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VEGETABLES

Vegetables


The word vegetable usually means an edible plant or part of a plant other than a sweet fruit or seed. This usually means the leaf, stem, or root of a plant. However, the word is not scientific, and its meaning is largely based on culinary and cultural tradition. Some vegetables can be consumed raw, some may be eaten raw or cooked, and some must be cooked in order to be edible. Vegetables are most often cooked in savoury or salty dishes.

Only a few years ago the choice of vegetables in the shops was limited to basics such as carrots, potatoes, cabbage etc. Nowadays there is a whole range of 'foreign' vegetables available all year round. And I can assure you that vegetables do NOT have to be boring or tasteless as I shall prove in the recipes that follow...


  *** VEGETABLES ***  

ARTICHOKE
  • Cream of Artichoke Soup
    Cream of Artichoke Soup
    Cream of Artichoke Soup isa lovely, heart-warming soups that is perfect on a winter's day when the frost is nibbling at the end of your nose!
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Pasta and Artichoke Salad
    Pasta and Artichoke Salad
    In using whole wheat pasta cooked "al dente" in this recipe for Pasta & Artichoke Salad, you will considerably reduce the glycemic index of your meal.
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
ASPARAGUS
  • Asparagus and Chicken Stir
    Asparagus and Chicken Stir
    Asparagus and Chicken Stir has a unique flavour and wonderfully fresh texture. This recipe a must for all lovers of Asiatic foods.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Asparagus and Scallops Salad
    Asparagus and Scallops Salad
    Scallops and asparagus - a marriage made in food heaven! This recipe brings both together and will leave you shouting for more.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Asparagus in Parmesan Sauce
    Asparagus in Parmesan Sauce
    Though this recipe works well as a side dish, Asparagus in Parmesan Sauce is perfect as a starter course, all on its own.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Asparagus Tart
    Asparagus Tart
    Asparagus Tart is a lovely, yummy mixture of fresh, young asparagus, eggs and cheese, all in a short crust pastry base. Simple and quick to make too!
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Asparagus with Egg and Roasted Peppers
    Asparagus with Egg and Roasted Peppers
    Asparagus with Egg and Roasted Peppers is a wonderful spring time dish when asparagus is in early season. It's a great appetizer or healthy snack.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Asparagus Wrapped In Parma Ham
    Asparagus Wrapped In Parma Ham
    Asparagus Wrapped In Parma Ham can be served either as an easy appetizer or as an accompaniment to a main course. Either way, the taste is addictive.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Asparagus, Goat's Cheese, and warm Butter
    Asparagus, Goat's Cheese, and warm Butter
    A delicious combination of succulent asparagus and mild, chalky goat's cheese coated in warm butter makes this a delightful recipe
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Asparagus, Pancetta and Puff Pastry Parcels
    Asparagus, Pancetta and Puff Pastry Parcels
    You'll love these little bundles of springtime - bundles of asparagus, pancetta, parmesan cheese and puff pastry make this a super simple appetizer.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Chicken and Pea Risotto
    Chicken and Pea Risotto
    Chicken and Pea Risotto is a light and summery risotto recipe that can be rustled up in no time.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Chinese Chicken Salad
    Chinese Chicken Salad
    Chinese Chicken Salad is a truly delicious light meal or, using just half the amount of chicken, starter course.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Warm Asparagus Salad
    Warm Asparagus Salad
    Warm Asparagus Salad is a delightful, fresh salad suitable for a light meal in summer or winter. And it doesn't matter if the eggs are still warm.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
AUBERGINE (EGGPLANT)
  • Aubergine (Eggplant) and Tomatoes
    Aubergine (Eggplant) and Tomatoes
    Aubergine and tomatoes work so well together, making an excellent side dish for almost any meat course.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Caponata
    Caponata
    Caponata is a Sicilian aubergine dish consisting of chopped, fried eggplant and celery seasoned with sweetened vinegar and capers.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Hot Cheese Skewers
    Hot Cheese Skewers
    Melting cheese wrapped in thin vegetable strips and fried in a crisp breaded outer layer. What's not to like?
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Vegetable Tian with Fromage Frais
    Vegetable Tian with Fromage Frais
    Discover this classic dish from the Provence region of France. Excellent choice to accompany a slice of ham. This recipe is simple and economical.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
BROAD BEANS
BROCCOLI
  • Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
    Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
    There's nothing like a lovely, warming bowl of Broccoli and Cheddar Soup on a cold winter's day.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Broccoli Chowder with Garlic & Cheddar Toasts
    Broccoli Chowder with Garlic & Cheddar Toasts
    Broccoli Chowder with Garlic & Cheddar Toasts is one of those lovely "chilly day" lunches that warms you both bodily and mentally
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Cheese and Broccoli Jacket Potatoes
    Cheese and Broccoli Jacket Potatoes
    Cheese and Broccoli Jacket Potatoes are a winter treat that my family love (both youngsters and seniors alike)
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole
    Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole
    Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole is one of those lunchtime delights that leave you diving for a second helping.
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Graham's Broccoli Rabé
    Graham's Broccoli Rabé
    Graham's Broccoli Rabé is a great way to cook rapini (also known as broccoli rabé, broccoletti or friarielli).
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Orange Beef and Broccoli
    Orange Beef and Broccoli
    This orange beef and broccoli is going to knock your socks off for three reasons - It's so quick and easy to make - it’s healthy - and it's delicious.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Yorkshire Puddings with Sausages, Broccoli and Shallot Gravy
    Yorkshire Puddings with Sausages, Broccoli and Shallot Gravy
    Party-sized nibbles, filled with sausage and a little Tenderstem broccoli tree. Be sure to make the gravy, too! Celebrate traditional English cooking!
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
  • Brussels Sprouts
    Brussels Sprouts
    Brussels Sprouts was probably my least favourite food when I was a child. Now I know how to cook them properly, they rank amongst my favourite.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
    Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
    Don't serve dinner without my spruced up Brussels Sprouts. They taste great and are superbly low in 'points' if you're on a diet
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
    Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
    Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta is a great accompaniment for all types of meats during the winter
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
CABBAGE
  • Bacon, Squeak and Cheese Roll
    Bacon, Squeak and Cheese Roll
    The best of English street food in a sandwich. This bacon, squeak & cheese butty oozes with roast dinner leftovers, melting Cheddar and crisp bacon.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Beef Stock
    Beef Stock
    Often you can use a stoch cube, but a really good Beef Stock can easily be made and any extra frozen for next time.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Colcannon
    Colcannon
    Colcannon is a traditional Irish method of serving vegetables (in this case, potatoes and cabbage). Dead easy to make and very tasty
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Gammon Steaks with Cabbage Mash
    Gammon Steaks with Cabbage Mash
    Gammon Steaks with Cabbage Mash is a homely, satisfying dish that's perfect for chilly days!
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Peppered Cabbage
    Peppered Cabbage
    This recipe is so easy to do that even my Cousin Vinny can't make a mess of it (and he can mess up even the easiest task)!
    Preparation: 3 Minutes
    Cooking: 12 Minutes
  • Red Cabbage
    Red Cabbage
    Red Cabbage is a close relative to the everyday white (or green) cabbage and is quite delicious when cooked with apple.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Red Cabbage with Apples
    Red Cabbage with Apples
    Red Cabbage with Apples is one of those lovely winter recipes that goes brilliantly with almost any dish you care to mention.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 2 Hours
  • Stuffed Whole Cabbage
    Stuffed Whole Cabbage
    This is a great alternative to the traditional rolled stuffed cabbage leaves. It is quick and easy to prepare and you can choose between pork or beef
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Whole Continental Cabbage
    Whole Continental Cabbage
    This is so easy to do that even my Cousin Vinny's cousin Jim can't make a mess of it ... and he's not too bright! Good with any meat.
    Preparation: 3 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Whole Stuffed Cabbage
    Whole Stuffed Cabbage
    A true delight. Stuffed cabbage may just be the ultimate comfort food. A slowly cooked, savoury cold weather dish to warm the heart.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour
CARROTS
  • Baked Leek and Carrot Loaf
    Baked Leek and Carrot Loaf
    Baked Leek and Carrot Loaf is a nice economical recipe since it can be eaten cold or hot. Ideal for vegetarians too.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 50 Minutes
  • Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole
    Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole
    A good casserole, like this Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole, is easy to make, full of goodness and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 2 Hours
  • Carrots with Pine Nuts and Chickpeas
    Carrots with Pine Nuts and Chickpeas
    Carrots with Pine Nuts and Chickpeas is one of those beautifully crafted dishes that will impress your guests, and yet it's deliciously easy to make.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Cottage Pie Balls
    Cottage Pie Balls
    Your family favourite shaken up into a new style and so easy to do. Want to make your Cottage Pie look impressive - follow this easy recipe.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Hot Cheese Skewers
    Hot Cheese Skewers
    Melting cheese wrapped in thin vegetable strips and fried in a crisp breaded outer layer. What's not to like?
