BASICS RECIPES

These basic recipes are often overlooked and the unsung heroes of a dish, but done right they can take a dish from good to amazing! Learn how to make the perfect tart pastry, the ultimate roast potatoes or just a plain old poached egg. Get these basics right and your dishes will start to sing!

BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH BACON AND CHESTNUTS

BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH BACON AND CHESTNUTS

Love them or hate them, it wouldn’t be Christmas without Brussels sprouts.

HONEY ROASTED PARSNIPS

HONEY ROASTED PARSNIPS

The honey glaze brings out the nutty undertones of the parsnips, creating a perfect harmony of natural sweetness and savoury delight.

CHRISTMAS CARROTS

CHRISTMAS CARROTS

A great way to brush up the humble carrot. Star anise adds a touch of Christmas spice to the sweet buttery glaze.

STUFFING

STUFFING

Every roast dinner deserves stuffing. This is a quick and simple recipe for making stuffing that is far tastier than the shop bought version.

YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS

YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS

Perfect Yorkshire puddings - just 3 simple ingredients is all that's needed to make these crispy beauties.

ROAST POTATOES

ROAST POTATOES

Roast potatoes - arguably the most important part of any roast dinner. Here's the proper way to make them.

POACHED EGGS

POACHED EGGS

How do I poach eggs properly has to be one of the most common questions I get asked, well at last, I'll show you how.

CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Making your own Caesar salad dressing is so much better than buying it ready-made in a shop – the fresh taste is amazing.

RED PEPPER SAUCE

RED PEPPER SAUCE

I love this red pepper sauce, warming but full of depth and flavour to spice up many dishes - also perfect as a dipping sauce.

PARMESAN PESTO

PARMESAN PESTO

This is a super-tasty pine nut and parmesan pesto, it's perfect with salmon or other meaty fish.

COLESLAW

COLESLAW

Coleslaw is one of my favourite garnishes or salads. Have a good play around to find your own favourites but this is my preferred mix.

BASIL OIL

BASIL OIL

A really simple basil oil that can be used in so many dishes and stores in the fridge for a few days too.

DIRTY RICE

DIRTY RICE

This dirty rice recipe is a mix of flavours from all over. Feel free to experiment with the ingredients to make it your own.

POTATO PANCAKES

POTATO PANCAKES

Potato pancakes are great alternative to roast potatoes or chips and can be used pretty much with any meal.

TARTARE SAUCE

TARTARE SAUCE

Don't buy tartare sauce when you can make this super tasty version? Do fish and chips properly!

CHIPS

CHIPS

The great British classic - done The Hand and Flowers way.

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

Pancakes aren't just for pancake day! These are great with savoury or sweet toppings and can also be used as sides for many light dishes.

PICCALILLI

PICCALILLI

The typical British accompaniment, traditionally saved for pork pies, but when you add a dollop of hot, sweet piccalilli to a snack or meal everything feels right in the world.

CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE SAUCE

CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE SAUCE

This chocolate and orange sauce is from my eggy bread breakfast recipe, but it's also great with most puddings and pancakes.

COCONUT CARAMEL SAUCE

COCONUT CARAMEL SAUCE

It's not the healthiest, but the coconut milk adds a big dollop of luxury to this indulgent sauce.

SWEET POTATO MASH

SWEET POTATO MASH

This sweet potato mash is perfect as a pie topping or to accompany any meal, smooth and creamy!

SHORTCRUST PASTRY

SHORTCRUST PASTRY

My shortcrust pastry, perfect for pasties and pies.

SWEET PASTRY

SWEET PASTRY

The basis for any good sweet pie or tart is the sweet pastry.

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