- A simply sponge made special with delicious peanut butter frosting and decorated with French-style macarons. Have a go at making some of your own or use ready-made. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell for this fabulous recipe.
- These cookies are lovely and indulgent with chunks of white chocolate and a delicate lemon flavour. Make them even more special by adding macadamia or roasted unsalted peanuts, and decorate with drizzled white chocolate. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell for this recipe.
- Enjoy the perfect AGA steak, a choice of peppercorn or chimichurri sauce, baked flat mushrooms with puy lentils, spinach and cherry tomatoes and paprika roasted potatoes. Followed by a simple make-ahead dessert of panna cotta with raspberry coulis. Recipes courtesy of AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell.
- This delicious carrot cake can serve up to 12 slices (depending on the size of the slice!)
- Makes about 20 depending on how big you make them! Truly delicious - very chocolately, a little squidgy and a little crunchy at the same time. Adding a little coffee really brings out the chocolate flavour.
- A while ago now, I learned to make traditional Irish soda bread from Darina Allen at Ballymaloe in Ireland. This simple and wholesome bread is made quickly and can be on the table to enjoy in less than 45 mins. It uses a combination of wholemeal and plain flour to give a rustic texture and flavour without being too heavy. Soda bread uses bicarbonate of soda as the raising agent rather than yeast; it does not need to be kneaded and in fact the best soda bread is made with as little handling as possible. This recipe is easily adapted to make smaller scones which can be individually frozen and also by adding a range of flavourings
- We’ve used plant-based ingredients here for vegan baking. It’s so delicious and moist, you really wouldn’t know the difference! The gentle radiant heat of the AGA is perfect for vegan baking where traditional convection and fan ovens can produce a dry, crumbly texture. Recipe courtesy of AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell.
- Whether you’re following a plant-based diet, are baking for someone with an egg or dairy allergy, the hens have gone off the lay or you’ve simply run out of eggs, this chocolate traybake is a deliciously moist chocolate recipe that’s handy to have at the ready. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell for sharing this recipe with us.
- A burger bun filled with colourful vegetables and served with spiced sweet potato wedges cheers up a dull day. It is substantial enough for lunch or supper and it's super healthy too! Cook the vegetables on an AGA Griddle for extra flavour. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for this fabulous recipe.
- Filling, delicious and super-easy, as it can be cooked and served in one pan, this sausage cassoulet is one of our favourites for a comforting meal. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell for this lovely recipe.
- Cinnamon rolls are perfect for an afternoon treat or even for breakfast. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell for sharing this fabulous recipe with us.
- Perfect for a meat free menu, this filling dish is a delicious main meal or part of a selection of dishes. Mostly made from storecupbaord ingredients, this dish freezes well and easily made in advance to reheat. Recipe courtesy of AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell.
- This is a well spiced but not ‘hot’ spicy curry. Suitable for plant-based diets using the coconut milk and coconut cream alternatives, and replacing the chicken with extra chickpeas or spiced cauliflower. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell for this lovely recipe.
- This slow cooked casserole certainly falls in to the comfort food category. Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for this lovely recipe.
- Juicy cod steaks covered with a crispy hazelnut, olive and sourdough topping roast on a bed of griddled vegetables from AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- A wonderfully nourishing bowl of flavour. This recipe is suitable for vegans and is gluten-free and dairy-free.
- Tender, slow cooked pork makes a delicious - and very patient - dish. 'Pulled' and tossed in its own sticky onions, serve simply with a green salad and new potatoes, or in some toasted brioche baps with crunchy coleslaw on the side.
- Fudgy, moussey and rich. What’s not to love? A perfect cake to serve as a gluten-free treat, that’s so delicious everyone will want some. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche (a drizzle of salted caramel sauce is rather lovely too). This recipe is inspired by the chocolate nemesis cake served in the River Café.
- A super vegetarian curry – rich, filling and wonderful to serve at a dinner party.
- 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.
- Quick, easy and delicious, this recipe for Mushroom Risotto is a go-to when you need a stress-free meal that will impress.
- When nothing but an English breakfast will do. Any late-wakers in the house will be tempted out of bed with the irresistible lure of sizzling bacon.
- These pancakes are simple to make and can be used for either sweet or savoury fillings. This recipe makes the most of winter roast root vegetables, with steamed kale and a maple syrup and mustard dressing to finish. Candy beetroot and rainbow carrots make a colourful change. Recipe courtesy of AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- The number of home grown Jerusalem artichokes can be overwhelming at their winter harvest time. This recipe combines these delicious vegetables, layered with roasted red peppers, garlic butter and cream as a luxurious accompaniment. Serve with venison, duck or pheasant. Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for sharing this recipe.