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Marinated Carrot Salad
    Marinated Carrot Salad
    Marinated Carrot Salad takes a few minutes to prepare and is perfect if you want something a bit different to add to your salads.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Mash with Attitude
    Mash with Attitude
    Mash with Attitude is just what it says, a creamy potato mash with flecks of carrot, topped with crisp bacon that gives it a somewhat theatrical pose.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Raw Carrot Salad
    Raw Carrot Salad
    Carrots are an all-round healthy food. They're low in calories, and provide fibre & vitamins. The best way to snack on carrots is to eat carrot sticks
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Sausage and White Bean Casserole
    Sausage and White Bean Casserole
    Make this easy chipolata, bean and roasted veg one-pan dish for a healthy, flavour-packed meal that the whole family will love, summer or winter.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
  • Spicy Snack Eggs
    Spicy Snack Eggs
    Spicy Snack Eggs are a great cold addition to a buffet, with a salad, in a picnic, as a snack or hot with French Fries. Your choice!
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Stir-Fried Carrots with Orange
    Stir-Fried Carrots with Orange
    In this simple recipe for Stir-Fried Carrots with Orange the natural sweetness of carrots is subtly flavoured with orange and mustard.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
    Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
    Shepherd’s Pie is supposed to be made with lamb, and Cottage Pie is supposed to be made with beef. So what do I call one made with vegetables?
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
CAULIFLOWER
  • Cauliflower and Bacon Pasta
    Cauliflower and Bacon Pasta
    Cauliflower and Bacon Pasta - just full of great ingredients in one pasta bake? This family-friendly gratin is both comforting and filling.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Cauliflower Cheese
    Cauliflower Cheese
    I find the combination of succulent cauliflower florets and cheese sauce quite irresistible
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Cauliflower Manchurian
    Cauliflower Manchurian
    Cauliflower Manchurian is an Indian improvisation of a Chinese Manchurian dish. This version, like all Indian food, has many spices.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Cauliflower Mash with Lemon and Nutmeg
    Cauliflower Mash with Lemon and Nutmeg
    Cauliflower Mash is an inspirational new way to make the most of cauliflower in season - even with the soft cheese, it's a great low calorie side dish
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Cauliflower Soup with Melted Stilton<br> &Caramelised Onions
    Cauliflower Soup with Melted Stilton
    &Caramelised Onions
    Tasty, filling and well worth the little extra effort required to make your own soup.!
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 50 Minutes
  • Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese
    Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese
    Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese is the ultimate 'comfort' food, but is also ideal when cooking for a family since it provides the kids with vegetables
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Sicilian-style Cauliflower with Wholemeal Pasta
    Sicilian-style Cauliflower with Wholemeal Pasta
    Sicilian-style Cauliflower with Wholemeal Pasta is a great summer dish either at lunch or on a fine summer evening.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
CELERY
  • Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole
    Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole
    A good casserole, like this Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole, is easy to make, full of goodness and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 2 Hours
  • Beef Stock
    Beef Stock
    Often you can use a stoch cube, but a really good Beef Stock can easily be made and any extra frozen for next time.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Caponata
    Caponata
    Caponata is a Sicilian aubergine dish consisting of chopped, fried eggplant and celery seasoned with sweetened vinegar and capers.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Warm Red Potato Salad
    Warm Red Potato Salad
    Warm Red Potato Salad is one of my favourites. The herbs, peppers and egg blend together well and the red skins of the potatoes add a splash of colour
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
CHICK PEAS
  • Carrots with Pine Nuts and Chickpeas
    Carrots with Pine Nuts and Chickpeas
    Carrots with Pine Nuts and Chickpeas is one of those beautifully crafted dishes that will impress your guests, and yet it's deliciously easy to make.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Graham's Mediterranean Mussels
    Graham's Mediterranean Mussels
    Graham's Mediterranean Mussels is a simple dish with big tasty Mediterranean flavours. Soft mussels with the sweetness of chick peas and onions.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Seafood Tajine
    Seafood Tajine
    The yummy tastes of Morocco rolled into an incredibly simple recipe that will satisfy the whole family. Seafood Tajine is spicy without being too hot.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
COURGETTES (ZUCCHINI)
  • Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole
    Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole
    A good casserole, like this Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole, is easy to make, full of goodness and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 2 Hours
  • Courgette (Zucchini) Boats
    Courgette (Zucchini) Boats
    An easy and delicious way to make your courgettes (zucchini) more interesting. A little bacon, onion and egg can go a long way.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Courgettes (Zucchini)
    Courgettes (Zucchini)
    The zucchini or courgette is a popularly cultivated summer squash. Medium-sized courgettes are best and should be kept in a cool place
    Preparation: 3 Minutes
    Cooking: 8 Minutes
  • Courgettes Provençale (Zucchini Provençale)
    Courgettes Provençale (Zucchini Provençale)
    The 'Provençale' style of cooking (which includes tomato, onion, garlic and oil) originated in southern France and has a very distinct flavour.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Hot Cheese Skewers
    Hot Cheese Skewers
    Melting cheese wrapped in thin vegetable strips and fried in a crisp breaded outer layer. What's not to like?
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Stuffed Courgettes (Stuffed Zucchini)
    Stuffed Courgettes (Stuffed Zucchini)
    This simplerecipe makes it easy to serve both meat and vegetables at the same time. Courgettes (zucchini) and sausage were made for each other.
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Vegetable Tian with Fromage Frais
    Vegetable Tian with Fromage Frais
    Discover this classic dish from the Provence region of France. Excellent choice to accompany a slice of ham. This recipe is simple and economical.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
CUCUMBER
  • Avocado Cucumber and Grapefruit Salad
    Avocado Cucumber and Grapefruit Salad
    This avocado cucumber grapefruit salad is delicate, refreshing, and crunchy with roast almonds and a honey vinaigrette. Perfect lunch!
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Buttered Cucumber
    Buttered Cucumber
    So you didn't know that cucumber could be cooked and eaten hot, eh? It's delicious and so very, very simple
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Cucumber and Chicken Stir-Fry
    Cucumber and Chicken Stir-Fry
    Lovely easy and tasty meal. Low cost, quickly done and appreciated by everybody. Give your cucumbers a break from salad duty and try stir-frying them.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Cucumber Surprise
    Cucumber Surprise
    Cucumber Surprise will, indeed, surprise you. It's perfect for a starter course at a main meal, or as a light meal or snack on it's own.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita
    Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita
    Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita is a quickly-made accompaniment for all kinds of Indian Biryani. You can use it as a delicious dip with raw vegetables.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Pickled Cucumber
    Pickled Cucumber
    This quick Pickled Cucumber recipe is great for serving alongside burgers or in a roast beef sandwich. The taste will knock you out.
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
FENNEL
  • Braised Fennel
    Braised Fennel
    This recipe creates a fennel that is soft, succulent and bears only a gentle hint of the anise for which it has become known.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Graham's Mediterranean Mussels
    Graham's Mediterranean Mussels
    Graham's Mediterranean Mussels is a simple dish with big tasty Mediterranean flavours. Soft mussels with the sweetness of chick peas and onions.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce
    Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce
    An amazingly simple yet totally delicious recipe that you'll keep handy at all times. Quickly made with just a few ingredients.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
GREEN BEANS
  • Green Bean Bundles
    Green Bean Bundles
    These bacon wrapped green bean bundles are the perfect elegant accompaniment for any meal! Excellent choice when entertaining.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
KIDNEY BEANS
  • Chili with Rice
    Chili with Rice
    Whilst I eat my chili very hot, this recipe is for a medium strength chili which you can adjust as necessary with more or less chili powder.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Kidney Beans Curry (Rajma Curry)
    Kidney Beans Curry (Rajma Curry)
    Kidney Beans Curry (Rajma Curry) is an unusual curry, having red kidney beans as the main ingredient (Rajma is the Indian name for Kidney Beans).
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Simple Rajma Curry
    Simple Rajma Curry
    Simple Rajma Curry is so named because (a) it's simple to make !! and (b) Red Kidney Beans are known as Rajma in India.
    Preparation: 2 Hours
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Winter's Evening Chilli con Carne
    Winter's Evening Chilli con Carne
    Winter's Evening Chilli con Carne describes thie dish well. It's not too spicy but it has a great warming effect and I've never yet seen any left-over
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour
LEEKS
  • Baked Leek and Carrot Loaf
    Baked Leek and Carrot Loaf
    Baked Leek and Carrot Loaf is a nice economical recipe since it can be eaten cold or hot. Ideal for vegetarians too.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 50 Minutes
  • Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole
    Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole
    A good casserole, like this Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole, is easy to make, full of goodness and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 2 Hours
  • Braised Leeks
    Braised Leeks
    Properly cleaned and cooked, the leek is a fine vegetable and Braised Leeks enjoy a delightful flavour, so make the best of them.
    Preparation: 8 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Cullen Skink (Haddock, Potato & Leek Soup)
    Cullen Skink (Haddock, Potato & Leek Soup)
    Cullen Skink is a thick soup originating in the town of Cullen in Moray, on the north-east coast of Scotland. Smokier and more assertive than chowder
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Ham and Leek Bake
    Ham and Leek Bake
    Ham and Leek Bake is great for a simple lunch or late supper. If you want to turn it into a more substantial meal, allow two leeks per person.
