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Home cooking (Recipes)

  • Strawberry Tiramisu

    Published: Sun, 29/06/2008 16:06
    I know it's not traditional, but I was eating my summer fruit pudding with mascarpone, and I had a brain storm - this, my friend is quite simply amazing!
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  • Saltimbocca

    Published: Sun, 29/06/2008 16:02
    I first had this in Rome it is fantastic, the literal translation of saltimbocca is ‘jump in the mouth' and this dish certainly does.
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  • Crab burgers

    Published: Sun, 29/06/2008 15:58
    Add little bit of class to your summer party with a sexy crab burger, perfect with a Pimms. These fish cakes are not potato based and so have a much lighter texture
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  • Watercress pate

    Published: Sun, 29/06/2008 15:51
    This simple vegetarian dish is perfect on a hot summer's day. It's also really high in iron and calcium. I really like it spread thickly on a bagel with flaked smoked mackerel.
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  • Baba Ghanoush

    Published: Sun, 29/06/2008 15:45
    A great Middle Eastern dish making the most of aubergines.
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  • Sage and Onion bread

    Published: Sun, 29/06/2008 15:41
    A beautifully fragrant bread. Wonderful as an accompaniment to cheese or as the base of a tasty stuffing. Can be made by hand or in a bread maker.
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  • Frascarti and Raspberry Jellies

    Published: Sun, 29/06/2008 15:36
    The raspberries turn jewel red and look so beautiful suspended in the sweet jelly. The sparkling wine provides not only a sweetness but if you manage to cool it quickly enough
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  • Grey Mullet with summer herbs and vegetables baked en papillote

    Published: Fri, 06/06/2008 14:27
    I love this classic way of cooking fish, sealing it in its own little bag so none of the sublime flavours can escape.
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  • Pasta with Broad beans and summer herbs

    Published: Fri, 06/06/2008 14:23
    This is a wonderfully light way to dress pasta, you can also eat it cold the next day as a delicious pasta salad.
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  • Minted Pea and Broad bean dip

    Published: Fri, 06/06/2008 14:19
    This has to be one of the easiest dips ever, packed full of flavour it sings of summer.
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  • Elderflower fritters

    Published: Fri, 06/06/2008 14:10
    This fritter uses an ultra light Japanese tempura batter, making for an extra crunch fritter.
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  • Courgette frittata

    Published: Fri, 06/06/2008 14:07
    This versatile dish can be eaten hot or cold.
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  • Summer fruit pudding

    Published: Fri, 06/06/2008 14:03
    soft yielding sweet fruit soaked bread and of course the delicious mascarpone served on the side. So as summer is here make the most of those tasty berries!
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  • Gooseberry fool

    Published: Fri, 06/06/2008 13:48
    This is a much lighter version of the classic cream based fool.
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  • Whole sea bass with ginger and garlic

    Published: Thu, 01/05/2008 00:33
    This ginger and garlic stuffing adds a subtle Oriental note without overpowering the delicate flavour of this fish.
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  • Sorrel pesto

    Published: Sat, 26/04/2008 14:08
    Sorrel has a wonderful citrus taste which really brings this pesto to life.
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  • Picnic lamb cutlets

    Published: Sat, 26/04/2008 13:52
    delicious hot or cold, these are a refreshing change from cocktail sausages and mini scotch eggs.
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  • Rhubarb Trifle

    Published: Sat, 26/04/2008 13:46
    This is a real Barbra Cartland of a trifle, pink, light and quite naughty!
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  • Spicy Rhubarb Chutney

    Published: Sat, 26/04/2008 13:40
    A perfect way of using up that glut of rhubarb and preserving a little summer sunshine.
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  • Pizza Primavera

    Published: Sat, 26/04/2008 13:25
    pizza is one of the easiest foods to vary for fussy eaters, children love to make their own combinations of toppings.
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  • Asparagus and Halloumi Salad.