- Rustle up a dish of colourful winter root vegetables, which can be roasted beforehand. Reheat these vegetables at the same time you stir-steam a vibrant green bed of kale. This recipe is ideal either as a side dish or on its own as a healthy lunch, perfect for vegetarian and vegan tastes. Courtesy of AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- A savoury upside down scone, reminiscent of a tarte tartin, which can be served hot or cold, and it only uses one pot to help save on the washing up. Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for this recipe.
- A steamed pudding is definitely comfort food and this recipe combines the flavour of marmalade with thyme for a delicious and unusual end to a meal. Use the AGA cast-iron casserole to steam the pudding, which accommodates the height of the pudding basin. Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for this lovely recipe.
- A non-meat pâté, suitable for vegans, best served with warm sour dough. Recipe courtesy of AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- Marmalade is not just for toast! It's delicious in cakes, ice cream and sweet and savoury sauces. AGA Specialist Dawn Roads shares her recipe and tips for Seville orange marmalade - chunky style!
- Turkey can be a stressful part of Christmas for many people, but it really shouldn't be. Take a look at our guide to the perfect AGA Christmas turkey courtesy of fabulous AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- Minimise stress on the big day with these fabulous sauces and accompaniments you can make in advance. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako for these fabulous recipes.
- Minimise stress on the big day with these fabulous sauces and accompaniments you can make in advance. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako for these fabulous recipes.
- Minimise stress on the big day with these fabulous sauces and accompaniments you can make in advance. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako for these fabulous recipes.
- If Christmas pudding isn't for you, take a look at these fabulous AGA Festive Christmas dessert alternatives. Recipes created by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- If Christmas pudding isn't for you, take a look at these fabulous AGA Festive Christmas dessert alternatives. Recipes created by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- Put a delicious twist on your Christmas vegetable sides with these wonderful AGA Festive vegetable recipes by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako
- Put a delicious twist on your Christmas vegetable sides with these wonderful AGA Festive vegetable recipes by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako
- Put a delicious twist on your Christmas vegetable sides with these wonderful AGA Festive vegetable recipes by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako
- Put a delicious twist on your Christmas vegetable sides with these wonderful AGA Festive vegetable recipes by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako
- Fill a beautiful glass with a few succulent prawns, a little fresh crispy lettuce and finish with delicious dressing and garnish to create the perfect start for a special meal. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell for this recipe.
- AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell's Black Forest Meringue Pavlova is easy to make and impressive to serve...
- The drips are optional but are fun to try! A squeeze bottle is handy for the drips. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell for this wonderful recipe.
- These '21st century sausage rolls' are suitable for vegetarians and can be gluten free if you use a gluten free pastry. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell for this lovely recipe.
- This gorgeous vegetarian lasagne is ideal for festive suppers. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako for this fabulous recipe.
- A gorgeous meat-free alterative for Christmas dinner courtesy of AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- These gorgeous fondant-style roast potatoes are ideal for a special family meal. Recipe courtesy of AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako shares her fabulous recipe for triple cooked roasted goose fat potatoes. For this recipe, Penny used Maris Piper potatoes.
- AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako shares her recipe for the everyday roast potato. Perfect for Sunday roasts or Christmas dining. Suitable for vegans. Penny recommends using King Edward potatoes for this recipe.
- This easy recipe is a great one for little helpers in the kitchen. Watch our video with AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell and her daughter Isla making these at home here.
- An easy but indulgent dessert, ideal in autumn when British pears are at their peak. Recipe courtesy of AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- This dish of griddled fresh figs and halloumi on a bed of salad makes for a deliciously healthy lunch or light starter. Recipe courtesy of AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- With buttery, caramelised pears and a crisp puff pastry topping, this delicious dessert is sure to become an autumnal favourite. Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for this lovely recipe.
- A delicious dish for entertaining friends and all the more easy as it is made and cooked all in one dish. Many thanks to AG Specialist Dawn Roads for this excellent recipe.
- One for the chocoholics - this brownie recipe is a sublime treat and perfect with a cup of tea. Thanks to AGA Rangemaster Group Home Economist Alexandra Dibble for this lovely recipe.
- A delicious crumble recipe from AGA Rangemaster Group Home Economist Alexandra Dibble.
- What better way to end the week than with a traditional Sunday roast. Bring your family together and share this wonderful home cooked delight. Recipe by AGA Rangemaster Group Home Economist Alexandra Dibble.
- You can't beat a lazy weekend brunch. Mix the sweet and savoury to create a truly filling feast. Recipe courtesy of AGA Rangemaster Group Home Economist Alexandra Dibble.
- Utilise your simmering and boiling plates alongside the induction hob to create this hearty dish. Many thanks to AGA Rangemaster Group Home Economist Alexandra Dibble for this delicious recipe.
- Be warned - this recipe is truly indulgent! Enjoy this sumptuous pasta dish from AGA Rangemaster Group Home Economist Alexandra Dibble
- Eat well with this simple grilled salmon recipe courtesy of AGA Rangemaster Group Economist Alexandra Dibble.
