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MEAT RECIPES

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My favourite recipe ingredient! There are so many ways to add huge hits of flavour when cooking meat, be it the spices, marinades, or the cut of meat you use or the way you cook it. Such variety and so many possibilities.

CHICKEN TRAYBAKE WITH GARLIC AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Remove the tray from the oven and scatter over the basil leaves. Let everyone help themselves to this very easy and super-tasty traybake.

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ONGLET STEAK WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Onglet steak is prized for its great flavour, but you’ll need to time the cooking carefully as it can become tough if overdone.

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CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM POT PIES

These warming and hearty pot pies are filled with succulent chicken, chestnut mushrooms in a delicious creamy sauce.

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Southern-Style Chicken With Potato Salad

Everybody likes fried chicken! This version has all the flavour you associate with fried chicken but much less fat because it is baked not fried.

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Braised Hare & Pearl Barley with Foie Gras & Pickled Quince

Hare has such a strong, gamey flavour, it’s one of those ingredients that people love or hate. It works brilliantly with pearl barley, which is a favourite at The Hand & Flowers.

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Chicken, Bacon & Pistachio Pie

This pie looks impressive but it’s actually very easy to make and tastes fantastic.

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BARBECUED CHICKEN WINGS THREE WAYS

These barbecued chicken wings are light, fresh and packed with punchy flavours. Pile them high and dig in!

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ROAST PORK BELLY WITH FENNEL SLAW & POTATOES

I’m a huge fan of pork belly as I think it has the perfect meat to fat ratio. Lemony salad potatoes and a crunchy slaw complete this weekend feast.

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MINCED BEEF & ONION POT PIES

These individual pies look amazing and taste even better, yet they are easy to prepare, using ready-made puff pastry.

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LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WITH GREEN PEPPER SALSA

Lemon pepper chicken is one of those retro dishes that withstands the test of time because they taste good!

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GREEK STYLE ROAST LAMB AND POTATOES

This one-tray wonder conjures up memories of great summer holidays. The ingredients are very simple, allowing the individual flavours to really sing out.

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TOAD IN THE HOLE WITH ROASTED ONION AND ALE GRAVY

Succulent sausages encased in a giant fluffy golden Yorkshire pudding,

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FILLET OF BEEF WITH HAND AND FLOWERS CHIPS

This is the Rolls-Royce of steak and chips!

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BEER-CAN CHICKEN WITH GOCHUJANG BUTTER

For a twist on a traditional Sunday roast chicken – brushed with garlicky chilli butter.

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SQUID AND CHORIZO SKEWERS

For a taste of Spanish holidays, charred squid is paired with Padrón peppers and spicy chorizo. Delicious!

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T-BONE STEAK WITH BLACK PEPPER BUTTER

You just can’t beat a T-bone steak cooked on the barbecue.

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BEEF SUYA SKEWERS

West African-inspired, with a spicy peanut mix that coats the beef skewers.

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STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

Take baked spuds to new heights with these coal-cooked sweet potatoes filled with soured cream, chives, bacon and melted cheese.

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THE ULTIMATE HOT DOG

These hot dogs are based on everyone’s favourite Christmas side: pigs in blankets.

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LAMB KOFTAS

I love cooking lamb mince on the grill. It’s quite high in fat so the koftas won’t dry out and they crisp up wonderfully on the surface.

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HERBY LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS

A real taste of the Mediterranean, with fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil and a citrusy tang from preserved lemons.

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SHAWARMA CHICKEN WRAP

A great barbecue twist on one of the world's most popular street foods.

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SLOW ROASTED DUCK WITH DUCK FAT CHIPS AND GRAVY

Some dishes end up defining you, chef and restaurant. This is one of them.

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FRIED CHICKEN IN A BASKET

My southern-fried twist on the classic chicken in a basket.

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CHICKEN, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

The key to the success of this simple chicken, tomato and mozzarella salad is making sure the tomatoes are really ripe and tasty.

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FLASH FRIED SIRLOIN STEAKS WITH MUSTARD SEED DRESSING

These thin quickly pan fried sirloin steaks are a great lunchtime treat.

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STICKY PORK CHOPS

Sticky chops with great American smoky flavours, perfect with a fresh and crunchy slaw.

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CHICKEN, HAM AND LEEK PIE

A straight forward pastry in this one, so don’t be shy – give it a go.

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STEAK, RED ONION AND TOMATO SALAD

The sweet acidity of the tomatoes combined with the salty, meaty crust on the steak works brilliantly in this salad.

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CHICKEN AND PRAWN GUMBO

It’s not a complicated gumbo recipe. It’s just full of flavour, so give it a go

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GREEN CHILLI CON CARNE

I’ve always been drawn to the raw flavour and heat you get from green chillies and green peppers and they’re really great in this dish

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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

This easy, one-dish chicken dinner is like the top of a really good pizza – without the dough. It takes just a few minutes to throw together and is really tasty.

