Recipes>Ginger Recipes Stem Ginger Shortbread by Linda Collister from The Great British Bake Off: How to Bake: The Perfect Victoria Sponge and Other Baking Secrets Easy Makes 20 From The Great British Bake Off How to Bake, this stem ginger shortbread is delicious and buttery. The recipe also works well with pistachio or dark chocolate. Discover more delicious Biscuit recipes Our best recipes, from shortbread to cookies From the book...
Features The best cookbooks for Bake Off fans by Rachel Deeley published on 6 September 2023, last updated on 13 August 2025 September is here, the promise of autumn hangs in the air, and our Tuesday evenings are about to become a lot more entertaining. That’s right – it’s nearly time for the next series of The Great British Bake Off. There are plenty of brilliant cookbooks to inspire every kind of Bake Off fan to get in the kitchen and start creating showstoppers of their own – whether you’re a complete beginner, patisserie pro, or just have an insatiable sweet tooth....
Features The best jam bakes, cakes and puddings by Malou Herkes published on 1 September 2019, last updated on 4 June 2021 There’s nothing like a pot of homemade jam, bursting with summer-fruit flavours to slather onto hot buttered toast (we can’t get enough of Kylee Newton’s Strawberry & Pimm’s Jam ). But don’t limit yourself to toast! From scones to sandwich cakes to Nadiya’s Raspberry Jam Puddle Brownies , these delicious cakes, bakes and treats require a quality jam to really make them sing....
Features The best salad cookbooks by Linzi Pucino published on 3 June 2025 With summer fast approaching, now is a great time to freshen up your cookbook collection with vibrant salad recipes that will help you pack your plate with seasonal veg. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite salad cookbooks so you can entertain friends will al fresco feasts, feed the family in a flash or simply pack an epic lunch that will be the envy of the whole office....
Features The intuitive cook’s store cupboard by Jessica Lockyer-Palmer published on 19 March 2021, last updated on 18 August 2021 The ability to improvise in the kitchen is often said to be the true marker of a talented cook, yet taking to the kitchen without the comfort of a recipe can feel like taking the training wheels off your first bike at the top of a steep hill, even for some of the most experienced of amateur chefs....
Recipes>Lunch Recipes Tuna Quesadilla by Jo Scarratt-Jones from Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals Easy Serves 2 A quesadilla makes for a creative variation on a sandwich for lunch or can be a light supper too. This recipe from the BBC series Eat Well For Less is quick, easy and won’t break the bank. Discover more delicious Sandwich recipes From sourdough stacks to delicious wraps From the book...
Recipes>Dairy-Free Recipes Vegan Cream Cheese Buttercream Icing by Mellissa Morgan from Ms Cupcake: The Naughtiest Vegan Cakes in Town Easy Looking to make vegan cream cheese icing? This dairy free recipe for cream cheese buttercream is super light and fluffy – perfect for piping on cupcakes! Discover more delicious Dairy-Free recipes From the book Ms Cupcake: The Naughtiest Vegan Cakes in Town Mellissa Morgan Ms Cupcake: The Naughtiest Vegan Cakes in Town...
Difficult to follow as exact timings and temps are really important for success. Eg don’t leave the sugar syrup to cool before you add to whipped egg. Also it’s really hard to mix the guar gum, vanilla paste and cream of tartar and egg into a blend. Tried it 3 or four times and it just lumps. You also have to time the cooking of the agar perfectly otherwise it solidifies or doesn’t stiffen the mix....
Features What My Mother Taught Me: Rachel Khoo’s Food Memories by Julia Pal published on 13 March 2014, last updated on 5 February 2022 How did your mother’s cooking influence and inspire your love of food? And what are the dishes that remind you of your mum and the food she cooked for you? To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’ve been asking our authors to tell us all about their mother’s cooking, picking a recipe from their cookbook that reminds them of their early childhood experiences of great food....
Recipes>Pasta Recipes Wormy Spaghetti (From Roald Dahl’s The Twits) Easy Serves 4 to 5 This Wormy Spaghetti recipe (From Roald Dahl’s The Twits) is perfect for getting the kids in the kitchen this Halloween. A spook-tacular dish that is sure to be a hit. Discover more delicious Halloween recipes Spooky season treats and ideas for pumpkin Introduction This recipe from Roald Dahl’s Revolting Recipes cookbook is sure to go down a treat with kids big and little alike....
Recipes>Noodle Recipes Yaki-udon (Stir-fried Udon Noodles) by Tim Anderson from Nanban Easy 2-3 servings, depending on your appetite These Stir-fried Udon Noodles are delicious, and easily made in about half an hour. This recipe features the fat, chewy, toothsome texture of the udon rather than the egg noodles you get in yakisoba. Discover more delicious Noodle recipes From ramen to phở From the book Nanban Tim Anderson Nanban Masterchef winner Tim Anderson’s cookbook...