- Chicken Fajitas is always a family favourite. Many thanks to AGA Rangemaster Group Home Economist Alexandra Dibble for sharing this lovely recipe.
- AGA Rangemaster Group Home Economist Alexandra Dibble shares her super-easy pizza recipe.
- AGA Demonstrator Na Hansell shares her recipe and tips for cooking a delicious pizza on the AGA.
- A super recipe which can be adapted, depending on what you have in the fridge. Many thanks to Dawn Roads for this great recipe.
- This is a super cake for making use of the ends of packets of dried fruits and nuts. Based on the traditional tea loaf, the fruits are soaked in hot tea, any flavour, or substitute fruit juice. The fruits plump up after overnight soaking. The loaf cake does not contain any fat and only uses one egg. It keeps well and can be frozen! Recipe by AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- Delicious served sliced and spread with a local cream cheese. If you don't have buttermilk, simply add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to the milk. Recipe courtesy of AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- Homemade chicken noodle soup is deliciously comforting and easier to make than you might imagine. Recipe by AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- A delicious and easy recipe, perfect for a lunch or light supper. Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for this great recipe.
- These healthy bean burgers can be made using cans from the storecupboard. Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for this great recipe.
- The Rayburn Hotplate makes toasted sandwiches so easy. Cooking slowly is the key to crisp the bread and ensure the filling is heated through. Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for this recipe.
- Recipe courtesy of AGA Specialist Dawn Roads and adapted from a recipe by Jo Seagar of New Zealand. A wonderful ‘quick bread’ that has the texture and taste of a farmhouse loaf. Please note, this recipe doesn’t work with low-alcohol beer!
- Perfect for using up bananas. Ripe bananas are best for this as they give the most flavour - it doesn't matter if they are black on the outside! Recipe courtesy of AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- A light, shallow tart which is perfect for a summer supper alongside a salad. Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for this recipe.
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavour – it does not matter if they are black on the outside! Recipe from AGA Demonstrator Dawn Roads.
- Spring lamb is in season at Easter and two racks of best end interlaced together make a splendid centre piece for Easter lunch. Ask your butcher to French trim the racks of lamb (the fat and meat trimmed away from the tops of the bones.) Recipe from AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- A delicious and healthy side, ideal for serving as part of an Easter feast. Recipe produced by AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- Originally made with ground almonds this version uses popular pistachio nuts for the marzipan. Start the preparation a day before baking. Recipe by AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- These have become a firm favourite for Easter and are so easy to make with young children, get them to decorate the chocolate nests with mini Easter eggs, fluffy chickens or edible sugar bunnies. Recipe by AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- These fruity biscuits were traditionally baked and eaten around Easter. The citrus of the mixed peel is said to represent the suffering of Christ on the cross. The addition of mixed spice is favoured in the West Country. Recipe produced by AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- Although it seems hot cross buns are available all year round they are traditionally served on Good Friday. Sharing a hot cross bun with another is supposed to ensure friendship throughout the coming year. Recipe courtesy of AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- A perfect accompaniment to an Easter feast or delicious on it's own for supper. Recipe produced by AGA Specialist Dawn Roads.
- Roast potatoes are a crucial part of any roast dinner. For ones that are super-crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, try this recipe from AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- Try Penny Zako's recipe for the most perfect turkey gravy.
- These superb streaky bacon, sage and onion stuffing parcels are an indulgent treat for Christmas. Recipe produced by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- Enjoy with sliced bread as a starter or crudité. Recipe produced by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- The perfect accompaniment to turkey is always cranberry sauce. Try this version from AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- A super recipe for mini Christmas puddings as produced by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- The aroma of this ham cooking in the oven is one of my favourite smells of Christmas! The flavours of honey, orange and cloves conjure up for me the essence of this festive season. Recipe produced by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- Ideal as a side dish or as an accompaniment to a roast dinner. Recipe produced by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- Spruce up your red cabbage this Christmas with this recipe from AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako
- Ideal for dinner parties or to be served as a starter with some crusty bread. Recipe produced by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- A delicious and rich vegetarian recipe for Mushroom, Chestnut and Artichoke Ragout. Recipe produced by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- A delicious dessert for the festive period. Recipe produced by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- A delicious take on carrots for a roast dinner. Recipe produced by AGA Demonstrator Penny Zako.
- A classic dish all the family are sure to enjoy.
- These Jewelled Christmas Tree Biscuits make the perfect decoration to hang on your Christmas tree.
- An easy recipe for classic Bread Sauce, the perfect accompaniment to your Christmas roast dinner.
- As well as serving with turkey, this is excellent as a component in a fruit starter, for example with ripe melon. It goes superbly well with most cuts of cold meats – it is sensational with traditional spiced beef – and makes a great Christmas cheesecake topping: substitute half of the cranberries with blueberries and use ground cinnamon instead of allspice.
