Try Val’s devastatingly delicious Chinese Crispy Chilli Beef recipe — a quick, budget-friendly dish with Sichuan-inspired flavours. Perfect for a midweek treat, served with rice and an ice-cold beer.
Recipes
Flat Iron with Chilli Jam Salad
Cooks in 6-8 minutes Difficulty EasyTry Andy Oliver’s Thai-inspired flat iron steak recipe with chilli jam salad, made with Swaledale dry-aged rump steak. A bold, fresh salad full of vibrant flavour.
Val’s Poached Chicken
Cooks in 1 hour Difficulty EasyAn absolute favourite, my poached chicken recipe is delightfully tasty and offers an almost medicinal respite after days of indulgence. Clean, light, and easy to prepare, it’s a comforting choice that’s perfect for resetting your palate.
Chermoula for Pork Chops
Cooks in 25 minutes Difficulty EasyOne of North Africa’s most popular condiments, Chermoula is traditionally used with fish but is excellent with meat too. This recipe illustrates how its fresh and bright flavours can bring the very best out of grilled meat – namely our renowned pork chops. We use slow-reared Tamworth and Middle White pigs that are immense, both in size and depth of flavour.
Sirloin Chop with Warm Jersey Royal Salad
Cooks in 25 minutes Difficulty EasyDry aged sirloin chops deserve a truly great side. This recipe by James Ferguson of The Kinneuchar Inn certainly hits the mark. Try it with a nice chilled red on a summer’s evening.
Val’s Glazed Ham
Cooks in 2.5 hours Difficulty EasyThis is my glazed ham recipe, and I often see people pouring syrupy glazes over hot hams that haven’t had time to cool off first!
Wild Garlic Sausage with Chickpeas & Leeks
Cooks in 45 Minutes Difficulty EasyA vibrant wild garlic sausage recipe featuring chickpeas, leeks, and fresh spring vegetables. Simple to prepare and packed with flavour, this one-pot dish showcases seasonal ingredients at their best.
Wild Garlic Sausage with Peppers & Potatoes
Cooks in 1 1/4 Hours Difficulty EasyCook this simple and delicious Wild Garlic Sausage recipe with sweet peppers, tender potatoes, and aromatic wild garlic sausages. A hearty one-pot dish, perfect for a comforting midweek supper.
Chicken Broth with Macaroni
Cooks in 2 Hours Difficulty EasyI have shot for a fairly simple iteration of this dish, for that was my preference at the time of writing. Enjoy spoon after spoon of silky, umami goodness.
Outside Skirt Steak with Shallot Purée & Onion Rings
Cooks in 1 Hour Difficulty MediumTry this flavour-packed outside skirt steak recipe with shallot purée and crispy onion rings. A standout way to cook this underrated heritage beef cut.
Leg of Lamb with Parsnips, Barley & Cavolo Nero
Cooks in 4 Hours (With the stock) Difficulty MediumElevate your roast lamb with this whole lamb leg recipe, pairing rich, succulent meat with roasted parsnips, barley cooked in lamb stock, and cavolo nero. A fresh twist on a classic Sunday roast, balanced with a splash of vinegar for the perfect finish.
Minced Mutton Stuffed Cabbage with Onion Gravy & Swede Mash
Cooks in 1 1/2 Hours Difficulty HardA rich and comforting minced mutton recipe featuring heritage breed mutton wrapped in tender cabbage leaves, baked in onion gravy, and served with crushed swede.