Recipes>Cheese Recipes Yotam Ottolenghi’s Gnocchi alla Romana by Yotam Ottolenghi from Ottolenghi SIMPLE Easy Serves eight as a starter (or eight kids) This is Ottolenghi comfort food at its finest. Featuring gnocchi made from semolina and a topping of melted cheese, it’s one both kids and adults will adore. Discover more delicious Cheese recipes From bubbling pasta bakes to gooey sandwiches From the book Simple Yotam Ottolenghi Ottolenghi SIMPLE Ottolenghi made easy...
Features 10 gluten-free cookbooks that put flavour first by Malou Herkes published on 7 June 2024, last updated on 29 September 2025 Whether you suffer from coeliac disease or you’re just trying to reduce gluten in your diet, these accessible cookbooks will help you to create flavour-first, gluten-free meals with ease. You’ll find advice on gluten-free cakes and bakes, instructions on how to make alternative bowls of pasta, and recipes for colourful, nutritious dinners, snacks, bakes, and breakfasts that just happen to be free of gluten....
Features 8 Get Ahead Breakfast Recipes by Lottie Huckle published on 20 September 2016, last updated on 4 February 2022 Make midweek mornings less hectic with one of these time-saving get ahead breakfast recipes. Limp and lifeless toast will be a thing of the past! Apple and Carrot Muffins from Annabel’s Family Cookbook by Annabel Karmel We’re always up for cake for breakfast. Keep it healthy and nutritious with this recipe from Annabel’s Family Cookbook ....
Recipes>Egg Recipes Anchovy Omelette by Duval Timothy, Folayemi Brown and Jacob Fodio Todd from The Groundnut Cookbook Easy Makes 1 omelette Total 25min Cook 25min Try something new with this delicious anchovy omelette recipe. This frugal recipe is flavoured with a berbere spice mixture and Moroccan-inspired ras el hanout. Discover more delicious Egg recipes However you like your eggs in the morning From the book The Groundnut Cookbook Duval Timothy, Folayemi Brown and Jacob Fodio Todd...
Recipes>Apple Recipes Apple Pie by Dr David Cavan, Emma Porter from The Low-Carb Diabetes Cookbook: 100 Delicious Recipes to Help Control Type 1 and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Serves 10 Total 55min Prep 25min Cook 30min An irresistible Apple Pie recipe from the Low-Carb Diabetes Cookbook that is low in sugar and grain-free, offering a healthy twist on this classic comforting dessert. Discover more delicious Low Calorie recipes Low-calorie recipe inspiration...
Recipes>Apricot Recipes Apricot Noyau Ice Cream by Kitty Travers from La Grotta Ices This creative recipe from La Grotta Ices uses apricot kernels to impart a delicious almond flavour to the ice cream. Discover more delicious Ice Cream and Sorbet recipes Home-made hot weather saviours From the book La Grotta Ices La Grotta Ices A whirlwind tour of the wonders of fresh ice cream Recipes for ice creams, sorbets, granitas and more...
Recipes>Brunch Recipes Baked Pancakes with Gruyère by Raymond Blanc from My Kitchen Table: 100 Recipes for Entertaining Easy Serves 4 Inspired by the Franche-Comté region of France, this savoury pancake recipe from Raymond Blanc brings together spinach, button mushrooms and Gruyère cheese. Discover more delicious Pancake recipes From American-style stacks to delicate crêpes From the book My Kitchen Table: 100 Recipes for Entertaining Raymond Blanc Buy From Introduction A great, warming dish for all seasons....
Recipes>Vegan Recipes Beetroot Houmous by Amelia Freer from Nourish & Glow: The 10-Day Plan Easy Makes 3 portions Amelia Freer shares her delicious beetroot houmous recipe from her cookbook Nourish & Glow: The 10-Day Plan. This healthy houmous is delicious alongside crunchy fresh vegetables. Discover more delicious Dip recipes From silky hummus to punchy baba ganoush From the book Nourish & Glow: The 10-Day Plan Amelia Freer Buy From Introduction I absolutely love houmous!...
Recipes>Biscuit Recipes Biscuiteers Best of British Jubilee Biscuits by Biscuiteers from Biscuiteers Book of Iced Gifts Makes approx. 24 biscuits These ornate London-themed biscuits from the acclaimed bakery, Biscuiteers, would make the perfect addition to a street party for the coronation of King Charles III. Discover more delicious Biscuit recipes Our best recipes, from shortbread to cookies From the book Biscuiteers Book of Iced Gifts Biscuiteers Biscuiteers Book of Iced Gifts...