- A Christmas dinner staple that can be prepared ahead of time and reheated.
- Super easy and so tasty, these Christmas Spiced Nuts make for the perfect accompaniment for Christmas drinks.
- A quick and easy starter or party nibble, these Christmas Crostini's are ideal for festive gatherings.
- A healthy and warming soup to help you use up all of your leftovers from Christmas dinner.
- Delicious alternative to a Christmas pudding, this Chocolate Orange Christmas Log can be prepared ahead of time to ease strain on the big day.
- Ideal for making star or window pane biscuits, for wrapping prettily with a gift or just with a cup of tea.
- A pretty winter cake, uses ground nuts as well as flour and a cream cheese frosting to make it lighter and easier on the icing than traditional cakes.
- Whether you are organised enough to make your own pastry and mincemeat or use ready-made, these bite-sized morsels are perfect with a cup of coffee.
- Possibly the quickest, easiest and most delicious AGA dessert.
- Pastry tarts and quiches are so simple to cook in an AGA as the pastry and filling can be cooked together. Use a dry non-stick frying pan to cook the mushrooms for maximum flavour.
- This is a great recipe for small kitchen helpers.
- AGA cookers make brilliant bread thanks to the piping-hot roasting oven which gives a really good ‘oven spring’ and the lovely AGA ‘warmth’ that helps the yeast to start working and the dough to rise nice and quickly. To finish, add some olives, cherry tomatoes or tiny sprigs of rosemary.
- Just one mix for marinade and sipping sauce. Serve with simple basmati rice with peas, with a little green salad or just as a nibble on a skewer
- Perfect for a speedy supper either to feed a crowd or just for one. The chorizo and jars of ready roasted peppers can be kept in the cupboard so this dish is easy on your fridge space.
- Delicious served warm or cold, courtesy of our friends at Clarence Court Eggs.
- This recipe is a labour of love that requires a number of mixing bowls but it’s definitely worth it!
- Shakshuka is a great Middle Eastern one-pot lunch or supper, and also makes a deliciously different brunch dish. The duck eggs look simply beautiful peeping through the rich and glossy tomato sauce.
- Delicately flavoured and deliciously fluffy, this Classic Rosewater Victoria Sponge is a real showstopper.
- A delicious and quick omelette, ideal for breakfast, lunch or a light supper.
- This salad is a lovely twist on the classic tuna Niçoise and makes the perfect summer lunch. You could also substitute flaked salmon for smoked mackerel fillets. Soft and creamy Clarence Court Bantam eggs marry perfectly with the crisp, fresh vegetables, rich fish and dressing.
- A light, lemony and luscious spring sweet, the classic tarte au citron.
- A delicious, traditional Austrian dish of shredded pancakes. Perfect with fresh berries.
- These hazelnut rye cookies are too good not to share. A delicious accompaniment to a pudding or simply delightful on their own.
- A wonderful recipe for a classic breakfast dish. Serve with John Ross smoked salmon for a fabulous morning treat.
- Mrs Tweedy's Chicken and Leek Pie is a wonderful winter warmer.
- This Chocolate, Banana and Cardamom Brownie Traybake is the best way to use up over-ripe bananas.
- Traditional food served at a Burns Night Supper is haggis, neeps and tatties - neeps being what England calls swede, but in Scotland turnip - always good for a discussion with Scottish friends or colleagues!
- A delightfully savoury tart which perfectly marries leek with rich gruyere flavours.
- A substantial salad full of flavour, with everyone’s favourite squeaky cheese working beautifully with the smoky sweet peppers. A big bowl will go down a treat at a summer buffet or it’s a great dish for lunch in the office.
- This summer showstopper is a real treat for picnics and garden parties.
- A British classic, serve these with cream and jam - or is it jam and cream? - for a delicious treat.
- Full of flavour and easy to make, impress your friends with this deliciously moist Blueberry and Almond Cake.
- These cookies always seem to disappear very quickly when we bake them...
- A firm favourite with chocoholics, these Triple Chocolate Muffins make a wonderful accompaniment to an afternoon cup of tea.
- Delightfully tart and delicious with bread or toast.
- This traditional side dish is a perfect accompaniment to Christmas dinner.
- It wouldn't be Christmas without Mince Pies.
- This savoury strudel is a wonderful winter dish bursting with flavour.
- This divine Sherried Turkey Gravy is the perfect accompaniment to a Christmas roast.
- This can be prepared up to a day ahead. The pancetta wraps help keep the breast meat moist and succulent
- Buttery shortbread biscuits dipped in chocolate make for the perfect afternoon snack.
- Christmas turkey can be roasted to perfection in the Rayburn.
- Cook the perfect Christmas Pudding in your Rayburn.
- These Carrot and Cranberry Muffins are ideal for a healthy breakfast on-the-go.
