Recipes

Butternut squash make any dish look and taste superb. Their sweet flesh is rich in beta-carotene, and contains vitamin C,...

Why not try something different? Here, ready-made pesto is spread on a savoury polenta base, then topped with melt-in-the-mouth mozzarella...

A very special fish pie that is sure to please everyone. The recipe uses a mixture of white fish, seafood...

This colourful dish contains chunks of tender chicken breast, first roasted with eggplant, zucchini and red pepper, then baked in...

A richly flavoured combination of chicken and mixed vegetables, cooked in cider, with a topping of light, herby scones, makes...

An updated version of an old favourite. This pretty pie combines lean meat with lots of fresh vegetables, all topped...

Nothing beats the smell of a pie baking in the oven, and this one is even more aromatic than most...

In this delicious vegetarian dish, thick slices of large zucchini are hollowed out and filled with a tasty stuffing based...

This is a satisfying, sunny yellow dish made with instant polenta and canned corn kernels baked in a cheesy batter....

A popular, farmhouse-style recipe, but with the addition of leeks and sun-dried tomatoes for a healthier result. Excellent for brunch...

Traditionally a sweet pudding, this savoury version of the French clafoutis is made with soft goat's cheese and small cherry...

Large beefsteak tomatoes make tasty, juicy containers for a spicy dried fruit and nut couscous mixture, served with creamy yogourt.

Turn a tray of roasted vegetables into a spicy meal by adding kidney beans, a tomato sauce and a cheesy...

Fish trimmings ' the head, skin and bones ' from any white fish with a good flavour can be used....

Use this light stock as a base for delicate soups and sauces, and in risottos and similar dishes.

This stock, made with the leftovers from a roast chicken, can be used as a great base for soups, casseroles,...

You can use fresh, raw or cooked bones for this stock, plus any lean meat scraps. Trim fat or fatty...

Barley is a much underrated and seldom-used grain, which is a great shame since it has a pleasing flavour and...

Domburi is a Japanese dish, the name of which originally referred to the bowl in which it was cooked, and...

As this recipe shows, it is easy to make your own spice mix. And the best thing about it is...

Traditionally, a hash was the perfect way to use up leftovers from a roast dinner. Here, a glorious mix of...

A comforting, chunky vegetable stew is topped with a cheesy breadcrumb crust to evoke the flavours of traditional farmhouse cooking.

Sweetly flavoured, roasted vegetables topped with a savoury crumble that includes Parmesan, nuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for added...

Using a variety of fresh and dried mushrooms combined with tasty artichoke hearts, this pasta bake dish gives off an...

This is a clever variation on the traditional, meat-based Greek dish that is usually quite high in fat. The meat...

Fresh pasta needs only brief oven-baking. Used in a vegetarian lasagna it is layered with wilted fresh spinach and juicy...

These stuffed mushrooms are topped with slices of creamy cheese, sprinkled with pine nuts. Serve on toast for a smart,...