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From quick weeknight dinners to weekend showstoppers — every recipe tested, every step explained.

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Slow-Roasted Garlic & Herb Chicken

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mains

Slow-Roasted Garlic & Herb Chicken

Crispy skin, impossibly juicy meat, and a whole house filled with the scent of rosemary and golden garlic.

1 hr 45 min4 servings

Pappardelle with Brown Butter & Sage

FeaturedIntermediate

pasta

Pappardelle with Brown Butter & Sage

Silky handmade pappardelle tossed in nutty brown butter with crispy sage leaves and a shower of Parmesan.

45 min2 servings

Sourdough Country Loaf

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baking

Sourdough Country Loaf

A crackling crust, open crumb, and deep tangy flavour. The loaf that makes you fall in love with baking.

3 hrs8 servings

Classic French Onion Soup

Intermediate

soups

Classic French Onion Soup

Three hours of caramelised onions, a rich beef broth, and a blanket of bubbling Gruyère. Worth every minute.

1 hr 20 min4 servings

Shakshuka with Feta & Herbs

Easy

breakfast

Shakshuka with Feta & Herbs

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, finished with creamy feta and fresh herbs.

25 min2 servings

Caesar Salad from Scratch

Easy

salads

Caesar Salad from Scratch

Homemade dressing, hand-torn croutons, and crisp romaine. Once you make it this way, you'll never go back.

20 min4 servings

Chocolate Lava Cakes

Intermediate

desserts

Chocolate Lava Cakes

A warm, molten chocolate centre that flows when you cut in. Elegant, impressive, and easier than you think.

30 min4 servings

Boeuf Bourguignon

Advanced

mains

Boeuf Bourguignon

Julia Child's iconic braise — tender beef, pearl onions, mushrooms, and a deep Burgundy wine sauce.

3 hrs 30 min6 servings

Cacio e Pepe

Intermediate

pasta

Cacio e Pepe

Three ingredients, one technique, infinite satisfaction. The Roman pasta that separates the cooks from the chefs.

20 min2 servings

The Best Banana Bread

Easy

baking

The Best Banana Bread

Moist, deeply flavoured, and studded with walnuts. The recipe that turns overripe bananas into something magical.

1 hr 10 min10 servings

Homemade Miso Ramen

Intermediate

soups

Homemade Miso Ramen

A rich, umami-packed miso broth with springy noodles, soft-boiled eggs, and all the toppings.

1 hr2 servings

5 Avocado Toast Variations

Easy

breakfast

5 Avocado Toast Variations

From classic lemon and flaky salt to smoked salmon and everything bagel — five ways to elevate your morning.

10 min1 servings

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Intermediate

mains

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Silky, deeply savoury risotto made with a mix of wild mushrooms, dry white wine, and a generous finish of cold butter and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

45 min4 servings

Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter

Easy

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter

Restaurant-quality salmon with a shatteringly crisp skin, finished in a bright lemon-caper butter sauce that comes together in minutes.

20 min2 servings

Neapolitan Margherita Pizza

Intermediate

mains

Neapolitan Margherita Pizza

A proper Neapolitan-style margherita with a long-fermented dough, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh fior di latte, and basil added after the bake.

1 hr (+ 24 hr dough)2 servings

Thai Green Curry

Intermediate

mains

Thai Green Curry

Fragrant, vibrant Thai green curry with tender chicken, silky coconut milk, and a homemade paste that puts jarred versions to shame.

35 min4 servings

Classic Tiramisu

Intermediate

desserts

Classic Tiramisu

The definitive tiramisu — savoiardi soaked in strong espresso and Marsala, layered with a cloud-light zabaglione-based mascarpone cream, and finished with a blizzard of dark cocoa.

30 min (+ 4 hr chill)8 servings

Carne Asada Street Tacos

Easy

mains

Carne Asada Street Tacos

Smoky, citrus-marinated skirt steak charred over high heat, piled into warm corn tortillas with white onion, fresh cilantro, and a fiery tomatillo salsa.

30 min (+ 2 hr marinate)4 servings

Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup

Easy

soups

Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup

Slow-roasting concentrates the tomatoes into something deeply sweet and complex — a world apart from the tinned version, finished with cream and a tangle of fresh basil.

1 hr 10 min4 servings

Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise

Advanced

breakfast

Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise

The brunch benchmark — perfectly poached eggs and back bacon on toasted English muffins, blanketed in a glossy, butter-rich hollandaise made from scratch.

35 min2 servings

Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops

Intermediate

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Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops

Rack of lamb chops with a vivid Dijon and herb crust, seared hard in cast iron and finished in the oven — elegant enough for a dinner party, fast enough for a weeknight.

25 min2 servings

Classic French Lemon Tart

Advanced

desserts

Classic French Lemon Tart

A perfectly set, intensely lemony curd in a crisp, buttery pâte sucrée shell — the kind of tart that makes people ask for the recipe before they've finished their slice.

1 hr 30 min (+ 2 hr chill)8 servings

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Intermediate

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Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

The definitive butter chicken — tandoor-charred yoghurt-marinated thighs folded into a velvety tomato-cream sauce scented with fenugreek and warming spices.

1 hr (+ 4 hr marinate)4 servings

Classic Smash Burger

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mains

Classic Smash Burger

The smash technique creates an impossibly crisp, lacey-edged patty with maximum Maillard crust — stacked double with American cheese, pickles, and a tangy burger sauce.

20 min2 servings

Classic Lobster Bisque

Advanced

soups

Classic Lobster Bisque

A deeply flavoured, silky bisque built on a roasted lobster shell stock — the kind of first course that makes a dinner party feel truly special.

1 hr 30 min4 servings

Greek Spanakopita

Intermediate

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Greek Spanakopita

Shatteringly crisp phyllo encasing a fragrant filling of wilted spinach, creamy feta, fresh dill, and nutmeg — a Greek classic that rewards patience with the pastry.

1 hr 15 min8 servings

Classic Crème Brûlée

Intermediate

desserts

Classic Crème Brûlée

Silky vanilla custard beneath a perfectly even, glass-thin caramel crust — the satisfying crack of a spoon through brûlée is one of the great moments in dessert.

45 min (+ 4 hr chill)4 servings

Authentic Pad Thai

Intermediate

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Authentic Pad Thai

The real pad thai — rice noodles tossed in a tamarind-fish sauce with plump shrimp, scrambled egg, and a tangle of bean sprouts, finished with crushed peanuts and lime.

30 min2 servings

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Intermediate

mains

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Bone-in short ribs braised low and slow in a full bottle of red wine until the meat falls from the bone — served over creamy mashed potato with the reduced braising liquid as sauce.

3 hr 30 min4 servings

Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

Intermediate

breakfast

Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

Cloud-like soufflé pancakes that stand 5 cm tall — the secret is a stiffly whipped meringue folded into the batter and cooked low and slow under a lid to steam-set the interior.

40 min2 servings

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini

Easy

mains

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini

A whole cauliflower roasted until deeply golden and tender, glazed with harissa and honey, then served on a pool of tahini with pomegranate, toasted almonds, and fresh herbs.

1 hr 10 min4 servings

New York Baked Cheesecake

Intermediate

desserts

New York Baked Cheesecake

The iconic New York cheesecake — dense, creamy, and barely sweet, with a buttery graham cracker base and a slow-baked custard filling that sets to a flawless, crack-free surface.

1 hr 30 min (+ overnight chill)10 servings

Classic Beef Wellington

Advanced

mains

Classic Beef Wellington

The showstopper of the dinner party world — a centre-cut beef tenderloin coated in a mushroom duxelles and prosciutto, wrapped in golden puff pastry and sliced to reveal a perfect pink centre.