    Preparation: 1 Minute
    Cooking: 12 Minutes
  • Leek and Bacon Platter
    Leek and Bacon Platter
    In this dish, the slightly sweet and salty taste of the bacon compliments nicely the more savoury taste of the leaks. It's a great accompaniment.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Leek and Potato Soup
    Leek and Potato Soup
    Leek and Potato Soup is unpretentious but easy to make and always welcome on a cold winter's day.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour
  • Leek and Smoked Salmon Flan
    Leek and Smoked Salmon Flan
    This delicious and simple recipe for Leek and Smoked Salmon Flan is perfect either hot or cold with a light salad for lunch or as a starter course.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Leek and Smoked Salmon Rolls
    Leek and Smoked Salmon Rolls
    Leek and Smoked Salmon Rolls is an upmarket version of ham and leek bake. Not only is it an unusual dish, it's also good for your figure!
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Leek Flan
    Leek Flan
    Leek Flan is a great way to enjoy leeks and makes a delicious meal with a baked potato. Perfect comfort food
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Leeks
    Leeks
    The Leek is a largely overlooked vegetable (except in Wales, where it is the national emblem). If properly cooked, it's a fine vegetable.
    Preparation: 2 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Olive Oil Braised Leeks & Peas with Feta and Dill
    Olive Oil Braised Leeks & Peas with Feta and Dill
    A lovely recipe either as a main course with another vegetable or just as it is as a side dish or starter.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Pork & Leek Manx Dragon Pie
    Pork & Leek Manx Dragon Pie
    Despite the name, Pork & Leek Manx Dragon Pie contains no dragon meat, and no dragons were harmed in its production! But we Manx love our dragon pies!
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 2 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Tasty Tarragon Leeks
    Tasty Tarragon Leeks
    Tasty Tarragon Leeks proves that good food is usually very simple but full of flavour. I have often stated that this is the art of French cuisine.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
MUSHROOMS
  • Baked Sweet Potato, Chorizo, Mushrooms and Egg
    Baked Sweet Potato, Chorizo, Mushrooms and Egg
    Sweet and earthy is always a winning combination. And this recipe is versatile with lots of different options.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Beef Wellington
    Beef Wellington
    Beef Wellington - the tenderest of Angus beef, smothered with mushroom duxelles, wrapped in Parma ham and put to bed in a cover of golden puff pastry.
    Preparation: 1 Hour
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Boeuf &agrave; la Bourguignone
    Boeuf à la Bourguignone
    Originally a peasant dish and very much a favourite among those slowly cooked dishes that are traditionally the domain of French housewives
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole
    Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole
    Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole is one of those lunchtime delights that leave you diving for a second helping.
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Chicken Liver and Mushrooms on Ciabatta
    Chicken Liver and Mushrooms on Ciabatta
    This Chicken Liver and Mushrooms on Ciabatta recipe takes the form of an open sandwich and is really delicious.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Fried Mushrooms
    Fried Mushrooms
    Frying mushrooms gives a far better result than grilling them. Grilling often leaves them dry and 'withered' so it's not a method I recommend.
    Preparation: 2 Minutes
    Cooking: 7 Minutes
  • Graham's Mixed Grill
    Graham's Mixed Grill
    A mixed grill as served in a restaurant includes a lamb chop, a pork chop, a small piece of steak, a slice of gammon and, often, a sausage.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Healthy Egg, Chips & Mushrooms
    Healthy Egg, Chips & Mushrooms
    Healthy Egg, Chips & Mushrooms is an oven cooked, less heart-clogging version of the popular fry-up loved by kids and adults alike.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • King Scallops with a Basket of Prawns
    King Scallops with a Basket of Prawns
    A simple recipe with oodles of taste. Served with a nice fresh salad, you can eat it as a lunch or, by adding king scallops, as an amazing dinner.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Lamb Breast Stuffed With Mushrooms
    Lamb Breast Stuffed With Mushrooms
    An interesting and delicious way to use breast of lamb, which is a relatively inexpensive cut of meat. A great family favourite.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 3 Hours
  • Mushroom and Garlic Pancakes (Crêpes)
    Mushroom and Garlic Pancakes (Crêpes)
    The use of thin savoury pancakes to hold a variety of fillings is of French Origin where they are called crêpes.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Mushroom Burger
    Mushroom Burger
    Mushroom Burgers are a great alternative to high-cholesterol beef burgers. They're light, vegetarian and very, very tasty. Great for a quick meal too.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 8 Minutes
  • Mushrooms &agrave; la Gr&egrave;cque
    Mushrooms à la Grècque
    Mushrooms à la Grècque is a simple little starter that can be made well in advance and leave you free to prepare a more complex main course.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce
    Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce
    An amazingly simple yet totally delicious recipe that you'll keep handy at all times. Quickly made with just a few ingredients.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Risotto of Smoked Haddock and Mushrooms
    Risotto of Smoked Haddock and Mushrooms
    An easy, recipe with lots of taste. This luxurious smoked haddock risotto makes a quick and nutritious midweek meal.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Sausage and Bacon Kebabs
    Sausage and Bacon Kebabs
    This recipe for Sausage and Bacon Kebabs is ideal for either a family meal or for informal entertaining or barbeques. The taste is outrageously good!
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 8 Minutes
  • Skirt Steak With Shallots and Sautéed Watercress
    Skirt Steak With Shallots and Sautéed Watercress
    We often eat Skirt Steak With Shallots and Sautéed Watercress since skirt is cheap and, no matter what it's reputation, is tender and tasty.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Stuffed Mushrooms
    Stuffed Mushrooms
    This recipe for Stuffed Mushrooms is so simple, and can work as part of a main course or as a light meal on its own.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Veal and Creamed Mushrooms
    Veal and Creamed Mushrooms
    Veal has a tender texture that once made it a luxury meat. Nowadays, it is less expensive than it used to be and makes a nice change from time to time
    Preparation: 3 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Veal Kidneys in Madeira Sauce (Rognons de Veau)
    Veal Kidneys in Madeira Sauce (Rognons de Veau)
    This particular dish is a real favourite of both my wife and myself. Quite often, in a restaurant, we will both choose the same dish - Rognons de Veau
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
    Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
    Shepherd’s Pie is supposed to be made with lamb, and Cottage Pie is supposed to be made with beef. So what do I call one made with vegetables?
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Wild Mushroom Risotto
    Wild Mushroom Risotto
    Wild Mushroom Risotto is soooooo good, you just keep making it and making it. A tasty, succulent risotto that will make you keep going back for more.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
OKRA (GUMBO)
  • Okra and Tomatoes
    Okra and Tomatoes
    Everybody has their own way of cooking and presenting okra. In this recipe for Okra and Tomatoes I show you a really simple and effective way.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Okra Bhaji
    Okra Bhaji
    An Indian influence of spices makes Okra Bhaji (sometimes known as ladies fingers) quite delicious. Easy to make and very tasty.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
ONIONS
  • Bacon and Roast Onion Salad
    Bacon and Roast Onion Salad
    Bacon and Roast Onion Salads - a smart and stylish springtime starter that is super healthy too.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Beef and Onions Braised in Beer
    Beef and Onions Braised in Beer
    Beef and Onions Braised in Beer is one of those heart-warming dishes that taste equally as good whether eaten for lunch or dinner, summer or winter.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole
    Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole
    A good casserole, like this Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole, is easy to make, full of goodness and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 2 Hours
  • Beef Stock
    Beef Stock
    Often you can use a stoch cube, but a really good Beef Stock can easily be made and any extra frozen for next time.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Breakfast Hash
    Breakfast Hash
    Sausage and onion hash with eggs cracked over is definitely worth getting out of bed for
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Caramelised Onions
    Caramelised Onions
    Soft, richly flavoured Caramelised Onions are a superb accompaniment to cold meats, patés and terrines.
    Preparation: 2 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Cheese And Onion Pie
    Cheese And Onion Pie
    Cheese And Onion Pie is a versatile little beast, being handy for a snack, a starter, a summer lunch or a full meal.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour
  • Cottage Pie Balls
    Cottage Pie Balls
    Your family favourite shaken up into a new style and so easy to do. Want to make your Cottage Pie look impressive - follow this easy recipe.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Courgette (Zucchini) Boats
    Courgette (Zucchini) Boats
    An easy and delicious way to make your courgettes (zucchini) more interesting. A little bacon, onion and egg can go a long way.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • French Onion Soup
    French Onion Soup
    French Onion Soup is one of 'the classics' with a well deserved reputation. In this recipe, I mostly follow the traditional French method.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Glazed Onions
    Glazed Onions
    This recipe for Glazed Onions is both straightforward and also, being somewhat unusual, is excellent when entertaining.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Liver and Bacon with Onion Gravy
    Liver and Bacon with Onion Gravy
    A nostalgic thrifty dish that's rich and nutritious - serve the gravy drizzled over fluffy mashed potato. Absolutely fabulous on a cold winter's day.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita
    Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita
    Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita is a quickly-made accompaniment for all kinds of Indian Biryani. You can use it as a delicious dip with raw vegetables.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Potato Lyonnaise
    Potato Lyonnaise
    This is a fun way to prepare tasty potatoes and makes a pleasant change for the usual potato dishes
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Sausage and White Bean Casserole
    Sausage and White Bean Casserole
    Make this easy chipolata, bean and roasted veg one-pan dish for a healthy, flavour-packed meal that the whole family will love, summer or winter.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
  • Seafood Tajine
    Seafood Tajine
    The yummy tastes of Morocco rolled into an incredibly simple recipe that will satisfy the whole family. Seafood Tajine is spicy without being too hot.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin
    Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin
    What can I say? ... Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin - the comfort food of the gods. Perfect dish to accompany just about any grilled meat.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Sweet Potato Bhajis
    Sweet Potato Bhajis
    If you are an affectionado of Indian food, you will already be well aware of onion bhajis, but have you come across Sweet Potato Bhajis?
