Aga Basics
Creamy mash is the perfect year-round comfort food. Its versatility means it can accompany most savory dishes or serve as a delicious topping for meat, vegetable, or fish pies. The AGA simmering oven offers an excellent way to cook potatoes. Alternatively, you can continue simmering them on the hotplate or induction for 15-20 minutes until soft.
Maintaining the vibrancy of green vegetables can be challenging, especially when catering for family or friends. Our method helps you to prepare and chill them in advance, then simply reheat them before serving to ensure they remain bright and flavorful. We've used a combination of beans, broccoli spears, and sprouts, but you can opt for just one or two types, or experiment with other greens. If you prefer to serve them immediately, cook them a little longer instead of cooling and reheating.
New season potatoes are a firm favorite and complement any meal, whether it's salads, fish dishes, or roasts. The AGA simmering oven offers a fuss-free way to cook them while preserving their superb flavor and nutrients. Alternatively, you can simmer them on the hotplate or induction until they are tender.
Hollandaise, a classic French sauce, pairs perfectly with eggs, fish, and our favorite, English asparagus. TIP: to transform it into Béarnaise sauce, add 2 finely chopped shallots, 6 peppercorns, and a few fresh tarragon leaves to the vinegar before reducing. This variation is ideal with a juicy steak. Feel free to experiment with different zests, spices, or fresh herbs to create your own unique version.
Flatbreads bring a delightful Mediterranean touch to any meal. They’re easy to make and cook beautifully directly on the simmering plate. Serve them alongside tagines, casseroles, or slow-roasted lamb for a perfect pairing.
Root vegetables cook perfectly in the AGA simmering oven, preserving flavour and goodness. This simple method can be used for any root vegetables like carrots, swedes or parsnips, just ensure you cut them into even-sized pieces.
An AGA classic, these eggs are cooked on the simmering plate without the need for any added fat or oil, resulting in a perfectly cooked top and bottom. They’re delicious served with AGA toast or as part of a traditional English breakfast.
A slow-cooked ragu is a versatile kitchen staple, perfect for pairing with your favorite pasta and a sprinkle of Parmesan or as the base for a delicious homemade lasagne. While the AGA simmering oven is ideal for this dish, you can also prepare it on the hotplate or hob.
Béchamel, one of the classic French ‘mother’ sauces, is the foundation for countless dishes like mac and cheese, lasagne, moussaka, and fish pie. It’s a versatile staple that’s essential to have in your repertoire. This quantity will serve 6-8 as a pouring sauce or 6 portions when made for use in lasagne or mac 'n' cheese. If you're short of time, you can omit the infusion stages.
Whether you’re preparing for a traditional Sunday roast or Christmas dinner, these AGA homemade Yorkshire puddings are a must.
With just two ingredients you can make delicious and light baked Meringues.
AGA Rangemaster Group Home Economist Alexandra Dibble shares her super-easy pizza recipe.
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.
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.
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.
Making jam is a delightful way to capture the essence of summer fruit and enjoy it all year round. It’s a simple but rewarding process, requiring only a few basic ingredients.
Soda Bread is so easy to make - the perfect homemade bread for beginners.
Shortbread, beloved worldwide, is arguably Scotland’s most iconic culinary treasure. With its rich, buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, it’s easy to see why this classic treat has achieved global fame. Get creative with flavors: try adding the grated zest of orange or lemon, or a teaspoon of cinnamon or ground ginger to the creamed butter and sugar for a delightful twist.
The AGA makes light work of beautifully cooked rice.
The Victoria Sandwich, named after and a favourite cake of Queen Victoria, represents classic English baking and in our opinion should only be made with butter for the best flavour. I find it therapeutic to make it the traditional way once in a while, alternatively use a hand or stand mixer.
AGA toast is renowned for its golden crisp outside and soft centre.
A simple recipe for breakfast, dessert or just a delicious snack, these scones are cooked direct on the simmering plate and are ready in a matter of minutes. The fresh blueberries give the drop scones a burst of flavour. Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for this lovely recipe.