2 hr (+ 30 min chill)4 servings

Provençal Bouillabaisse

Advanced

soups

Provençal Bouillabaisse

The great fish stew of Marseille — a saffron-scented broth built on a roasted fish stock, loaded with a market's worth of seafood and served with rouille-slathered croutons.

1 hr 45 min6 servings

Duck Confit with Lentils

Advanced

mains

Duck Confit with Lentils

Duck legs cured overnight in salt and aromatics, then slow-cooked submerged in their own fat until impossibly tender — crisped in a hot pan and served over earthy Puy lentils.

3 hr (+ overnight cure)4 servings

Vietnamese Beef Pho (Phở Bò)

Advanced

soups

Vietnamese Beef Pho (Phở Bò)

A deeply aromatic, crystal-clear beef broth built over hours with charred ginger and onion, star anise, and cinnamon — ladled over silky rice noodles and paper-thin raw beef.

4 hr4 servings

Dark Chocolate Mousse

Intermediate

desserts

Dark Chocolate Mousse

An intensely chocolatey, cloud-light mousse made the classic French way — dark chocolate folded with whipped cream and a stiff meringue for a texture that melts the moment it hits your tongue.

25 min (+ 3 hr chill)6 servings

Seafood Paella Valenciana

Intermediate

mains

Seafood Paella Valenciana

A proper Spanish paella built in a wide pan over high heat — saffron-stained rice, sweet sofrito, and a market haul of seafood, finished with the prized socarrat crust on the base.

1 hr6 servings

Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola & Walnuts

Intermediate

mains

Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola & Walnuts

Pillowy homemade potato gnocchi tossed in a rich, pungent gorgonzola cream sauce with toasted walnuts and a handful of fresh sage — comfort food at its most sophisticated.

1 hr4 servings

Thai Mango Sticky Rice

Easy

desserts

Thai Mango Sticky Rice

Thailand's most beloved dessert — glutinous rice steamed until tender and soaked in sweetened coconut milk, served alongside perfectly ripe mango with a salty coconut cream drizzle.

45 min (+ 2 hr soak)4 servings

Chicken Piccata

Easy

mains

Chicken Piccata

Thin chicken cutlets dredged in flour and pan-fried until golden, finished in a bright, briny lemon-caper butter sauce that comes together in minutes — weeknight elegance at its finest.

25 min4 servings

Coq au Vin

Intermediate

mains

Coq au Vin

The quintessential French braise — chicken pieces slow-cooked in a full bottle of Burgundy with lardons, pearl onions, and mushrooms until the sauce is glossy and the meat falls from the bone.

2 hr4 servings

Birria Tacos (Quesabirria)

Advanced

mains

Birria Tacos (Quesabirria)

The viral taco sensation — beef slow-braised in a deep chilli consommé, shredded and packed into corn tortillas dipped in the braising fat, then griddled until crispy and loaded with melted cheese.

4 hr6 servings

Green Shakshuka

Easy

breakfast

Green Shakshuka

A vibrant, herb-packed twist on the classic — eggs poached in a bright green sauce of wilted spinach, tomatillos, jalapeño, and fresh herbs, finished with crumbled feta and warm flatbread.

25 min4 servings

Classic Tarte Tatin

Intermediate

desserts

Classic Tarte Tatin

The legendary French upside-down tart — apples caramelised in butter and sugar directly in the pan, topped with a buttery pastry lid and inverted to reveal a glistening amber crown.

1 hr8 servings

Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom)

Intermediate

mains

Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom)

Double-fried chicken with a shattering, glass-thin crust lacquered in a sticky gochujang glaze — the double-fry technique is the secret to the legendary crunch that holds up under the sauce.

45 min4 servings

Ribollita (Tuscan Bread Soup)

Easy

soups

Ribollita (Tuscan Bread Soup)

The great peasant soup of Tuscany — a thick, hearty stew of cavolo nero, cannellini beans, and day-old bread that becomes more magnificent the longer it sits and the more times it is reheated.

1 hr 15 min6 servings

Miso-Glazed Black Cod

Easy

mains

Miso-Glazed Black Cod

Nobu's legendary dish made at home — black cod marinated for 24 hours in a sweet white miso glaze, then broiled until the surface caramelises into a lacquered, deeply savoury crust.

20 min (+ 24 hr marinate)4 servings

Pistachio & Walnut Baklava

Intermediate

desserts

Pistachio & Walnut Baklava

Shatteringly crisp layers of buttered phyllo filled with fragrant spiced pistachios and walnuts, soaked immediately from the oven in a cold rose water and honey syrup — the temperature contrast is the secret.

1 hr 15 min24 servings

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots

Intermediate

mains

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots

Tender lamb shoulder slow-braised in a fragrant ras el hanout sauce with dried apricots, preserved lemon, and toasted almonds — served over fluffy couscous with harissa on the side.

2 hr 30 min6 servings

Carbonara Risotto

Intermediate

mains

Carbonara Risotto

Two Italian classics in one — a silky risotto finished carbonara-style with a rich egg yolk and Pecorino emulsion, crispy guanciale, and a blizzard of cracked black pepper.

40 min4 servings

Beef Rendang

Advanced

mains

Beef Rendang

Indonesia's most celebrated dish — beef slow-cooked in a fragrant spice paste and coconut milk until every drop of liquid evaporates and the meat caramelises in its own rendered fat, becoming impossibly tender and deeply complex.

3 hr 30 min6 servings

French Caramelised Onion Tart

Intermediate

mains

French Caramelised Onion Tart

A classic of the French bistro — a buttery shortcrust shell filled with deeply caramelised onions, a silky egg and cream custard, and melted Gruyère, baked until just set with a golden wobble.

1 hr 30 min8 servings

Prawn Linguine with White Wine & Chilli

Easy

mains

Prawn Linguine with White Wine & Chilli

A 20-minute weeknight triumph — plump prawns tossed with linguine in a fragrant garlic, white wine, and chilli sauce, finished with a handful of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

20 min4 servings

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Intermediate

desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Britain's greatest pudding — a moist, date-studded sponge drenched in a warm, buttery toffee sauce and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that melts into the hot caramel.

1 hr8 servings

Greek Moussaka

Advanced

mains

Greek Moussaka

The great baked dish of Greece — layers of roasted eggplant, spiced lamb and tomato ragù, and a thick, golden béchamel, baked until bubbling and set into a sliceable, deeply satisfying casserole.

2 hr8 servings

Tonkotsu Ramen

Advanced

soups

Tonkotsu Ramen

The king of ramen — a milky-white, collagen-rich pork bone broth simmered for hours until it turns opaque and intensely porky, served with chashu pork belly, a jammy soft-boiled egg, and fresh ramen noodles.

6 hr4 servings

Rustic Peach Galette

Easy

desserts

Rustic Peach Galette

The most forgiving tart in the French repertoire — a free-form pastry folded around juicy summer peaches with almond cream, where imperfection is not just acceptable but the whole point.

1 hr8 servings

Tuscan White Bean & Sausage Stew

Easy

soups

Tuscan White Bean & Sausage Stew

A deeply satisfying one-pot stew from the Tuscan countryside — Italian sausage, creamy cannellini beans, wilted cavolo nero, and rosemary in a rich tomato broth, finished with a drizzle of olive oil.

45 min4 servings

Crispy Five-Spice Pork Belly

Intermediate

mains

Crispy Five-Spice Pork Belly

Pork belly roasted to a shattering, blistered crackling over tender, five-spice-scented meat — the overnight skin-drying technique is the non-negotiable secret to crackling that actually crackles.

2 hr 30 min (+ overnight dry)6 servings

Classic French Croissants

Advanced

breakfast

Classic French Croissants

The pinnacle of the baker's craft — a laminated dough folded with cold butter over two days to create hundreds of paper-thin layers that shatter, then yield to a honeycomb of soft, buttery crumb.

