Main course recipes

Recipes and cooking tips for inspirational main dishes.

Oscars 2016 recipe: Chicken pot pie with shaved black truffle and roasted vegetables

Want to dine like the stars? Check out the recipe below by Wolfgang Puck, the chef behind the Oscars 2016 menu.Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 pounds…
Heston Blumenthal's roast turkey

Heston uses a brine solution to produce wonderfully succulent, flavoursome results.Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus briningCooking time: 3 and a…
Gennaro Contaldo's traditional basil pesto

Serves 4Ingredients1 clove of garlic peeled1 pinch of sea salt40g fresh basil leaves15g pine nuts50g Parmesan cheese30g pecorino cheese80ml extra…
Gennaro Contaldo's octopus linguine

Serves 2Ingredients12 ripe cherry tomatoes2 cloves of garlic, peeled½ a fresh red chilli2 anchovy fillets6 black or green olives, stone in extra…
Gennaro Contaldo's classic spaghetti carbonara

Serves 2Ingredients 3 large free-range egg yolks40g Parmesean cheese, plus extra to serveSea salt and freshly ground black pepper1 x 150g piece of…
Independence Day: great American recipes

America will be taken over by parties, parades, fireworks, bonfires and barbecues to celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July. Get involved…
Vegan braised cauliflower and puy lentil tabouleh

Tabouleh is a proper southern Med classic. Combined with great olive oil and sweet roasted cauliflower it makes a substantial salad. I love the spice…
Vegan portobello pecan burger with roasted pumpkin wedges

Here we have a burger that is rich, with a deep flavour from the mushrooms, cumin and miso. It is packed with heavy umami flavours, with the seaweed,…
Sesame black noodles with soy and ginger duck from Soulmatefood founder Christian Coates

"This Asian-inspired dish is an impressive one to serve up to friends and family. The tastes are amazingly fresh with a satisfying crunch, too," says…
Super-green candy salad with mango and pomegranate from Soulmatefood founder Christian Coates

"You almost feel healthier simply by looking at this plate of fresh food, but do eat it because it's delicious and oh-so good for you. If you don’t…

Mulberry founder Roger Saul's Beetroot, goat's curd, hazelnut & dill salad

SERVES 4–6 as a main coursePREPARATION TIME: 20 minutes COOKING TIME: 45 minutes"This unusual and stunning summer salad was created by Scandinavian…
Heston Blumenthal's roast leg of lamb

"The combination of lamb with anchovies may sound odd but it really works – the savouriness of the anchovies brings out the best in the meat…
Ruth Rogers' agnellomarinatoal forno (marinated roast lamb)

"From the first day we opened The River Café, marinated leg of lamb has been on our menu. So that’s how I am cooking my lamb this Easter, but with…
Mark Sargeant's sea bass with creamed crab and chilli spelt recipe

"Spelt is an ancient British grain that can be cooked in much the same way as risotto rice but which offers a bit more bite and a lovely nutty…
St Patrick's Day: 5 Irish recipes with soda bread

St Patrick's Day is the perfect excuse to sample the finest food the Emerald Isle has to offer, and Irish Michelin-starred chef Paul Rankin has just…
Healthy chicken soup recipe

Serves 4-6 with one large pot Preparation time: 3 hours Ingredients 1 whole free-range organic chicken, washed 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 3 bay…
Spring courgetti with rocket flowers

Serves 4 Preparation time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 courgettes 85 g cashew nuts 85 g parmesan 3 garlic cloves 75ml extra virgin olive oil 85g kale,…
Amoy Chicken Prawn Lo-Mein noodle stir fry

Serves: 2 Preparation: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sunflower oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed, peeled and finely chopped…
James Ramsden's stuffed turkey breast filled with cranberry and walnut stuffing

Serve a feast at Christmas with this indulgent stuffed turkey breast filled with an abundance of festive ingredients creating a beautiful festive…
Tom Sellers' confit salmon

This decadent confit salmon recipe has a subtle combination of flavours and is a great way to begin a festive meal.Serves: 2Cooking Time: 45…