Fish pie tart with minted pea salad
Fish pie tart with minted pea salad

This creamy tart is full of smoky fish and sweet prawns, but less heavy than the usual mash-topped pie

Toad-in-the-hole in 4 easy steps
Toad-in-the-hole in 4 easy steps

A British classic. Meaty sausages enveloped in crispy batter, plus, a special onion gravy to really top it off. We think it's better than mum's!

Spring greens & gammon soup
Spring greens & gammon soup

This rustic broth is deliciously meaty and worth cooking a gammon for, or using up leftover ham

Smoked haddock, spinach & potato cakes
Smoked haddock, spinach & potato cakes

These are lovely, creamy, light fishcakes, but their lack of stodginess makes them tricky to handle, so persevere

Porkie pie ploughman’s
Porkie pie ploughman’s

It's ambitious to make your own pie with hot water crust pastry, but it makes the perfect addition to a lunch platter with cheese, pickle, salad and bread

Jumbo sausage roll with salsa beans
Jumbo sausage roll with salsa beans

This giant sausage roll and spicy homemade baked beans are easy to make and perfect for sharing - great for students on a budget

Chicken & cider fricassée with parsley croûtes
Chicken & cider fricassée with parsley croûtes

Chicken cooked with tarragon and cider makes a quintessentially British, crowd-pleasing casserole

Sirloin with herby mustard crust & shallot gravy
Sirloin with herby mustard crust & shallot gravy

If you're tired of turkey by the time Christmas Day arrives this joint of beef is just the ticket

Roast fish & chips with orange raita
Roast fish & chips with orange raita

A healthy treat to keep the whole family satisfied

Vanilla custard
Vanilla custard

John Torode's simple vanilla custard is a must-have indulgent addition to any pudding

Sandham family mincemeat
Sandham family mincemeat

A real treat. Associate food editor, Barney Desmazery, has had this recipe in his family for 100 years

Ultimate traditional Victoria sponge
Ultimate traditional Victoria sponge

Take the classic Victoria sponge cake to a whole new level by using crème diplomat in place of standard whipped cream, and sweet macerated berries

The ultimate makeover: Bread & butter pudding
The ultimate makeover: Bread & butter pudding

This deliciously light bread & butter pud tastes just as indulgent as the original, but with a third of the fat

Easy simnel traybake
Easy simnel traybake

This easy twist on the classic fruit sponge makes plenty of squares - all decorated with marzipan eggs

Ultimate kedgeree
Ultimate kedgeree

There are a million versions of kedgeree, but we reckon this is the best and easiest of the lot

Lighter Cornish pasties
Lighter Cornish pasties

Angela Nilsen retains the taste but halves the fat of these traditional pastry bakes by using beef skirt and less butter in the pastry

Onion bhaji fish & chips
Onion bhaji fish & chips

Combine the nation’s two favourite takeaways - fish & chips and Indian food - and the result is irresistible. Great for casual entertaining

Peek-a-boo battenberg cake
Peek-a-boo battenberg cake

A stunning rose and almond sponge in the distinctive checkered pattern, hidden in sweet marzipan icing

John Torode's big burger
John Torode's big burger

Not just any burger, John Torode's ultimate burger, with a spicy tomato relish and all the trimmings

Giant strawberry shortcake
Giant strawberry shortcake

The Great British Bake Off winner combines two classic bakes - Victoria sponge and jammy shortbread. The result is dazzling

Leftover lamb & potato pie
Leftover lamb & potato pie

This spin on shepherd's pie is a great way of using up leftover meat and potatoes

Crab, avocado & rocket salad
Crab, avocado & rocket salad

Native British crab is at its best from April to December, and this seasonal salad makes the most of its delicate flavour

Chicken liver parfait with apple & saffron chutney
Chicken liver parfait with apple & saffron chutney

If you love liver parfait, try Gordon Ramsay's step-by-step recipe to get a rich, silky smooth result

Gentlemen's relish & scrambled eggs
Gentlemen's relish & scrambled eggs

Gentleman’s Relish is a classic salty anchovy paste - it makes a great partner for buttery scrambled eggs.

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