3 hr (+ overnight)12 servings

Lobster Thermidor

Advanced

mains

Lobster Thermidor

The most theatrical dish in the French canon — lobster halves filled with a rich Cognac and cream sauce, topped with Gruyère, and grilled until golden and bubbling in the shell.

45 min2 servings

Spiced Lamb Flatbreads (Lahmacun)

Intermediate

mains

Spiced Lamb Flatbreads (Lahmacun)

Turkey's beloved street food — paper-thin flatbreads topped with a fragrant minced lamb and tomato paste, blistered in a screaming-hot oven, then rolled around fresh herbs, sumac onions, and a squeeze of lemon.

1 hr6 servings

Osso Buco alla Milanese

Intermediate

mains

Osso Buco alla Milanese

Milan's great braised veal shank — slow-cooked in white wine and vegetables until the meat falls from the bone and the marrow melts into the sauce, finished with a bright gremolata and served over saffron risotto.

2 hr 30 min4 servings

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Easy

breakfast

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

The fluffiest pancakes imaginable — ricotta folded into a light batter with lemon zest and whipped egg whites, cooked low and slow until they puff into pillowy clouds with a golden crust.

30 min4 servings

Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese & Walnut Salad

Easy

salads

Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese & Walnut Salad

A salad of contrasts — earthy, jewel-toned roasted beets against creamy goat cheese, bitter rocket, and toasted walnuts, dressed in a honey-balsamic vinaigrette that ties everything together.

1 hr4 servings

Slow-Cooked Chilli Con Carne

Easy

mains

Slow-Cooked Chilli Con Carne

A deeply flavoured, slow-cooked chilli built on dried chillies, dark chocolate, and a long braise — the kind that fills the kitchen with an intoxicating smell and tastes even better the next day.

2 hr 30 min6 servings

Coconut Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit

Easy

desserts

Coconut Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit

A silky, barely-set coconut cream panna cotta that trembles on the spoon, topped with the sharp, perfumed pulp of fresh passion fruit — an elegant make-ahead dessert that takes 20 minutes to prepare.

20 min (+ 4 hr set)6 servings

Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing

Easy

salads

Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing

A refreshing Japanese-inspired salad of chilled buckwheat noodles tossed in a deeply savoury sesame and soy dressing with crisp cucumber, edamame, and a scatter of toasted sesame seeds.

20 min4 servings

Whole Roasted Sea Bass with Herbs & Lemon

Easy

mains

Whole Roasted Sea Bass with Herbs & Lemon

The simplest and most elegant way to cook a whole fish — sea bass stuffed with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, roasted until the skin crisps and the flesh steams in its own fragrant juices.

35 min4 servings

Brown Butter Financiers

Easy

desserts

Brown Butter Financiers

The most elegant small cake in the French repertoire — a crisp, golden shell giving way to a moist, intensely nutty almond interior, perfumed with beurre noisette and a hint of vanilla.

30 min12 servings

Classic Beef Tartare

Intermediate

mains

Classic Beef Tartare

The most refined of raw preparations — hand-chopped beef tenderloin seasoned with capers, shallots, Dijon, and Worcestershire, crowned with a raw egg yolk and served with crisp toast points.

20 min2 servings

Baked Eggs with Feta & Herbs

Easy

breakfast

Baked Eggs with Feta & Herbs

A creamy, herb-flecked baked egg dish — eggs nestled in a garlicky cream and feta sauce, baked until the whites are just set and the yolks are still gloriously runny, served straight from the skillet.

25 min4 servings

Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn)

Easy

salads

Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn)

Light, translucent rice paper rolls packed with poached shrimp, rice vermicelli, crisp vegetables, and a tangle of fresh herbs — served with a peanut hoisin dipping sauce that makes them utterly irresistible.

30 min4 servings

Roasted Garlic & Potato Soup

Easy

soups

Roasted Garlic & Potato Soup

Roasting transforms raw garlic into something sweet, mellow, and deeply complex — blended with potato and stock into a silky, golden soup that is far greater than the sum of its humble parts.

1 hr 15 min6 servings

Classic French Madeleines

Easy

desserts

Classic French Madeleines

Proust's muse — a shell-shaped sponge with a crisp, golden exterior and a tender, lemon-scented crumb, with the characteristic hump that only comes from resting the batter cold before baking.

30 min (+ 1 hr rest)24 servings

Pan-Fried Pork & Ginger Dumplings

Intermediate

mains

Pan-Fried Pork & Ginger Dumplings

Crispy-bottomed, juicy-centred pork and ginger dumplings cooked by the steam-fry method — a golden, shatteringly crisp base giving way to a tender wrapper and a flavour-packed filling.

1 hr4 servings

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Intermediate

mains

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

The most impressive roast for the least effort — a rack of lamb seared until golden, then coated in a fragrant Dijon and herb crust and roasted to a blushing, perfect medium-rare.

45 min4 servings

Tres Leches Cake

Intermediate

desserts

Tres Leches Cake

Latin America's most beloved cake — a light sponge soaked overnight in three milks until it becomes impossibly moist and custardy, topped with a cloud of lightly sweetened whipped cream.

1 hr (+ 4 hr soak)12 servings

Authentic Dashi Miso Soup

Easy

soups

Authentic Dashi Miso Soup

Miso soup made the right way — with a proper kombu and katsuobushi dashi that gives the broth a depth no instant stock can match, finished with silken tofu, wakame, and a whisked spoonful of white miso.

20 min4 servings

Grilled Corn & Cotija Salad (Esquites)

Easy

salads

Grilled Corn & Cotija Salad (Esquites)

Mexico's beloved street corn transformed into a salad — charred corn kernels tossed with a smoky, tangy crema dressing, crumbled cotija, fresh coriander, and a hit of chilli and lime.

20 min4 servings

Harissa Shakshuka

Easy

breakfast

Harissa Shakshuka

A fiery, deeply spiced shakshuka built on harissa paste and roasted red peppers — eggs poached directly in the bubbling sauce until the whites are just set and the yolks remain gloriously runny.

30 min4 servings

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Easy

soups

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Roasting the squash first concentrates its natural sweetness and adds a caramelised depth that no boiled version can match — blended with ginger and coconut milk into a silky, warming autumn soup.

1 hr6 servings

Seared Scallops with Pea Purée & Brown Butter

Intermediate

mains

Seared Scallops with Pea Purée & Brown Butter

The most technically satisfying 25-minute dish — scallops seared in a screaming-hot pan until they develop a deep mahogany crust, served over a vibrant pea purée with nutty brown butter and crispy pancetta.

25 min4 servings

Spanakopita Triangles

Intermediate

mains

Spanakopita Triangles

Greece's most beloved pastry in individual triangle form — crisp, shatteringly flaky phyllo encasing a fragrant filling of wilted spinach, creamy feta, dill, and nutmeg, perfect for sharing.

1 hr24 servings

Dark Chocolate Fondant

Intermediate

desserts

Dark Chocolate Fondant

The most dramatic dessert in the repertoire — a dark chocolate shell that yields to a flowing, molten centre, served with a quenelle of vanilla ice cream that melts on contact with the warm cake.

30 min6 servings

Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork

Easy

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Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork

A pork shoulder rubbed in a smoky spice blend and slow-roasted for eight hours until the collagen melts and the meat pulls apart into tender, juicy shreds — the ultimate low-effort, high-reward cook.

8 hr8 servings

Salade Niçoise

Easy

salads

Salade Niçoise

The great composed salad of the French Riviera — seared tuna, jammy soft-boiled eggs, crisp green beans, olives, and tomatoes arranged on a platter and dressed in a sharp anchovy vinaigrette.

