Delicious dishes made easy

A whole chicken gently pot-roasted on a bed of soft shallots, fennel and celery in white wine and stock, finished with cream, lemon and a generous handful of tarragon.

Plump pork sausages in a tall, golden Yorkshire batter, poured straight from the oven over a deep, dark onion gravy.

Crisp, golden shards of pork skin slow-rendered then tossed with toasted fennel and coriander seeds.

Quick-seared strips of skirt steak tossed through a sticky tamarind glaze with chilli, sesame and spring onion.

Slow-cooked minced beef under a duvet of golden, forked mashed potato: comfort food, done properly.

Pink slices of seared sirloin over bitter chicory and peppery watercress, dressed with a sweet date vinaigrette.

Marinated ox heart grilled hard over coals, served with charred flatbreads and a burnt chilli, garlic and coriander butter.

Golden braised chicken legs over saffron rice with peppers, peas and a splash of sherry.

Slow-roasted pork belly slices lacquered in a honey, soy and ginger glaze until the edges catch and caramelise.

A crisp, golden-crumbed breast that splits open to a rush of molten garlic and parsley butter: the retro classic made from scratch.