- This easy recipe only needs 2 ingredients and cooks overnight to help save you time in the morning.
- These delicious vegetarian tarts are wonderful as a starter or light lunch.
- Quick to make and healthy, this Broccoli and Goat's Cheese Tart is a great option for mid-week suppers.
- The Rayburn makes light work of a Vegetable Frittata
- Hasselbacken is the name of a famous Swedish restaurant in Stockholm where this delicious twist on roast potatoes was created.
- This Slow Cooked Cheesecake is one of our favourite deserts to cook in the Rayburn.
- This Rich Bread and Butter Pudding is a British favourite and perfect after a Sunday roast.
- Treat yourself to these sweet America Maple Stacks for dessert or a indulgent weekend brunch.
- Sticky Toffee Pudding is the ultimate comfort food all year round and this classic cooks beautifully in the Rayburn.
- Impress your friends and family with this Apricot Flan - it's easier to make than you'd think!
- Ideal for summer garden parties, this Fruit Pavlova is a great show-stopper.
- Whip up this Chicken and Cashew Stir Fry in a flash on the Rayburn hotplate.
- The authentic way of cooking Goulash is by frying the meat in lard and this is an occasion where it's best to stick with the original recipe. Only use oil if you really need to.
- Master this classic French seafood soup on your Rayburn.
- Simple but delicious, these scallops are an elegant dish that will impress.
- This Stir Fry Duck with Satay Sauce certainly packs a flavourful punch.
- Flemish Beef Casserole is a traditional Belgian stew, ideal for cold winter evenings.
- Try this Easter Butterfly Leg of Lamb for a classic Spring lunch.
- This vibrant Thai Fish Curry is surprisingly quick to whip up.
- Mexican Tortillas are a family-favourite perfect for a mid-week supper.
- A succulent Slow Roasted Belly Pork which is certainly worth waiting for.
- Celebrate America's Thanksgiving, with this delicious 'bread'.
- These Savoury Palmiers are super-easy to make and wonderful to serve as a starter.
- Try a savoury twist on the classic Rayburn drop scones.
- Ideal as a lunch, light dinner or a starter, this Chicken Caesar Salad is perfect for warm summer days.
- Fish Pie is perfect comfort food all year round and this British favourite cooks beautifully in the AGA.
- A few types of Belgian waffles exist, but the most famous is the Liège waffle. James McIntosh visits Alex Troullier at Wafflemeister (@wafflemeisterUK) at South Kensington to learn about Belgian Food.
- This is one of the most traditional street food delicacies in Greece; originally found on the streets of Constantinople, now Istanbul, as far back as the Byzantine era. I have added my own personal kick to the recipe, which is Mastic, from the island of Chios.
- "Lamingtons have been my favourite treat for as long as I can remember. This is the most straight-forward recipe, variations include layering the sponge with jam and cream, or even a lemon curd, before dipping in the chocolate and coconut." Samantha Harvey Kitchen Manager at the Divertimenti Cookery School. Recipe courtesy of the Divertimenti Cookbook (by Camilla Schneideman, Weidenfeld & Nichoson 2007)
- One of the first treats children in Sweden learn to cook, Kladdkaka is a gooey chocolate cake that is as firm as an American brownie due to its sugar content on the outside, but runny and liquid in the middle.
- Khachapuri is ubiquitous all over Georgia in many shapes and forms. Traditionally it is made with the Georgian cheese, Suluguni. In the UK a good substitute is a mixture of Gouda and Feta cheese. Celia Brooks has been with Divertimenti Cookery School since the very start! She leads gastro tours of London's foodie hotspots as well as holding her own hands on and demonstration classes in the cookery school kitchens. Here she demonstrates a recipe from her renowned "World Vegetarian Classics" cookbook (Pavilion Books 2009).
- James McIntosh discovers Russian food in London.
- Celebrate Chinese New Year in style and impress your friends by making your very own homemade Potstickers! These simple and delicious dumplings are enjoyed all over Asia and Beverly Yu will take you through two fool proof methods for 'crimping' your dumplings.
- Potatoes with Asparagus & Herb Dressing. This makes a fantastic side dish to simply cooked white fish.
- 'Ande ki Bhurji' or 'Spicy Scrambled Eggs' is a quick street food snack that is also eaten at breakfast. The spice of green chillies, the sweetness of onions and the tang of tomatoes along with the creaminess of eggs is a perfect dish to eat with buttered toast or a roll.
- James McIntosh invites his friend Marjo Cooper to Divertimenti to learn about Dutch food on the AGA. A classic cake from the Netherlands of apple, cinnamon and dried fruit encased in a butter pastry shell with lattice top.
- Argentina has become synonymous with beef and its production has played a major part in the culture of Argentina, from the asado to the history of the gauchos of the Pampas. Learn how to cook a classic steak to perfection on and in the AGA with James McIntosh.
