Midweek chic: Schnitzel and Scandinavian meatballs to liven up your menu
Two classic recipes that are both economical and easily elevated with a cheffy twist or two
Mark Moriarty
Scandinavian meatballs with pickled cucumber, dill and mash
You may be familiar with Ikea’s version but rest assured, these meatballs have added chic
Chicken schnitzel with fried egg, garlic butter and creamed leeks
Lightly pounding and crumbing meat in a schnitzel offers more bang for your buck without compromising on flavour
Two simple and tasty pork dishes with an air-fryer hack for perfect crackling
A slow roast pork for a Sunday alternative and a quick Thai-inspired pork steak stir-fry
Thai-style fried pork steak noodles with chilli, basil and cashew nuts
Pork is a very cost-effective meat to add to your midweek repertoire
Mark Moriarty: Add excitement to your beef and fish pies with a few simple tricks
Everyone has a recipe for beef hotpot or fish pie, but not all pies are made the same
Beef shin hotpot
Paying attention to evenly caramelising the meat and vegetables will help balance the sauces’ sugar content
Fish pie with pomme duchess topping
Mustard, lemon juice and zest along with some soft green herbs turn a good sauce into a great one
Valentine’s Day recipes: Nothing says ‘I love you’ like steak and oozing chocolate fondants
Forget overpriced, overcrowded restaurants - this easy home-made main course and dessert are the way to anyone’s heart
Slow-cooked short rib ‘steak’, Béarnaise sauce and air-fried wedges
Béarnaise is simpler to make than many think
Cheat’s chocolate fondant with pistachio ice-cream
Make these in advance and have them in the fridge, ready to impress
Celebrate St Brigid with boxty and scones
Dairy and crops are at the heart of the traditional Celtic festival, and these simple recipes go back hundreds of years
Scallops with butternut squash, citrus and ginger
This is a nice little ‘special occasion’ dinner to have up your sleeve
Gnocchi with butternut squash, sage and chilli
This can be thrown together midweek for minimal cost but maximum flavour
Two classic French chicken dishes that deserve a better class of bird
Spending that little bit extra on a higher-welfare bird will repay you in flavour, texture and peace of mind
Chicken pan pie
This one-pot-wonder is a great midweek filler using chicken breast and a thick sauce packed with flavour
Hit the sweet spot with these chocolate eclairs and tiramisu brownies
Two traditional sweet treat recipes packed with technique but very rewarding when you finally nail them
Two January health-kick dishes that don’t sacrifice flavour at the altar of virtue
A protein pancake with a dessert-like taste and a quinoa salad that could happily replace the usual starchy staples
Protein pancakes with spiced yoghurt, fig and toasted almond
A happy medium between comfort food and fuel
Tasty vegetarian options for Christmas dinner that can be prepared ahead of time
Amid the traditional meal prep, non-meat diets can get overlooked. These two dishes will hold their own on any Christmas table
Sweet and sour pot-roasted turnips with star anise, maple syrup and toasted hazelnuts
This is one you can pull out of the bag at the last minute
Christmas dinner with a twist: Classic beef Wellington and honey-glazed duck
Two show-stoppers that are easier to prepare than you might think. Much of the work can be done in advance
Duck breast glazed in honey and lavender with red cabbage and sauce à l’orange
A cost effective and delicious meat synonymous with the festive season
Tasty bites to prepare ahead of time that will get any Christmas party started
These canapés are designed to be made in advance so you can enjoy the time with family and friends
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