25 min4 servings

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Intermediate

breakfast

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Pillowy, pull-apart cinnamon rolls with a buttery brown sugar filling and a thick cream cheese frosting — made the night before so all you do in the morning is bake and ice them.

45 min (+ overnight)12 servings

Thai Larb Moo (Spiced Pork Salad)

Easy

salads

Thai Larb Moo (Spiced Pork Salad)

Thailand's most vibrant salad — minced pork cooked with fish sauce and lime, tossed with toasted rice powder, shallots, fresh herbs, and chilli in a dressing that is simultaneously sour, salty, spicy, and herbal.

20 min4 servings

Baked Brie en Croûte with Honey & Walnuts

Easy

mains

Baked Brie en Croûte with Honey & Walnuts

A whole wheel of brie wrapped in golden puff pastry with honey, walnuts, and fresh thyme — baked until the pastry is shatteringly crisp and the cheese inside has melted into a warm, oozing pool.

35 min6 servings

Classic Beef Stroganoff

Easy

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Classic Beef Stroganoff

Tender strips of beef fillet in a silky, deeply savoury mushroom and sour cream sauce — a Russian classic that comes together in under 40 minutes and tastes like it took all day.

35 min4 servings

Lemon Posset

Easy

desserts

Lemon Posset

The most elegant three-ingredient dessert — double cream set by the acidity of fresh lemon juice alone, no gelatine required, resulting in a silky, trembling cream with a pure, bright citrus flavour.

15 min (+ 4 hr set)6 servings

Moroccan Lamb Kofta in Spiced Tomato Sauce

Easy

mains

Moroccan Lamb Kofta in Spiced Tomato Sauce

Fragrant lamb kofta simmered in a warmly spiced tomato sauce with cumin, cinnamon, and preserved lemon — a North African classic served straight from the pan with warm flatbreads and a dollop of yoghurt.

45 min4 servings

Classic French Crêpes

Easy

breakfast

Classic French Crêpes

Paper-thin, lacy crêpes with golden edges and a tender, buttery crumb — the batter rested overnight for the smoothest result, served simply with lemon and sugar or filled with whatever you desire.

30 min (+ 30 min rest)12 servings

Andalusian Gazpacho

Easy

soups

Andalusian Gazpacho

Spain's greatest summer dish — raw tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, and garlic blended with excellent olive oil and sherry vinegar into a cold, silky soup that is simultaneously refreshing and deeply savoury.

20 min (+ 2 hr chill)6 servings

Chicken Shawarma

Easy

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Chicken Shawarma

Deeply spiced, caramelised chicken thighs with the flavours of the spit — cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and allspice — served in warm flatbreads with garlic sauce, pickles, and fresh herbs.

45 min (+ 2 hr marinade)4 servings

Panzanella

Easy

salads

Panzanella

Tuscany's brilliant solution to stale bread — torn chunks soaked in the juices of the ripest summer tomatoes, with basil, red onion, and a sharp red wine vinegar dressing that makes the whole thing sing.

20 min4 servings

Apple Tarte Tatin

Intermediate

desserts

Apple Tarte Tatin

The great accidental dessert of French cuisine — apples caramelised in butter and sugar in the pan, then covered with pastry and baked, inverted at the table to reveal a glossy, amber-lacquered masterpiece.

1 hr8 servings

Miso Butter Corn Ramen

Easy

soups

Miso Butter Corn Ramen

Sapporo's signature ramen — a rich, cloudy miso broth enriched with a knob of butter and topped with sweet corn, chashu pork, a jammy soft-boiled egg, and a tangle of wavy noodles.

30 min2 servings

Fudgy Walnut Brownies

Easy

desserts

Fudgy Walnut Brownies

The definitive fudgy brownie — dense, intensely chocolatey, with a crackly top and a centre that yields like ganache, studded with toasted walnuts that add crunch and a bitter counterpoint to the sweetness.

40 min16 servings

Classic New England Lobster Rolls

Intermediate

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Classic New England Lobster Rolls

Sweet, chilled lobster meat piled into buttered, toasted brioche rolls — the definitive summer sandwich.

30 min4 servings

Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Easy

mains

Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Smoky, spiced black beans in crispy corn tortillas with fresh avocado, pickled onion, and a bright lime crema.

25 min4 servings

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Easy

mains

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Pan-seared salmon fillets lacquered in a sticky honey-garlic glaze — weeknight dinner at its most satisfying.

20 min4 servings

Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

Intermediate

pasta

Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

Tender pasta tubes filled with herbed ricotta and wilted spinach, baked in a rich tomato sauce under a blanket of melted mozzarella.

1 hr 10 min6 servings

Mango & Coconut Chia Pudding

Easy

breakfast

Mango & Coconut Chia Pudding

Creamy coconut chia pudding layered with fresh mango purée — a make-ahead breakfast that feels like a tropical holiday.

10 min + overnight4 servings

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Easy

salads

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Silky, smoky hummus swirled with sweet roasted red peppers — infinitely better than anything from a tub.

15 min8 servings

Korean Beef Bulgogi

Easy

mains

Korean Beef Bulgogi

Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet-savoury soy and pear sauce, grilled until caramelised and served over steamed rice.

25 min + 2 hr marinating4 servings

Classic French Omelette

Intermediate

breakfast

Classic French Omelette

The French omelette is the ultimate test of a cook — pale, silky, and custardy inside, with no colour on the outside.

10 min1 servings

Pear & Almond Frangipane Tart

Intermediate

desserts

Pear & Almond Frangipane Tart

A buttery shortcrust shell filled with fragrant almond frangipane and topped with fanned poached pears — classic French patisserie at home.

1 hr 30 min8 servings

Creamy White Chicken Chilli

Easy

soups

Creamy White Chicken Chilli

A hearty, creamy chilli with tender pulled chicken, white beans, roasted corn, and a hint of jalapeño — comfort food with a bright finish.

45 min6 servings

Classic Shakshuka

Easy

breakfast

Classic Shakshuka

Eggs poached directly in a bubbling, spiced tomato sauce — a one-pan breakfast that is as dramatic as it is delicious.

30 min4 servings

Mushroom Bourguignon

Intermediate

mains

Mushroom Bourguignon

A deeply savoury, wine-braised mushroom stew that rivals the classic beef version — rich, glossy, and utterly satisfying.

1 hr4 servings

Lemon & Herb Roasted Potatoes

Easy

mains

Lemon & Herb Roasted Potatoes

Crispy-edged, fluffy-centred roasted potatoes with bright lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs — the perfect side for almost anything.

55 min4 servings

Thai Basil Fried Rice

Easy

mains

Thai Basil Fried Rice

Smoky, fragrant fried rice tossed with Thai basil, fish sauce, and a crispy fried egg on top — a 20-minute weeknight hero.

20 min2 servings

Classic Beef Stew

Easy

soups

Classic Beef Stew

Tender chunks of beef slow-braised with root vegetables in a rich, glossy gravy — the kind of stew that tastes even better the next day.

2 hr 30 min6 servings

Blueberry & Lemon Scones

Easy

baking

Blueberry & Lemon Scones

Tender, buttery scones bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon zest — best eaten warm from the oven with clotted cream.

35 min8 servings

Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad

Easy

salads

Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad

Salty, golden halloumi against sweet watermelon, peppery rocket, and a honey-mint dressing — the ultimate summer salad.

15 min4 servings

Classic Prawn Bisque

Intermediate

soups

Classic Prawn Bisque

A velvety, deeply flavoured bisque made from scratch using prawn shells — elegant enough for a dinner party starter.

50 min4 servings

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easy

baking

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Crispy edges, chewy centres, and pools of melted chocolate — the definitive chocolate chip cookie recipe you will make forever.

