Recipes

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Grilled salmon with dragoncello sauce

This simple salmon recipe is all about the sauce. Packed with flavour, it really takes this salad to the next level.

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Pork shoulder barbecue

Low and slow cooking is the secret to tender American-style barbecue. The sauce is optional. Equipment and preparation: These instructions are for a gas-powered barbecue, but a barbecue with a lid can be used if the coals are very low.

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Crab rarebit with pickled spring vegetables

Tom Brown's fun twist on a classic Welsh Rarebit makes a great summer lunch for friends and family.

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Gravlax with dill and mustard mayonnaise and lettuce

Salmon marinated in dill and sugar, finely sliced and served with a green salad loaded with fresh herbs. Use the freshest salmon you can get hold of for best results.

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Barbecue paneer and mushroom skewers

When you have friends round for a barbecue, these paneer and mushroom skewers with a sticky lime, cayenne and rosemary glaze are an irresistible side dish or vegetarian option.

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Yardbird chicken with white barbecue sauce and slaw

'Yardbird' chicken hails from the American deep South – it's a labour of love to prepare, but is sure to impress a crowd.

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Portobello mushrooms, smoked haddock and chives

A flavour-packed brunch of roasted thyme mushrooms and creamed smoked haddock on toast.

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Chipotle miso chicken

Slow-roasting the chicken for this recipe keeps it moist – and means you can have everything prepared in advance of your barbecue.

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Whole butterflied mackerel with grilled asparagus and potato salad

This recipe is mainly cooked on the barbecue – the barbecued mackerel and asparagus are then drizzled in a lemon butter.

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Char siu pork

Char siu pork is traditionally cooked on a barbecue, but oven instructions are also provided here for convenience. It's packed with flavour and beautifully tender, which makes it perfect to serve in bao or simply with rice and stir-fried vegetables.

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Pork tenderloin stuffed with apricots, apples and ginger

This easy, yet stunning roast pork recipe of two flattened tenderloins sandwiched together is great served hot for dinner or cold for picnics and parties.

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Clam chowder in sourdough bowls

Chowders served in what the French call ‘en croustade’ are a bit of a speciality in California, though this white chowder would have originated in New England. I have written a few recipes for chowder in my time and as I’m not in the clam capital of the world I have made this with some white fish as well, as otherwise it takes a lot of clams.

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Bean Burgers

A hearty vegetarian option made with mashed beans, breadcrumbs, and spices. These patties are packed with protein and perfect for a meatless meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

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Tequila Lime Burgers

A bold, tangy burger with citrusy tequila-lime marinade, offering bright flavor and a bit of a kick. Grilled and topped with avocado or salsa for extra flair.

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Brandi s Best Burgers

A go-to homemade burger recipe that's all about balance—juicy, seasoned beef with the perfect toppings. A classic choice with a personal, perfected touch.

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Butter Bean Burgers

Creamy butter beans are mashed and spiced into patties that grill beautifully. High in protein and fiber, they’re great for vegetarians looking for a satisfying bite.