Features The best pear recipes to enjoy this autumn by Malou Herkes published on 10 September 2019, last updated on 4 June 2021 The best time to enjoy pears is in the autumn when these orchard fruit are sweet and juicy. Look out for golden, firm Willams pears that are particularly good for cooking or the tender and flavoursome Comice or long, thin-shaped Conference – they are all worth celebrating....

Features Tips for seasonal hosting from Xanthe Ross by Xanthe Ross published on 10 April 2025 With her debut cookbook Stay for Supper , home cook, supper club host and content creator Xanthe Ross weaves seasonal vegetarian recipes with advice on hosting and styling the ultimate effortless dinner party, whatever the time of year. In the extract below, Xanthe shares some of her essential tips – plus a menu for the ideal springtime dinner party....

Recipes>Vegan Recipes Vegan Gravy by The Happy Pear from The Happy Pear: Recipes for Happiness Easy Makes approx. 600ml Total 10min Prep 10min The Happy Pear ‘s foolproof vegan gravy recipe is simple to make and packed with flavour, making it the perfect accompaniment to a vegan or vegetarian roast. Discover more delicious Vegan recipes Vegan recipe inspiration for every meal From the book The Happy Pear: Recipes for Happiness The Happy Pear...

Recipes>Vegan Recipes Victoria Sponge Cake by The Happy Pear from The Happy Pear Vegan Cooking for Everyone Total 30min Cook 30min A vegan take on an all-time classic bake, this Victoria sponge from The Happy Pear is made with a coconut milk filling and topped with fresh berries for a bright, summery taste. Discover more delicious Vegan recipes Vegan recipe inspiration for every meal From the book The Happy Pear Vegan Cooking for Everyone The Happy Pear...

Fabulous. A real crowd pleaser and easy to make. I had to vary the fruits inside but it was still delicious. See more

This is an easy delicious recipe. I wasn’t able to find rose harissa so I combined 1/2 mild with 1/2 spicy and then added spicy to taste. See more

Dinner with Rukmini Browse all of the recipes in Rukmini Iyer’s cookbooks by ingredient. Preview More Barbecue Recipes View all Meliz Berg’s Köfte Kebabs and Garlic Sauce by Meliz Berg from Dinner Tonight Simply Griddled Courgettes with Mint and Parmesan by Rukmini Iyer from The Green Cookbook More Mushroom Recipes View all José Pizarro’s Wild Mushroom Tortilla by José Pizarro from Recipes from Catalonia Jamie Oliver’s Chicken and Mushroom Hotpot by Jamie Oliver from Eat Yourself Healthy...

Super delicious. I didn’t use the special ricotta cheese, it is impossible to find it here. I didn’t use capers because I forgot to buy. And I prepared the eggplants in the oven instead of frying them. We enjoyed our dinner despite of those ingredients missing and it was not the last time we cooked this. Next time will be with capers. See more

Dinner with Rukmini Browse all of the recipes in Rukmini Iyer’s cookbooks by ingredient. Zoe’s Granny’s Fruit Cake by Rukmini Iyer from The Sweet Roasting Tin Serves: a lot Total 3hr 30min Prep 30min Cook 3hr For a classic fruitcake, try this recipe from Rukmini Iyer’s The Sweet Roasting tin, passed on from the grandmother of a university friend. Discover more delicious Cake recipes From layer cakes to loaves From the book...

Features 12 of the best chicken curry recipes by Lottie Huckle published on 27 April 2017, last updated on 5 August 2021 Every home cook needs at least one failsafe chicken curry in their repertoire – it’s as essential as knowing how to boil an egg, in our humble opinion. Few dishes can provide the same warmth and comfort as a chicken curry, and even fewer offer so much scope for tweaks and experimentation....

Features 5 festive recipes to get ahead for Christmas by Elizabeth Young published on 16 October 2015, last updated on 23 September 2025 Here at The Happy Foodie, we’re of the belief that it’s never too early to start planning for the ultimate Christmas, especially when certain festive treats need time to mature in order to be at their best. Here are five things we’re making now in preparation for the most food-centric day of the year....