45 min24 servings

Vietnamese Chicken Pho

Intermediate

soups

Vietnamese Chicken Pho

A clear, deeply aromatic broth with star anise, cinnamon, and charred ginger, poured over silky rice noodles and tender poached chicken.

1 hr 30 min4 servings

Lamb Kofta with Flatbread & Tzatziki

Easy

mains

Lamb Kofta with Flatbread & Tzatziki

Juicy spiced lamb kofta skewers served on warm flatbread with cool tzatziki, pomegranate seeds, and fresh herbs.

35 min4 servings

French Lentil Soup

Easy

soups

French Lentil Soup

A deeply nourishing soup built on Puy lentils, aromatic vegetables, and fresh thyme — simple, earthy, and endlessly satisfying.

50 min6 servings

Ricotta Hotcakes with Honeycomb Butter

Easy

breakfast

Ricotta Hotcakes with Honeycomb Butter

Cloud-light hotcakes made with fresh ricotta, served with whipped honeycomb butter and fresh berries — a weekend brunch showstopper.

30 min4 servings

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Easy

pasta

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Briny clams steamed open in white wine and garlic, tossed with spaghetti and a shower of fresh parsley — Italian coastal cooking at its finest.

25 min2 servings

Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa

Easy

mains

Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa

Juicy grilled chicken breasts topped with a vibrant fresh mango salsa — bright, tropical, and on the table in 30 minutes.

30 min4 servings

Baked Vanilla Cheesecake Bars

Easy

desserts

Baked Vanilla Cheesecake Bars

Dense, creamy baked cheesecake on a buttery graham cracker base — sliced into bars for easy serving at any gathering.

1 hr + chilling16 servings

Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

Easy

mains

Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

Smoky chipotle-roasted cauliflower in corn tortillas with crunchy slaw, avocado, and a tangy lime crema — vegan tacos that everyone loves.

40 min4 servings

Japanese Gyudon (Beef Rice Bowl)

Easy

mains

Japanese Gyudon (Beef Rice Bowl)

Thinly sliced beef and sweet onions simmered in a dashi-soy broth, served over steamed rice with a soft egg — Tokyo comfort food at home.

25 min2 servings

Strawberry Pavlova

Intermediate

desserts

Strawberry Pavlova

A billowing meringue with a crisp shell and marshmallow centre, piled with softly whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

1 hr 30 min + cooling8 servings

Tuscan White Bean Soup

Easy

soups

Tuscan White Bean Soup

A hearty Tuscan soup of creamy cannellini beans, cavolo nero, and rosemary — finished with a generous pour of good olive oil.

40 min6 servings

Spanish Tortilla

Easy

breakfast

Spanish Tortilla

A thick, golden potato and egg omelette — Spain's most beloved tapa, equally good warm or at room temperature.

40 min6 servings

Thai Red Curry

Easy

mains

Thai Red Curry

A fragrant, deeply flavoured red curry with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy coconut milk — weeknight Thai at its best.

30 min4 servings

Bananas Foster

Easy

desserts

Bananas Foster

Bananas caramelised in brown sugar and butter, flambéed with rum, and served over vanilla ice cream — a New Orleans classic in 15 minutes.

15 min4 servings

Greek Spanakopita Pie

Intermediate

mains

Greek Spanakopita Pie

A showstopping whole pie of crispy, buttered phyllo layered with a herbed spinach and feta filling — the ultimate Greek comfort food.

1 hr 10 min8 servings

Pork Schnitzel with Lemon & Capers

Easy

mains

Pork Schnitzel with Lemon & Capers

Thin pork cutlets pounded flat, breaded in fine breadcrumbs, and fried until shatteringly crispy — served with lemon and a quick caper butter.

30 min4 servings

Creamy Corn Chowder

Easy

soups

Creamy Corn Chowder

A thick, sweet, smoky corn chowder with crispy bacon, tender potato, and a swirl of cream — summer in a bowl.

45 min6 servings

Peking Duck Pancakes

Intermediate

mains

Peking Duck Pancakes

Lacquered, crispy-skinned duck served the traditional way — sliced at the table and wrapped in thin pancakes with hoisin, cucumber, and spring onion.

2 hr 30 min4 servings

Classic Apple Crumble

Easy

desserts

Classic Apple Crumble

Tender spiced apples under a golden, buttery oat crumble — the most comforting dessert in the British repertoire, best served with custard.

55 min6 servings

Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Intermediate

mains

Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Slow-braised chicken with preserved lemon, green olives, and a warming spice blend — a fragrant North African classic served with couscous.

1 hr 20 min4 servings

Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle

Easy

pasta

Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle

Silky tagliatelle tossed with a rich, earthy wild mushroom sauce, a splash of white wine, and a shower of Parmesan — pure Italian comfort.

30 min2 servings

Tacos al Pastor

Intermediate

mains

Tacos al Pastor

Chilli-marinated pork cooked until caramelised and charred, served in warm corn tortillas with fresh pineapple, cilantro, and onion.

1 hr + marinating4 servings

Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Cream

Easy

mains

Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Cream

Oven-baked salmon fillets in a bright lemon and dill cream sauce — an elegant, fuss-free dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.

25 min4 servings

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Easy

soups

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Deep, sweet roasted pumpkin blended into a velvety soup with warming spices — finished with toasted pepitas and a swirl of cream.

1 hr6 servings

Quiche Lorraine

Intermediate

mains

Quiche Lorraine

The definitive French quiche — a buttery shortcrust shell filled with a silky custard of smoked bacon and Gruyère. Perfect warm or at room temperature.

1 hr 20 min8 servings

Korean Bibimbap

Intermediate

mains

Korean Bibimbap

A vibrant Korean rice bowl crowned with seasoned vegetables, marinated beef, a fried egg, and a generous spoonful of gochujang — mix it all together and enjoy.

50 min2 servings

Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart

Intermediate

desserts

Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart

A crisp cocoa pastry shell filled with a glossy, intensely dark chocolate ganache — finished with flaky sea salt. Elegant, rich, and deeply satisfying.

1 hr + chilling10 servings

Shrimp Scampi

Easy

pasta

Shrimp Scampi

Plump shrimp in a garlicky white wine and lemon butter sauce, tossed with linguine — a classic Italian-American dish that takes just 20 minutes.

20 min4 servings

Roasted Beet Hummus

Easy

salads

Roasted Beet Hummus

Earthy roasted beets blended into a vibrant, silky hummus — stunning on any table and packed with flavour. Serve with warm pita or crudités.

1 hr8 servings

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich

Easy

mains

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich

Slow-cooked chicken thighs in a smoky homemade BBQ sauce, shredded and piled onto toasted brioche buns with crunchy coleslaw.

1 hr 30 min6 servings

Mango Lassi

Easy

breakfast

Mango Lassi

A thick, creamy Indian yogurt drink blended with sweet mango, a hint of cardamom, and a pinch of saffron — cooling, fragrant, and utterly refreshing.

5 min2 servings

Braised Short Rib Ragù

Intermediate

pasta

Braised Short Rib Ragù

Bone-in short ribs slow-braised in red wine until the meat falls apart, shredded into a deeply rich ragù and tossed with wide pappardelle.

3 hr 30 min6 servings

Avgolemono Soup

Easy

soups

Avgolemono Soup

Greece's beloved egg-lemon soup — a silky, comforting broth with tender chicken, orzo, and a bright, velvety finish from the classic avgolemono technique.

40 min4 servings

Lemon Madeleines

Easy

baking

Lemon Madeleines

Perfectly tender, shell-shaped French cakes with a golden crust, a soft crumb, and a bright lemon fragrance — the secret is resting the batter overnight.

45 min + resting24 servings

Bánh Mì Sandwich

Intermediate

mains

Bánh Mì Sandwich

A Vietnamese masterpiece — a crispy baguette loaded with caramelised pork, quick-pickled daikon and carrot, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, and sriracha mayo.

