Rocket and Crayfish in Marie Rose Sauce Sandwich FillingBy JamesKeeping the kids school lunches interesting is a challenge that lots of us face. Try this throwback to the 80s - Marie Rose sauce.Irish Halloween Barmbrack Tea CakeBy JamesThis Irish barmbrack tea cake recipe is often baked for Hallowe'en. Who will find the ring?Homemade Pizza and Tomato SauceBy JamesForget frozen and takeaway pizzas, this is the best homemade pizza base and tomato sauce!Wholemeal Brown Soda BreadBy JamesQuick and easy wholemeal brown soda bread - perfect for a teatime treat!River Cottage Lemon TartBy JamesLight and tangy lemon tart by the famous River Cottage - makes the perfect pudding.The Best Sweet Shortcrust PastryBy JamesAfter many recipes and attempts, we've finally settled on this shortcrust pastry recipe when making dessert tarts.Granny’s Bacon and Rice SurpriseBy JamesGranny's really quick, easy and tasty dinner, perfect when you've not much time. What's the surprise though?
Easy Mince PiesBy JamesIf you only ever buy ready made mince pies from the shop then you really must try this - they are easy and taste amazing!Traditional Christmas CakeBy JamesGet the kids involved in making the Christmas cake, and be sure to make that wish when you're stirring!Whoopie PiesBy JamesWhoopie Pies originate from the Amish community and were named because when the men found them in their lunchboxes at work the cried "Whooopppeeee!"Brown Soda BreadBy JamesOne of the most fun cooking things to do with the kids is baking, and at top of our list is baking bread. Rhubarb CrumbleBy JamesOur rhubarb grows like mad - this is a brilliant use of it, making a really tasty dessert.Making Chicken StockBy JamesForget stock cubes, the best chicken stock you will ever taste is the one you make yourself.Real gravy – no BistoBy JamesStart making your own real gravy without using gravy granules or Bisto. It will be the best gravy you've ever tasted.Best Roast ChickenBy JamesRoast chicken is so easy it doesn't just have to be the reserve of Sunday lunch. This is our way of making the family favourite.Gooseberry CrumbleBy JamesGooseberry crumble is a super pudding that our kids love - you can use less sugar if, like us, you prefer the sour gooseberry taste. Lemon Drizzle CakeBy JamesA wonderful combination of sweetness and sourness from the lemons makes this cake a delicious treat.Another Birthday Chocolate CakeBy JamesWe turned this chocolate cake, quite literally into a carrot cake, you could just have it round of course!Delicious Tomato SauceBy JamesThis tomato sauce recipe is ideal for putting on pizza bases, using in pasta dishes and putting in soups.Quick Focaccia Bread – with VideoBy JamesThis Focaccia bread recipe is, as its name suggests, a really quick and easy Italian bread recipe that is perfect then time is limited.Sausage and Apple SandwichBy JamesPork and apples are a great combination but how about in a good old sausage sandwich?Real Yorkshire PuddingBy JamesThe perfect accompaniment to the Sunday roast. Don't even think about buying frozen ones, homemade are the way to go!Garlic Mushrooms on ToastBy JamesGarlic mushrooms on toast is a favourite lunch or supper in our house and are really quick and easy to make.Homemade Chicken FajitasBy JamesDon't buy packet mix, additive-ladened fajita flavouring when making your own is simple, cheaper and much more tasty.Rhubarb CompoteBy JamesThis rhubarb compote makes a great pudding served with either yoghurt, custard or simply vanilla ice cream.