and Cucumber & Basil infused ice cubes

Big Tom Spiced Tomato Mix never lets you down on making the best Bloody Mary!  Garnish with stuffed olives and infused ice cubes to create the ultimate taste sensation.

Fish Tacos with Homemade Salsa, Guacamole & Chipotle Garlic Mayonnaise

A wonderfully delicious meal to share with friends and family!  All the accompaniments can be prepared in advance to create hassle-free entertaining!

Scotch Eggs made with Mr. Crumb Stuffing

These Scotch Eggs are absolutely delicious and are so easy to make.  Mr. Crumb sage & onion stuffing is handmade with sautéed onions and Irish butter which gives these Scotch Eggs an amazing taste!  Perfect for picnics!

Thai Fishcakes with Cucumber Dipping Sauce

Hot, spicy and wonderfully moreish – these delicious fish cakes make a fabulous first course, especially if the rest of the meal has a spicy theme.

The Best Five Spice Pork Spare Ribs

These have to be the BEST Spare Ribs I have tasted. They melt in your mouth…absolutely delicious!

Fried

Courgette, Feta & Mint Fritters

This is a very tasty light starter or can be part of a meze spread.  You can prepare this dish in advance and reheat in a low oven when ready to serve.

Corned Beef Hash Cakes with Poached Eggs

These corned beef hash cakes make a delicious brunch and are very easy to make, and you can save time by using leftover mashed potato instead of boiling them from scratch.

Haddock & Mint Mushy Pea Fishcakes

These fishcakes are delicious and make a great meal for all the family.  They can be made and frozen individually as a quick last-minute supper.  You absolutely cannot go wrong with this fishcake recipe.

The Ultimate Fried Onions for Burgers & Hot dogs

These have to be the best fried onions for burgers and hot dogs – the perfect accompaniment for any BBQ.  They are always a great hit with family and friends.

Shallot & Lemon Crab Cakes with Aioli

Fresh lemons, shallots and lemon juice bring out all the great flavours in these crispy crab cakes.  Be careful not to overcook or they’ll be dry, instead of moist and delicate.

Corned Beef Hash with Fried Eggs

A corned beef hash is a great Sunday brunch – it makes ideal comfort food and it’s so easy to make too!  A wonderful store-cupboard-ingredient recipe for a last-minute brunch or lunch.

Sausage Hash with Poached Egg & Hollandaise Sauce

This sausage hash is perfect for breakfast, brunch or even supper!  It’s a hearty, comforting and an absolutely delicious way to start the day.  Definitely a must try! If you are not a fan of hollandaise sauce this works just as well with a fried egg on the top.

Chorizo Hash

This chorizo hash is a great weekend brunch – it makes ideal comfort food and it’s so easy to make too!  A wonderful recipe for a last-minute brunch or lunch.

Lamb Steaks with Mint & Lemon Pesto

This is a delicious quick & easy meal that can be made in less than 30 minutes.  The fresh mint pesto is full of flavour and is a great alternative to mint sauce.

Smoked Mackerel & Horseradish Fish Cakes

These smoked mackerel fish cakes with a dollop of horseradish sauce are so easy to make.  They are so full of flavour and taste absolutely delicious. Serve with this tasty Beetroot, Feta & Potato Salad

Grilled

Barbecued Chicken

This is a delicious no-fuss BBQ chicken marinade that can be made in minutes!

Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad

This salad is absolutely delicious and full of Mediterranean flavours with a marinade that doubles up as a dressing.  A perfect summer lunch!

Chicken Shawarma Kebab Flatbreads with Pomegranate Tabbouleh

This chicken kebab is absolutely bursting with flavour – it is so delicious!  You must try this recipe! Perfect for the BBQ, under the grill or just as good on the hob.

Lamb Koftas

Take your taste buds to the Middle East with these lamb koftas that are packed full of flavour.  They have the perfect combination of spices, herbs, nuts and with the richness of lamb.

Steak Marinade with Chimichurri Sauce

No summer BBQ is complete without this steak marinade with chimichurri sauce!  Easy, absolutely delicious and full of flavour! For the Chimichurri sauce – https://bestrecipesuk.com/recipes/the-best-chimichurri-sauce/  

Lamb Steaks with Redcurrant & Rosemary Glaze

A lamb steak recipe that is coated in a red currant & rosemary glaze and cooked to tender. The glaze on the lamb steaks is insanely delicious and packed with flavour…  It is very quick and easy using only 4 ingredients – it is a perfect recipe for a dinner party or a BBQ.

Cheese & SPAM® Toastie

It’s officially SPAM® Appreciation Week from w/c 8 March and 2021 is an extra special year for SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham as the iconic meat celebrates 80 years in the UK.  Celebrate this special occasion with this delicious Cheese & SPAM® Toastie that I have re-created from a 1970’s classic!  This toastie is ideal...

No Bake

SKIPPY® Peanut Butter & Halloween Candy Bark

This SKIPPY® Peanut butter Chocolate Bark is the perfect treat for Halloween.  It is super quick and easy to make.  Let’s the kids get creative with their favourite spooky treats.