45 min + pickling4 servings

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

Easy

salads

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

Grilled sourdough rubbed with garlic and piled with ripe tomatoes, torn basil, and the best olive oil you own — Italian simplicity at its finest.

15 min4 servings

Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder

Easy

mains

Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder

A whole lamb shoulder slow-roasted for five hours until the meat collapses at the touch of a fork — fragrant with garlic, rosemary, and lemon.

5 hr6 servings

Classic Buttermilk Waffles

Easy

breakfast

Classic Buttermilk Waffles

Crispy on the outside, fluffy within — classic buttermilk waffles made from scratch, served with maple syrup, fresh berries, and a pat of butter.

30 min4 servings

Dal Tadka

Easy

mains

Dal Tadka

Creamy yellow lentils simmered with tomatoes and ginger, finished with a sizzling tadka of cumin, mustard seeds, and dried chilli — a North Indian staple.

45 min4 servings

Tuna Poke Bowl

Easy

salads

Tuna Poke Bowl

Sushi-grade tuna marinated in soy and sesame, served over seasoned rice with avocado, edamame, cucumber, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.

20 min2 servings

Pastéis de Nata

Intermediate

baking

Pastéis de Nata

Portugal's iconic custard tarts — a shattering, laminated pastry shell filled with a silky, lightly caramelised vanilla custard. Best eaten warm with cinnamon.

1 hr 30 min12 servings

Vietnamese Beef Phở

Intermediate

soups

Vietnamese Beef Phở

A deeply aromatic beef broth simmered for hours with charred ginger, star anise, and cinnamon — served over silky rice noodles with thinly sliced beef and fresh herbs.

4 hr4 servings

Classic Tiramisu

Easy

desserts

Classic Tiramisu

The definitive Italian no-bake dessert — espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with a cloud-like mascarpone cream and finished with a generous dusting of cocoa.

30 min + chilling8 servings

Chicken Marsala

Easy

mains

Chicken Marsala

Golden pan-seared chicken breasts in a rich Marsala wine and mushroom sauce — a beloved Italian-American classic that comes together in one pan.

35 min4 servings

Roasted Vegetable Frittata

Easy

breakfast

Roasted Vegetable Frittata

A golden, oven-finished frittata packed with sweet roasted vegetables and crumbled feta — equally good for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.

45 min4 servings

Miso-Glazed Eggplant

Easy

mains

Miso-Glazed Eggplant

Nasu dengaku — Japanese eggplant halves broiled until silky and caramelised under a sweet-savoury miso glaze. A stunning vegetarian main in under 30 minutes.

30 min4 servings

Lobster Linguine

Intermediate

pasta

Lobster Linguine

Sweet lobster tossed with linguine in a light tomato and white wine sauce — a restaurant-worthy dish that is simpler to make at home than you think.

45 min2 servings

Carne Asada Tacos

Easy

mains

Carne Asada Tacos

Citrus-marinated skirt steak grilled over high heat until charred and juicy, sliced thin, and piled into warm corn tortillas with guacamole and fresh salsa.

30 min + marinating4 servings

French Onion Dip

Easy

salads

French Onion Dip

Deeply caramelised onions folded into tangy sour cream and cream cheese — the homemade version of the classic party dip that puts the packet mix to shame.

1 hr8 servings

Honey Walnut Baklava

Intermediate

baking

Honey Walnut Baklava

Crispy, buttery phyllo layered with spiced walnuts and drenched in a fragrant honey and rose water syrup — the ultimate Middle Eastern sweet.

1 hr 30 min24 servings

Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

Easy

salads

Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

Tender roasted beets on a bed of peppery arugula with creamy goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and a sharp balsamic vinaigrette — a classic combination for good reason.

1 hr4 servings

Beef Empanadas

Intermediate

mains

Beef Empanadas

Flaky, golden pastry pockets filled with a richly spiced beef picadillo — olives, raisins, and hard-boiled egg included. A beloved staple across Latin America.

1 hr 30 min16 servings

Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup

Easy

soups

Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup

A deeply earthy, velvety soup made with a mix of wild and cultivated mushrooms — finished with cream, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of truffle oil.

45 min4 servings

Chashu Pork Belly Ramen

Advanced

soups

Chashu Pork Belly Ramen

A rich, milky tonkotsu-style broth topped with melt-in-your-mouth soy-braised chashu pork belly, a jammy soft-boiled egg, and all the classic ramen toppings.

4 hr4 servings

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

Easy

desserts

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

Tender, buttery biscuits split and layered with macerated strawberries and billowy whipped cream — the quintessential summer dessert.

45 min8 servings

Greek Moussaka

Intermediate

mains

Greek Moussaka

The iconic Greek baked dish — layers of silky roasted eggplant, spiced lamb mince, and a thick, golden béchamel. Worth every minute of effort.

2 hr8 servings

Sichuan Mapo Tofu

Easy

mains

Sichuan Mapo Tofu

Silken tofu and ground pork in a fiery, numbing Sichuan sauce of doubanjiang, fermented black beans, and Sichuan peppercorns — bold, complex, and deeply satisfying.

25 min4 servings

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Easy

baking

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

A moist, fragrant Italian-style cake made with extra virgin olive oil instead of butter — deeply lemony, with a tender crumb and a golden, slightly crisp crust.

1 hr10 servings

Coconut Prawn Curry

Easy

mains

Coconut Prawn Curry

Plump prawns in a fragrant coconut milk curry with tomatoes, ginger, and warming spices — on the table in 30 minutes and packed with flavour.

30 min4 servings

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Easy

soups

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Whole cauliflower florets roasted until nutty and caramelised, then blended into a silky, deeply flavoured soup — simple, elegant, and entirely plant-based.

1 hr4 servings

Southern Peach Cobbler

Easy

desserts

Southern Peach Cobbler

Juicy, cinnamon-spiced peaches under a golden, buttery biscuit topping — a classic Southern comfort dessert that is best served warm with vanilla ice cream.

1 hr8 servings

Chilled Gazpacho

Easy

soups

Chilled Gazpacho

Spain's iconic cold soup — ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers blended silky-smooth with sherry vinegar and olive oil. Refreshing, vibrant, and entirely no-cook.

20 min + chilling4 servings

Shakshuka with Feta

Easy

breakfast

Shakshuka with Feta

Eggs poached directly in a richly spiced tomato and pepper sauce, finished with crumbled feta and fresh herbs — a one-pan breakfast that feeds a crowd.

30 min4 servings

Pork Carnitas

Easy

mains

Pork Carnitas

Pork shoulder braised low and slow in orange juice and spices until fall-apart tender, then crisped under the grill for irresistible caramelised edges.

3 hr 30 min8 servings

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Easy

baking

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

The ultimate banana bread — deeply moist, loaded with dark chocolate chips, and made with very ripe bananas for maximum flavour. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

1 hr 15 min10 servings

Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

Easy

salads

Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

Thailand's iconic street salad — shredded green papaya pounded with garlic, chilli, lime, fish sauce, and palm sugar into a bright, crunchy, addictive dish.

20 min4 servings

Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée

Intermediate

soups

Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée

The definitive French onion soup — deeply caramelised onions in a rich beef broth, topped with a toasted baguette croûton and a molten, golden Gruyère crust.

1 hr 30 min4 servings

Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce

Intermediate

mains

Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce

Pan-seared duck breast with perfectly rendered crispy skin, served with a glossy, sweet-sour cherry and red wine sauce — a French bistro classic made at home.

40 min2 servings

Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Easy

salads

Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip

The ultimate party dip — creamy, cheesy, and bubbling hot from the oven. Loaded with spinach and artichoke hearts and served with toasted bread or tortilla chips.

