Recipes
It is worth poaching the chicken, as the result is full of flavour with the added bonus of a good flavoured stock for soup.
Spice up a midweek meal with this superb meatballs recipe.
Bursting with flavour and spice, this Tandoori Chicken is best served with a mint yoghurt accompaniment.
The rich, robust flavours of venison pair wonderfully with the zesty orange.
We all know the power of a great roast dinner. Having piles of people around the table, fighting terribly politely over the last Yorkshire pudding, is one of the things that makes weekends worthwhile. Don’t forget to cook more beef than you need for some scrumptious sandwiches later.
No one will be asking for fast food again once you’ve spoilt them with this dish. There’s nothing quite like a homemade burger, succulent and full of flavour, plus you know what’s in them and can control their size depending on the audience. Serve in traditional baps or warm pitta bread.
This is a fantastic go-to dish for busy days! If you’re often in need of something quick and fuss-free, simply double or triple the recipe. Divide the extra portions into individual freezer bags and you'll have instant homemade meals ready.
Here's some great pub food without having to walk to the pub. If this is a favourite dish in your family, it might be worth investing in some individual sized dishes, which give the meal a fun sense of occasion. Do feel free to substitute the puff with short-crust pastry and we recommend serving with a nice heap of veg from the garden.
A faster way of cooking chicken. Butterflying the chicken means it cooks significantly quicker than a whole bird would. Great for a Saturday night in and particularly useful when a barbeque is rained off. Again.
This versatile meal is a delightful alternative to a traditional Sunday roast and brings a fun element to dining. Please note that the marinating time is not included in the total preparation time. For best results, marinate the dish overnight in the fridge. The slow roasting process takes 4-5 hours, but it can left to cook longer if more convenient for you.
A bright, attractive and healthy dish that comes jam-packed with bundles of great flavours.
Richer in taste, but generally with less fat or calories than beef, Venison is a fantastic winter choice. The dark, sweet bramble sauce complements it magnificently and when paired with Potato Dauphinoise, it becomes fine dining comfort food.
This supper has it all, tons of tasty vegetables, meaty sausages and a crisp golden topping tempting everyone to tuck in. Plus, a sigh of relief for those who do the washing up, as this meal is cooked and served in just one dish.
If you’re like us and find you have a shelf of vegetable odds and ends in your fridge by the end of the week, then this is a fab way to use them all up. Substitute the potatoes if you’re looking for an easy low-carb evening meal.
A memorable Christmas yeast bread with aromatic cardamom and colourful dried fruit filling, use red and green glace cherries if you can find them. It makes a lovely centre piece for the festive table.
A simple, fast but oh so tasty way of serving a selection of fruits, they take on the flavour of the seasonal spices and are delicious served with ice cream, cream or custard. A piece of shortbread could be the best accompaniment.
Shortbread is traditionally given as a Christmas treat. This recipe is very festive with its red and green ingredients and makes for a delightful gift popped into a food safe cellophane bag, tied with a red ribbon. Try drizzling with melted chocolate for a change. This shortbread freezes well. Recipe inspired by Dawn Road, her tip is to use a 8cm long cutter to make 24 Christmas tree shapes.
This delicious crumble is the perfect winter comfort food.
Pancakes with the taste of Christmas spice and mincemeat. The sugar content is less than normal as sweetness is obtained from the mincemeat. Serve warm with butter or ice cream.
The Christmas pudding started life as a simple pottage; which over Yuletide people enhanced with expensive spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg. The puddings can also be cooked on the simmering plate, hotplate plate on simmering setting or induction on medium low. Keep checking the water and add more boiling water to avoid it boiling dry.
'Mulled’ means heated with spices, which is just the thing for the cold days of winter! Lovely enjoyed round the bonfire or as part of your Christmas celebrations. Recipes for mulled wine go back to mediaeval times.
This traditional roast turkey is excellent for Christmas Day. This turkey will be cooked to perfection, and in half the time in an AGA.
Goose is becoming more and more popular for celebrations. Judy Goodman, an AGA owner, rears her award-winning free-range geese in Worcestershire. Orders can be collected or overnight delivery is available from www.goodmansgeese.co.uk. Here is Judy’s recipe for preparing and cooking your goose.
Roast potatoes in the AGA are perfect every time – with crispy skins whilst remaining beautifully fluffy inside. Goose fat gives a great result, but any vegetable or olive oil can also be used.
Spend a few minutes making your own spiced walnuts and impress your guests!
This show-stopper of a Christmas Cake makes a change from the more traditional icing and marzipan decoration.
Impress your guests by making these delicious cake pops, decorate them with chocolate and sprinkles or be creative and make mini Christmas puds. You’ll need a cake pop tin or mould to achieve perfectly shaped pops.
