Thai-style fried pork steak noodles with chilli, basil and cashew nutsPork is a very cost-effective meat to add to your midweek repertoireSat Feb 22 2025 - 04:50
Beef shin hotpot Paying attention to evenly caramelising the meat and vegetables will help balance the sauces’ sugar contentSat Feb 15 2025 - 04:55
Fish pie with pomme duchess toppingMustard, lemon juice and zest along with some soft green herbs turn a good sauce into a great oneSat Feb 15 2025 - 04:50
What to cook for Valentine’s dinner? Mark Moriarty’s easy recipes of perfect steak and oozing chocolate fondantsForget overpriced, overcrowded restaurants - this easy home-made main course and dessert are the way to anyone’s heartSat Feb 08 2025 - 05:00
Slow-cooked short rib ‘steak’, Béarnaise sauce and air-fried wedges Béarnaise is simpler to make than many thinkSat Feb 08 2025 - 04:55
Cheat’s chocolate fondant with pistachio ice-creamMake these in advance and have them in the fridge, ready to impressSat Feb 08 2025 - 04:50
Celebrate St Brigid with boxty and sconesDairy and crops are at the heart of the traditional Celtic festival, and these simple recipes go back hundreds of yearsSat Feb 01 2025 - 05:00
Boxty pancakes with bacon, eggs and ketchupThis is classic boxty, a type of savoury pancakeSat Feb 01 2025 - 04:55
Fruit scones with rhubarb jamWhat better way to toast St Brigid this weekend than with a warm sconeSat Feb 01 2025 - 04:50
Two dishes that celebrate squash, the perfect vegetable (okay, fruit)Packed with natural sweetness and vitamins, butternut squash is perfect for roasting and getting some colour into your weekly menuSat Jan 25 2025 - 05:00
Scallops with butternut squash, citrus and ginger This is a nice little ‘special occasion’ dinner to have up your sleeveSat Jan 25 2025 - 04:55
Gnocchi with butternut squash, sage and chilliThis can be thrown together midweek for minimal cost but maximum flavourSat Jan 25 2025 - 04:50
Two classic French chicken dishes that deserve a better class of birdSpending that little bit extra on a higher-welfare bird will repay you in flavour, texture and peace of mindSat Jan 18 2025 - 05:00
Roast chicken with wild mushrooms and tarragonThis recipe is a nod to the Bresse regionSat Jan 18 2025 - 04:55
Chicken pan pieThis one-pot-wonder is a great midweek filler using chicken breast and a thick sauce packed with flavourSat Jan 18 2025 - 04:50
Hit the sweet spot with these chocolate eclairs and tiramisu brownies Two traditional sweet treat recipes packed with technique but very rewarding when you finally nail themSat Jan 11 2025 - 05:00
Chocolate eclairsChocolate eclairs are a fundamental of the classic French patisserie repertoireSat Jan 11 2025 - 04:55
Tiramisu browniesThis brownie mix is dense and rich with 70 per cent chocolate, whiskey and coffeeSat Jan 11 2025 - 04:50
Two January health-kick dishes that don’t sacrifice flavour at the altar of virtueA protein pancake with a dessert-like taste and a quinoa salad that could happily replace the usual starchy staplesSat Jan 04 2025 - 05:00
Protein pancakes with spiced yoghurt, fig and toasted almondA happy medium between comfort food and fuelSat Jan 04 2025 - 04:55
Tasty vegetarian options for Christmas dinner that can be prepared ahead of timeAmid the traditional meal prep, non-meat diets can get overlooked. These two dishes will hold their own on any Christmas tableSat Dec 21 2024 - 05:00
Mushroom and Parmesan pithivier with green goddess sauceThis is designed to be prepared in advanceSat Dec 21 2024 - 04:55
Sweet and sour pot-roasted turnips with star anise, maple syrup and toasted hazelnutsThis is one you can pull out of the bag at the last minuteSat Dec 21 2024 - 04:50
Christmas dinner with a twist: Classic beef Wellington and honey-glazed duckTwo show-stoppers that are easier to prepare than you might think. Much of the work can be done in advanceSat Dec 14 2024 - 05:00
Duck breast glazed in honey and lavender with red cabbage and sauce à l’orangeA cost effective and delicious meat synonymous with the festive seasonSat Dec 14 2024 - 04:50
Tasty bites to prepare ahead of time that will get any Christmas party startedThese canapés are designed to be made in advance so you can enjoy the time with family and friendsSat Dec 07 2024 - 05:00
Party canapés: Oysters with Vietnamese dressingOysters are one of this island’s best exportsSat Dec 07 2024 - 04:45
Winter salads: heavy on flavour and light on the tummy The winter season throws up a range of ingredients that make for beautiful salads and starter dishesSat Nov 30 2024 - 05:00
Beetroot, chorizo and pear saladPerfect for a midweek meal, lunch on the run or even as a Christmas starter or sideSat Nov 30 2024 - 04:50
Freekeh with cumin and clementine Perfect for a midweek meal, lunch on the run or even as a Christmas starter or sideSat Nov 30 2024 - 04:45
Easy sweet bakes that will keep cooped-up kids entertainedBaking is an exact science, requiring attention to detail and organisation - two good life skills for young people to learnSat Nov 23 2024 - 05:00
Cupcakes with lemon buttercreamThe aim is to achieve a nice flat top that can hold the buttercreamSat Nov 23 2024 - 04:55
Jammy dodger biscuitsA fun and time-consuming project that can bring everyone together on a rainy daySat Nov 23 2024 - 04:50
It’s time for comfort food – beef stroganoff and lentil shepherd’s pieWe’re ready to embrace slower cooking with rich sauces, stocks and extra butter – these two dishes are packed with flavour and warmthSat Nov 16 2024 - 05:00
Mark Moriarty: Beef stroganoff with creamy mashed potatoA hearty classic that’s quick and deliciousSat Nov 16 2024 - 04:55
These two classic almond bakewell and carrot cake traybakes are hard to mess up and taste greatTraybakes make an ideal pairing with a cup of tea or fresh from the oven with ice creamSat Nov 09 2024 - 05:00
Almond BakewellNamed after a town in Derbyshire and not because it is simply baked wellSat Nov 09 2024 - 04:55
Mark Moriarty: Embrace soup season with these two delicious recipesThey might seem simple, but good soups balance flavour and textureSat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00
Meatballs in slow-cooked tomato sauce and gremolataThe mix of pork mince and beef is designed to manage the fat contentSat Oct 26 2024 - 04:50
Two Italian favourite dishes, with simple hacks for perfect results every timeMeatballs and linguine vongole are two classics that work perfectly with wine, but also as a tasty midweek mealSat Oct 26 2024 - 04:00
Mark Moriarty: Two classic Indian dishes made better by their marinadeThis korma and tikka masala get all their flavour from the spices before the cooking even beginsSat Oct 19 2024 - 05:00