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
PARSNIPS
  • Roast Parsnips with Cheese and Bacon
    Roast Parsnips with Cheese and Bacon
    Roast Parsnips with Cheese and Bacon is the least boring way I know to cook parsnips! I'm not saying parsnips are boring, mid you.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Spiced Parsnip Shepherd's Pie
    Spiced Parsnip Shepherd's Pie
    Spiced Parsnip Shepherd's Pie is a great way to prepare a pie with a difference. You can use either lamb or beef according to your personal preference
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 3 Hours
PEAS
  • Bacon and Roast Onion Salad
    Bacon and Roast Onion Salad
    Bacon and Roast Onion Salads - a smart and stylish springtime starter that is super healthy too.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Barnsley Chops with Big Chips and Crushed Peas
    Barnsley Chops with Big Chips and Crushed Peas
    Barnsley chop is prepared from the saddle of lamb and is essentially a slice from the saddle roast. It is effectively a double loin chop
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Chicken and Pea Risotto
    Chicken and Pea Risotto
    Chicken and Pea Risotto is a light and summery risotto recipe that can be rustled up in no time.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • French Style Peas
    French Style Peas
    Once you've tasted it, French Style Peas will become a regular in your culinary repertoire! You will be forever grateful to the French for sharing!
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 8 Minutes
  • Gnocchi, Ham and Pea Casserole
    Gnocchi, Ham and Pea Casserole
    Gnocchi, Ham and Pea Casserole hits the right spot for me. It's creamy and sumptuous and full of flavour, but it's also very quick and easy to make.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Ham, Pea and Mint Pasties
    Ham, Pea and Mint Pasties
    Ham, Pea and Mint Pasties are an unusual homemade springtime treat that make a great variation on the traditional Cornish Pasties.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour
  • Harabhara Kabab
    Harabhara Kabab
    Harabhara Kabab (sometimes written Hara Bara) is an improvisation of the better known minced lamb Kebaba, suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Olive Oil Braised Leeks & Peas with Feta and Dill
    Olive Oil Braised Leeks & Peas with Feta and Dill
    A lovely recipe either as a main course with another vegetable or just as it is as a side dish or starter.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Pan-Fried Cod with Minted Peas, Broad Beans and Pancetta
    Pan-Fried Cod with Minted Peas, Broad Beans and Pancetta
    Here's a quick but sophisticated fish supper, packed full of fresh herbs and summer vegetables and perfect for entertaining guests.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Pasta, Sausage and Bacon Salad
    Pasta, Sausage and Bacon Salad
    Pasta, Sausage and Bacon Salad is inspired by my low-fat Tasty Pasta Salad recipe, with "added extras" to suit hungry mouths or a young family.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Pea and Bacon Pasties
    Pea and Bacon Pasties
    A yummy puff pastry parcel filled with mascarpone, smoked bacon, peas and Parmesan, baked until crisp. What's not to like?
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Peas Pulao
    Peas Pulao
    Peas Pulao is a rice based dish that is rather similar to a Biryani. The difference between the two is that Biryani has more spices than Peas Pulao.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Potato and Pea Nests
    Potato and Pea Nests
    Definitely one of my favourites when entertaining family or friends, Potato and Pea Nests are great fun to serve and look very professional too.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Prawn and Peas on Capellini
    Prawn and Peas on Capellini
    Capellini is a very thin variety of Italian pasta. Like spaghetti, it is rod-shaped, in the form of long strands, but is sold in a nest-like shape.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Samosa
    Samosa
    Samosa is a stuffed, deep fried snack that originated in the Indian state of Gujarat and has become extremely popular right across Asia and Europe.
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Tasty Pasta Salad
    Tasty Pasta Salad
    Tasty Pasta Salad is a low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunch (or lunchbox). You can vary this basic recipe by adding other ingredients.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
    Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
    Tomatoes are extremely versatile creatures. They can be eaten hot or cold, on their own or as an accompaniment to other dishes.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
PEPPERS
  • Axoa
    Axoa
    Axoa, pronounced 'achoa', was originally eaten on market days and originated from the chilli village of Espelette in the Basque Country of France
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Stuffed Peppers
    Stuffed Peppers
    Serve colourful, flavour-packed stuffed peppers for a light Mediterranean-style supper. Bring the taste of Italy into your dining room.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
POTATOES
  • Aligot à l'ancienne
    Aligot à l'ancienne
    Aligot à l'ancienne is a dish traditionally made in L'Aubrac region of France. It tastes good and makes a great talking point when you have gue
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • All-In-One Summer Chicken
    All-In-One Summer Chicken
    All-In-One Summer Chicken is inspired by the idea that you can add a selection of vegetables toh chicken portions then oven bake for a simple supper
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 50 Minutes
  • Aloo Paratha (Paratha Bread Stuffed with Spiced Potato)
    Aloo Paratha (Paratha Bread Stuffed with Spiced Potato)
    A popular breakfast in the northern Indian state of Punjab. The taste is sublime and Aloo Paratha is a favorite with the whole family
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Bacon, Squeak and Cheese Roll
    Bacon, Squeak and Cheese Roll
    The best of English street food in a sandwich. This bacon, squeak & cheese butty oozes with roast dinner leftovers, melting Cheddar and crisp bacon.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Baked Egg Cups
    Baked Egg Cups
    A dead easy way to enjoy baked potatoes with cream, eggs and bacon. Baked Eegg Cups make a delicious breakfast, brunch, or lunch option.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Baked Potatoes (Jacket Potatoes)
    Baked Potatoes (Jacket Potatoes)
    A baked potato is a fearsomely versatile and healthy beast! Full of fibre and capable of taking a huge variety of tasty fillings
    Preparation: 1 Minute
    Cooking: 59 Minutes
  • Baked Sliced Potatoes
    Baked Sliced Potatoes
    Baked Sliced Potatoes is an easy way to present potatoes with the minimum of fuss.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour
  • Baked Sweet Potato, Chorizo, Mushrooms and Egg
    Baked Sweet Potato, Chorizo, Mushrooms and Egg
    Sweet and earthy is always a winning combination. And this recipe is versatile with lots of different options.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Barnsley Chops with Big Chips and Crushed Peas
    Barnsley Chops with Big Chips and Crushed Peas
    Barnsley chop is prepared from the saddle of lamb and is essentially a slice from the saddle roast. It is effectively a double loin chop
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Basil Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
    Basil Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
    Gnocchi is an Italian dish of little dumplings made from potatoes and flour. This simple recipe is one my family has used for many years
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 10 Minutes
  • Beef and Ale Pie with Bubble and Squeak Topping
    Beef and Ale Pie with Bubble and Squeak Topping
    The rich meaty gravy of Beef and Ale Pie with Bubble and Squeak Topping along with the succulent vegetables is a combination to die for.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Breakfast Hash
    Breakfast Hash
    Sausage and onion hash with eggs cracked over is definitely worth getting out of bed for
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Broccoli Chowder with Garlic & Cheddar Toasts
    Broccoli Chowder with Garlic & Cheddar Toasts
    Broccoli Chowder with Garlic & Cheddar Toasts is one of those lovely "chilly day" lunches that warms you both bodily and mentally
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Bruno's Fish Pie
    Bruno's Fish Pie
    The great joy of Bruno's Fish Pie is that it is fantastically simple and doesn't involve poaching the fish or making a tedious white sauce.
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Cauliflower Soup with Melted Stilton<br> &Caramelised Onions
    Cauliflower Soup with Melted Stilton
    &Caramelised Onions
    Tasty, filling and well worth the little extra effort required to make your own soup.!
