My favourite recipe ingredient! There are so many ways to add huge hits of flavour when cooking meat, be it the spices, marinades, or the cut of meat you use or the way you cook it. Such variety and so many possibilities.
CHEESE, POTATO AND ONION PIES
These deeply satisfying pies are so utterly British, the ultimate comfort veggie meal.
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM POT PIES
These warming and hearty pot pies are filled with succulent chicken, chestnut mushrooms in a delicious creamy sauce.
Braised Hare & Pearl Barley with Foie Gras & Pickled Quince
Hare has such a strong, gamey flavour, it’s one of those ingredients that people love or hate. It works brilliantly with pearl barley, which is a favourite at The Hand & Flowers.
Chicken, Bacon & Pistachio Pie
This pie looks impressive but it’s actually very easy to make and tastes fantastic.
BARBECUED CHICKEN WINGS THREE WAYS
These barbecued chicken wings are light, fresh and packed with punchy flavours. Pile them high and dig in!
ROAST PORK BELLY WITH FENNEL SLAW & POTATOES
I’m a huge fan of pork belly as I think it has the perfect meat to fat ratio. Lemony salad potatoes and a crunchy slaw complete this weekend feast.
MINCED BEEF & ONION POT PIES
These individual pies look amazing and taste even better, yet they are easy to prepare, using ready-made puff pastry.
LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WITH GREEN PEPPER SALSA
Lemon pepper chicken is one of those retro dishes that withstands the test of time because they taste good!
GREEK STYLE ROAST LAMB AND POTATOES
This one-tray wonder conjures up memories of great summer holidays. The ingredients are very simple, allowing theindividual flavours to really sing out.
TOAD IN THE HOLE WITH ROASTED ONION AND ALE GRAVY
Succulent sausages encased in a giant fluffy golden Yorkshire pudding,
FILLET OF BEEF WITH HAND AND FLOWERS CHIPS
This is the Rolls-Royce of steak and chips!
BEER-CAN CHICKEN WITH GOCHUJANG BUTTER
For a twist on a traditional Sunday roast chicken – brushed with garlicky chilli butter.
SQUID AND CHORIZO SKEWERS
For a taste of Spanish holidays, charred squid is paired with Padrón peppers and spicy chorizo. Delicious!
T-BONE STEAK WITH BLACK PEPPER BUTTER
You just can’t beat a T-bone steak cooked on the barbecue.
BEEF SUYA SKEWERS
West African-inspired, with a spicy peanut mix that coats the beef skewers.
STUFFED SWEET POTATOES
Take baked spuds to new heights with these coal-cooked sweet potatoes filled with soured cream, chives, bacon and melted cheese.
THE ULTIMATE HOT DOG
These hot dogs are based on everyone’s favourite Christmas side: pigs in blankets.
LAMB KOFTAS
I love cooking lamb mince on the grill. It’s quite high in fat so the koftas won’t dry out and they crisp up wonderfully on the surface.
HERBY LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS
A real taste of the Mediterranean, with fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil and a citrusy tang from preserved lemons.
SHAWARMA CHICKEN WRAP
A great barbecue twist on one of the world's most popular street foods.
SLOW ROASTED DUCK WITH DUCK FAT CHIPS AND GRAVY
Some dishes end up defining you, chef and restaurant. This is one of them.
FRIED CHICKEN IN A BASKET
My southern-fried twist on the classic chicken in a basket.
CHICKEN, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD
The key to the success of this simple chicken, tomato and mozzarella salad is making sure the tomatoes are really ripe and tasty.
FLASH FRIED SIRLOIN STEAKS WITH MUSTARD SEED DRESSING
These thin quickly pan fried sirloin steaks are a great lunchtime treat.
STICKY PORK CHOPS
Sticky chops with great American smoky flavours, perfect with a fresh and crunchy slaw.
CHICKEN, HAM AND LEEK PIE
A straight forward pastry in this one, so don’t be shy – give it a go.
STEAK, RED ONION AND TOMATO SALAD
The sweet acidity of the tomatoes combined with the salty, meaty crust on the steak works brilliantly in this salad.
CHICKEN AND PRAWN GUMBO
It’s not a complicated gumbo recipe. It’s just full of flavour, so give it a go
GREEN CHILLI CON CARNE
I’ve always been drawn to the raw flavour and heat you get from green chillies andgreen peppers and they’re really great in this dish
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN
This easy, one-dish chicken dinner is like the top of a really good pizza – without the dough. It takes just a few minutes to throw together and is really tasty.
WEEKEND ROAST CHICKEN
This is a ‘weekend chicken’, because you need to start it the day before you want to eat it, but don’t let that put you off – the recipe is very easy.
