This easy pasta sauce will cook in about the same time it takes to cook some dried pasta in boiling salted water - we're talking about quick and easy options...
In Rome, Nonna Teresa introduced me to this method, which doesn't use eggs. For restaurant service, when the gnocchi mix is made in advance, eggs are useful,...
This hearty and nutritious minestrone soup is brilliant at embracing what you've got in your fridge. We make it every month and all the kids love it -...
Super-simple to put together, this is a great, fast method for really good, crispy crumbed chicken, and I've added garlic for extra flavour. Pounding the...
Pesto is so versatile, the principle of herbs, nuts and cheese, bolstered by garlic and good extra virgin olive oil, can be taken in so many different...
I've written this recipe to serve 6, but it's easy to double up if you want to get into the batch-cooking vibe and get an extra meal or two in the freezer,...
I like to make my dressings in jam jars, because it's so easy to see what's going on and you can shake them up easily. With the exception of the yoghurt...
Cooking can be good for the soul and making bread is such a rewarding, therapeutic, tactile thing - you'll be so proud of yourself when you've cracked...
One-pan dishes like this are great, because they deliver a big flavour punch with minimal washing up. This five-ingredient wonder is all about beautifully...
A good stew is delicious, comforting, nutritious, homely, nostalgic, cheap to make and can be eaten and enjoyed in so many different ways. This basic stew...
Quesadillas are a big hit in the Oliver household - the kids love them because they're comforting and delicious, and Jools loves them because they're a...
There are so many variations on this wonderful dish - for me, it's all about sumptuous fluffy rice with tang and seasoning. Classically there'd be some...
With the prep taking less than 10 minutes, this recipe is all about letting the oven do the hard work for you. We're talking maximum flavour, minimum effort....
Celebrating the humble tomato, this beautiful risotto is delicate but packed with flavour. I've kept the risotto itself very simple and elegant, then added...
This easy pasta sauce will cook in about the same time it takes to cook some dried pasta in boiling salted water - we're talking about quick and easy options...
The clue's in the title with this one - it's not the prettiest recipe in the world, but boy is it comforting and super-delicious. Let the recipe flex to...
Effortless cooking at its best, these easy fishcakes are packed with flavour. They're beautifully rustic in style, and absolutely delicious. Serve as is,...
Roasting the veg before immersing them in a ridiculously tasty sauce really intensifies their natural flavour, giving you even more bang for your buck....
Extraordinarily delicious, this corker of a recipe is super nutritious and comforting - and guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face. Think of this as...
There are three great things about this recipe. First up, it's great for embracing whatever veg you've got to hand - fresh, frozen or tinned, it's all...
Embracing store-cupboard ingredients, these tasty little morsels are sure to go down a treat for grown-ups, big kids and little ones alike. The method...
Sweet roasted butternut squash and our humble friend broccoli are the heroes in this recipe. It's great to give veg some love in these delicate flavour-packed...
This colourful family favourite is really fun to put together. Quick pickled cabbage brings a hit of extra flavour, and with just five ingredients, it's...
This dish will change fish suppers forever! What I love about this recipe is it's a really foolproof way to cook fish perfectly, every time. And with just...
Something as humble and everyday as a fish finger can be made more nutritious if you make your own, and even better, you can go jumbo in size. I like to...
By using top-quality tinned cherry tomatoes, which have a wonderful natural sweetness, you're able to achieve a truly elegant and vivacious sauce that...
Getting prepped up front is the key to success when it comes to a stir-fry. It might seem stage-y, but when you combine all the different elements in one...
Crispy on the top, custardy in the middle, with bombs of chocolate waiting to be discovered, this indulgent pudding is hard to resist! Whether you're celebrating...