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 50 Minutes
  • Champ
    Champ
    Champ is an Irish dish, made by combining mashed potatoes and chopped spring onions (scallions) with butter and milk.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Cheese and Broccoli Jacket Potatoes
    Cheese and Broccoli Jacket Potatoes
    Cheese and Broccoli Jacket Potatoes are a winter treat that my family love (both youngsters and seniors alike)
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Cheese and Potato Pie
    Cheese and Potato Pie
    A good hearty winter dish, best served with bacon or sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes and baked beans
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Cod Croisettes with Baked New Potatoes
    Cod Croisettes with Baked New Potatoes
    This lean, sweet fish is versatile and simple to prepare. Try it in this swimmingly good recipes.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 50 Minutes
  • Colcannon
    Colcannon
    Colcannon is a traditional Irish method of serving vegetables (in this case, potatoes and cabbage). Dead easy to make and very tasty
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Continental Fried Potato Salad
    Continental Fried Potato Salad
    Continental Fried Potato Salad is made in the fashion that is very popular and much used in northern Europe; particularly in Germany.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Corned Beef and Bacon Hash with Fried Egg
    Corned Beef and Bacon Hash with Fried Egg
    Corned Beef and Bacon Hash with Fried Egg is one of the 'classics' of "comfort cooking" and has certainly earned a well-respected place on our table.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Corned Beef Hash
    Corned Beef Hash
    Simple Corned Beef Hash is not the quickest method of cooking corned beef hash, but it's almost impossible to get it wrong, and it tastes very good!
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Cottage Pie
    Cottage Pie
    The Brits have a national fascination with minced meat pies and, when they combined it with mashed potatoes, the Cottage Pie was born.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Cottage Pie Balls
    Cottage Pie Balls
    Your family favourite shaken up into a new style and so easy to do. Want to make your Cottage Pie look impressive - follow this easy recipe.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Creamed Potatoes (Mashed Potatoes)
    Creamed Potatoes (Mashed Potatoes)
    Nothing like the old classics to get the mouth watering! Whether you call them mashed potatoes or creamed potatoes makes no difference.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Creamy Hotpot
    Creamy Hotpot
    A traditional hotpot is a complete mixture of meat and vegetables that is cooked for many hours. Here, however, is a quicker and simpler way.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Creamy Potato Bake
    Creamy Potato Bake
    Creamy Potato Bake is a marvellous way to serve really soft and creamy potato slices.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Crisp Potato Cakes with Goats Cheese and Caviar
    Crisp Potato Cakes with Goats Cheese and Caviar
    Crisp Potato Cakes with Goats Cheese and Caviar is, in fact, a rather novel form of savoury "finger food" (petit four salé).
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Crispy Bacon Smashed Potatoes
    Crispy Bacon Smashed Potatoes
    Crispy Bacon Smashed Potatoes has about the simplest ingredient list on this site! Perfect for parties or simply served with Sunday lunch.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Crispy Bacon Spuds with Cream & Parmesan
    Crispy Bacon Spuds with Cream & Parmesan
    Crispy Bacon Spuds with Cream & Parmesan is a delightful "comfort food" that's perfect for winter days by the fire or to accompany a summer BBQ
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Crispy Topped Manx Pie
    Crispy Topped Manx Pie
    Crispy Topped Manx Pie is a crisp, potato-topped pie that is slow-cooked and really inexpensive to make. It's a great family meal.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Cullen Skink (Haddock, Potato & Leek Soup)
    Cullen Skink (Haddock, Potato & Leek Soup)
    Cullen Skink is a thick soup originating in the town of Cullen in Moray, on the north-east coast of Scotland. Smokier and more assertive than chowder
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Eggs in Baskets
    Eggs in Baskets
    Eggs in Baskets are a great way to start the day, or perfect for a quick lunch of something tasty and unusual. The will really make your mouth water.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 50 Minutes
  • Five Hour Confit of Lamb
    Five Hour Confit of Lamb
    Five Hour Confit of Lamb is not just mouth-wateringly delicious, it's also perfect for when you are entertaining. Simply prepare in advance!
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Hours
  • Fondant Potatoes
    Fondant Potatoes
    Try something new with potatoes. Fondant potatoes are favourites with chefs, and are seasoned with rosemary and thyme.
    Preparation: 6 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Gammon Hash
    Gammon Hash
    Tasty and filling, Gammon Hash is a great way to start the day and is much appreciated by adults and children alike.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Gammon Steaks with Cabbage Mash
    Gammon Steaks with Cabbage Mash
    Gammon Steaks with Cabbage Mash is a homely, satisfying dish that's perfect for chilly days!
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • German-style Potato Salad
    German-style Potato Salad
    German-style Potato Salad, as you may well guess, is made in the fashion that is very popular and much used in Germany. It is delicious - try it!
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Golden Fried Potatoes (Sautée Potatoes)
    Golden Fried Potatoes (Sautée Potatoes)
    This French recipe for Sautée Potatoes is both delicious and versatile. It can be served with fish, meat or as part of a 'fry-up'.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Golden Oven Potatoes
    Golden Oven Potatoes
    Golden Oven Potatoes is an alternative method of cooking potatoes that requires only minimal preparation and where the potatoes look after themselves.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour
  • Haggis, Neeps and Tatties
    Haggis, Neeps and Tatties
    Haggis, Neeps and Tatties is the Scottish "national dish" and, though some people scoff at its simplicity, it's actually darn good.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Harabhara Kabab
    Harabhara Kabab
    Harabhara Kabab (sometimes written Hara Bara) is an improvisation of the better known minced lamb Kebaba, suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Hasselback Potatoes
    Hasselback Potatoes
    Hasselback Potatoes are rather like sautéed potatoes, but the potatoes are served 'whole' yet look wonderful as they fan out on your table.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Hasselback Potatoes with Bacon
    Hasselback Potatoes with Bacon
    Hasselback Potatoes with Bacon are rather like sautéed potatoes, but the potatoes are served 'whole' and cut to create a "fan" effect
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Healthy Egg, Chips & Mushrooms
    Healthy Egg, Chips & Mushrooms
    Healthy Egg, Chips & Mushrooms is an oven cooked, less heart-clogging version of the popular fry-up loved by kids and adults alike.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Horseradish Mash
    Horseradish Mash
    Horseradish Mash is a new twist on an old classic, and there's nothing like the old classics to get the mouth watering. Particularly good with beef.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Hungarian Goulash
    Hungarian Goulash
    A highly seasoned soup or stew of meat and vegetables, flavoured with paprika. Originally made by Hungarian herdsmen.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Lamb Kleftiko with Greek Salad
    Lamb Kleftiko with Greek Salad
    If I suggested that you seal a leg of lamb in a parcel then roast it long and slow with garlic, lemon and herbs, and potatoes, what would you think?
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Lancashire Potato Cakes
    Lancashire Potato Cakes
    I remember well as a child delighting in the traditional Lancashire Potato Cakes. Not only are they simple and inexpensive, they freeze well too.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Leek and Potato Soup
    Leek and Potato Soup
    Leek and Potato Soup is unpretentious but easy to make and always welcome on a cold winter's day.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour
  • Left-over Lamb & Potato Cakes
    Left-over Lamb & Potato Cakes
    Whenever I think of cooking with leftovers, I can't help but remember the delicious smell of Leftover Cakes frying gently on a cold winter's day.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Luxury Lobster and Potato Salad
    Luxury Lobster and Potato Salad
    I admit that Luxury Lobster and Potato Salad is somewhat decadent and exotic but lobster and truffles are a match made in heaven.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Mackerel and Bacon Salad
    Mackerel and Bacon Salad
    Warm Mackerel and Bacon Salad is a humble salad that combines creamy, soft smoked mackerel with crisp, streaky bacon. Once tried, never forgotten!
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Manx Fisherman's Pie
    Manx Fisherman's Pie
    Manx Fisherman's Pie always does the business for me. It's light and creamy and really brings the taste of the sea and rivers into my dining room.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Masala Dosa
    Masala Dosa
    Masala Dosa is an all time favourite South Indian breakfast. Rice batter with filling of spicy mashed potatoes served with sweet and spicy chutney
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Mash with Attitude
    Mash with Attitude
    Mash with Attitude is just what it says, a creamy potato mash with flecks of carrot, topped with crisp bacon that gives it a somewhat theatrical pose.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Mighty Manx Mash
    Mighty Manx Mash
    Mighty Manx Mash is a great way to "sex-up" mashed potatoes... brought to you from The Isle of Man, where men are men and mashed potatoes are special!
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Norfolk Potato Rissoles
    Norfolk Potato Rissoles
    Norfolk Potato Rissoles are quite delicious and extremely economical too. There's no reason not to defy tradition and make them from potato and pork!
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Nutty Potatoes
    Nutty Potatoes
    Nutty Potatoes are easy to prepare and are ideal if you are entertaining family or friends.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Ocean Pie
    Ocean Pie
    Ocean Pie is amazing! It's uncomplicated and tasty with subtle flavours complimenting the fish. It's just simple clean cuisine at its best.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Oven-Baked Rösti
    Oven-Baked Rösti
    Oven-Baked Rösti is a crispy, rich treat that all the family will love. 'Regular' röstis are time-consuming to fry on the stove.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
  • Parmentier de Canard (Duck Pie)
    Parmentier de Canard (Duck Pie)
    A different take on Shepherd's Pie or Cottage Pie, this duck version will delight your family and your guests alike.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Party Night Baked Potatoes
    Party Night Baked Potatoes
    Party Night Baked Potatoes are perfect for when you're planning a fun get-together. Ideal, too, for barbeques to serve with spicy meats.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Pepper Jack Potatoes
    Pepper Jack Potatoes
    As the name suggests, Pepper Jack Potatoes involves the use of Pepper Jack cheese (a spicy, delicate and buttery semi-soft cheese)
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Pizza Fries
    Pizza Fries
    Pizza Fries is great for an after-school treat for the kids. It's also a fantastic quick lunch or dinner side dish.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Pork Burgers with Apple and Potato Mash
    Pork Burgers with Apple and Potato Mash
    I didn't really know what to call this recipe since the full description is Pork, Onion and Sage Burgers with Apple and Potato Mash and Onion Gravy!