Baileys Menier Chocolate Fridge Cake

Make this moreish fridge cake as a sweet treat or a homemade gift – perfect for Christmas!  

Rocky Road with Maltesers

This has to be the best rocky road that I have ever tasted, it is a must try! Naughty but extremely nice!

Skippy® Peanut Butter Chocolate Hearts

A quick & deliciously easy recipe for Peanut Butter lovers – the perfect romantic treat!

Easter Rocky Road with Menier Chocolate

This has to be the best rocky road that I have ever tasted, it is a must try!  Naughty but extremely nice!  

Skippy® Peanut Butter Hummus

This quick & easy hummus is made from Skippy® Peanut Butter, chickpeas, lemon and cumin.  This dip is so tasty and a great addition to any picnic, party or snack!

SKIPPY® Peanut Butter & Chocolate Easter Nests

These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Nests are made with only 7 ingredients and are ready in 15 minutes! They’re the perfect treat to celebrate Easter!

Pomegranate Granita

If you are looking for a light, refreshing and easy to make dessert this is the one for you!

Strawberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake

Treat your family & friends to this super delicious and easy to make no-bake strawberry & white chocolate cheesecake – a definite crowd pleaser!  

Lemon and White Chocolate Cheesecake

A delicious, sweet and easy to make no-bake cheesecake. The combination of tangy lemon and rich white chocolate is hard to beat! If you have time homemade lemon curd is best with this recipe – try the Best Recipes UK Homemade Lemon Curd

Biscoff Cheesecake

This no bake cheesecake is very easy to make!  A crunchy Biscoff biscuit base, a creamy vanilla cheesecake filling  oozing with Biscoff spread.  The perfect cheesecake recipe for all the Biscoff lovers.

The Ultimate SKIPPY® Peanut Butter Fudge Sundae

To celebrate Independence Day, there’s no better way to celebrate than with the USA’s famous SKIPPY® Peanut Butter.   This sundae tastes absolutely amazing as it is topped with a delicious peanut butter hot fudge sauce and can be made in minutes! America’s original SKIPPY® Peanut Butter has a taste like no other peanut butter –...
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One Pot Dish

The BEST Tarka Dal Recipe

Tadka Dal is a North Indian dish and is a kind of thick, spicy soup usually served with rice or, my personal favourite, just warm chapatis or naan bread which you use to scoop it up!  A delicious warming, comfort food at any time!

Risotto with Pesto

Risotto & pesto – the flavour combination is fantastic!

Sausage & Chorizo Goulash

An extremely delicious and easy to make Goulash with a kick!  This is a definite must-try!

The Best Chicken Tagine

This simple chicken tagine is great made a day before and left so the flavours can infuse – a one-pot wonder!

Spiced Red Lentil & Root Vegetable Soup

This soup is really hearty and filling – perfect for a chilly day!

Beef & Ale Casserole with Horseradish & Stilton Dumplings

An extremely simple to make beef and ale casserole which is full of flavour!  The dumplings make this dish… this is a definite must try!

Ham & Lentil Soup

The perfect soup for a chilly day, make the day before as it tastes even better the next day!

The Best Slow Cooked Beef Stroganoff

This is a beautiful melt-in-the mouth dish that tastes better if you cook it a day in advance!

Prawn & Chorizo Rice

A delicious, quick & easy dish to make!  Chorizo and Prawns are a match made in heaven!

Fesenjan – Persian Stew

A fabulous Persian stew of pomegranate molasses, walnut and chicken. A truly delicious and fragrant dish and pretty simple to make too!

Sausage, Chilli, Lemon & Fennel Pasta

You must try this pasta as it is has a unique flavouring – this is one of my favourite pasta dishes.

Chicken & Spinach Balti

A deliciously tender chicken curry which is very simple to make – perfect for a mid-week meal!  Popeye would love this dish!
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Oven Baked

Italian Sausage, Parmigiano Reggiano & Cranberry Stuffing

This stuffing is absolutely delicious and so easy to make, it will compliment any Christmas dinner perfectly!

Lemon Sole with a Herby Crust

A delicious quick & easy fish dish – perfect for a mid-week meal!

The Best New York Cheesecake

This is not a classic New York Cheesecake but it is certainly the best. It is rich and creamy with a splash of white wine that makes this unique!  Allow 2 hours cooling time & 8 hours chilling time.

Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Vegetarian Haggis

A delicious vegetarian starter which is full of flavour!  It is easy to prepare and can be made ahead.

Belly Pork in Barbecue Sauce

An extremely delicious meaty and juicy dish which is very simple to make.

The Best Chicken Enchiladas

These have to be the best chicken enchiladas that I have ever tasted!  They are quite spicy so if you don’t like a dish to be too hot reduce the amount of chilli powder and chillies.  This dish can be prepared in advance and placed in the oven when your guests arrive.

Cauliflower & Chestnut Gratin with a Parmigiano Reggiano Cream

This decadent cauliflower gratin made with the King of cheeses is the perfect addition to any roast dinner.  It is simply divine!

