Recipes

Who can say no to scrumptious sticky chicken smothered in a tasty marinade? Our maple, mustard, and orange chicken is a fantastic midweek meal, or even perfect for a weekend barbecue. Ingredients 1kg chicken drumsticks For the marinade 1 large orange, zest only 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard 4 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp olive oil […]

A punchy dish packed full of flavours, our pumpkin risotto is the perfect midweek meal if you want something delicious in a hurry. Serve with extra sprinklings of parmesan for a hearty meal to fill you and the family up! Ingredients 300g pumpkin, peeled and cubed 300g arborio risotto rice 1.5 litres vegetable stock 60ml […]

Serves 4  Total Time 30 minutes Ingredients  For the sausage casserole  3-4 tbsp vegetable oil   150g/5oz streaky bacon, roughly chopped   8 good-quality Lincolnshire or Cumberland sausages   1 onion, chopped   2 garlic cloves, finely chopped   1 carrot, chopped   1 celery stalk, trimmed, diced   2 x 400g tins butter beans, drained   100ml/3½fl oz white wine vinegar   50g/1¾oz caster sugar   100ml/3½fl oz dry white wine   400ml/14fl oz hot chicken stock   2 bay leaves   For the pesto   […]

Filled with rich aromas to get your mouth watering, our creamy pancetta and mushroom pasta will become a firm favourite weeknight meal. Perfect if you’re short on time midweek and still after a tasty meal! Ingredients 130g pancetta 400g chestnut mushrooms, chopped 350g tagliatelle pasta 300ml double cream 4 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, finely […]

Bring a little Tex-Mex to the family table with these scrumptious chicken enchiladas!  Ingredients 600g chicken breast, cut into chunks 435g can refried beans 700ml passata 200g sweetcorn 200g cheddar cheese 300ml sour cream 10 tortillas 2 red chillies, deseeded and diced 2 red peppers 2 red onions 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 tbsp olive […]

This tasty tomato bruschetta makes for a wonderful starter dish; perfect for summer parties with family and friends. Ingredients 8 tomatoes, diced 1 small red onion, diced 2-3 cloves crushed garlic 6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped 60-80ml olive oil 30ml balsamic vinegar 1 crusty baguette Method Mix the diced tomatoes, diced onions, crushed garlic, and […]

Traditionally a French peasant dish, ratatouille is the perfect summer evening meal. Impress your family and friends with the depth of flavour to this hearty feast! Ingredients For the sauce 400g tinned chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 large onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 […]

Chowder is the perfect thing to warm you up on a cool evening. Packed full of sweetcorn and fresh fish, this chowder will soon become your go-to comfort food. Ingredients 350g potato, roughly chopped into cubes 300g smoked haddock fillets 140g sweetcorn 500ml semi-skimmed milk 2 rashers of bacon, chopped 1 onion, diced Knob of […]

Our version of this vegetarian classic is packed full of flavour. Serve with a side of herby salad for a truly tempting weeknight dish. Ingredients For the tomato sauce 4 x 400g tinned chopped tomatoes 8 garlic cloves, crushed 3 tbsp caster sugar 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Small bunch fresh […]

This vibrant Vietnamese sandwich is the perfect hump-day lunch treat! Ingredients 2 small baguettes 50g chicken liver pate 1/4 cucumber, sliced thinly and diagonally 140g turkey, shredded 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 red chilli, 1/2 chopped, 1/2 sliced Small handful of parsley For the slaw 2 small carrots, grated 75g red cabbage, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp […]

Try your hand at this fakeaway alternative to your favourite Chinese dish. You won’t be disappointed with the depth of flavour! Ingredients 350g minute steak, cut into thin strips 1 red chilli, de-seeded and thinly chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped into thin strips Thumb size piece of ginger, cut into matchsticks 2 garlic cloves, […]

Our Baileys chocolate trifle will be the ideal thing to satisfy your sweet cravings, and to impress your friends and family at the next gathering. Ingredients 100ml Baileys, plus 2 tbsps for soaking the brownies 100g dark chocolate, chopped 50g milk chocolate, chopped or shaved 500ml ready-made vanilla custard 400g chocolate brownies 500ml double cream […]