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Potato and Cheese Croquettes
    Potato and Cheese Croquettes
    Gooey mozzarella encased in a crunchy golden shell makes this simple and classic dish irresistible. You should try them and see how good they are
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Potato and Egg Salad
    Potato and Egg Salad
    This simple Potato and Egg Salad mixture provides both substance and colour to your salads. Once prepared it will keep for a further two days.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Potato and Pea Nests
    Potato and Pea Nests
    Definitely one of my favourites when entertaining family or friends, Potato and Pea Nests are great fun to serve and look very professional too.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Potato Croquettes
    Potato Croquettes
    Potato Croquettes take a little longer to create than other potato dishes but are ideal if you are entertaining friends or relatives.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Potato Gratin
    Potato Gratin
    I love potatoes. In fact (for a very different reason) my parents nicknamed me "The Spud Baby" when I was born!
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour
  • Potato Gratin Provençale
    Potato Gratin Provençale
    Potato Gratin Provençale is one of my favourites - the combination of potatoes and the French Provençale style of cooking
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
  • Potato Lyonnaise
    Potato Lyonnaise
    This is a fun way to prepare tasty potatoes and makes a pleasant change for the usual potato dishes
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Potato Pancakes
    Potato Pancakes
    This Potato Pancakes recipe will make 8 pancakes which are ideal as part of a fried breakfast and are also great with apple sauce.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Potato Soup with Chives and Soured Cream
    Potato Soup with Chives and Soured Cream
    Potato Soup with Chives and Soured Cream is one of those lovely little potages that work well as a quick winter lunch or as a starter course
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Potatoes with Cheese and Bacon
    Potatoes with Cheese and Bacon
    A tasty dish just on its own or with a meal of pork - like my own favourites, Filet Mignon with Sage and Rosemary or Filet Mignon with Honey & Ginger
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 50 Minutes
  • Provençale Bake
    Provençale Bake
    Provençale Bake is inspired by my wife's love of tomatoes and our joint love of food from the Provence region of France.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Roast Pork Dinner
    Roast Pork Dinner
    Whilst the traditional British roast dinner is beef, pork is an entirely acceptable alternative.Check on your guests religious beliefs first, though.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour
  • Roast Potato Bombs
    Roast Potato Bombs
    Roast Potato Bombs is one of those great recipes that lifts the normal into the stratosphere of "Wow" where you are transported into a world of taste
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Roast Potato Surprise
    Roast Potato Surprise
    Such a verstile beast, the common potato. So here's a way to add ham, cheese and sour cream, so when you break it open you find the treasure inside
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Roast Potatoes
    Roast Potatoes
    Roast Potatoes are usually served with roast meat. However, if you enjoy them, why not cook them to serve with other dishes
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 50 Minutes
  • Rogani Gosht (Lamb Braised in Yogurt and Cream)
    Rogani Gosht (Lamb Braised in Yogurt and Cream)
    Rogani Gosht (Lamb Braised in Yogurt and Cream) is an authentic Mughlai dish and its recipe dates back to before the 18th century.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 2 Hours 45 Minutes
  • Samosa
    Samosa
    Samosa is a stuffed, deep fried snack that originated in the Indian state of Gujarat and has become extremely popular right across Asia and Europe.
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Sausage and Potato Flan
    Sausage and Potato Flan
    This Sausage and Potato flan is ideal when you have some left over creamed potatoes and grilled sausages from a previous meal.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Sausage and Potato Salad
    Sausage and Potato Salad
    Sausage and Potato Salad is is one of those real summer comfort foods. You can use any sausage, but try and get Kielbasa if you can.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Sausage Meat Bake
    Sausage Meat Bake
    Another simple recipe that is ideal for using up left-over Creamed Potatoes. A fusion of potato, cheese & sausage meat is always a winner in our house
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Seafood Chowder Mash
    Seafood Chowder Mash
    Seafood Chowder Mash is a real comfort food, consisting of a wealth of fish and seafood over a bed of mashed potatoes... surf and turf, if you like!
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Seafood Tajine
    Seafood Tajine
    The yummy tastes of Morocco rolled into an incredibly simple recipe that will satisfy the whole family. Seafood Tajine is spicy without being too hot.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Shepherd's Pie
    Shepherd's Pie
    Shepherd's Pie is another original English recipe that is inexpensive and ideal for a hungry family. Great with a glass of beer or cider.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Simple Steak Supper
    Simple Steak Supper
    Simple Steak Supper is one of those excellent recipes you can quickly prepare then dump in the oven and leave it to cook itself. A great meal!
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Slow Roast Leg of Lamb with Herb Rub
    Slow Roast Leg of Lamb with Herb Rub
    Slow Roast Leg of Lamb with Herb Rub has the added advantage that it makes its own delicious gravy. It's perfect for a big meal with friends or family
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Smoked Salmon on Potato Pancakes
    Smoked Salmon on Potato Pancakes
    This Smoked Salmon on Potato Pancakes recipe will make 8 pancakes which are ideal as a starter for 8 people or a light meal for 4 people. Perfect!
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Smoky New Potato Salad
    Smoky New Potato Salad
    This is particularly good to serve with a barbeque of spare ribs or spicy chicken. It's quick and easy but will lift your potatos to extraordinary
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Spiced Parsnip Shepherd's Pie
    Spiced Parsnip Shepherd's Pie
    Spiced Parsnip Shepherd's Pie is a great way to prepare a pie with a difference. You can use either lamb or beef according to your personal preference
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 3 Hours
  • Sticky Sausage and Potato Salad
    Sticky Sausage and Potato Salad
    Hot sticky sausages and potatoes in a salad? Sure! Sticky Sausage and Potato Salad might break a few conventions but it tastes really good.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin
    Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin
    What can I say? ... Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin - the comfort food of the gods. Perfect dish to accompany just about any grilled meat.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Tangy Goat's Cheese & Dill Potato Salad
    Tangy Goat's Cheese & Dill Potato Salad
    Tangy Goat's Cheese & Dill Potato Salad is perfect for a summer day either with a salad or at a barbeque. With just a touch of sharpness.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Tartiflette
    Tartiflette
    Tartiflette is one of those traditional French peasant dishes that stands out for taste and simplicity. The taste comes mostly from the Reblochon
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • The Weeping Leg of Lamb
    The Weeping Leg of Lamb
    Weeping Leg of Lamb is a translation of the French name for this dish, which is "Le Gigot qui Pleure" (sometimes known as "Le Gigot en Braillouse")
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Tuna and Potato Flan
    Tuna and Potato Flan
    This version of Tuna Flan (an open pie) is ideal when you have some left over creamed potatoes from a previous meal. If not, just make some!
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Turkey Catcher's Pie
    Turkey Catcher's Pie
    Turkey Catcher's Pie> is one of the dishes I often "knock up" on a whim for a light lunch. It's particularly good if we have uninvited guests.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
    Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
    Shepherd’s Pie is supposed to be made with lamb, and Cottage Pie is supposed to be made with beef. So what do I call one made with vegetables?
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Warm Potato Salad
    Warm Potato Salad
    If it seems unusual to suggest serving a mixture of potatoes and salad dressing while they are still warm, I can only suggest that you give it a try.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Warm Red Potato Salad
    Warm Red Potato Salad
    Warm Red Potato Salad is one of my favourites. The herbs, peppers and egg blend together well and the red skins of the potatoes add a splash of colour
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
PUMPKIN
  • Kashi Halwa
    Kashi Halwa
    Kashi Halwa (which is also known as Pumpkin Halva), is the most scrumptious halwa which will melt the second you put it in your mouth.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Pumpkin Halwa
    Pumpkin Halwa
    Pumpkin Halwa is a very popular dessert in the southern part of India. As with most Indian desserts, Pumpkin Halwa is very easy to prepare.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Pumpkin Soup
    Pumpkin Soup
    Pumpkin Soup is not only a wonderful warming soup ideal for slimmers but is also fantastic for entertaining. Also, pumpkin flesh freezes wonderfully
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
SPINACH
  • Beef Meatballs with Spinach
    Beef Meatballs with Spinach
    Hard to imagine that Beef Meatballs could become part of a controlled diet but, by using really lean minced beef you can enjoy with a clear conscience
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Cheesy Spinach and Penne Bake
    Cheesy Spinach and Penne Bake
    Cheesy Spinach and Penne Bake is one of those "more-ish" recipes that will get you reaching for the serving spoon more than once
    Preparation: 40 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Cod Croisettes with Baked New Potatoes
    Cod Croisettes with Baked New Potatoes
    This lean, sweet fish is versatile and simple to prepare. Try it in this swimmingly good recipes.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 50 Minutes
  • Harabhara Kabab
    Harabhara Kabab
    Harabhara Kabab (sometimes written Hara Bara) is an improvisation of the better known minced lamb Kebaba, suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Palak Paneer (Spinach & Cottage Cheese Curry)
    Palak Paneer (Spinach & Cottage Cheese Curry)
    Palak Paneer is an Indian dish consisting of spinach and paneer (Indian cheese - rather similar to a solid cottage cheese) in a thick curry sauce.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Pasta Salad
    Pasta Salad
    Whether you take Pasta Salad on a picnic, in your lunchbox, or eat it at home, this is a perfect quick pasta salad - light and lip-smacking.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Spinach
    Spinach
    A somewhat underrated vegetable since it's both tasty and nutritious. It has a habit of shrinking when cooked, so always allow plenty.