35 min8 servings

Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)

Intermediate

mains

Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)

Korea's beloved celebration dish — chewy sweet potato glass noodles stir-fried with colourful vegetables and beef in a savoury-sweet soy and sesame sauce.

45 min4 servings

Vanilla Panna Cotta

Easy

desserts

Vanilla Panna Cotta

Silky, barely-set Italian cream dessert perfumed with real vanilla — elegant, make-ahead, and endlessly versatile with a fresh berry coulis or caramel sauce.

20 min + setting6 servings

Chicken Tikka Masala

Intermediate

mains

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender charred chicken in a velvety, spiced tomato-cream sauce — arguably the world's most beloved curry. Marinate overnight for the deepest flavour.

1 hr + marinating4 servings

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Intermediate

mains

Lobster Mac & Cheese

The ultimate indulgent mac and cheese — loaded with sweet lobster meat in a rich three-cheese sauce, topped with a golden, buttery breadcrumb crust.

1 hr6 servings

Mango Coconut Sorbet

Easy

desserts

Mango Coconut Sorbet

A silky, intensely tropical sorbet made with ripe mangoes and coconut cream — no ice cream machine needed. Bright, refreshing, and completely dairy-free.

15 min + freezing6 servings

Roasted Tomato Bruschetta

Easy

salads

Roasted Tomato Bruschetta

Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes concentrate into jammy, intensely flavoured jewels piled onto crisp garlic-rubbed toasted bread — a step above the classic.

35 min6 servings

Harissa Roasted Chicken Thighs

Easy

mains

Harissa Roasted Chicken Thighs

Bone-in chicken thighs marinated in harissa and yogurt, roasted until the skin is blistered and crispy — bold, smoky, and deeply flavoured with minimal effort.

50 min4 servings

Classic Beef Burger

Easy

mains

Classic Beef Burger

A perfectly juicy, flavourful beef patty with a crispy sear, melted cheese, and all the classic toppings on a toasted brioche bun — the definitive homemade burger.

25 min4 servings

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Easy

pasta

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Plump shrimp in a bright, garlicky white wine and lemon butter sauce tossed with linguine — a weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant meal.

25 min4 servings

French Apple Cake

Easy

baking

French Apple Cake

A rustic Breton-style cake that is almost more apple than batter — deeply moist, perfumed with vanilla and rum, and finished with a thin, crackly golden crust.

1 hr 10 min8 servings

Miso Glazed Salmon

Easy

mains

Miso Glazed Salmon

Salmon fillets marinated in a sweet-savoury miso glaze, then broiled until deeply caramelised — a Japanese restaurant classic that takes just minutes to prepare.

25 min + marinating4 servings

White Bean & Chicken Soup

Easy

soups

White Bean & Chicken Soup

A hearty, nourishing Italian-style soup with tender shredded chicken, creamy cannellini beans, kale, and rosemary in a golden broth — simple, satisfying, and wholesome.

50 min6 servings

Braised Short Rib Tacos

Intermediate

mains

Braised Short Rib Tacos

Beef short ribs braised low and slow until fall-apart tender, then piled into warm corn tortillas with pickled red onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

3 hr 30 min8 servings

Baked Feta Pasta

Easy

pasta

Baked Feta Pasta

The viral sensation that earned its fame — a whole block of feta baked with cherry tomatoes until jammy and creamy, then stirred through pasta for an effortless weeknight dinner.

45 min4 servings

Honey Sriracha Wings

Easy

mains

Honey Sriracha Wings

Oven-baked chicken wings with an irresistibly sticky, sweet-heat honey sriracha glaze — crispy without deep-frying and ready in under an hour.

55 min4 servings

Gratin Dauphinois

Easy

mains

Gratin Dauphinois

The definitive French potato gratin — thinly sliced potatoes layered with garlic-infused cream and Gruyère, baked until golden, bubbling, and meltingly tender.

1 hr 45 min6 servings

Thai Peanut Noodles

Easy

pasta

Thai Peanut Noodles

Cold rice noodles tossed in a rich, tangy peanut-sesame sauce with crunchy vegetables — a vibrant, satisfying meal that comes together in 20 minutes.

20 min4 servings

Tiramisu Cups

Easy

desserts

Tiramisu Cups

Individual tiramisu served in glasses — espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with silky mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa. Make-ahead and endlessly elegant.

30 min + chilling6 servings

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Easy

soups

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Deeply sweet, smoky roasted red peppers blended into a silky, vibrant soup — finished with a swirl of cream and fresh basil. Stunning in colour and flavour.

1 hr4 servings

Lamb Chops with Chimichurri

Easy

mains

Lamb Chops with Chimichurri

Seared lamb chops with a vivid, herby Argentinian chimichurri sauce — one of the fastest and most impressive dinners you can put on the table.

25 min4 servings

Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins

Easy

baking

Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins

Tall, domed muffins with a crunchy sugar crust, bursting with juicy blueberries and a tender, buttery crumb — the bakery secret is a high oven start.

40 min12 servings

Smoked Salmon Bagel

Easy

breakfast

Smoked Salmon Bagel

The classic New York deli combination — a toasted bagel loaded with whipped cream cheese, silky smoked salmon, capers, red onion, and fresh dill. Brunch perfection.

10 min2 servings

Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Easy

mains

Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Tender, sweet-savoury Korean barbecue beef served over steamed rice with pickled vegetables and a fried egg — a complete, vibrant bowl meal ready in 30 minutes.

30 min + marinating4 servings

Prawn Pad Thai

Intermediate

pasta

Prawn Pad Thai

Thailand's most famous noodle dish — rice noodles stir-fried with plump prawns, egg, bean sprouts, and a tangy tamarind sauce, finished with crushed peanuts and lime.

30 min4 servings

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Easy

baking

Lemon Drizzle Cake

A beloved British classic — a tender, buttery loaf cake soaked with a sharp lemon syrup while still warm, creating a crackly, tangy crust and impossibly moist crumb.

1 hr10 servings

Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle

Easy

pasta

Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle

Silky tagliatelle tossed with a rich, earthy sauce of mixed wild mushrooms, garlic, cream, and Parmesan — a deeply satisfying vegetarian pasta that feels truly luxurious.

30 min4 servings

Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Easy

mains

Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Juicy, herb-marinated chicken skewers grilled until charred and fragrant, served in warm pita with cool tzatziki, tomato, and red onion — a Greek street food classic.

30 min + marinating4 servings

Caramel Apple Tart

Intermediate

baking

Caramel Apple Tart

Thinly fanned apple slices over a buttery caramel cream filling in a crisp pastry shell — an elegant French-style tart that looks stunning and tastes even better.

1 hr 20 min8 servings

Spiced Red Lentil Soup

Easy

soups

Spiced Red Lentil Soup

A deeply warming, velvety red lentil soup spiced with cumin, coriander, and turmeric — finished with a sizzling butter and chilli oil drizzle. Nourishing and effortless.

40 min6 servings

Seared Tuna Niçoise

Intermediate

salads

Seared Tuna Niçoise

A composed Niçoise salad elevated with seared fresh tuna — crispy on the outside, rosy pink within — over green beans, soft-boiled eggs, olives, and a sharp Dijon vinaigrette.

30 min4 servings

Pork Belly Ramen

Advanced

soups

Pork Belly Ramen

A rich, milky tonkotsu-style ramen with melt-in-the-mouth chashu pork belly, a soy-marinated soft-boiled egg, and springy noodles in a deeply flavoured pork broth.

4 hr4 servings

Chocolate Pots de Crème

Easy

desserts

Chocolate Pots de Crème

Silky, intensely chocolatey baked custards — richer than mousse, more elegant than pudding. Made with just five ingredients and served with lightly whipped cream.