    Published: Sat, 26/04/2008 13:19
    A quick and easy lunch dish for two.
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  • Wood pigeon salad with redcurrant vinaigrette

    Published: Sun, 30/03/2008 19:05
    This is a kind of transitional dish for when you are torn between wanting a fresh salad and it being just that little bit too cold outside.
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  • New potato, goat's cheese and bacon salad

    Published: Sun, 30/03/2008 18:59
    Later in the season you can add blanched broad beans to the salad.
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  • Smoked mackerel Pate Parcels

    Published: Sun, 30/03/2008 18:54
    Packed with Omega 3 and 6 oils, these elegant little parcels also make a great starter.
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  • Beef Salad with Pink Grapefruit and Watercress

    Published: Sun, 30/03/2008 18:49
    Fresh and zingy but substantial a perfect spring salad. I like my beef really underdone but if you don't then just cook the beef steak for a few minutes longer.
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  • Crispy Sea trout with a salad of Jersey Royal New Potatoes

    Published: Sun, 30/03/2008 18:45
    This is a great combination of crispy skinned oily fish with a fresh salad and creamy fleshed potatoes. Makes a wonderful dinner party dish for those warmer evenings.
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  • Baked Sea Trout in a Herb Salt Crust

    Published: Sun, 30/03/2008 18:26
    Traditionally the pastry in a pie was there only to protect the meat and was not eaten, this method of cooking is particularly suited to fish as the fish ‘steams' inside the pastry
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  • Baked Feta, Spinach and hazelnut filo parcels

    Published: Sun, 30/03/2008 18:18
    A great Greek lunch dish, just as good cold the next day as it is hot out of the oven with a simple salad.
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  • Rosemary studded leg of Lamb

    Published: Sat, 22/03/2008 11:26
    Juicy roast lamb using Anchovies to add a meaty depth of flavour (without a hint of fish)
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  • Traditional Italian Foccacia

    Published: Sat, 22/03/2008 11:17
    Foccacia has now become pretty common in most supermarkets, but you can't beat a homemade version with fresh rosemary and a good quality olive oil.
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  • Aioli

    Published: Sun, 02/03/2008 11:23
    Aioli is a garlic flavoured mayonnaise popular in the south of France and the Mediterranean. Use spread on croutons
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  • Garlic Soup

    Published: Sun, 02/03/2008 11:19
    A creamy rustic style soup, roasting the garlic mellows the flavour and releases a wonderful sweetness, as the garlic caramelises.
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  • Asian inspired Prawn and spring onion cakes

    Published: Sun, 02/03/2008 11:17
    Spicy little bites of prawn and spring onion, perfect for lifting you into spring mode, even if it is drizzling and grey outside. These crunchy bites work well as a starter, accomp
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  • Cauliflower and tomato bake

    Published: Sun, 02/03/2008 11:11
    A quick easy week day supper. Help your family get their five a day. Try this healthy alternative to cauliflower cheese.
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  • Carrot Cake

    Published: Sun, 02/03/2008 11:08
    Soft moist and slightly spicy, this is a fantastic cake. Perfect with a cup of coffee mid-afternoon to galvanise you before the kids get back from school.
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  • Hake in Parsley butter sauce

    Published: Sun, 02/03/2008 11:01
    I love this combination of rich buttery sauce and pure white light fish. A real old school dish, but now cod is so unsustainable hake is the perfect substitute.
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  • Treats for that special woman in your life - Mum.

    Published: Sat, 23/02/2008 10:52
    From simple scrambled eggs to posh poached salmon, Emma Allsopp has sent us her recipes that even Dad can create, with a little help from the younger generation.
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  • Rhubarb and Ginger tart

    Published: Sat, 02/02/2008 10:48
    This is a great way to show the beautiful pinkness of forced rhubarb.
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  • Pancakes

    Published: Sat, 02/02/2008 10:42
    Traditionally made on shrove Tuesday to use up all of the goodies before the period of abstinence, Lent.
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  • Chicory Caesar Salad

    Published: Sat, 02/02/2008 10:38
    A perfect winter salad, the slight herbal bitterness of the chicory contrasts beautifully with the rich creaminess of the dressing.
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  • Marmalade Fruit Bread

    Published: Sat, 02/02/2008 10:34
    Simply the best fruit bread ever.
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  • Seville orange Marmalade

    Published: Sat, 02/02/2008 10:31
    The best way of preserving these wonderfully tart fruit that has such a short season.
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  • Pan seared Wild salmon with celeriac mash and buttered leeks.

