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Tarragon chicken

Choose a pan which has a lid and in which the chicken fillets will fit snugly. Heat the oil in the pan over a medium-high heat. Add the garlic, spring onions and dried tarragon and cook for one minute, stirring. Add the chicken fillets to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes. If the spring […]

Braised oxtails

Preheat the oven to 170˚C/150˚C fan/gas mark 3. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large casserole dish over a medium-high heat. Pat the oxtails dry with kitchen paper and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Brown the oxtails on all sides, working in batches so as not to over-crowd the pan. […]

5 ways with black pudding

Black pudding carbonara Serves 2 Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil over a high heat and cook 150g spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain well, reserving some of the cooking water. Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and cook 50g streaky bacon for […]

5 ways with cheese and onion crisps

Crunchy crispy chicken goujons Serves 6-8 Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 eggs and 250ml buttermilk. Slice 8 chicken fillets into goujons, add to the egg mixture and toss to coat. Set aside. In the bowl of a food processor, whizz 350g cheese and onion crisps […]

Leek and mushroom chicken

Starting at the thicker end of each chicken fillet, use a sharp knife to cut each through its centre into two thinner cutlets. Trim away any excess fat and season both sides of the chicken pieces. Heat half of the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Add four of the chicken […]

Honey-butter pork tenderloin

Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. In an ovenproof casserole dish, melt the butter and honey together over a medium heat, stirring. Season the pork with salt and black pepper. Add to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until lightly browned all over. Transfer the casserole dish to the oven […]

Lunchbox troubles: picky eaters

Although pediatric nutrition experts agree that “picky eating” is a normal rite of passage for young children, it can make meal planning a tricky task for parents eager to make sure their little ones are eating well-balanced meals. There are several reasons that children might refuse to eat new foods, or suddenly decide they don’t […]

4 easy warming soups

Creamy celery soup Heat 30g butter in a large soup pot over a medium heat. Add 650g chopped celery, 1 chopped onion and 1 peeled, chopped large potato. Season with salt and black pepper and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1.4l chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a boil, then reduce the […]

How to braise meat perfectly (and why you should)

What is braising? Braising is a cooking technique in which the main ingredient is browned in fat, then two-thirds covered in liquid and simmered in a covered pot over a low heat. It’s one of the best ways to prepare hearty, homely comfort food. Benefits of braising: Renders cheaper, tougher cuts of meat tender and […]

Banana cake

Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a standard 900g loaf tin with parchment paper. Beat the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl for a few minutes until pale and creamy. Gradually whisk in the eggs, apple sauce and mashed bananas. Stir in the cinnamon, flour and baking powder until just […]