    Preparation: 2 Minutes
    Cooking: 8 Minutes
  • Spinach and Feta Filo Tart
    Spinach and Feta Filo Tart
    An easy-to-make tart that perfectly marries the tastes and textures of spinach and feta. Spoil yourself with a simple treat.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Spinach and Feta Rounds with Greek Tomato Salad
    Spinach and Feta Rounds with Greek Tomato Salad
    Spinach and Feta Rounds with Greek Tomato Salad is not just a great vegetarian dish, it's light, refreshing and perfect for a summer day.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Spinach and Garlic
    Spinach and Garlic
    Spinach and Garlic is a great way to prepare spinach quickly and easily. The 'trick' is not to cook spinach beyond the point that it just wilts.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Spinach and Ricotta Omelette
    Spinach and Ricotta Omelette
    This delicious Spinach and Ricotta Omelette will tickle your taste buds and will delight you if you are trying to lose weight.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Spinach and Tomato Eggs Benedict
    Spinach and Tomato Eggs Benedict
    Spinach and Tomato Eggs Benedict is a "light" version of the famous Eggs Benedict - an American breakfast dish that is delicious but calorie rich!
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Spinach with Sesame and Garlic
    Spinach with Sesame and Garlic
    Spinach with Sesame and Garlic is a fun take on spinach, with the spinach wilted in sesame oil with garlic, and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Sticky Sausage and Potato Salad
    Sticky Sausage and Potato Salad
    Hot sticky sausages and potatoes in a salad? Sure! Sticky Sausage and Potato Salad might break a few conventions but it tastes really good.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Sweet Potato and Spinach Bake
    Sweet Potato and Spinach Bake
    Sweet Potato & Spinach Bake is a fairly substantial comfort food on a budget. It's fully vegetarian but if you are a meat-eater, just add a lamb chop!
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour
SQUASH, PUMPKINS AND TURNIPS
  • Seafood Tajine
    Seafood Tajine
    The yummy tastes of Morocco rolled into an incredibly simple recipe that will satisfy the whole family. Seafood Tajine is spicy without being too hot.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
SWEET CORN
  • Sweetcorn Fritters
    Sweetcorn Fritters
    These simple Sweetcorn Fritters make a hearty brunch, supper or snack with some crisp bacon, tomato ketchup and thick cut buttered bread.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Tuna and Sweetcorn Flan
    Tuna and Sweetcorn Flan
    Tuna is as excellent in a flan (an open pie) as it is in a salad. Don't be afraid of the idea of making a little pastry; it is, in fact, much easier t
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
SWEET POTATOES
  • Roast Sweet Potato Wedges
    Roast Sweet Potato Wedges
    Roast Sweet Potato Wedges are delicious with a hot roast dinners like Roasted Loin of Pork or Rare Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Sweet Potato and Spinach Bake
    Sweet Potato and Spinach Bake
    Sweet Potato & Spinach Bake is a fairly substantial comfort food on a budget. It's fully vegetarian but if you are a meat-eater, just add a lamb chop!
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour
  • Sweet Potato Bhajis
    Sweet Potato Bhajis
    If you are an affectionado of Indian food, you will already be well aware of onion bhajis, but have you come across Sweet Potato Bhajis?
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
TOMATOES
  • All-Day Breakfast
    All-Day Breakfast
    What do you do when it's the weekend and you just got up to find the relatives are at the door and you can't even remember inviting them for breakfast
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Aubergine (Eggplant) and Tomatoes
    Aubergine (Eggplant) and Tomatoes
    Aubergine and tomatoes work so well together, making an excellent side dish for almost any meat course.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Baked Feta Cheese and Tomatoes
    Baked Feta Cheese and Tomatoes
    Baked Feta Cheese and Tomatoes melts into a wonderful creamy consistency, the Oregano adds a fresh taste of summer, while the tomatoes taste of summer
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Basil Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
    Basil Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
    Gnocchi is an Italian dish of little dumplings made from potatoes and flour. This simple recipe is one my family has used for many years
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 10 Minutes
  • Caponata
    Caponata
    Caponata is a Sicilian aubergine dish consisting of chopped, fried eggplant and celery seasoned with sweetened vinegar and capers.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Cheesy Spinach and Penne Bake
    Cheesy Spinach and Penne Bake
    Cheesy Spinach and Penne Bake is one of those "more-ish" recipes that will get you reaching for the serving spoon more than once
    Preparation: 40 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Fresh Tomato Salad
    Fresh Tomato Salad
    Probably most of us are accustomed to including tomatoes with our salads. A normal tomato, though, can be made much more appealing with this recipe.
    Preparation: 7 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Fresh Tomato Sauce
    Fresh Tomato Sauce
    The flesh and seeds that are removed from the insides of tomatoes can be used to create a Fresh Tomato Sauce that's perfect with any form of pasta.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Fried Tomatoes
    Fried Tomatoes
    Tomatoes compliment sausages and bacon in a fried meal and they can either be grilled or fried, depending on your preference.
    Preparation: 1 Minute
    Cooking: 4 Minutes
  • Graham's Mixed Grill
    Graham's Mixed Grill
    A mixed grill as served in a restaurant includes a lamb chop, a pork chop, a small piece of steak, a slice of gammon and, often, a sausage.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Grilled Tomatoes
    Grilled Tomatoes
    Tomatoes compliment sausages and bacon in a fried meal and they can either be grilled or fried, depending on your preference.
    Preparation: 1 Minute
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Kidney Beans Curry (Rajma Curry)
    Kidney Beans Curry (Rajma Curry)
    Kidney Beans Curry (Rajma Curry) is an unusual curry, having red kidney beans as the main ingredient (Rajma is the Indian name for Kidney Beans).
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Lamb Chops Proven&ccedil;ale
    Lamb Chops Provençale
    You may not naturally think about combining tomato with lamb but in fact they compliment each other superbly when cooked to this recipe.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers
    Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers
    The wonderful Mediterranean flavours of tomato, Mozzarella and Olive oil come flooding through in this easy but effective starter (or snack).
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Okra and Tomatoes
    Okra and Tomatoes
    Everybody has their own way of cooking and presenting okra. In this recipe for Okra and Tomatoes I show you a really simple and effective way.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Okra Bhaji
    Okra Bhaji
    An Indian influence of spices makes Okra Bhaji (sometimes known as ladies fingers) quite delicious. Easy to make and very tasty.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita
    Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita
    Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita is a quickly-made accompaniment for all kinds of Indian Biryani. You can use it as a delicious dip with raw vegetables.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Pasta Salad
    Pasta Salad
    Whether you take Pasta Salad on a picnic, in your lunchbox, or eat it at home, this is a perfect quick pasta salad - light and lip-smacking.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Piperade
    Piperade
    Piperade (pronounced "pip-eh-rad") is a typical Basque dish from the south west of France, prepared with onion, green peppers, and tomatoes.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Potato Gratin Provençale
    Potato Gratin Provençale
    Potato Gratin Provençale is one of my favourites - the combination of potatoes and the French Provençale style of cooking
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
  • Provençale Bake
    Provençale Bake
    Provençale Bake is inspired by my wife's love of tomatoes and our joint love of food from the Provence region of France.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Sausage and White Bean Casserole
    Sausage and White Bean Casserole
    Make this easy chipolata, bean and roasted veg one-pan dish for a healthy, flavour-packed meal that the whole family will love, summer or winter.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
  • Seafood Tajine
    Seafood Tajine
    The yummy tastes of Morocco rolled into an incredibly simple recipe that will satisfy the whole family. Seafood Tajine is spicy without being too hot.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Spicy Baby Octopus
    Spicy Baby Octopus
    Spicy Baby Octopus is a simple dish that's packed with flavour. Tender baby octopus with a spicy chunky tomato sauce fresh parsley and lemon zest
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
  • Spinach and Feta Rounds with Greek Tomato Salad
    Spinach and Feta Rounds with Greek Tomato Salad
    Spinach and Feta Rounds with Greek Tomato Salad is not just a great vegetarian dish, it's light, refreshing and perfect for a summer day.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Stuffed Tomatoes
    Stuffed Tomatoes
    Tomatoes are extremely versatile creatures. They can be eaten hot or cold, on their own or as an accompaniment to other dishes.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
    Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
    The mix of tomato and Mozzarella makes a delicious salad accompaniment or can be served on its own as a fresh summer starter course.
