Articles & Recipes

Shepherd’s pie, fish pie, bangers & mash… there’s a reason why these dishes are so comforting; mashed potato! Simple, satisfying and tasty, it’s the star of so many of our favourite meals – follow our easy steps to help ensure magnificent mash, every time.

Eaten hot and covered in salt and vinegar from the chippy; enjoyed as a side in pubs and restaurants everywhere; or store-bought and cooked from frozen, it’s fair to say we enjoy a good chip here in the UK! Our easy guide to home-made chips will take you through the steps, with a few extra serving suggestions for a nice finishing touch.

Sure to please your guests, this rich and delicious starter is host-friendly, too, as it can be made in advance, then refrigerated and cooked quickly when needed. It’s a vegetarian recipe if you use a hard cheese made without animal rennet – and don’t forget to serve with plenty of bread! Serves 6.

Our prime, lean beef deserves nothing but the best when it comes to accompaniments! From sauces and butters to glazes and marinades, there’s a world of ideas out there - try our Horseradish Butter, it’s perfect dotted over freshly-carved slices of beef.

We’ll never tire of roast potatoes (or of finding new ways to enjoy them!). This recipe uses polenta for extra crunch and rosemary for flavour – though you can use any woody herbs you like, including thyme or sage. Serves 4 as a side dish.

This simple-but-delicious side dish will transform the way you view cabbage! Serves 4-6 as a side dish.

Representing deliciousness from the two largest counties in the UK, these easy individual Yorkshire puddings will make a super side-dish for your next Sunday roast.

Slightly lighter than the original recipe, this simple side dish is still hearty and delicious.

Not a fan of Red Cabbage? This easy side dish makes the most of gorgeous green Savoy – flavoured with bay leaves and braised in Devon cider with plenty of butter, we think it’s just as Christmassy as its showier cousin.

Simple but delicious, this recipe is deliberately heavy-handed with soft summer herbs; fresh, green and flavourful, they combine beautifully with the season’s best Cornish new potatoes and a light vinaigrette dressing. Serves 4 as a side.

A vibrant showcase for new-season spring greens, this lightly-spiced side dish is healthy, made in moments and (best of all) completely delicious.

Briefly boiled then blanched for freshness, the Brussels sprouts in this quick and easy recipe are flavoured with the richness of pancetta and the warmth of port.