Family Favourite Recipes

Family favourite meals that everyone will love.

Cancel your restaurant dinner plans and take a look at these delicious homemade feasts. We've pulled together a collection of our favourite recipes that make weeknight dinners more exciting. From fast and easy 10 minute meals to childhood classics.

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30 Minute Shepherd's Pie

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and pour them into a bowl. Combine sour cream, egg yolk and cream. Add the cream mixture into potatoes and mash until potatoes are almost smooth. 2. While potatoes boi

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25-Minute Flank Steak with Charred Vidalia Onion Salad

Cono Sur wine pairing: A steak dinner calls for a classic Malbec, with notes of sweet spices and oak.

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30-Minute Spicy Pork and Sweet Potato Stew

Puree the tomatoes, onions, garlic, chipotle and adobo sauce in a food processor until completely smooth.Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the pork in a single layer, season with 1 teaspoon salt

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25-Minute Grilled Pork Chops with Succotash

Prepare a grill or large grill pan for medium-high heat.Put the tomatoes into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and let sit at room temperature while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.Put the sour cream, lime zest and juice, cu

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15-Minute Meatloaf Melts

Preheat the grill.Grate the shallot over a large bowl. Add the meat loaf mix, breadcrumbs, half the ketchup, egg, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Use your hands to thoroughly combine the mixture, then divide it int

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25-Minute Cod with Lentils

Cook the bacon in a medium saucepan over high heat, stirring frequently, until just brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, and stir constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine, bring to a boil and cook, stirring, to scrape up an

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30-Minute Pan-Seared Salmon with Baby Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms

Combine 1 1/2 cups of water, the rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the rice is tender and most of the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest. Fluff

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15-Minute Asian Rice Salad

Cono Sur wine pairing: Pair your Asian Rice Salad with the fruity aromas of apricot, peach and melon found in a bottle of Viognier.

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30-Minute Roasted Pork with Grapes and Couscous

Position 2 oven racks in the top and middle position, and preheat to 220°C. Toss the grapes and sage leaves with 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake on the top rack until the grapes

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20-Minute Prawns and Couscous with Yoghurt-Hummus Sauce

Preheat the grill to high. Combine the couscous, apricots and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a bowl. Add 260ml very hot water, cover with cling film and let sit until all of the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir

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20-Minute Chicken Thighs and Couscous with Dill

Position an oven rack about 4 inches away from the grill heat source, and preheat. Bring 1 1/2 cups water, the butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a covered medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat, quickly stir in the cous

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20-Minute Crispy Pierogies with Broccoli and Sausage

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the pierogies snugly flat-side down in the skillet (there may be some overlapping). Cook until the bottoms just begin to brown, about 3 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup

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15-Minute Saffron and Courgette Pasta

Heat the butter in a large saucepan until foaming. Add the whole garlic clove and courgettes. You want the garlic to flavour the sauce ever so slightly. Sauté for a minute. Add the cream, and saffron and bring to a gentle simmer. Allow to reduce f

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25-Minute Cheesy Sausage and Butternut Squash Casserole

Special equipment: a 2- to 3-quart broiler-safe baking dishPosition an oven rack about 5 inches from the broiling element, and preheat the broiler.Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. While the pan is hea

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Real Meatballs and Spaghetti

For the meatballs: 1) Place the minced meats, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, egg and 180ml of warm water in a bowl and combine very lightly with a fork. Using your hands, lightly form the mixture into 4cm meatballs. You will

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The Ultimate Lasagne

1. Preheat oven to 190°C. 2. Cook the lasagne sheets in plenty of boiling salted water until pliable and barely tender, about 10 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Drain the sheets thoroughly and coat with olive oil to keep

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Cottage Pie

1. Preheat your oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. 2. Add the mince, onion, dried thyme and carrots to a big non-stick saucepan and dry fry them all until the mince is lovely and brown and cooked through. 3. Then add the beef stock, tomato puree and Worceste

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Bangers and Mash

Preheat the oven to 210°C.Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and arrange the sausages in one layer on the baking rack. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the sausages are just cooked through.Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large saucepan with 1 tab

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Toad in the Hole with Gorgonzola and Cumberland Sausages

Jazz up this British classic.

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Spaghetti Carbonara

1. Cut the bacon into small cubes. 2. Beat the egg yolks in a bowl and add the grated cheeses. 3. Brown the diced bacon in a non-stick pan, on a medium heat. Set aside. 4. Boil the spaghetti in plenty of boiling water. 5. Before draining, remembe

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Parmesan Fish Fingers

For the fish fingers: 1) Preheat the oven to 230C/Gas 8. 2) Rinse the salmon fillet and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the fish in half to make 2 fillets each about 10cm by 11.5cm. Starting on the longest edge, slice the fillets into 1cm pieces. La

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Spaghetti Bolognese

1. Cook the mince in a pan on a high heat until it's nice and brown. 2. Add in the sauce until it bubbles, turn the heat down and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the mince is cooked through. 3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta just like it sa

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Lager Battered Fish and Chips with Minty Mushy Peas

In a bowl place the lager and flour, whisk together so there are no lumps. It should be a similar consistency to double cream, if necessary add some more flour. Add the turmeric, salt and pepper and bicarbonate of soda. Leave the batter to rest in th

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Nachos

Preheat the oven to 175°C.Lay the whole tortilla chips in an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over the cheese, add jalapeno slices of using and repeat the process until you have 3 layers. Bake until the cheese has melted.