    Published: Sat, 02/02/2008 10:27
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  • Toasted Goats Cheese with Caramelised onions

    Published: Sat, 02/02/2008 10:17
    A great lunch for two or starter for four, this dish contrasts the creamy sharpness of the goats cheese with the melting sweetness of the onions.
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  • French onion soup

    Published: Sat, 02/02/2008 10:09
    One of the easiest soups to make, if you've never made soup before French onion soup is the place to start.
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  • Broccoli cakes

    Published: Sat, 02/02/2008 10:05
    Ideal for leftovers, any vegetables can be substituted into the potato and cheese base.
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  • Rose and Rhubarb Pavlova

    Published: Sat, 02/02/2008 09:58
    Perfect for Valentine's Day, really simple to make but delicious.
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  • 5 ways with Yogurt

    Published: Sun, 06/01/2008 12:54
    Sometimes you want a treat so here are my top 5 ways of giving virtuous yogurt a sexy edge.
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  • Puddings to diet for

    Published: Sun, 06/01/2008 12:47
    Here are a few recipes for those with a sweet tooth, but still wanting to cut the calories
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  • Friday night Curry

    Published: Sun, 06/01/2008 12:11
    Making your own curry means you can control how much fat, salt and sugar goes in.
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  • Quick and easy pasta dishes

    Published: Sun, 06/01/2008 12:07
    The modern day cupboard life saver, a jar of good quality pesto in the cupboard means you can have a hot meal on the table in 10-15minutes.
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  • Creamy Butternut squash Risotto

    Published: Fri, 04/01/2008 10:43
    This really feels and tastes like the genuine article but without the fatty butter and egg yolk.
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  • Falafel, pita and tzatziki

    Published: Fri, 04/01/2008 10:40
    You can make the falafel the day before and the tzatziki will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
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  • Stir fried Shiitake mushrooms with Soya beans

    Published: Fri, 04/01/2008 10:35
    A delicious healthy quick midweek Japanese supper.
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  • Burger and fries

    Published: Fri, 04/01/2008 10:30
    A lower calorie version of this popular meal.
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  • Skinny shepherd's pie

    Published: Fri, 04/01/2008 10:17
    Well I suppose this is really ‘turkey-herders pie' but that would just freak people out, turkey is much lower in fat and saturated fat than beef without losing the protein content.
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  • Chilli and rice

    Published: Fri, 04/01/2008 10:13
    A firm family favourite, with a few changes to make it a much healthier version.
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  • Mid-afternoon snacks

    Published: Thu, 03/01/2008 23:53
    Perfect snacks to keep the hunger pangs away.
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  • Lunchbox salads

    Published: Thu, 03/01/2008 23:46
    If you've had it with salads try something a little different.
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  • Super Skinny Sandwich fillings

    Published: Thu, 03/01/2008 23:36
    Recipes and tips for low-calorie sandwiches
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  • Chicken ceaser salad wraps

    Published: Thu, 03/01/2008 23:31
    ... approximately only 115 calories per wrap, where as bread is on average 90 calories a slice (2 to make a sandwich 180 calories) are an instant calorie saver.
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  • Super Soup

    Published: Thu, 03/01/2008 23:25
    Two different methods for a low-calorie meal
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  • Homemade oatcakes

    Published: Thu, 03/01/2008 23:19
    You can buy oatcakes in pretty much all supermarkets now, but if you make them yourself you have control of what's in them,
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  • Fruit fixes

    Published: Thu, 03/01/2008 23:15
    Nature has been kind to us in that fruit is low-calorie per 100g, tasty, nutritious and usually comes in it's own packaging which is biodegradable.
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  • Fruity flapjack squares

    Published: Thu, 03/01/2008 23:04
    Add in any dried fruit that you like just remember not to go over board, although fruit is low calorie per 100g this changes when you remove the water.
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  • Supper skinny Blueberry muffins

    Published: Thu, 03/01/2008 23:00
    Wholesome and fruity these muffins are my favourite.
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  • Omelettes

    Published: Wed, 02/01/2008 22:13
    ... 60 of the 75 calories of an egg are in the yolk, so logic would dictate that you have egg white omelettes, however the nutrition and protein are also in the egg yolk.
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  • Toast Toppers

    Published: Wed, 02/01/2008 21:59
    A selection of low calorie toppings for breakfast/brunch
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  • Kedgeree