    Preparation: 7 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Tomato Rice
    Tomato Rice
    Of South Indian origin, tangy Tomato Rice makes a great one-dish meal, particularly when served with poppadums. It is a simple to prepare too.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Tomato, Basil and Almond Pasta
    Tomato, Basil and Almond Pasta
    Tomato, Basil and Almond Pasta celebrates the tastes of Sicily. This delicious vegetarian summer pasta can be served warm or at room temperature.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Tuna and Sweetcorn Flan
    Tuna and Sweetcorn Flan
    Tuna is as excellent in a flan (an open pie) as it is in a salad. Don't be afraid of the idea of making a little pastry; it is, in fact, much easier t
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
    Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
    Tomatoes are extremely versatile creatures. They can be eaten hot or cold, on their own or as an accompaniment to other dishes.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Vegetable Tian with Fromage Frais
    Vegetable Tian with Fromage Frais
    Discover this classic dish from the Provence region of France. Excellent choice to accompany a slice of ham. This recipe is simple and economical.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
TURNIPS
  • Haggis, Neeps and Tatties
    Haggis, Neeps and Tatties
    Haggis, Neeps and Tatties is the Scottish "national dish" and, though some people scoff at its simplicity, it's actually darn good.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
VARIOUS
  • Muriel's Chicken Pot Pie
    Muriel's Chicken Pot Pie
    Muriel's Chicken Pot Pie> is named after my charming daughter-in-law who is so darned inventive with food that they have to pay me to stay away!
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 55 Minutes
  • Roast Breast of Lamb with Leek and Chestnut Stuffing
    Roast Breast of Lamb with Leek and Chestnut Stuffing
    This is a great way to cook a roast breast of lamb using a leek and chestnut stuffing to absorb all the flavours and make a glorious roast dinner
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
  • Roasted Garlic and Peppers Poussin
    Roasted Garlic and Peppers Poussin
    Roasted Garlic and Peppers Poussin uses half a poussin per person. A poussin is a small, immature chicken, sometimes called a spring chicken.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Salad Horseradish
    Salad Horseradish
    While many people are aware of horseradish sauce (much favoured on beef), less people are aware that you can eat horseradish as part of a salad meal.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Samphire
    Samphire
    Samphire (or glasswort, or pickleweed as it's also known) grows in tidal zones and muddy sand flats around estuaries and tidal creeks.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
VARIOUS VEGETABLES
  • Ale Braised Vegetables
    Ale Braised Vegetables
    On its own, Ale Braised Vegetables are a vegetarian mix. However, it is also a great side dish to serve with any robust meat like beef, lamb or pork.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Beefy Russian Cabbage Soup
    Beefy Russian Cabbage Soup
    Perfect for those days when there is a fire roaring, snow is falling outside, and all you can do is cuddle up with a good book and a bowl of soup!
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 4 Hours
  • Bubble and Squeak
    Bubble and Squeak
    You can actually use almost any leftovers to make bubble and squeak. Hence there is no definitive list of ingredients for this recipe!
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Bubble and Squeak with Feta Cheese
    Bubble and Squeak with Feta Cheese
    As kids, we always loved Bubble and Squeak. This version simply adds another dimension to the more usual recipe.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Chicken and Anchovy Pie
    Chicken and Anchovy Pie
    Chicken and Anchovy Pie is the ultimate in surprise "surf and turf" dishes. It's just so unexpected, yet the anchovies add another dimension.
    Preparation: 35 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Chicken Ham and Vegetable Soup
    Chicken Ham and Vegetable Soup
    Chicken and Ham Soup is one of my favourites and makes use of a chicken carcass (and any bits of meat still left), so great for economy too!
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Citrus Chicken Stew
    Citrus Chicken Stew
    Citrus Chicken Stew is a wonderful summer evening dish, full of flavour and delicate tastes.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Clear Vegetable Soup
    Clear Vegetable Soup
    Clear Vegetable Soup is a straightforward consomée (clear soup) that is extraordinarily simple to make and produces a soup with a crisp, fresh taste.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Country Beef Stew
    Country Beef Stew
    One of the original English recipes for stew is the filling "Brown" Stew that has more recently been termed a Country Beef Stew.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Courgettes Provençale (Zucchini Provençale)
    Courgettes Provençale (Zucchini Provençale)
    The 'Provençale' style of cooking (which includes tomato, onion, garlic and oil) originated in southern France and has a very distinct flavour.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Creamy Corn and Vegetable Soup
    Creamy Corn and Vegetable Soup
    Creamy Corn and Vegetable Soup is one of those lovely versatile recipes that's easy and quick to make and works equally as well for any occasion.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 12 Minutes
  • Crispy Topped Manx Pie
    Crispy Topped Manx Pie
    Crispy Topped Manx Pie is a crisp, potato-topped pie that is slow-cooked and really inexpensive to make. It's a great family meal.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Kaikari Vegetable Stew
    Kaikari Vegetable Stew
    Kaikari Vegetable Stew comes from the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This dish is a very traditional made in most south Indian festivals.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Mustard and Spinach Greens - Sarson ka Saag
    Mustard and Spinach Greens - Sarson ka Saag
    Mustard and Spinach Greens - Sarson ka Saag is a famous dish of Punjab. This recipe has the unique flavour of fresh Mustard Greens.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Mutton Stew Indian Style
    Mutton Stew Indian Style
    Mutton Stew Indian Style is a non spicy mutton dish from the southern state of Kerala. Indian Mutton stew is very common and is a "must try"!
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Pork with Green Lentils (Petit Salé aux Lentilles)
    Pork with Green Lentils (Petit Salé aux Lentilles)
    This is traditional French cooking - the sort you'd come across in any country family. The meat and lentils are cooked, together with the vegetables.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Ratatouille
    Ratatouille
    Ratatouille (pronounced rat-a-too-ee) is a mixture of vegetables that go well with a light meal. It relies upon aubergine for its distinctive flavour
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
  • Roast Belly of Pork Dinner
    Roast Belly of Pork Dinner
    Roast Belly of Pork is one of those comfort foods that scream 'fat' and yet, properly cooked, it proves a satisfying meal without adding inches.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 2 Hours
  • Sausage Casserole
    Sausage Casserole
    This recipe for Sausage Casserole is a different way of looking at sausage and beans! It makes a warming and filling dish, and it freezes brilliantly.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 50 Minutes
  • Slow-Cooked Pot Roast of Lamb
    Slow-Cooked Pot Roast of Lamb
    This pot roast recipe has been adapted from one given to me a long time ago by my mother. It can be prepeared using either lamb or beef.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Hours
  • Spaghetti Bolognese
    Spaghetti Bolognese
    Spaghetti Bolognese has probably caused more wars than the black death! Why? Because everybody's recipe is the best - much better than anyone else's!
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Spicy Vegetable Tagine
    Spicy Vegetable Tagine
    Spicy Vegetable Tagine is a superb way to enjoy fresh vegetables. In fact, you can get your day's vegetable quota all in one go... the perfect dish!
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Tasty Vegetable Gratin
    Tasty Vegetable Gratin
    Tasty Vegetable Gratin is a dish you can eat on its own or with a roast or grilled meat or fish. It's easy to make, and looks (and tastes) spectacular
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Turkey and Squeak
    Turkey and Squeak
    Turkey and Squeak is a simple variation of Bubble & Squeak using turkey meat instead of lamb or beef. Perfect for using up leftovers
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Vegetable Korma
    Vegetable Korma
    Vegetable Korma is a vibrant combination of vegetables and whole spices. It is a really tasty dish that is slightly spicy and truly nourishing
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Vegetable Upma
    Vegetable Upma
    Vegetable Upma is one of the easiest and quickest snacks prepared in Indian homes. It can be used as a breakfast or as an evening snack.
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Vermicelli Upma
    Vermicelli Upma
    Vermicelli Upma is sometimes known as Semiya Upma since Semiya means Vermicelli. This recipe makes a nutritious breakfast or light meal.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Wendy's Lentil Soup
    Wendy's Lentil Soup
    Wendy's Lentil Soup is so named after I cat-sat for some friends of mine while they were away on holiday and I spent a few days making lentil recipes!
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
WATERCRESS
ZUCCHINI (COURGETTES)
  • Courgettes (Zucchini)
    Courgettes (Zucchini)
    The zucchini or courgette is a popularly cultivated summer squash. Medium-sized courgettes are best and should be kept in a cool place
    Preparation: 3 Minutes
    Cooking: 8 Minutes
  • Courgettes Provençale (Zucchini Provençale)
    Courgettes Provençale (Zucchini Provençale)
    The 'Provençale' style of cooking (which includes tomato, onion, garlic and oil) originated in southern France and has a very distinct flavour.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Stuffed Courgettes (Stuffed Zucchini)
    Stuffed Courgettes (Stuffed Zucchini)
    This simplerecipe makes it easy to serve both meat and vegetables at the same time. Courgettes (zucchini) and sausage were made for each other.
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes



 
 

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