chicken stock Archives - Best Recipes UK

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 bird for optimum flavour and texture. Lidgate’s family butcher’s has five generations of knowledge behind the counter of its famous shop in Holland Park, West …

Chicken, Mushroom & Nduja Pie

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023

A truly delicious & flavoursome pie – comfort food at its best! A spicy and creamy chicken pie made with chestnut mushrooms, Nduja, cream, white wine, chicken stock and spinach.

Comfort Food Side Dishes

Parmesan & Black Pepper Butter Beans

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Creamy butter beans coated in a deliciously rich sauce of melted Parmesan and cracked black pepper. This is a quick and flavourful dish, perfect as a side or a light main. I served this with lemon & herb roasted chicken thighs and seasonal vegetables but I could have ate the butterbeans alone (all to myself).

Comfort Food Fish Night Pasta Night

Chorizo & Prawn Orzotto

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

This Chorizo & Prawn Orzotto is a vibrant one-pan dish packed with Mediterranean flavours. Smoky chorizo, succulent king prawns and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes are combined with tender orzo pasta, gently cooked in stock until creamy and risotto-like. Infused with saffron and finished with fresh coriander and a knob of butter, this comforting yet light meal is perfect for an easy midweek dinner or relaxed weekend entertaining.