Pineapple coleslaw Using coleslaw mix fast-tracks this side dish, but you can finely shred fresh cabbage and carrot if you prefer.
Middle eastern roast lamb A fragrant combination of spices adds depth of flavour to this slow-cooked lamb. Marinate it in advance if time allows.
Venison with cumberland sauce and hazelnut gremolata This is a sensational dinner party dish. Venison is a very lean meat, so basting it with butter and oil helps keep it moist.
Open beef wellington tarts This casual way to serve beef wellington is especially popular with the blue cheese lovers among us.
Mojo pork You won’t believe how tender pork is when cooked according to this Cuban recipe. Serve it in warm wraps or tacos with Pineapple Coleslaw.
Stir-fry beef with honey and black pepper sauce A sticky, sweet and salty dish with a burst of heat from the black pepper. To tenderise the beef, stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda and leave to sit for...
Chicken tagine There are not a lot of ingredients in this tagine to combine to make a very fragrant and delicious meal.
Creamy tarragon chicken This meal is quick enough for a weeknight meal or fancy enough for a dinner party.
Peach chicken This makes a nice change from apricot chicken and uses a can of peach slices so it can be made at any time of the year.
Coronation chicken This recipe was created as part of the banquet for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, and has been a firm favourite ever since.
Crispy mayonnaise chicken with honey mustard coleslaw This is a wonderfully easy way of crumbing chicken and the coleslaw dressing is scrumptious.
Baby potato and pea salad Make this salad to celebrate the first of your spring potatoes. You can also use fresh peas from the garden if you have them.
Thai green curry pea soup Green curry paste and coconut milk give depth of flavour to this silky smooth soup.
Ravioli with creamy tomato sauce and fried kale I like to top this delicious creamy ravioli with crunchy fried kale for a complete meal. Any flavour of ravioli will do.
Chicken, brie and potato tart This is a beautiful tart to serve for lunch, dinner or a picnic. The caramelised onions give nice pops of sweetness.
Spicy prawn sushi stacks These sushi-inspired stacks make a lovely fresh start to a meal, and can also be served with a salad as a light lunch.
sticky date & apple puddings with pecan butterscotch sauce Definitely one of my children’s favourite desserts. The addition of apple and pecans changes this humble recipe into a restaurant-style treat.
copycat fried chicken Fried chicken is always a crowd pleaser, and this recipe tastes exactly like the famous takeaway brand. If you don’t have buttermilk, mix a tablespoon of lemon juice or white...
festive black forest pavlova Chocolate and cherries are such a festive combination and this pavlova makes an extravagant centrepiece for your dessert table on Christmas Day. The garnish cherries can be dipped in white...
pork cutlets with chilli peaches A colourful summer meal using fresh peaches. Choose peaches that are ripe but still firm. Serve with Pea & Parmesan Risoni.
home-made birdseed bells These are fun to make and it’s so enjoyable watching hungry birds eat them in the winter. You’ll find glucose syrup in the baking section of your supermarket. You’ll also...
baileys fudge Perfect for little gifts or to enjoy with a glass of Home-Made Chocolate Liqueur with Coffee Ice Cubes.
home-made chocolate liqueur This is quick to make and tastes like Baileys liqueur. Freeze cooled coffee in ice trays for serving in your home-made chocolate liqueur.
gingerbread with blue cheese & honeycomb This recipe makes two loaves of gingerbread. They freeze very well so you can save one for later.
baileys chocolate mousse A lovely rich mousse that can be made in advance and topped with whipped cream just before serving.
chicken stock Home-made chicken stock is easy to prepare, loaded with flavour and lasts for months in the freezer.
beef stock This is a classic French style of making stock. It’s vastly superior to store-bought stock and will elevate your meals to a restaurant standard. If you have a big enough...
slow-cooked lamb shanks in red wine Serve these tender lamb shanks with creamy mashed potato for a comforting gourmet dinner. The gremolata is quick to whip up and adds flavour, but you can leave it out...
mint & pea purée An easy side dish that can be made in advance and reheated when needed. The pea and mint flavours go particularly well with lamb.
roasted rack of lamb with apricot & mustard sauce This is certainly a dish worthy of a dinner party. Serve on a bed of Mint & Pea Purée.
peking pork Very much a favourite meal at Tangleby. Serve with rice and lightly cooked Asian vegetables.
caramelised shallot mash Caramelised shallots add an extra flavour dimension to creamy mashed potato.
lentil & mushroom stew I’ve served this hearty vegetarian meal on a bed of Caramelised Shallot Mash but if you prefer you can serve it with squares of cooked puff pastry on top.
coconut milk chicken This is an easy way to cook a whole chicken, resulting in an absolutely stunning sauce and truly delicious potatoes. Serve with green vegetables.
copycat coleslaw I like to serve something fresh and crisp with fried chicken. This crunchy coleslaw fits the bill perfectly.
