Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 Cumberland sausages (about 680 g / 1.5 lb) 1 tbsp olive oil 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 250 ml dry cider (1 cup) 1 x […]
Ham Steak with Runny Egg, Chunky Chips, and Peas
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 600 g floury potatoes (Maris Piper, King Edward, or Yukon Gold) 2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus 1 tsp for the pan 2 thick-cut ham or gammon steaks (200–250 g each, about 1.5 cm thick) […]
Silky Leek and Potato Soup with Cheddar Toasts
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and thinly sliced (about 6 cups / 600 g) 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1.5 lb (680 […]
Crispy Fish Finger Butty with Tartar Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) cod or haddock, cut into 12 strips 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup (60 g) panko […]
Cider-Braised Pork Chops with Apples and Sage
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 bone-in pork chops, 1-inch thick (8–10 oz each) Kosher salt and black pepper 1 tbsp neutral oil; 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided) 2 apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), 1 large onion, […]
Classic Chip Butty with Salt and Vinegar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 hearty sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 500 g floury potatoes (Maris Piper or Russet), peeled 1 tsp fine sea salt (for boiling water) 1 L neutral oil for frying (or 2 tbsp oil for oven method) 2 large soft […]
Quick Chicken Balti with Peppers and Tomatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 700 g (1.5 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 2.5 cm (1 in) pieces 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2 tsp lemon juice, plus 1 tbsp to finish 1 tsp ground cumin; 1.5 tsp ground coriander; […]
Smoked Kippers with Lemon-Parsley Butter and Poached Egg
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 butterflied smoked kippers (170–200 g each), undyed if possible 2 tsp neutral oil or melted butter 50 g unsalted butter, softened 2 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tsp lemon zest + 2 […]
Devilled Lamb Kidneys on Toast with Madeira and Parsley
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 350 g lamb kidneys (6–8 small), trimmed 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne, plus a pinch to finish 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 tsp neutral oil 3 tbsp […]
Sticky Treacle Yorkshire Parkin with Ginger
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 thick slices Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55–65 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (plus 3 days maturing) Quick Ingredients 200 g medium oatmeal (or 200 g rolled oats pulsed to coarse) 200 g plain/all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 […]









