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Amaretti
Desserts

Amaretti

Soft, chewy almond biscuits with a crackled, sugary top. Naturally gluten-free.

35 minServes 20
Anglesey Eggs
DinnerVegetarian

Anglesey Eggs

Hard-boiled eggs on a bed of leeky mashed potato, covered in cheese sauce and baked until golden.

55 minServes 4
Apple Cider Doughnuts
Breakfast

Apple Cider Doughnuts

Cake doughnuts flavoured with reduced apple cider and spices, rolled in cinnamon sugar.

50 minServes 12
Apple Crumble
DessertsVegetarian

Apple Crumble

Tender, cinnamon-spiced Bramley apples under a golden, buttery oat crumble. The easiest and most comforting British pudding.

1 hr 5 minServes 6
Apple Dumplings
Desserts

Apple Dumplings

Whole apples filled with sugar, raisins and cinnamon, wrapped in pastry and baked until golden.

1 hr 5 minServes 4
Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
BreakfastVegetarian

Avocado Toast with Poached Egg

Creamy smashed avocado with lemon and chilli on toasted sourdough, topped with a soft poached egg. A brunch classic in 10 minutes.

10 minServes 2
Baci di Dama
Desserts

Baci di Dama

'Lady's kisses': small hazelnut biscuits sandwiched together with dark chocolate.

45 minServes 20
Baked Mac and Cheese
DinnerVegetarian

Baked Mac and Cheese

Macaroni in a creamy, three-cheese sauce, topped with crunchy buttery breadcrumbs and baked until golden.

45 minServes 6
Baked Vanilla Cheesecake
DessertsVegetarian

Baked Vanilla Cheesecake

A rich, creamy baked vanilla cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base. Smooth, crack-free and wonderful with fresh berries.

1 hr 35 minServes 12
Baked Ziti
Dinner

Baked Ziti

Pasta tubes baked in a rich meat sauce with ricotta and lots of melting mozzarella. Italian-American comfort food.

55 minServes 6
Bakewell Pudding
Desserts

Bakewell Pudding

The original from Bakewell: puff pastry with a layer of jam under a rich, set almond and egg custard.

1 hrServes 6
Banana Bread
BreakfastVegetarian

Banana Bread

Moist, tender banana bread with a golden, crackly top. The perfect way to use up overripe bananas, made in one bowl.

1 hr 10 minServes 10
Bananas Foster
Desserts

Bananas Foster

Bananas cooked in butter, brown sugar and rum, flambéed and served over vanilla ice cream.

15 minServes 4
BBQ Chicken
Dinner

BBQ Chicken

Chicken thighs and drumsticks cooked until tender, then brushed with a sticky homemade barbecue sauce.

1 hrServes 4
Bedfordshire Clanger
Lunch

Bedfordshire Clanger

A long suet pastry roll with a savoury pork and potato filling at one end and sweet jam and apple at the other.

1 hr 20 minServes 4
Beef and Guinness Stew
Dinner

Beef and Guinness Stew

Tender chunks of beef braised slowly in stout with carrots, onions and thyme until the sauce is dark and glossy.

3 hr 10 minServes 6
Beef Braciole
Dinner

Beef Braciole

Thin slices of beef rolled around garlic, parsley and Parmesan, then slowly simmered in tomato sauce.

2 hr 30 minServes 4
Beef Cobbler
Dinner

Beef Cobbler

Rich beef stew topped with savoury cheese scones that bake until golden and fluffy.

3 hrServes 6
Beef Ho Fun
Dinner

Beef Ho Fun

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with beef, beansprouts and spring onions in a smoky soy sauce.

25 minServes 4
Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Dinner

Beef in Black Bean Sauce

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with peppers and onions in a rich, savoury black bean sauce.

25 minServes 4
Beef Olives
Dinner

Beef Olives

Thin slices of beef rolled around a herby stuffing and braised in rich gravy until meltingly tender.

2 hr 20 minServes 4
Beef Stew
Dinner

Beef Stew

Tender chunks of beef slowly braised with carrots, onions and ale in a rich, glossy gravy. Proper winter comfort food.

3 hr 25 minServes 6
Biscotti
Desserts

Biscotti

Crunchy, twice-baked Italian biscuits with almonds. Perfect for dunking in coffee or Vin Santo.