45 min + chilling6 servings

Shakshuka with Merguez

Easy

breakfast

Shakshuka with Merguez

The classic North African egg dish elevated with spiced merguez sausage — eggs poached directly in a rich, smoky tomato and pepper sauce, served straight from the skillet.

35 min4 servings

Butterscotch Pudding

Easy

desserts

Butterscotch Pudding

A deeply rich, old-fashioned butterscotch pudding made from scratch with brown butter and dark brown sugar — silky, indulgent, and topped with lightly whipped cream.

30 min + chilling6 servings

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Easy

mains

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Thick cauliflower steaks roasted until deeply golden and caramelised, served over tahini with pomegranate seeds, toasted pine nuts, and fresh herbs — a stunning plant-based centrepiece.

40 min4 servings

Spaghetti Bolognese

Intermediate

pasta

Spaghetti Bolognese

The authentic Bolognese — a slow-cooked meat ragù with soffritto, white wine, and milk that produces a deeply rich, silky sauce. Worth every minute of the simmer.

2 hr 30 min6 servings

Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Sizzling Crêpes)

Intermediate

mains

Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Sizzling Crêpes)

Crispy, golden turmeric-scented rice flour crêpes filled with prawns, pork, and bean sprouts — torn into pieces and wrapped in lettuce with fresh herbs and a tangy dipping sauce.

45 min4 servings

Russian Honey Cake (Medovik)

Advanced

baking

Russian Honey Cake (Medovik)

A showstopping Russian layer cake of thin, honey-scented sponge layers sandwiched with tangy sour cream frosting — the flavour deepens dramatically overnight.

2 hr + overnight12 servings

New England Clam Chowder

Intermediate

soups

New England Clam Chowder

The definitive creamy New England clam chowder — tender clams, smoky bacon, and soft potatoes in a rich, velvety broth. Serve in a bread bowl for the full experience.

50 min6 servings

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Orange Sauce

Intermediate

mains

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Orange Sauce

Perfectly rendered duck breast with crispy, lacquered skin and a rosy pink centre, served with a classic French orange sauce — canard à l'orange made approachable.

35 min4 servings

Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken

Easy

mains

Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy spinach and feta filling, seared golden and baked until perfectly cooked — an impressive weeknight dinner that looks far harder than it is.

45 min4 servings

Mango Habanero Salsa

Easy

salads

Mango Habanero Salsa

A vibrant, tropical salsa with sweet ripe mango, fiery habanero, red onion, and fresh cilantro — the perfect balance of heat and sweetness for tacos, grilled fish, or chips.

15 min8 servings

Beef Cheek Ragù

Advanced

pasta

Beef Cheek Ragù

Beef cheeks braised low and slow in red wine until they dissolve into a silky, deeply flavoured ragù — tossed through wide pappardelle and finished with Parmesan. A true Sunday showstopper.

4 hr6 servings

Miso-Glazed Black Cod

Easy

mains

Miso-Glazed Black Cod

The iconic Nobu-inspired dish — silky black cod marinated in a sweet white miso glaze and broiled until caramelised and lacquered. Impossibly rich, impossibly easy.

30 min + marinating4 servings

Peach & Burrata Salad

Easy

salads

Peach & Burrata Salad

Ripe summer peaches, creamy burrata, peppery arugula, and prosciutto drizzled with honey and aged balsamic — a salad that looks like a painting and takes 15 minutes to assemble.

15 min4 servings

Chicken Katsu Curry

Intermediate

mains

Chicken Katsu Curry

Crispy panko-breaded chicken cutlets served over steamed rice with a velvety, mildly spiced Japanese curry sauce — the ultimate Japanese comfort food, made from scratch.

50 min4 servings

Baked Alaska

Advanced

desserts

Baked Alaska

The spectacular retro showstopper — a dome of ice cream on a sponge base, encased in a thick Italian meringue and torched to golden perfection. Hot outside, frozen within.

1 hr + freezing8 servings

Pork Tonkatsu

Easy

mains

Pork Tonkatsu

Japan's beloved breaded pork cutlet — thick, juicy pork loin coated in ultra-crispy panko and fried to golden perfection, served with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.

30 min4 servings

Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese Tart

Easy

mains

Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese Tart

A rustic Provençal-style tart of puff pastry spread with herbed goat cheese and topped with slow-roasted tomatoes, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of honey — effortlessly elegant.

50 min6 servings

Coconut Dahl

Easy

mains

Coconut Dahl

A deeply comforting, golden coconut lentil dahl fragrant with ginger, garlic, and warming spices — finished with a sizzling tarka of mustard seeds and curry leaves. Vegan and ready in 40 minutes.

40 min4 servings

Maryland Crab Cakes

Intermediate

mains

Maryland Crab Cakes

Classic Maryland-style crab cakes packed with sweet lump crab meat, minimal filler, and a hint of Old Bay — pan-fried until golden and served with a tangy remoulade.

40 min + chilling4 servings

French Onion Soup Gratin

Intermediate

soups

French Onion Soup Gratin

The quintessential French bistro classic — deeply caramelised onions in a rich, glossy broth, topped with a toasted baguette crouton and a bubbling, golden Gruyère gratin.

1 hr 30 min4 servings

Lamb Biryani

Advanced

mains

Lamb Biryani

A showstopping dum biryani — tender spiced lamb layered with fragrant saffron-stained basmati rice and sealed to steam together, filling the kitchen with an intoxicating aroma.

2 hr 30 min6 servings

Classic Lobster Thermidor

Advanced

mains

Classic Lobster Thermidor

The ultimate French luxury — lobster meat in a rich, mustardy cream sauce, returned to the shell, topped with Gruyère, and grilled until golden and bubbling.

1 hr2 servings

Black Forest Cake

Advanced

baking

Black Forest Cake

The classic Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte — layers of rich chocolate sponge, kirsch-soaked cherries, and billowing whipped cream, finished with chocolate shavings and whole cherries.

1 hr 30 min + chilling12 servings

Prawn Saganaki

Easy

mains

Prawn Saganaki

A beloved Greek taverna classic — plump prawns baked in a rich, spiced tomato sauce with crumbled feta that melts into the sauce. Serve straight from the skillet with crusty bread.

30 min4 servings

Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

Easy

mains

Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

Tender, sweet-savoury Korean bulgogi beef served ssam-style — wrapped in crisp butter lettuce with steamed rice, kimchi, and gochujang for a hands-on, interactive dinner.

25 min + marinating4 servings

Mushroom Wellington

Intermediate

mains

Mushroom Wellington

A stunning vegetarian centrepiece — a rich filling of mixed mushrooms, spinach, and herbed cream cheese wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry. Impressive enough for any celebration.

1 hr 15 min6 servings

Mango & Coconut Tart

Intermediate

desserts

Mango & Coconut Tart

A tropical showpiece — a buttery shortcrust shell filled with silky coconut cream and topped with fanned slices of ripe mango, finished with toasted coconut and a lime glaze.

1 hr + chilling8 servings

Spanish Albóndigas

Easy

mains

Spanish Albóndigas

Classic Spanish tapas meatballs — tender pork and beef balls simmered in a rich, saffron-scented tomato sauce. Serve with crusty bread and a glass of Rioja.

45 min4 servings

Roasted Beet Risotto

Intermediate

mains

Roasted Beet Risotto

A visually stunning, vibrantly pink risotto made with roasted beetroot stirred through creamy arborio rice, finished with tangy goat cheese and toasted walnuts.

1 hr 15 min4 servings

Honey Sriracha Wings

Easy

mains

Honey Sriracha Wings

Crispy baked chicken wings tossed in a sticky, sweet-heat honey sriracha glaze — all the satisfaction of fried wings with far less effort. Impossible to stop eating.

55 min4 servings

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