The perfect baked potatoes are slightly crispy on the outside and soft in the interior. Try them with one of our topping suggestions below, topped with savoury mince or even plain with butter or sour cream.
Note: Tap photos to see each topping - they’re in correct order.
COOK: 1 hr
This chutney has some incredibly rich flavors. There is a sweetness that comes from the brown sugar and apples. You get a tartness from the tomatoes and the two types of vinegar. Finally, a bit of spice that comes from the curry powder, cayenne pepper, and the peppercorns. Combined, it’s an amazing tomato relish.
PREP: 15 mins — COOK: LOW: 8 hrs + HIGH: 4 hrs + 30 mins
By the time the slow cooker has finished cooking, you will be left with a rich beef pie filling ready to use in your favorite pie casing. It is always a massive hit whenever I make it for dinner.
You will be able to make enough pies to feed six people. Some extra side dishes will help feed even more people without needing to adjust the recipe. Alternatively, you can easily double or triple the recipe.
PREP: 15 mins
COOK: LOW: 8 hrs + 15 mins
The long cooking process allows the lamb shanks to take on all the flavors of the wonderful sauce and cook to be incredibly tender. The tomato-based sauce is loaded with vegetables and has a slight hint of red wine.
PREP: 30 hrs
COOK - LOW: 7 hrs
PREP: 20 mins
COOK - HIGH: 4-5 hrs. LOW: 5-7 hrs
Get this chicken tikka masala cooking in the morning and have dinner waiting for you when you get in – it's perfect for a cold winter evening.
NOTE: * To cook in the oven, or on the hob, see bottom of steps
Little chefs will love helping you to make (and eat) these chocolate treats. Create these simple yet delicious delights for a special treat.
PREP: 10 mins
COOK. 30 mins
For a Bonfire Night that really goes out with a bang, serve up this fiery Indian one-pot. A whole chicken is marinated in tikka curry paste before roasting with ginger and cumin-spiced vegetables to create a wonderfully warming dish that everyone will love. Simply serve with naans, steamed rice and a scattering of coriander for a real Indian feast.
PREP: 35 mins
COOK: 1 hr 40 mins
TOTAL TIME: 2 hrs 15 mins + marinating & resting
Whip up a healthy feast for two in just 15 mins using storecupboard ingredients with this one-pot tomato pasta. The spaghetti is cooked in the sauce for extra flavour, while a final sprinkle of garlicky breadcrumbs adds an unexpected twist to a simple dish.
PREP: 5 mins
COOK: 10 mins
How to make the perfect tender, juicy, double cheeseburger with easy burger sauce on a lightly toasted brioche bun.
PREP: 10 mins
COOK: 10 mins
MAKES 2 Burgers
This Peri Peri Chicken is juicy, spicy and so flavourful! I'll show you how to make Peri Peri sauce from scratch too (better than Nandos!).
PREP: 20 mins
COOK: 1 hr 20 mins
Veg biryani also known as vegetable biryani is an aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, spices & mixed veggies. This quick recipe will give you a flavorful vegetable biryani that you can make just under 30 mins.
PREP: 5 mins
COOK: 25 mins
Crispy prawn toast is infinitely better when it's homemade. Top slices of bread with a simple whizzed up prawn mixture, coat in sesame seeds and fry to golden perfection. You can have these ready in less than 20 mins.
MAKES 12 PIECES
This Chinese fried rice has the flavor those other recipes are missing. Tastes like takeout. I want to dedicate this dish to Bergy, whose recipe "AM & B's Indonesian Mehoon" has inspired this dish. Make sure you season your rice with salt before it cooks. Add some butter to the cooking water, as well. Other seasonings should be added before you cook, as well, so it has time to get inside the rice. If you like sesame flavor, add 1 tsp. of it after you add the green onions, but do not use it as a cooking oil because it easily burns
TOTAL TIME: 28 mins
This spaghetti carbonara is dressed up with the addition of mushrooms, garlic roasted tomatoes, and thyme! It's a simple, delicious, and comforting meal!
PREP: 15 mins
COOK: 30 mins
These are not popovers and have nothing to do with bread. These are very quick snacks that you can whip up during commercial breaks when you are watching TV and you feel like something cheesy. Vary the taste with different types of cheeses.
READY IN: 15 mins
This easy one-pot meal is influenced by several cuisines, including French and Spanish, but it's more commonly associated with the southern states of America. It always includes a type of sausage, (chorizo, in this case), as well as pork or seafood in place of – or in addition to – the chicken.
Total Time: 1 hr
* NOTE - See bottom of steps for Tips
This summery Italian one-pot is easy to make and freezes brilliantly, plus, it's low cal and gluten free. The recipe is easily halved if you only want to serve 3-4 people.
A luscious mild curry with fall-apart beef, bell peppers and coconut milk. A little up front prep, then it's cooked in the slow cooker.
PREP: 10 mins
COOK: HIGH: 5-6 hrs. LOW: 7-8 hrs.
Gluten-free Christmas cake can taste just as good as the original recipe - and doesn't have to be difficult to make either! For those who have to follow a gluten-free diet, eating home-made cakes can be quite a challenge as many are made with wheat flour which is full of gluten. Nowadays it’s not too difficult to find gluten-free flours – most large supermarkets will have an aisle dedicated to special diet products. This Gluten-free Christmas cake uses both gluten-free flour and baking powder and the only thing to remember when baking with these products is to add a little extra liquid to the recipe. Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Grab a bunch of peppery watercress and cook up this satisfying fishcakes recipe for a delicious supper.
PREP: 20 mins.
COOK: 50 mins plus cooling & chilling
Puttanesca without pasta? Indeed. We use butter beans here instead of the usual pasta to make this a gluten-free recipe. If you don’t have butter beans, cannellini beans would be just as good.
TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 15 mins
We've teamed up with Doves Farm to bring you this gluten-free chocolate cake recipe made with potato flour and topped with a rich chocolate icing and raspberries.
TOTAL TIME: 45 mins + Cooling
Moist, soft and fruity, this cake is both gluten and dairy-free. It makes a moreish pudding or tea-time treat.
PREP: 20 mins.
SIMMERING: 2 hrs.
COOK: 1 hr.
Whether you're having a slice for breakfast or as a tea-break snack. Jo Pratt's gluten-free recipe will give you a slow-releasing energy boost to get you through your day.
PREP: 15 mins
COOK: 45-50 mins