- To make this recipe properly you will need a 'Flanera.' The lid of the 'Flanera' allows the custard to steam which gives a lovely, soft result. The shape is characteristic of Flans all over the world's Spanish speaking countries. In this recipe Maria has added coconut which brings a nice twist to this classic dish.
- 'This is one of my favourite drinks to make, so simple and so delicious. When I grew up in Antigua, we’d make it to serve at the family meal on a Sunday'. Beatrice Williams.
- Gołąbki is a traditional Polish dish that we make year round. As they are quite time consuming, I make a lot at once and freeze any leftover to heat with a fresh tomato sauce another time. Gołąb means dove or pigeon in Polish, the dish is named so for its resemblance to a group of resting birds!
- Red Velvet cake hails originally from the Southern States. While nowadays food colouring is added to enhance the colour, the original namesake came about through the reaction caused by the bicarbonate of soda and vinegar that brought out the natural reddish tones of unrefined coca powder.
- Safra, also called Sefra, is an aromatic semolina dessert from the once thriving Jewish Community of Tripoli, Libya. Rome's cuisine benefitted when the Libyan Jews found refuge in Italy in 1967. Safra is rich in flavour with a honey and orange glazing, giving the almond and sesame seed topping a nice shine. Cut into diamond shapes, it is great served with tea or coffee. Enjoy!
- This recipe came from one of my mother's dear friends. I have adapted it slightly to suit my tastes as I love a lot of creamy mascarpone. The alcohol is also omitted here to make it suitable for everyone in the party to enjoy! Greg joined the Marylebone High Street branch of Divertimenti in the summer of 2010. Here he demonstrates his recipe for Tiramisu, always a favourite at staff parties!
- We meet Franz Schinagl, chef at Bodo's Scholss and half of the acclaimed Austrian duo from Speck Mobile. Franz and James talk about bringing traditional Austrian recipes to life and run through some typical dishes such as Wiener Schnitzel and Spätzle.
- This is a big old treat, a real fairy tale concoction from the part of my kiwi past and present that provokes the argument about where Pavlova actually originates (I mean which Island in NZ of course). For something that looks and tastes so spectacular it is a breeze to make. The meringue will keep for weeks in an airtight container in a cool place or for months in the freezer. The fruit and cream can be prepared at least a few hours before assembling. You will also need a 26cm cake ring.
- Maria Elia is a chef, author, broadcaster and teacher. Her cooking is inspired by her travels and she loves looking for new combinations of ingredients that surprise and delight. Her Griddled Radicchio and Strawberry Risotto is one of her signature dishes. The bitterness of the radicchio and the sweetness of the strawberries is an inspired combination and shows how a fusion of flavours and cuisines can work beautifully.
- I run the Pig and Hay food stall on Chapel Market in Islington where we serve up fresh homemade scotch eggs, sausage rolls and pork sandwiches to a busy lunchtime crowd. These black pudding scotch eggs are one of my best sellers. I like to have a good flavour from the black pudding and use a ratio of 60% black pudding to 40% sausage meat. Follow Hayley on Twitter: @Pig_and_Hay
- This is a deceptively simple meal that can be thrown together in under 15 minutes, but looks beautiful on the plate. Pair with a glass of chilled white wine and this dish becomes the hero of impromptu entertaining.
- An ideal way to use the gentle heat of the simmering oven to create a beautifully tender lamb dish.
- An excellent recipe for entertaining friends and all the more easy as it is made and cooked all in one dish, the new AGA Portmeirion Delamere Deep Roaster. Vary the cooked vegetables with any that are left-over from a previous meal.
- The AGA is perfect for cooking Britain's favourite dish and you can even have it on a Sunday when the chippie's closed!
- Asparagus is low in calories and is very low in sodium. It is a good source of vitamins, iron, potassium, copper, manganese, and selenium. Enjoy this super-food with this easy AGA recipe.
- Master the art of cooking with wine with this AGA Pan Fried Duck Breast recipe. Treat your family and friends to an unforgettable meal.
- Lamb is often traditionally cooked for Easter. It's all made easy with this delicious recipe.
- A family favourite that's truly succulent when cooked in a cast iron oven. There's the added benefit of not needing any butter or oil, if you turn the bird over during cooking.
- A delicious Moroccan inspired dish cooked to perfection in the AGA.
- Quick, easy and healthy, this Vegetable and Chorizo Frittata makes light work of a weekday supper.
- To suit everyone’s taste for fish! This trio features white, oily and smoked varieties. Ensure the fillets are the same size and thickness, so they all cook in the same time.
- A glamorous centrepiece for entertaining. The gammon can be served hot or cold and any left-overs are delicious teamed with pasta and leeks in a cheese sauce.
- There are few things that conjure up childhood as effectively. The mash is the perfect foil to the richness of the sausage and gravy.
