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Easy recipes for lovers of good and tasty food. Everyday cooking with instructions and top tips.

Party food at its best, this is my copycat recipe from party food at M&S a while back. Finger food is the way to...
Roasted Parsnips Golden sweet glazed parsnips are a real treat and totally delicious. Using the same recipe could also make h...
Easy Sweet Potato Recipe Oven-baked sweet potato with feta, carrots and beetroot. Now, I got the idea from a Jamie Oliver recip...
Recipe for Scallops Scallops and serrano ham make a perfect starter course. This is a Rick Stein recipe that is really quick and...
Spanish Chicken This is a really simple, slow cooker chicken recipe that is packed with flavour.  Tender pieces of chi...
How to make Sausage Rolls with my Easy Recipe The UK's answer to America's pigs in a blanket, but I say these are far be...
This Classic  American Chop Suey (American Goulash)  is easy to make. The flavours blend together perfectly for comfort fo...
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy  Juicy beef patties in a delicious, rich gravy.  If you prefer, you can make meatballs, by shap...
How to Cook Pork with Crispy Crackling This a simple but very effective recipe to make pork crackle really crispy.  Read on to learn how to...
Steam roast chicken in the Ninja Foodi Max 15-in-1 is such a timesaver with the time to cook significantly reduced. Whole roast ...
Patatas Bravas - Papas Bravas Recipe The sauce for patatas bravas is actually really easy to make. Here I have the perfect recip...
Caramel Dessert Pizza Dessert pizza is an easy last-minute dessert and is on the table in 20 just minutes. Chocolate, carame...
Chicken Parmesan Recipe - Chicken Parmigiana Also known as simply chicken parm is really easy to make.   Crispy crumbed chi...
Fry up Breakfast The famous traditional full English breakfast (also referred to as a fry-up breakfast) is loved by most of us h...
Potato and Sweet Potato Mash Dressed potatoes are what Jamie calls them. Mash mixed with lemon,  chilli, coriander and feta.  ðŸ˜‹ ...
The best Philly Cheesesteak is homemade! While everyone has the right to eat whatever they choose, it is vital to remember that ...
Easy Minced Beef Pie Recipe. The pie filling can be made in advance for a quick midweek dinner. You can use shortcrust or puff p...
Sausage and Mash and the Best Gravy Recipe! My rich onion gravy is thick, deliciously tasty, and it's easy to make. This p...
How to Make Marie Rose Sauce Prawn cocktail,  is a seafood dish consisting of shelled, cooked prawns (shrimp) in a cocktail sauce.  ...
The Best Spaghetti Bolognese You'll Ever Taste! Easy-to-make recipe, the pasta sauce is rich and delicious with the addition...
Easy Greek moussaka recipe - delicious lamb mince, cooked in a rich, lightly spiced tomato-based sauce. Starting with potatoes...
Easy meatballs recipe in a rich, smoky chorizo and tomato sauce served with crispy potatoes.  You can serve this with spaghetti ...
Roasted Red Pepper Soup This sweet pepper soup is r ich, vibrant and intensely flavourful, made with charred peppers and smoked ...
Chicken Sandwich Idea Don't be worrying about the calories in the topping, just get back to it tomorrow! This post...
BBQ Pork Casserole Recipe Pork loin steaks that are so tender you can easily turn them into pulled pork by shredding them with ...
Halloumi Flatbread Recipe Coated with runny honey, sweet paprika and red pepper flakes 😋 Plus you can find out how to grill hal...
Carrot salad is so simple to make and goes well served with  Jamie's Rogan Josh from his 30-minute meals book. ...
Corned beef and baked bean pie Corned beef pie is especially good if you add baked beans, cheap and easy dinner and the kids will ...
Sandwich idea - quick and easy steak sandwich using ciabatta bread with mustard mayo. Cooked correctly a good steak is something...
C hicken and Rice Recipe with Chorizo Sausage Find out how to make Jambalaya; a tasty one pot meal. This post may con...
Jamie Oliver Pot Roasted Sweet and Sour Chicken  A recipe from the days of 'The Naked Chef' this recipe is a keeper...
Bacon Roly Poly Recipe An old-fashioned and traditional British recipe that was very popular in the 1960s. It's also ca...
Tabletop Cooking on a Raclette Grill My raclette ingredients list, but there are no rules on how to throw a party! T...
Weight-Loss Tips How to lose weight without starving is a frequent query. The fact is that starving yourself won't help you los...
Steak and Kidney Pie Recipe Find out how to make the Best Steak and Ale Pie with Kidneys, a recipe by Gordon Ramsay.  ...
Dirty fries are most certainly a taste sensation! Dirty chips or fully loaded chips - whatever you fancy calling them, are proba...
Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers This is an easy midweek meal - peppers filled with juicy minced beef bolognese with a layer of ...
Easy Chicken Casserole This slow cooker chicken casserole with pearl barley is the perfect midweek dinner - proper winter f...
Nigella Fish Finger Bhorta This fish finger recipe is a definite keeper. Rather than your usual fish finger recipe such as the goo...
Deliciously Healthy: A Vegetarian Moussaka Recipe for Meatless Monday If you're looking for a hearty and flavourful vegetarian m...
How to make Roast Potatoes Crispy In this recipe, you will learn how to get your roasties  crunchy on the outside, and soft and fluff...
How to Make Bubble and Squeak You could shape it into bubble and squeak cakes, it's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and ...
 Slow Cooker Bolognese Pasta - No Browning Recipe! Easy slow cooker bolognese. Just dump the ingredients into your slow cooker (...
Hosting a Dinner Party No one enjoys hosting a dinner party and having guests that are difficult to please. It can be stressful an...
Pizza offers a wide range of flavours and toppings to satisfy every need, whether you're celebrating or commiserating. There are ma...
You may be wondering why your small apartment is more challenging to organise. When you consider the limited space, it should be easy e...
Best Guacamole Recipe Okay, what I think is best might not be yours but I say this really is the best guacamole recipe out there! Plus it...
You’ve no doubt heard about some of the incredible benefits of taking Chaga mushrooms alongside a healthy diet and daily exercise regim...
As hot days approach, outdoor garden parties are taking over indoor events. The breeze of fresh air, the blue sky, and the cosy feeling...
Indian Beef Curry Recipe This Spicy Beef Curry recipe by Gordon Ramsay is just the best! After low and slow cooking, the be...