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Classic shepherd’s pie

Shepherd’s pie is one of the old-school British classics. This foolproof recipe lets the ingredients do the talking; the flavour of the lamb mince takes centre stage, while the potatoes bring buttery goodness and the peas add pops of sweetness.

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Charred purple sprouting broccoli on fried bread

Transform eggs on toast into a spring feast in this recipe from Kathy Slack. Top fried sourdough with charred purple sprouting broccoli, jammy eggs, butter beans and pickled cabbage.

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Spiced shepherd’s pie with feta and tahini mash

The lamb mix is a brilliant candidate for batch cooking and a wonder in its own right. Freeze in portions, then serve as a stew with rice or over baked potatoes. The base works with a mixture of lamb and beef too, which keeps costs down if you’re going for a big batch.

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Classic egg mayo

Get ready to taste the best egg mayo of your life with this classic recipe. Our unapologetically eggy egg mayo is taken to the next level thanks to a mix of soft and hard-boiled eggs, plus plenty of malt vinegar and ground white pepper – an egg’s best friends. Pile your egg mayo on on toast, dolloped on a buffet plate, or eat with a spoon straight from the mixing bowl; it’s a classic for a reason.

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Indonesian minced pork cakes with chilli and lemongrass sambal

These moreish minced pork cakes from chef Petty Elliott are accompanied by a fragrant chilli and lemongrass sambal. They’re great as part of a spread of dishes to share with friends; try alongside Petty’s mango and chicken salad with spicy rujak dressing.

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Curried lamb shanks with roast potatoes and red cabbage

Food writer Lara Luck’s curried lamb shanks make a wonderful alternative to a classic roast, especially when served with golden roasties and red cabbage.

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Simple roast leg of lamb with earthy spice rub

A leg of lamb is rubbed with an earthy spice blend before roasting – which really brings out the deep, savoury flavours of the meat – in this simple recipe. It’s a Sunday roast game-changer.

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Crispy pork schnitzels with spaghetti alla vodka

Crispy pork schnitzel proudly top an all-time favourite pasta dish – spaghetti alla vodka. This easy weeknight recipe offers a double whammy of flavour.

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Asma Khan’s first-class railway curry

Celebrated chef Asma Khan shares her recipe for railway curry, a mutton or beef coconut-based curry with a rich history.

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Mushroom buckwheat pancakes with poached egg and paprika hollandaise

Eggs benedict meets mushroom stroganoff for a rich and earthy Pancake Day winner. Whether to eat these mushroom buckwheat pancakes for breakfast or dinner is up to you.

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Fusilli con ragù d’agnello

For such a small Italian region, Molise is the birthplace of many famous pasta shapes – including fusilli – and lamb is the meat of choice locally. There are dozens of ragù recipes in Molise (some with tomato, some without), but this one keeps things simple and allows the lamb to take centre stage, with rosemary, sage and celery adding a lovely herbaceous base note. This dish is typical of Molise’s cuisine, and will amaze you with its intense flavours.

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Thai fried egg salad Yum kai do

Yum-kai-do is an iconic Thai egg salad. In Marni Xuto’s recipe, the crispy fried egg is complemented by a zingy lime, honey and chilli dressing.

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Nigella Lawson’s pea and ham hock soup

Queen of Christmas Nigella Lawson shares a simple recipe for a satisfying, full-flavoured soup. Make her ham hocks with mustard and marmalade first, then use the rich stock for the base of this comforting soup.

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Celeriac and beef stroganoff with crispy thyme crumbs

This is a lighter version of classic beef stroganoff. Swapping soured cream for creamy celeriac purée adds flavour, and using meaty mushrooms means you don’t need as much beef.

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José Pizarros huevos rellenos Spanish style devilled eggs

Chef José Pizarro shares his recipe for huevos rellenos, Spanish-style devilled eggs. The creamy, garlicky centres are each topped with a sprinkling of smoked paprika and a large anchovy. The perfect festive canapés to serve with cava.

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Festive fry up

We’ve given the full English a festive makeover with giant pigs in blankets, rosemary roast mushrooms, cranberry ketchup, nutmeg-spiked spinach, crispy sage eggs and panettone fried bread. Have it for breakfast, have it for dinner… Either way, you’re on to a winner!

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