- Peppers are so colourful and good for you too. The recipe uses couscous as the filling and can be served hot or cold. Suitable as a starter or main course.
- This Spicy Szechuan Stir-Fry is quick to make and full of flavour.
- The fish cooks brilliantly quickly and the most time-consuming part of this meal is preparing the mango salsa. So if you know you're going to be pushed for time, make the salsa in advance. It's still an impressive home-cooked plate, but it only takes six minutes!
- Food in a flash is epitomised by the stir-fry. A meal in itself, it makes a fantastic work-night dish. Don't be shy about experimenting with the ingredients, substituting and adding things that might need eating up in the fridge.
- A showpiece for entertaining, this ham can be served hot or cold and the remaining leftovers are wonderful teamed with leeks in a cheese sauce.
- Pizza is a family favourite and the variety of toppings is only limited by one’s imagination.
- This classic Spanish dish is a family favourite and it’s quick and easy to whip up.
- Creamy and delicious on its own, this dish can also be a delicious side.
- Irresistible ingredients make this risotto a much sought after dish. Using the stainless steel casserole means it can be cooked and served in the same vessel.
- This is from Peter Hughes, AGA Demonstrator with a chef and restaurant-owner background. The Coq au Vin is chicken cooked in red wine, traditionally a male bird from Bresse and a wine from Burgundy.
- Any seasonal root vegetables can be used for this hearty stew. Serve with a bright vegetable to add colour to the plate. This is a recipe from Louise Walker’s Four Seasons cookbook.
- This lovely casserole was devised by Marcia Poole, AGA Demonstrator Extraordinaire. It is truly delicious.
- Add a twist to your casserole repertoire, with the unlikely but winning combination of beef and orange.
- Hazel Jordan worked for AGA for many years and in her later years demonstrated AGA cooking. This is one of her very tasty recipes and so easy to make.
- What can be more delicious than a roast leg of pork? Free range pork gives the best crackling and these sweet buttery apples complement the roast.
- Full of flavour, this Prawn Curry is definitely a dish to impress family and friends.
- 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.
- 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.
- A great stand-by dish for busy times. If you often want something quick without too much fuss, double or treble this recipe, take the surplus and pop portion-sized amounts into individual freezer bags. And voila (or “he aqai” as they say in Mexico) - instant homemade meals for a flexible amount of people.
- 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 is a wonderful multifaceted meal which is really fun to eat and can take the place of a traditional Sunday roast. Add some colourful rustic table decorations and a few candles to make dinner a real occasion.
- A bright, attractive and healthy dish that comes jam-packed with bundles of great flavours. Also, grilling at the top of the roasting oven, ensures fat splashes and cooking odours are kept to a minimum, because the ovens are vented to outside. Just be sure to turn on the oven vent fan.
- 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, tonnes of tasty veg, 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 square meal comes 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. 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 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.
- Try AGA demonstrator Hazel's delicious Christmas Pudding recipe.
- A great way to use up some left-over turkey after the festive celebrations.
- 'Mulled’ means heated with spices, which is just the thing for the cold days of winter! Recipes 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 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.
- Try something different with your sprouts this Christmas.
- This old favourite bread sauce recipe is an easy extra for Christmas Day and is just as good served cold with leftovers.
- As well as serving with turkey, this is excellent as a component in a fruit starter, for example with ripe melon. It goes superbly well with most cuts of cold meats – it is sensational with traditional spiced beef – and I use a variation of it as a Christmas cheesecake topping: substitute half of the cranberries with blueberries and use ground cinnamon instead of allspice.
- Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without mince pies! Mince pies have been eaten as part of a traditional British Christmas since as long ago as the 16th century. Then they were made of meat but are now made with sweet mincemeat; a mixture of dried fruits, sugar, spices and brandy.
- 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 mini Christmas pud cake pops by Dawn Roads, AGA Food Editor.
- A delicious alternative to mulled wine by AGA Food Editor, Dawn Roads.
- These Mini Christmas Puddings make for a delicious festive treat. Make at least two weeks in advance of serving.
- Macarons are a trendy treat and passion fruit gives a real zing to the filling.
- Rye bread contains a large amount of fibre and a small amount of fat. Its lower glycaemic index than white bread means rye bread causes less of an increase in blood sugar.
- This easy and healthy recipe for Wholemeal Rosemary and Chives bread may soon become your favourite.
- Let's think fluffy bunnies, chocolate eggs, baby chicks and Easter. If a pudding could draw a naughty line, this one would triple jump it!
- One for marmalade lovers, these mini treats are delicious with a cup of tea.
- This delicious cake is made in one tin then cut into slices. The crystallised violets make it a very pretty cake to serve to your friends!
- A British classic recipe for afternoon tea. These are served with either cream (clotted cream is considered the ultimate) and jam or butter and jam.