Features 5 things you’ll love about Mary Makes it Easy by Rachel Deeley published on 12 October 2023, last updated on 5 December 2025 For decades, Mary Berry has been taking the stress out of home cooking and baking with her stellar cookbooks and TV shows. Now, she’s making the task of making a midweek meal or preparing for a party even simpler with her book and accompanying TV show, Mary Makes it Easy ....

Features 7 of the best vegetarian cookbooks for beginners by Malou Herkes published on 4 January 2024, last updated on 29 September 2025 Are you trying to break away from the cycle of meat with every main course? Seeking satisfying ways to create flavoursome meals that just happen to be meat-free? These vegan and vegetarian cookbooks for beginners will help you do just that. From midweek meal planning to weekend feasting, you’re sure to find a cookbook on this list that will help you on your path towards a more plant-based diet....

Recipes>Tofu Recipes Air Fryer Tofu and Chips by Niki Webster from The Vegan Air Fryer Easy Serves 2-4 A fun vegan twist on the classic takeaway fish and chips, this recipe for tofu and chips takes just 30 minutes in the air fryer. Discover more delicious Air Fryer recipes Easy air fryer recipes for every meal of the day From the book The Vegan Air Fryer Niki Webster Buy From Introduction This is a fun recipe to make and a great one for the family....

Features All of your favourite recipes from Mary Makes It Easy on BBC2 by Rachel Deeley published on 2 November 2023, last updated on 23 September 2025 Mary Berry has been helping the nation make home cooking and baking effortless for decades. Now with her latest cookbook and accompanying BBC2 series, Mary Makes it Easy , she’s making the task even simpler and less daunting. From midweek dinners to crowd-pleasing bakes and desserts, we’ve rounded up all the great fuss-free recipes featured in each episode....

Dinner with Rukmini Browse all of the recipes in Rukmini Iyer’s cookbooks by ingredient. Preview More Broccoli Recipes View all Meera Sodha’s Miso Butter Greens Pasta by Meera Sodha from Dinner Buddy Oliver’s Greens Pasta by Buddy Oliver from Let’s Cook More One-pot Recipes View all Rick Stein’s Braised Fillet of Haddock With Chestnut Mushrooms and Chestnuts by Rick Stein from Rick Stein’s Christmas Alison Roman’s Tomato-Poached Fish with Crispy Chilli Oil by Alison Roman from Something from Nothing...

Dinner with Rukmini Browse all of the recipes in Rukmini Iyer’s cookbooks by ingredient. Preview More Mushroom Recipes View all Mary Berry’s Arancini with Dolcelatte and Porcini Mushrooms by Mary Berry from Mary 90: My Very Best Recipes José Pizarro’s Wild Mushroom Tortilla by José Pizarro from Recipes from Catalonia More Quick Recipes View all Bored of Lunch’s Air Fryer Spicy Tuna Pitta by Nathan Anthony from Bored of Lunch: Meal Planner...

Recipes>Apricot Recipes Anari, Pistachio and Apricot Pancake by Georgina Hayden from Taverna: Recipes From a Cypriot Kitchen Serves 2 Georgina Hayden ‘s delicious anari pancake recipe, topped with juicy apricots and crushed pistachios, is a Greek twist on popular ricotta hotcakes, and is a stunning dish to serve as a sweet breakfast or weekend brunch. Discover more delicious Apricot recipes From fragrant tagines to sweet bakes From the book Taverna Georgina Hayden...

Lovely. I caramelized my onions for much longer, and deglazed them with a few teaspoons of balsamic vinegar. I also made my own dough from a basic pie crust recipe, and I used some aged cheddar on top. Will make again, thanks for the recipe. See more

Recipes>Cake Recipes Bath Buns by Tim Hayward from Food DIY: How to Make Your Own Everything: sausages to smoked salmon, sourdough to sloe gin, bacon to buns A delicious Bath bun recipe from Food DIY. The traditional bread is made with hint of sugar and sultanas before being glazed and served with jam and cream. Discover more delicious Cake recipes From layer cakes to loaves From the book Food DIY Food DIY: How to Make Your Own Everything: sausages to smoked salmon, sourdough to sloe gin, bacon to buns...