    Published: Wed, 02/01/2008 21:50
    A substantial weekend breakfast or brunch dish, perfect in bed with a copy of the Sunday Times. I like a good spicy kick so I use a medium curry powder, if you prefer a more subtle
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  • Apple and cinnamon porridge

    Published: Wed, 02/01/2008 21:47
    For when you need a hot hearty breakfast to keep out the cold chill of those January days.
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  • Get up and go Muesli

    Published: Wed, 02/01/2008 21:43
    Make this wonderfully tasty muesli once a week and keep it in an air tight container, then it's ready to go on those days when you have only minutes for breakfast, pour on the milk
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  • Passion fruit Pavlova

    Published: Wed, 02/01/2008 11:52
    The tartness of the passion fruit cuts through the sweetness of the meringue and the richness of the cream perfectly and the beautiful vibrant yellow looks fantastic
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  • Lemon and pepper Lemon sole goujons with tartare sauce.

    Published: Wed, 02/01/2008 11:49
    Perfect crunchy coating and soft white delicate fish dipped into a creamy piquant sauce what could be better.
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  • Roast Guinea fowl with garlic and rosemary.

    Published: Wed, 02/01/2008 11:45
    The bacon and butter keep the Guinea fowl wonderfully moist in this recipe; just don't forget to baste well. If you really can't stand the thought of game you can substitute in chi
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  • Winter salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette

    Published: Wed, 02/01/2008 11:41
    A fresh lively recipe for January to reinvigorate your senses after what seems like weeks of rich heavy food. Having said that, this salad works really well with roast duck.
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  • Chicken, Leek and Carrot pie

    Published: Wed, 02/01/2008 11:37
    This is the best chicken pie, I use thigh meat instead of breast as it has a much more meatier flavour, try and use organic carrots and leeks
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  • Braised Red cabbage with Apples

    Published: Wed, 02/01/2008 11:33
    This recipe is a great balance between sweet apples, spices and slightly tart red cabbage.
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  • Creamy celery soup

    Published: Wed, 02/01/2008 11:15
    Rich, creamy and comforting celery soup is perfect for those January days when you feel you should be virtuous but its cold and you need something to warm you through.
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  • Brill in a red wine sauce with orange braised chicory.

    Published: Wed, 28/11/2007 12:33
    This recipe combines so many wonderful British ingredients all in season in December. The firm white fish contrasts perfectly with the rich redness of the sauce, and the tangy oran
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  • Mulled Wine

    Published: Wed, 28/11/2007 12:26
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  • Angels on Horseback

    Published: Wed, 28/11/2007 12:20
    The perfect Edwardian canapé or snack. The name Angels on horseback apparently comes from the way that the oyster puffs out when cooks, giving the appearance of wings.
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  • Bramley Apple Crumble

    Published: Wed, 28/11/2007 12:14
    A classic British winter dish, beautifully tart soft Bramley apples with a sweet crunchy topping. I used a little muesli or rolled oats to give extra crunch.
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  • Parsnip soup spiced with nutmeg

    Published: Wed, 28/11/2007 12:06
    A simple rich velvety soup to warm those cold days, serve with hunks of crusty bread.
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  • Duck and Pomegranate with wilted Kale

    Published: Wed, 28/11/2007 11:48
    A lighter seasonal dish, pairing gamey duck with light sweet sour fragrant pomegranate. You can always swap the kale for rocket or a winter salad leaf.
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  • Brussel sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon.

    Published: Wed, 28/11/2007 11:26
    This is the only recipe I have found that convinces my husband to eat sprouts, my family like it so much we serve it with Christmas dinner. The contrast between sweet delicate spro
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  • Jerusalem artichoke Gratin

    Published: Mon, 29/10/2007 12:28
    Try a little something different to accompany your favourite roast meat. This rich creamy gratin also perfect with game.
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  • Jerusalem artichoke Gnocchi

    Published: Mon, 29/10/2007 12:25
    Jerusalem artichoke gives these light Italian potato dumplings an extra dimension of flavour. Serve with sage butter, or toss in some small cubes of Gorgonzola and walnuts.
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  • Smoked haddock jacket potatoes

    Published: Mon, 29/10/2007 12:21
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  • The best Roast potatoes ever

    Published: Mon, 29/10/2007 12:18
    My own version of this British classic, say goodbye to soggy, greasy potatoes. Follow this simple recipe for outstanding potatoes every time.
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