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Fried Rice

Put the mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with boiling water and soak until re-hydrated, about 20 minutes. Drain, squeeze dry, and cut mushrooms in quarters. Set aside.Heat 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil in a well-seasoned wok over medium-high heat

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Margherita Pizza

Preheat a wood-fired pizza oven to very hot 4 hours before cooking. Alternately, you can use a preheated pizza stone in your home oven. It's best to heat it for 1 hour at 500 degrees F before baking. Add tomatoes to a food processor and process un

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Grilled Kebabs

To make the kebabs: Into a big bowl, throw the sirloin, parsley, yoghurt, za'atar, cumin, paprika, sumac, salt, some cracked pepper, garlic, egg and onion, and mix. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate.To make the garlic tahini: Preheat the

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Creamy Chicken Curry

Heat the oil in a heavy based saucepan. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft and starting to brown. Sprinkle in the garam masala, turmeric and paprika powder and cook for 1 minute. Turn up the heat, tip in the diced chicken and brown until c

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Chinese Takeaway Skewers

For the marinade and mop: Whisk together the ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vermouth, vinegar, sesame oil and sugar in a measuring cup. Pour 1/4 cup of the marinade into a small bowl, whisk in the hoisin sauce and set this basting sauce aside.For the keb

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Garlic Cheese Bread Sticks

Set an oven rack on the bottom position and preheat the oven to 200°C.Melt the butter in a pan with the garlic and bring to a simmer. Brush the garlic butter over the bread, lay slices of the mozzarella on top and sprinkle with the chopped parsle

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It's All Greek to Me Burger

3/4 teaspoon smoked sea salt (large crystals - if using fine salt cut this amount in 1/2) Add all ingredients for dressing to the bowl of a small food processor and pulse to combine. Remove to bowl and set aside to allow the flavors to blend. Mix

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Oven Fried Chicken

Ditch Kentucky-style fast food and bake crispy chicken at home.

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Portuguese One Pot Chicken and Potatoes

1. Sprinkle the chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Combine the flour and paprika in a large bowl, and then toss the chicken in the mixture to coat, shaking off the excess. 2. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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Creamy Stove-top Mac and Cheese

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions, including juices, and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, white pepper, paprika, and salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Cook for a few minutes to let

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Cioppino

Giada's family cioppino recipe is luscious. What?s your seafood of choice?

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White Bean and Chicken Chili

1. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken mince, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, fennel seeds

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Famous Chicken Tortilla Soup

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Slice 6 of the tortillas into 1-inch strips, and then arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer and spray with cooking spray. Bake until deeply golden, season with salt and reserve. Heat the corn oil in a sou

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The Best Chilli Ever

The thing that makes this chilli stand out is the smoky authentic taste and it’s beautifully glistening dark red colour, it’s a showstopper. I have people pleading for the recipe all the time, so this will make a lot of people very happy! It’s very

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Michel Roux's Roast Chicken with Herb Butter

The classic family favourite.

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Crispy Roast Pork Belly with Salty Caramelised Apples

Crispy pork belly with delicious, soft and tender meat.

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Classic Roast Lamb

Just as easy, if not easier than roasting a chicken.

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Whiskey-Glazed Carrots

A variation on the old butter-sugar classic.

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Roasted Parsnips with Cheese and Bacon

Meltingly good British cheddar tossed with crispy parsnips and bacon.

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Italian Roast Potatoes

These rosemary roast potatoes are perfect with any roast.

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Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan and Pancetta

A far tastier version of traditional cauliflower cheese with an Italian twist.

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Tom Aiken's Gravy

Rich, meaty gravy, perfect with a roast dinner.

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Big Herby Yorkshire Pudding

Pour Yorkshire pudding batter into an oven dish and bake for a giant, fluffy take on the classic. We love the addition of fresh herbs.

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Pearl Barley and Walnut Stuffing

Cook the pearl barley in a large saucepan with stock for 45-50 minutes, or until soft. Drain and set aside to cool slightly. Heat the butter in a large non-stick pan and cook the onion and celery for 2-3 minutes, or until soft and slightly colour

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Broccoli and French Beans

In a large pot, bring 6 litres of salted water to a boil. Have a large bowl of ice water ready. Place broccoli into pot and cook for two minutes. You just want to parboil the broccoli at this point since you will saute it later on. Using a spider

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Celeriac Mashed Potatoes

Celeriac adds a nutty flavour without changing the fluffy white appearance.

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Apple Pie

Make the dough by hand. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Using your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles yellow corn meal mixed with bean sized bits of butter. (If the flour/butter mixture g

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Individual Sticky Toffee Puddings

Preheat the oven to 180°C gas mark 4. Grease eight 200ml mini pudding basins or ramekin dishes and line each base with a small circle of greaseproof paper (this is time consuming but vital if you want to turn the puddings out intact!). Put the

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Banoffee Pie

Soft banana, sweet cream and crunchy biscuit - the perfect pie!

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Strawberry-Blackberry Summer Trifle

A rich and fruity retro pud is the perfect end to any meal.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

Preheat the oven to 175°C.For the almond crumble topping: In a food processor, pulse the almonds until finely ground. Add the flour, sugar and salt. Pulse to incorporate. Add the butter and pulse until the butter is dispersed in walnut-size piece

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Classic Passion Fruit Pavlova

Preheat the oven to 275F. Trace a circle 8-inches across using marker on parchment paper, then flip the paper over onto a baking tray. Whip the egg whites first on low speed, then once the whites are foamy increase the speed and slowly pour in th

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Bakewell Tart

Andy Bates?s mum has been making this famous English tart since he was little.

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Quick White Chocolate Eton Mess in a Kilner Jar

Place the double cream, vanilla and sugar in a large bowl and whip until it is light and thick. Don't over whip the cream to stiff peaks. Fold in the sliced strawberries and broken meringue nests. Dollop the eton mess into twist top Kilner jars