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Hunt down the best cut you can for this Italian-style pork chop recipe – the flavour's worth it

The best pork chops with fresh bay salt, crackling and squashed purple potatoes

potatoes

sea salt

black pepper

pork

extra virgin olive oil

thyme leaves picked

fennel seeds

bay leaves

285 ml cider

wholegrain mustard

low fat crème fraîche

butter

Sweet and saucy baked beans made in the slow cooker are the perfect side dish for barbecues, potlucks, and picnics.

Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Bacon

bacon, chopped

½ medium onion, diced

ketchup

maple syrup (or less

Tbsp. molasses

Tbsp. yellow mustard

apple cider vinegar

water

Cook chopped bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes until almost crisp. Add onion to the pan with the bacon and cook an additional 4-5 minutes until the onion starts to soften. Remove from heat.

Transfer bacon and onion mixture to slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and stir gently to combine.

Set slow cooker temperature to LOW and cook 4 hours, stirring a few times during cooking time.

These were tasty! I doubled the recipe and just used 1 cup of water.

I use only dry beans also. Mostly I make a lot and freeze them. My method for making them is to cover them with water, bring them to a boil for a couple of minutes. Then I let them soak for an hour or so, drain and refill with water and repeat. This is my soaking version of the beans. Next I boil them on top of the stove, cool, and freeze. The water used for boiling is also new water. Yes, it is a little work up front, but once they are in the freezer, it is less work than opening cans.

I made the beans for a baseball end of the year picnic.  They were a big hit.

Follow my tips for perfectly cooked, crispy barbecue chicken legs and you won't go wrong. 

Barbecued Thai-style chicken legs

chicken legs

coriander

lemongrass

garlic

ginger

limes

green chilli

sunflower oil

Spare ribs are not actually ribs, but a cut of meat between the shoulder and the neck. It’s the same size and shape as a meaty bone-in rib, hence the common misnomer. In the US they’re called country ribs.

Maple-glazed pork spare ribs

olive oil

onions

maple syrup

red wine vinegar

480 ml organic chicken stock

Cooking whole squid like this is so quick and easy and looks really impressive for a dinner party

Chargrilled whole squid

squid

lemons

red chillies deseeded and sliced

mint

lemon

This easy salmon is gorgeous and juicy inside, dark and sticky outside – the perfect contrast.

Marinated & grilled salmon

½ x small bottle of low-salt dark soy sauce

salmon

runny honey

red chillies

spring onions

Cook the lamb shanks until they’re just falling apart and they develop the most amazing flavours. Whatever you do, do NOT skip the mint oil or spring onions – it’s like switching on a light, and just that simple little touch makes the whole dish sing.

Guinness lamb shanks

red onions

raisins

thick-cut marmalade

tomato ketchup

Worcestershire sauce,

Guinness dark ale

lamb shanks

rosemary

litre organic chicken stock

cider vinegar

Tofu is a brilliant carrier of flavours, plus it’s high in protein, low in saturated fat and a great source of calcium and phosphorus, both of which make for strong and healthy bones

Mega veggie burgers

350 g firm silken tofu

breadcrumbs

Marmite

tomatoes

basil

wholemeal buns

salad veg, spinach

Cheddar cheese

g gherkins

natural yoghurt

white wine vinegar

Dijon mustard

¼ of a fresh red chilli

Sticky and delicious, these tender beef short ribs are well worth the wait.

BBQ beef short ribs

x 1.5 kg beef short ribs

caraway seeds

fresh dill

pickled onions in vinegar

Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise

low-fat natural yoghurt

English mustard

yellow beetroot with leaves

carrots

¼ of a white cabbage

kale

150 ml stout

Worcestershire sauce

mustard

malt vinegar

golden syrup

Packed with flavour, these vegan corn burgers are healthy and seriously satisfying.

The best vegan burger

x chickpeas

½ a bunch of fresh coriander (15 grams)

paprika

cumin

flour

rapeseed oil

lettuce

wholemeal burger buns

I love this recipe – whether you’re a hardcore vegan or just enjoying a meat-free meal, I know this will hit the spot. The patties are super-simple to make, and I’ve teamed them with spiced mayo and onion rings for an absolute treat of a burger. Of course, feel free to vary the toppings based on your own favourites. Enjoy!

Brilliant veggie burger

200 g frozen sweetcorn

peas beans

½ a bunch of fresh coriander (15)

cayenne pepper

sesame seeds

sunflower seeds

iceberg lettuce

gherkins

avocado

lime

burger buns

punnet of cress

½ a fresh red chilli

chickpeas

tomato paste

splash of brandy

onion

120 g self-raising flour

baking powder

golden ale

600 ml sunflower oil oil

This easy fish kebab marinade is fresh, herby and creamy – a great combo with the spuds too

The best marinated fish kebabs

monkfish tail (or cod

skewers rosemary

255 g new potatoes boiled, halved

turmeric

chillies

These delicious charred kebabs are perfect for eating alfresco on a sunny day with a big fresh salad or as part of a big spread. Kids love them!

Chargrilled veg kebabs

g ciabatta

yellow pepper

150 g halloumi cheese

courgette

chestnut mushrooms

chilli

cherry tomatoes

These tasty kebabs are perfect on the barbecue, but work really well on a grill, too. Kids go mad for them!

Chargrilled chicken kebabs

140 g natural yoghurt

60 ml passata

garam masala

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

free-range skinless chicken breasts

red pepper

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Versatile mackerel is extremely good for you and this sweet, spicy sauce really makes it sing.

Crispy-skinned mackerel with Asian-inspired dressing

mug basmati rice

coriander leaves

mint leaves picked

red chilli finely sliced, optional

red chilli

sesame oil

soy sauce

Spicy grilled vegetable rolls & chickpea salad

clear runny honey

harissa

baby aubergines

courgettes

green peppers

red peppers

Arab-style flatbread

salad leaves

½ a bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley

This is the essence of our food, distilled into a single dish. It is inspired by the first whole burnt aubergine we ever ate, served with a smattering of grated tomato, at a very famous Jerusalem establishment we both love. It has since become a staple at every BBQ, and in our restaurant Honey & Smoke. Burning the aubergine really brings out the best in this slightly bland vegetable. Don’t hold back – by the time you’re done, the skin should be blackened and the flesh so soft it can easily be scooped out with a spoon. 

Whole burnt aubergine

aubergines

tahini paste (1¾ oz)

ml ice-cold water (1¾ fl oz)

egg eggs

red chilli deseeded

green chilli deseeded and finely chopped (about 10 g / ⅓ oz

table salt

caster sugar

parsley leaves

Zingy and fresh, these barbecue prawns are an absolute joy to eat. Watermelon is just so refreshing in summer, and the hum of onion, crunch of cucumber and sprinkling of tangy feta make this salad the perfect accompaniment.

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