- A dollop of this delicious jam spread on a slice of AGA toast, scone or stirred into your porridge is guaranteed to brighten up a grey morning. Plus any pots you can bear to part with make perfect presets when dolled up with a pretty bit of fabric or ribbon.
- Soda Bread is so easy to make - the perfect homemade bread for beginners.
- From The National Trust Complete Recipe Book.
- This Courgette and Orange Cake is a delicious way to use up any leftover courgettes.
- These Gooseberry and Buttermilk Scones put a delightful twist on a British classic and are ideal for afternoon tea.
- Crisp ginger biscuits to accompany tea, coffee or a glass of milk. Bake a few batches as these freeze particularly well and you never know when there might be a biscuit emergency.
- The AGA cooker is famous for its traybakes – large, shallow cakes which can be cut into many pieces. This particular bake has a distinctive poppyseed texture and a tasty orange tang. Tradition has never tasted so good.
- These are so easy to make and freeze very well, so there can always be slow-burn energy food to hand for outings and long walks. A square popped into a lunchbox should see them through until the end of school.
- Laura James shares her divine recipe for Strawberry and White Chocolate Muffins.
- A delicious cake to celebrate Bonfire Night, whether your having a party or not!
- Beloved by people all over the world, shortbread must be ‘the’ ambassador for Scotland. There are several recipes and many a discussion of whether to add rice flour or cornflour. This favourite and well used recipe uses neither!
- Try something new with bread with this delicious Cider Loaf recipe.
- Moist and sumptuous, this super Carrot Cake recipe is from Richard Maggs, the AGA Doctor.
- From a recipe by Jo Seagar. A wonderful ‘quick bread’ that has the texture and taste of a farmhouse loaf, gorgeous, yeasty smells and made in a jiffy.
- Try something different with this Carrot Bruschetta recipe.
- The AGA simmering plate makes toasted sandwiches easily. We love to experiment with new combinations and this one was devised because there was some Somerset Brie to use up!
- These light griddle cakes are lovely served either sweet with honey or as a savoury with a leisurely weekend breakfast.
- Start your dinner party in style with these superb canapés.
- Literally translates as ‘little toasts’ in Italian and consists of toasted bread with delicious savoury toppings
- Crumpets are an Anglo-Saxon invention. The early crumpets were hard pancakes cooked on a griddle, rather than the soft and spongy crumpets of the Victorian era, which were made with yeast.
- This is a simple versatile dish and ingredients can be personalised to suit your tastes. Great for a quick solo snack, informal entertaining, kid’s dinner, or cut into pizza style slices for a summer picnic. They are also a great way of using up any of those Sunday Roast leftovers.
- The AGA makes light work of beautifully cooked rice.
- This classic French recipe makes a wonderful individual dessert.
- Perfect for coffee lovers, this Oaty Chocolate Mocha makes for an alternative after-dinner beverage.
- A classic no flour chocolate cake, made famous by River Café, makes a delicious accompaniment for afternoon tea. This cake freezes well.
- A celebration of Autumn, adapted from Pam Cruse’s recipe. It’s delicious!
- Easy, healthy and quick to make, this recipe for Banana and Blueberry Porridge is ideal for mid-week breakfasts.
- These melt-in-the-mouth Hot Chocolate Soufflés are a real treat for all chocolate lovers.
- Light and fruity, this Easy Strawberry Jelly only needs four ingredients and is a perfect summer treat.
- Try this tempting recipe for Blueberry Cheesecake cooked in the AGA by Richard Maggs, the AGA Cookery Doctor.
- This fruity and indulgent Strawberry Roulade makes a super summery showstopper.
- A delicious autumn preserve with chunks of pear in a ginger infused syrup. Use jam sugar as pears are low in pectin (setting agent). This special jam sugar is also ideal for raspberry conserve.
- This is a light cheesecake, set with gelatine, a delicate lemon cheese flavour which complements strawberries beautifully. (If you are cooking for vegetarians there is now vegetarian gelatine available.) An ideal dessert for entertaining.
- A light a fruity dessert with a tangy twist - ideal for summer garden parties.
- This Meringue Roulade is the perfect make-ahead option for dessert. A real show-stopper when entertaining family or friends.
- The dates and icing provide the sweetness, so there is no need to add extra sugar to the Bramley apples. The pie can be served warm as a dessert or cold with coffee or tea.
- A classic chocolate mousse recipe, lovely and indulgent for a dinner party.
- Steal the show with this light and delicious AGA dessert.
- A well tried and tested recipe which all ages seem to love. It contains three types of chocolate; plain melted, chocolate powder (or cocoa) and white chocolate chips!
- From The Chocolate Queen, Patricia Dunbar, AGA Demonstrator, this combination of pears and chocolate served with the chocolate honey sauce is divine.
- The idea of steamed puddings may take you back to your school days and this one certainly tends to be a hit with the kids. Using very ripe blackened bananas gives it an amazing flavour and delicious with the butterscotch sauce.