HAY-BAKED CHICKEN AND ROASTED CELERIAC
This dish is so clean and simple. It tastes and smells like a gorgeously sweet hay field, which gives it an authentic, real flavour.
SLOW-ROASTED DUCK WITH POTATO PANCAKES
Everybody loves slow-roasted, crispy duck from a Chinese takeaway, but this is an English version for a more substantial main course.
SLOW ROASTED LAMB WITH BOULANGÈRE POTATOES
I think I can safely call it the ultimate family lunch!
TURKEY RAGU
A light version of spaghetti Bolognese using turkey mince, which is roasted for extra flavour and texture.
THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY
This is a tasty alternative to a takeaway, with plenty of interesting textures from the crunchy veg and bamboo shoots.
MALAYSIAN-STYLE BEEF CURRY
Here, galangal, tamarind and lemongrass introduce more subtle flavours than the often fiery heat of a classic Indian curry.
CHICKEN PHO
This Vietnamese pho is full of aromatic flavours, such as cinnamon, coriander, ginger and lemongrass, and topped with loads of fresh herbs
CHICKEN WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
Full of flavour and with a great texture, roast cauliflower is the ideal partner for roast chicken.
BEEF AND STOUT STEW
There’s nothing quite like a comforting beef stew on a cold wintry day. Made with classic ingredients, this is a traditional stew with big, bold flavours.
GAMMON STEAKS AND FRIED DUCK EGGS
This is a smartened up version of the ham-and-egg teas of my childhood.
RIBEYE STEAK CHASSEUR
The crumble topping lends that all-important crunch that compliments rich flavour and robust texture.
PIRI PIRI CHICKEN WITH LITTLE GEM SALAD
Who doesn’t love piri piri chicken? This is such a great recipe, a real favourite of mine for when that hot, hot chicken craving hits.
LAMB SHANK HOT POT
Here I’ve recreated that old-school favourite, Lancashire hot pot, using a different cut of lamb.
MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH CAULIFLOWER COUSCOUS
This dish is good warm or cold, so it’s ideal for a substantial packed lunch the next day too.
SPICY CHILLI WITH GREEN BEANS
This is a real favourite in our house. It’s simple to make and layered with so many deliciously spicy flavours.
SHEPHERD’S PIE WITH CAULIFLOWER TOPPING
With spicy merguez sausages simmered with the lamb and a creamy cauliflower purée topping enriched with tangy blue cheese, it really hits the spot!
TURKEY BURGERS WITH KOHLRABI SLAW
These burgers are easy to make and just as good as a normal burger for a weeknight tea or a summer barbecue.
PAPRIKA ROAST RIB OF PORK
I love to serve this on a cold evening with some mashed potato made with a little smoked butter. Pure pleasure!
BARNSLEY CHOPS WITH CUMIN AND CORIANDER
They’re double chops so they satisfy the hungriest of appetites and their naturally sweet fat keeps them succulent and tasty.
CALVES’ LIVER WITH SAGE AND ONION FRITTERS
The fritters have a great crispy texture to contrast with the meltingly soft and luscious calf’s liver.
CÔTE DE BOEUF
Côte de Boeuf is a single, large rib of beef. It’s high in fat so it’s very juicy and full of flavour.
CLASSIC CHICKEN KYIV
Who doesn’t love chicken Kiev? I think it’s the best thing ever!
JERK CHICKEN AND TOMATO SALAD
The punchy coating and seasoning with a fiery Caribbean heat.
SLOW ROASTED LAMB WITH HOT FENNEL RELISH
Slow roasting lamb allows all of those lovely flavours and juices to render and mix together.
LAMB TAGINE WITH CHICKPEAS
Lamb stands up well to strong flavours like the harissa and dried mint in this aromatic tagine.
PORK STEW WITH A SMOKED CHEESE CRUST
A tasty stew with a cheesy, crunchy topping, a brilliant one-dish dinner.
BEEF STROGANOFF
This recipe is so rich and luxurious it feels special, and yet it’s easy to make.
STICKY DRUMSTICKS
Malty and sticky, these guys are great for a BBQ or party.
JERK CHICKEN
The spice is the bringer of flavour to this party.
SHEPHERD’S PIE
A British classic! Done properly, this is a dish to be proud of.
WHOLE SATAY CHICKEN
A little spicy, nutty and naughty! Cooked slowly, so you’ll need to be patient.
COTTAGE PIE WITH BLUE CHEESE MASH
The classic comfort food, this one with added blue cheese and a dash of curry powder.