The Best Steak & Ale Pie

This is a wonderfully delicious pie full of rich flavours- the perfect pie for chilly weather!

Chestnut, Pork, Parmigiano Reggiano & Herb Stuffing

A great all-round stuffing made with the ‘King of Cheeses’. This stuffing is absolutely delicious and easy to make, it will compliment any Christmas or roast chicken dinner perfectly!

Three Cheese, Caramelised Onion & Potato Pie

This stunning cheese pie is perfect for a mid-week meal and tastes absolutely scrumptious, pure comfort food at its best!

Shepherd’s Pie made with 10 Hour Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank

This has to be the best Shepherd’s Pie I have ever tasted; it is definitely worth every minute of the cooking time required.  Comfort food at its best!

Traditional Fish Pie

The wonderful combination of fish makes this pie delicious… you can make this fish pie the day before as it tastes even better the next day!
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Roast

Italian Sausage, Parmigiano Reggiano & Cranberry Stuffing

This stuffing is absolutely delicious and so easy to make, it will compliment any Christmas dinner perfectly!

Christmas Turkey with Citrus Butter

Christmas dinner means Christmas turkey; this recipe keeps your turkey moist and full of flavour.

Ginger Beer & Satsuma Glazed Ham

The ginger ale adds both flavour and incredible tenderness to the ham.  This compliments a roast turkey perfectly!

Roasted Pumpkin & Sage Soup

This is a delicious and comforting soup for an autumnal day.  The addition of the white wine completes this dish perfectly!

Bistro-Style Roast Chicken

Dark golden crispy skin and tender juicy meat makes this chicken a weekly must.

Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with Roast Potatoes in Rosemary & Garlic, Glazed Carrots & Leek Gratin

This has to be one of the best Sunday roasts.  This lamb is full of flavour and is complimented by the side dishes.  This roast takes some organisational skills but it is definitely worth every minute!

Pork Belly with Slow-Roasted Winter Vegetables and Apple and Sage sauce

A fuss-free delicious Sunday roast with crispy crackling, the pork is so succulent and meltingly tender!  It is a perfect match for the winter vegetables and apple & sage sauce!

Pork Loin Stuffed with Chorizo & Caramelised Apples Served with Cider Fondant Potatoes, Glazed Carrots & Buttered Cabbage

This Sunday roast is full of flavour, every mouthful tantalises your taste buds.  The apple and pork combination is enhanced with the chorizo to make this dish absolutely delicious!

Roasted Cauliflower Cheese with Caramelised Onions

This has to be the ultimate cauliflower cheese, it is rich, cheesy and bursting with flavour.  An indulgent and extremely tasty – the perfect accompaniment to a roast.

6 Hour Slow Cooked Cuban Inspired Pork

This pork is marinated for 24 hours in garlic, orange & lime juice, oregano and cumin, slow cooked for 6 hours until it falls apart.  It is packed full of flavour and very easy to make.  I love serving this pork with flat breads, salad and Spicy Peruvian Green Sauce It is the perfect recipe...

Maple & Orange Glazed Turkey from Lidgates Butchers

Christmas dinner means turkey; this recipe keeps your turkey juicy, not too sweet and full of flavour.  Although what makes this recipe extra delicious is the turkey itself.  I used a Free Range Woodland Bronze Turkey from Lidgates, London.  The turkeys feed on nettles, wild blackberries and freshly grown oats. They are a slow maturing...

Slow Roasted Shoulder of Lamb Shepherd’s Pie

Slow roasted for 8 hours, this tender shredded shoulder of lamb takes shepherd’s pie to a new level – delicious!

Stir Fry

Stir Fried Beef with Egg Noodles

This beef and noodle stir fry is quick and easy to make and super delicious!

BBQ Belly Pork with Noodles

Try this mouth-watering crispy pork belly & noodle recipe for an easy way to enjoy pork that tastes delicious!  Make sure to use Lee Kum Kee Soy Sauce to make this dish taste sensational!

Stir-Fried Beef Noodles with Black Bean Garlic Sauce

This is an incredibly tasty, healthy and easy stir-fry that can be made in minutes – a delicious mid-week meal. Lee Kum Kee’s Black Bean Garlic Stir-Fry sauce makes this dish!

Thai Red Beef Stir Fry Curry

A delicious, flavoursome and extremely quick Thai beef curry that can be made in the time it takes to cook your rice!

Chicken Pad Thai

A delicious fresh dish that showcases the classic Thai harmony of sweet, sour and spice!

The Best Singapore-style Noodles

Wow, these are the best Singapore Noodles I have ever tasted by far! If you want an absolutely delicious but quick and easy meal, this is the one for you!

Spicy Fried Noodles with Chicken & Prawns

A very tasty chicken noodle dish that can be made in minutes – it is wonderfully versatile and you can adjust it to include your favourite ingredients!

Chilli Beef & Prawn Noodles

These chilli beef & prawn noodles are quick and easy to make – a super delicious mid week meal in minutes!