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Dinner for two

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Joseph Carey |Akis Petretzikis |Georgina Hayden |Lucy Parker

This rich tomato and king prawn orzotto uses pasta instead of rice for an extra-special dinner with a difference.
Super-easy meals to cook for your friends

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Akis Petretzikis |Rob Eades |Silvana Franco |Rachel Phipps

by Silvana FrancoLoaded black bean nachos, but as a traybake! This brilliant method ensures the perfect texture for your tray of nachos, some soft, some crunchy, with plenty of oozy cheese. In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of 96p per portion (if using dairy cheese) when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.
Lovely lamb recipes

Aug 10, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Georgina Hayden |Mary Berry |Akis Petretzikis |Antony Worrall Thompson

Make the most of lamb with our tempting recipes. Try a spicy curry, breaded chops or a proper slow roast leg of lamb.
Lamb loin with vinegar-cooked potatoes recipe

Mar 23, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Matt Tebbutt |Georgina Hayden |Akis Petretzikis

less than 30 mins10 to 30 minsStep into spring with this roast dinner that’s perfect for those slightly warmer months. less than 30 mins10 to 30 minsTo make the lamb, preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Season the lamb with salt and pepper all over. Sear the lamb all over in a hot frying pan. Transfer the lamb to a roasting tin and roast in the oven for around 6–8 minutes until pink. Add the butter, garlic and thyme to the tin and tip in the Madeira. Baste well and leave to rest before slicing.
Easy beef mince recipes

Mar 18, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Justine Pattison |Paul Merrett |Ellis Barrie |Akis Petretzikis

This simple nacho beef burrito goes from pan to plate in less than 20 minutes. High protein, full of flavour and with a surprise crunchy centre.
Easy pizza recipes

Jan 16, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Silvana Franco |Luke Boatright |Akis Petretzikis |Lisa Faulkner

Try our easy pizza recipes for an impressive and super-tasty dinner. Whether it's your first time making pizza dough or you just need a simple recipe, we have lots of ideas for you.
By Akis Petretzikis

Dec 26, 2023 | greekcitytimes.com | Akis Petretzikis |Greek Lifestyle

Those who follow the tradition strictly hide a golden lira coin at the bottom of the cake, but any coin will do. They cut the cake into slices on New Year’s Day, naming each slice as they cut it, after everyone in the family and friends.
Time saving recipe hacks

Nov 22, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Izy Hossack |Rachel Phipps |Akis Petretzikis |Justine Pattison

Transform frozen ready-made garlic bread into a filling snack or satisfying side – perfect if you have friends coming over.
Budget cuts

Nov 15, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Akis Petretzikis |Annie Rigg |Justine Pattison |Jason Atherton

by Justine PattisonThis slow cooker brisket ragù with tender beef enveloped in a rich tomato sauce makes the perfect hearty sauce for pasta. The slow cooking makes the beef extra tender and means you can use a cheap cut, such as brisket. Don’t skip the pre-frying as it takes less than 10 minutes and adds an extra layer of flavour. Leftovers freeze brilliantly and can be reheated from frozen, giving you a delicious meal in less than 15 minutes on another day.
Pulled chicken with barbecue sauce recipe

Aug 14, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Justine Pattison |Silvana Franco |Akis Petretzikis |Pippa Middlehurst

less than 30 minsNo one will ever guess that this American-style barbecue chicken is a budget recipe - and your secret is safe with us.