Articles & Recipes

Flavoured with two types of paprika and packed with plenty of veg, this rich, warming beef stew is inspired by the traditional Hungarian Gulyás. Don’t let the list of ingredients or the cooking time put you off – it’s well worth the wait, and smells great while it cooks!

There are a few steps to this recipe, but it is still pretty straightforward. The end result is a luxurious, velvety bisque that tastes delicious and won’t break the bank, as it’s made with brown crab meat.

Hailing from Sweden, Laxpudding is a delicious combination of creamy potatoes and salmon, subtly flavoured with Dill.

When you need a quick, hot meal after a difficult day, try this simple but delicious recipe; combining free-range chicken with butter, cream, pasta and parmesan, it’s guaranteed to deliver a big bowlful of joy!

It might sound odd to put beer in your pasta bake, but this popular US recipe is a delicious twist on a classic. You can make it with any ale or beer, but we like the richness Black Tor’s DPA imparts.

Crisp pastry filled with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and creamy, piquant goats’ cheese – what’s not to love? The pastry cases can be baked well ahead of time, but don’t fill them until you’re almost ready to eat, or they will become soggy. For a vegan version, omit the goats’ cheese.

Inspired by Muhammara, a traditional Syrian recipe, this smoky dip is vibrantly coloured and tastes amazing. And in case you need an excuse to try it, it’s pretty good for you, too!

Blitz up this butterbean dip in minutes and serve it with crunchy raw veg, toasted pitta strips or plain crisps.

So called because it’s perfect for those in-between meals when you’ve had enough rich, festive food but still need something hearty and sustaining. Best of all, it’s made with fridge staples and store cupboard standbys, for minimal faff.

These deliciously savoury vol-au-vents are best served hot, so it’s a good idea to bake the cases when the filling is almost ready.

Luscious lobster and king prawns in a rich, creamy white-wine sauce, all served on a scallop shell. What a treat!

Don’t be daunted by the list of ingredients and the lengthy method (a lot of the prep-time for this recipe is just roasting the cauliflower); it’s a show-stopping vegetarian centrepiece that’s sure to temp meat-eaters, too!