1 hr 5 minServes 24
BLT Sandwich
Lunch

BLT Sandwich

Crisp bacon, juicy tomato and crunchy lettuce with garlicky mayo on toasted bread. A simple sandwich that's all about good ingredients.

20 minServes 2
Blueberry Pancakes
BreakfastVegetarian

Blueberry Pancakes

Thick, fluffy American-style pancakes studded with juicy blueberries. Serve with maple syrup.

30 minServes 4
Boiled Bacon with Parsley Sauce
Dinner

Boiled Bacon with Parsley Sauce

A gammon joint gently poached with vegetables, sliced and served with a smooth, herby white sauce.

1 hr 45 minServes 6
Bomboloni
Desserts

Bomboloni

Light Italian doughnuts rolled in sugar and filled with vanilla custard.

45 minServes 12
Boston Baked Beans
Lunch

Boston Baked Beans

Beans slow-baked with bacon, molasses and mustard until rich, sticky and sweet.

3 hr 15 minServes 8
Boston Cream Pie
Desserts

Boston Cream Pie

A light sponge cake filled with vanilla custard and topped with glossy chocolate glaze.

1 hr 5 minServes 10
Braised Oxtail
Dinner

Braised Oxtail

Oxtail slowly braised in red wine and stock until it falls off the bone, with a deep, sticky gravy.

3 hr 55 minServes 4
Bread and Butter Pudding
DessertsVegetarian

Bread and Butter Pudding

Buttery bread layered with sultanas and baked in a vanilla custard until golden and crisp on top. A thrifty British classic.

55 minServes 6
Bread Pudding
Desserts

Bread Pudding

A dense, spiced fruit cake made from stale bread. A thrifty London classic, served warm or cold.

1 hr 35 minServes 12
Bresaola with Rocket and Parmesan
Lunch

Bresaola with Rocket and Parmesan

Thin slices of air-dried beef with peppery rocket, Parmesan shavings, lemon and olive oil.

10 minServes 4
Brown Windsor Soup
Lunch

Brown Windsor Soup

A rich, hearty Victorian soup of beef and vegetables, thickened and finished with a splash of Madeira.

2 hrServes 6
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
Dinner

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Thick hollow pasta in a tomato sauce with crispy guanciale, chilli and pecorino. A Roman classic.

35 minServes 4
Buckeyes
Desserts

Buckeyes

Peanut butter fudge balls partly dipped in chocolate to look like the nut of the buckeye tree.

35 minServes 30
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Lunch

Buffalo Chicken Dip

A hot, cheesy dip of shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Serve with celery and tortilla chips.

30 minServes 8
Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes
LunchVegetarian

Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes

Creamy burrata served with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of balsamic.

35 minServes 4
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Dinner

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Chicken marinated in buttermilk, coated in seasoned flour and fried until crisp and craggy.

50 minServes 4
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Dinner

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken in a creamy, peppery sauce with penne. A restaurant favourite.

30 minServes 4
Caponata
LunchVegan

Caponata

A sweet and sour Sicilian stew of aubergine, celery, tomatoes, olives and capers.

55 minServes 6
Cawl
Dinner

Cawl

The national dish of Wales: a slow-cooked broth of lamb, leeks, swede and potatoes.

2 hr 50 minServes 6
Chess Pie
Desserts

Chess Pie

A simple Southern pie with a rich, sweet custard filling of butter, sugar, eggs and a little cornmeal.

1 hr 5 minServes 8
Chicken and Ham Pie
Dinner

Chicken and Ham Pie

Tender chicken and ham in a creamy, herby sauce under a golden puff pastry lid.

1 hr 15 minServes 6
Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Dinner

Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry

Chicken and mushrooms stir-fried in a light oyster and garlic sauce. Simple, quick and satisfying.

20 minServes 4
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Dinner

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

A rich Louisiana stew of chicken, smoky sausage and vegetables, thickened with a dark roux. Served over rice.

1 hr 55 minServes 6
Chicken Caesar Salad
Lunch

Chicken Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, juicy chicken, crunchy garlic croutons and a creamy, punchy Caesar dressing. A restaurant classic made easily at home.

35 minServes 2
Chicken Chop Suey
Dinner

Chicken Chop Suey

A light stir-fry of chicken, beansprouts, onion and mixed vegetables in a simple savoury sauce.

25 minServes 4