Tempt your taste buds with this aromatic sea bass dish, which will be sure to impress the family. Ingredients 2 Sea bass fillets, skin on and scaled Large knob of ginger, peeled and shredded 4 garlic cloves, diced 3 red chillis, deseeded and thinly sliced 100g spring onions, cut diagonally 1 tbsp soy sauce 3 […]

This summer salad is the ideal dish if you’re looking for a lighter salad or dinner. Ingredients For the salad 12 slices of prosciutto 1 cantaloupe melon, cut into chunks 1 gem lettuce, shredded Handful mint leaves, shredded For the dressing 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp honey 1 ½ tbsp red wine vinegar or […]

A must-have dish for seafood lovers, our hearty seafood chowder is the perfect thing to fill you up on any day of the week. Ingredients 320g pack fish pie mix (haddock, smoked haddock, salmon) 250g pack cooked mixed shellfish 100g streaky bacon, chopped 1 large onion, diced 600ml fish stock 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 […]

Add a touch of luxury to your midweek meals with this delicious bacon-wrapped monkfish.  Ingredients 400g monkfish tail, sliced into 2 fillets 12 rashers rindless smoked streaky bacon 2 sprigs thyme, leaves stripped 2 large tomatoes 3-4 tsp vinaigrette 225g bag watercress and salad leaves Method On your Cooks Professional chopping board, lay one tail […]

This is the perfect dish to impress a loved one, or even if you want to just treat yourself to a decadent Friday night dinner. Serve with your preferred vegetables on the side for a meal worthy of any restaurant! Ingredients For the duck 2 duck breasts 1 thyme sprig 1 star anise 25g butter […]

This is the perfect dish to impress a loved one, or even if you want to just treat yourself to a decadent Friday night dinner. Serve with your preferred vegetables on the side for a meal worthy of any restaurant! Ingredients For the duck 2 duck breasts 1 thyme sprig 1 star anise 25g butter […]

You can’t beat a homemade fish pie. This best ever fish pie recipe is sure to have you and your family reaching for a delicious second helping! Ingredients 400g skinless white fish fillet 400g skinless smoked haddock fillet 400g skinless salmon 150g King prawns 600ml full fat milk 1 small onion, cut into quarters 4 […]

Ingredients For the fudge 350g demerara sugar 100g unsalted butter 125ml milk 150g icing sugar For the caramel sauce 100g caster sugar 50g unsalted butter 50ml double cream Sea salt flakes Method  Line a square baking tin, roughly 20cm x 20cm, with greaseproof paper. First, prepare the sauce. Add the sugar to a saucepan with […]

The breakfast of champions. This decadent breakfast bagel is perfect to get your day started on the right track! Ingredients 1 large egg 1 or 2 rashers of bacon 1 bagel bun Several slices of mature cheddar cheese Dash of vinegar Butter, for spreading Method Slice your bagel in half, and toast for two minutes […]

The perfect sticky chicken to complement your barbecue buffet! Marinade your chicken overnight in our classic BBQ sauce, and simply cook on the barbecue for a tasty treat. Ingredients 6 chicken wings 6 chicken drumsticks For the marinade 3cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated 3 tbsp orange marmalade 2 tbsp clear honey 2 […]

This is the perfect sweet treat for you to make from the comfort of your own home. Blueberry and white chocolate is the perfect combination for a truly gourmet fudge! Ingredients 1 punnet blueberries 2 tsp cornstarch 1 tbsp lemon juice Tin of sweetened condensed milk 600g white chocolate 50g butter, cubed 1 tsp vanilla […]

This simple dish is packed full of flavour, and is the perfect midweek meal if you’re after something tasty in a hurry. Ingredients 200g gnocchi 200g chetsnut mushrooms, sliced 2 tsps dried sage 3 cloves garlic, crushed Knob of butter for frying Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and pepper to season Method Heat a frying pan […]