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WEEKEND ROAST CHICKEN

This is a ‘weekend chicken’, because you need to start it the day before you want to eat it, but don’t let that put you off – the recipe is very easy.

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HAY-BAKED CHICKEN AND ROASTED CELERIAC

This dish is so clean and simple. It tastes and smells like a gorgeously sweet hay field, which gives it an authentic, real flavour.

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SLOW-ROASTED DUCK WITH POTATO PANCAKES

Everybody loves slow-roasted, crispy duck from a Chinese takeaway, but this is an English version for a more substantial main course.

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SLOW ROASTED LAMB WITH BOULANGÈRE POTATOES

I think I can safely call it the ultimate family lunch!

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TURKEY RAGU

A light version of spaghetti Bolognese using turkey mince, which is roasted for extra flavour and texture.

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THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY

This is a tasty alternative to a takeaway, with plenty of interesting textures from the crunchy veg and bamboo shoots.

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MALAYSIAN-STYLE BEEF CURRY

Here, galangal, tamarind and lemongrass introduce more subtle flavours than the often fiery heat of a classic Indian curry.

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CHICKEN PHO

This Vietnamese pho is full of aromatic flavours, such as cinnamon, coriander, ginger and lemongrass, and topped with loads of fresh herbs

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CHICKEN WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Full of flavour and with a great texture, roast cauliflower is the ideal partner for roast chicken.

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BEEF AND STOUT STEW

There’s nothing quite like a comforting beef stew on a cold wintry day. Made with classic ingredients, this is a traditional stew with big, bold flavours.

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GAMMON STEAKS AND FRIED DUCK EGGS

This is a smartened up version of the ham-and-egg teas of my childhood.

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RIBEYE STEAK CHASSEUR

The crumble topping lends that all-important crunch that compliments rich flavour and robust texture.

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PIRI PIRI CHICKEN WITH LITTLE GEM SALAD

Who doesn’t love piri piri chicken? This is such a great recipe, a real favourite of mine for when that hot, hot chicken craving hits.

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LAMB SHANK HOT POT

Here I’ve recreated that old-school favourite, Lancashire hot pot, using a different cut of lamb.

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MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH CAULIFLOWER COUSCOUS

This dish is good warm or cold, so it’s ideal for a substantial packed lunch the next day too.

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SPICY CHILLI WITH GREEN BEANS

This is a real favourite in our house. It’s simple to make and layered with so many deliciously spicy flavours.

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SHEPHERD’S PIE WITH CAULIFLOWER TOPPING

With spicy merguez sausages simmered with the lamb and a creamy cauliflower purée topping enriched with tangy blue cheese, it really hits the spot!

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TURKEY BURGERS WITH KOHLRABI SLAW

These burgers are easy to make and just as good as a normal burger for a weeknight tea or a summer barbecue.

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PAPRIKA ROAST RIB OF PORK

I love to serve this on a cold evening with some mashed potato made with a little smoked butter. Pure pleasure!

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BARNSLEY CHOPS WITH CUMIN AND CORIANDER

They’re double chops so they satisfy the hungriest of appetites and their naturally sweet fat keeps them succulent and tasty.

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CALVES’ LIVER WITH SAGE AND ONION FRITTERS

The fritters have a great crispy texture to contrast with the meltingly soft and luscious calf’s liver.

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CÔTE DE BOEUF

Côte de Boeuf is a single, large rib of beef. It’s high in fat so it’s very juicy and full of flavour.

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CLASSIC CHICKEN KYIV

Who doesn’t love chicken Kiev? I think it’s the best thing ever!

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JERK CHICKEN AND TOMATO SALAD

The punchy coating and seasoning with a fiery Caribbean heat.

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SLOW ROASTED LAMB WITH HOT FENNEL RELISH

Slow roasting lamb allows all of those lovely flavours and juices to render and mix together.

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LAMB TAGINE WITH CHICKPEAS

Lamb stands up well to strong flavours like the harissa and dried mint in this aromatic tagine.

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PORK STEW WITH A SMOKED CHEESE CRUST

A tasty stew with a cheesy, crunchy topping, a brilliant one-dish dinner.

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BEEF STROGANOFF

This recipe is so rich and luxurious it feels special, and yet it’s easy to make.

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STICKY DRUMSTICKS

Malty and sticky, these guys are great for a BBQ or party.

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JERK CHICKEN

The spice is the bringer of flavour to this party.

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SHEPHERD’S PIE

A British classic! Done properly, this is a dish to be proud of.

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WHOLE SATAY CHICKEN

A little spicy, nutty and naughty! Cooked slowly, so you’ll need to be patient.

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COTTAGE PIE WITH BLUE CHEESE MASH

The classic comfort food, this one with added blue cheese and a dash of curry powder.

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