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Salt and Vinegar Roast Potatoes
Sharp, tangy roast potatoes with crisp edges and chip-shop energy.
Aubergine Caponata
Restaurant-style aubergine caponata made simple: aubergine cooked with tomato, celery, capers, olives, vinegar, basil and…
Baked Tomatoes with Herb Crumbs
Restaurant-style baked tomatoes with herb crumbs made simple: large tomatoes cooked with breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, th…
Béchamel Sauce
A French mother sauce made from butter, flour and milk. Cook the roux briefly, then add milk gradually to prevent lumps.
Beurre Blanc
A French butter sauce made by reducing wine, vinegar and shallot before whisking in cold butter. Keep it warm, not hot, s…
Braised Leeks with Parmesan
Restaurant-style braised leeks with parmesan made simple: leeks cooked with white wine, stock, thyme, butter, lemon and p…
Bravas Style Roasted Peppers
Restaurant-style bravas style roasted peppers made simple: peppers cooked with smoked paprika, garlic, tomato paste, sher…
Brown Butter Sage Sauce
A quick Italian-style butter sauce where butter is cooked until nutty and finished with crisp sage. It should smell toast…
Brown Butter Savoy Cabbage
Restaurant-style brown butter savoy cabbage made simple: Savoy cabbage cooked with brown butter, sage, garlic, lemon and…
Burnt Butter Broccoli Stems
Restaurant-style burnt butter broccoli stems made simple: broccoli stems and florets cooked with brown butter, garlic, le…
Butter Braised Spring Greens
Restaurant-style butter braised spring greens made simple: spring greens cooked with garlic, vegetable stock, butter, lem…
Buttered Peas with Mint
Restaurant-style buttered peas with mint made simple: peas cooked with butter, mint, lemon zest, spring onion and white p…
Buttered Runner Beans with Shallots
Restaurant-style buttered runner beans with shallots made simple: runner beans finished with shallots, butter, lemon, par…
Charred Broccoli with Romesco
Restaurant-style charred broccoli with romesco made simple: broccoli finished with romesco, smoked paprika, almonds, sher…
Charred Peppers with Basil
Restaurant-style charred peppers with basil made simple: bell peppers cooked with garlic, red wine vinegar, capers, basil…
Charred Spring Onions with Romesco
Restaurant-style charred spring onions with romesco made simple: spring onions finished with romesco sauce, almonds, smok…
Creamed Leeks with Gruyere
Restaurant-style creamed leeks with gruyere made simple: leeks finished with cream, Gruyere, Dijon mustard, thyme, garlic…
Crushed New Potatoes
Tender new potatoes lightly crushed with butter, herbs and seasoning.
Garlic Aioli
A garlic-led mayonnaise-style sauce, traditionally associated with Mediterranean cooking. Use a small amount of raw garli…
Garlic Butter New Potatoes
Boiled new potatoes tossed with garlic butter, parsley and sea salt.
Garlic Parmesan Courgette Coins
Restaurant-style garlic parmesan courgette coins made simple: courgettes finished with parmesan, garlic, oregano, lemon z…
Garlic Roasted Tomatoes
Restaurant-style garlic roasted tomatoes made simple: cherry tomatoes cooked with garlic, thyme, balsamic vinegar, basil…
Green Beans Amandine
Restaurant-style green beans amandine made simple: fine green beans finished with brown butter, toasted almonds, lemon an…
Grilled Courgettes with Lemon Herbs
Restaurant-style grilled courgettes with lemon herbs made simple: courgettes cooked with lemon zest, mint, parsley, chill…