This is the dish I pull out when I want to impress people without actually doing very much — or when I need something to …
Delia Smith Jacket Potatoes
I don’t know when jacket potatoes became my go-to “don’t know what to cook” dinner, but honestly — they never let me down. Whether it’s …
Delia Smith Buttermilk scones
If there’s one smell that instantly calms my brain, it’s the scent of freshly baked scones drifting through the house. It hits something deep — …
Mary Berry No Bake Cheesecake
I remember the first time I made a no-bake cheesecake. It was a heatwave in July, the kind where you don’t even look at the …
Mary Berry Fruit Cake Loaf
I remember the first time I had a fruit cake loaf that didn’t taste like bricks and regret. It was my nan’s, but she swore …
Mary Berry Smoked Salmon Roulade
I still remember the first time I had a smoked salmon roulade — it was Christmas lunch, and my gran had spotted the recipe in …
Nigella Ruby Noodles
Let’s get one thing straight: these are not your nan’s noodles. I mean, we’re talking spaghetti soaked in beetroot juice, for heaven’s sake. They’re so …
Nigella Venison Casserole
My mum didn’t cook with venison much — not out of principle, just practicality. We didn’t exactly have a friendly gamekeeper dropping by with haunches. …
Hairy Bikers Sausage Casserole
There’s something about sausage casserole that just gets you. You know? Rain hammering the windows, the dog tracking mud through the hallway, and you — …
Hairy Bikers Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
There’s something wildly comforting about the smell of garlic and onions sizzling in olive oil — it instantly makes the kitchen feel warmer, even if …