https://cooksguide.co.uk/ Practical UK recipes, cooking guides, ingredient help, substitutions, cooking times, freezing and storage advice, serving calculators and kitchen troubleshooting. en-gb https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/aloo-gobi/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/aloo-gobi/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A proper dry Punjabi aloo gobi with golden potato, tender cauliflower and toasted whole spices. Easy, meat-free and ready in under an hour. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/baba-ganoush/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/baba-ganoush/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deeply smoky, silky baba ganoush made by charring whole aubergines over the grill, then whipping the flesh with tahini, lemon and garlic. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/banh-mi/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/banh-mi/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Crackly baguette, quick-pickled carrot and mooli, savoury pork and heaps of coriander for the freshest lunch you'll make all week. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/beef-goulash/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/beef-goulash/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A rich, paprika-deep Hungarian beef goulash with meltingly tender chunks and a warming broth. Slow-cooked comfort, made properly at home. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/beef-rendang/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/beef-rendang/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tender Indonesian beef rendang simmered low and slow in coconut and spice until dark, glossy and deeply fragrant. Worth every minute. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/belgian-waffles/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/belgian-waffles/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Make proper Belgian breakfast waffles with a shatteringly crisp shell and cloud-soft middle, using whisked egg whites for genuine lift. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/breakfast-burrito/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/breakfast-burrito/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Soft-scrambled eggs, crisp potato and melting cheese rolled into a warm tortilla for a proper Tex-Mex breakfast in under half an hour. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/buttermilk-fried-chicken/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/buttermilk-fried-chicken/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The proper American classic: an overnight buttermilk brine keeps the meat juicy while a double-dredged crust fries up shatteringly crisp and golden. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/cajun-salmon/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/cajun-salmon/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Salmon fillets under a bold homemade Cajun rub, seared crisp in a hot pan and finished with a squeeze of lemon in just 12 minutes. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/char-siu-pork/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/char-siu-pork/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Glossy, sticky Chinese BBQ pork with lacquered edges and juicy centres, roasted in your home oven from easy supermarket ingredients. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-adobo/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-adobo/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tender chicken braised in soy, vinegar, garlic and bay until glossy and deeply savoury. The Philippines' national dish, easy on one hob. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-biryani/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-biryani/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Layered chicken biryani with fragrant basmati, warming whole spices and yoghurt-marinated chicken. Steam-cooked for fluffy, separate grains every time. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-chow-mein/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-chow-mein/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Springy noodles, tender chicken and crisp veg tossed in a glossy soy-sesame sauce. A fast, authentic chow mein that beats any takeaway. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-laksa/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-laksa/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A rich, fragrant Malaysian chicken laksa with a homemade spice paste, silky coconut broth and slippery noodles, ready in under an hour. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-quesadillas/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-quesadillas/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Golden, crisp quesadillas packed with spiced chicken and molten cheese, ready in under 30 minutes on the hob for an easy Mexican dinner. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-ramen/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-ramen/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A deeply savoury Japanese chicken ramen with silky soy-tare broth, springy noodles and a jammy egg, all made from scratch on the hob in under an hour. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-yakitori/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/chicken-yakitori/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Juicy grilled chicken thigh skewers glazed in a glossy homemade tare sauce - the smoky, savoury-sweet Japanese starter that beats any takeaway. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/cinnamon-rolls/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/cinnamon-rolls/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Pillowy enriched dough spiralled with buttery cinnamon sugar and finished with tangy cream cheese frosting. The bakery-soft American classic at home. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/cornbread/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/cornbread/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Bake proper American cornbread in a hot skillet for a crackly buttery crust and a soft, tender crumb. Ready in 35 minutes. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/croque-monsieur/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/croque-monsieur/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Master the classic French ham toastie: crisp buttered bread, a silky mustard bechamel and molten Gruyere, ready in just over 20 minutes. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/fattoush-salad/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/fattoush-salad/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A bright, herby Lebanese fattoush with crunchy toasted pita, tangy sumac and a sharp lemon dressing. Ready in 30 minutes for four. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/focaccia/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/focaccia/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Golden Italian rosemary focaccia with an airy, olive-oil-rich crumb and crackly, salt-flecked crust. Easy to make and impossible to resist. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/french-toast/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/french-toast/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Golden, custardy French toast made the proper French way with brioche, vanilla and a hint of orange. Ready in 20 minutes for two. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/homemade-granola/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/homemade-granola/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Make golden, clustery homemade granola in one tray - toasty oats, honey and nuts, far cheaper and tastier than any shop-bought box. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/hot-and-sour-soup/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/hot-and-sour-soup/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A proper hot and sour soup with real punch: peppery, tangy, silky broth ready in half an hour. Meat-free and made with everyday supermarket ingredients. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/jambalaya/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/jambalaya/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A proper one-pot Cajun jambalaya with smoky sausage, tender chicken and rice that soaks up every drop of spiced, savoury flavour. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/kung-pao-chicken/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/kung-pao-chicken/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A proper Sichuan Kung Pao chicken with tingly peppercorns, dried chillies and crunchy peanuts in a glossy sweet-sour-savoury sauce. Ready in 30 minutes. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/mango-lassi/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/mango-lassi/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A thick, cooling mango lassi with real Alphonso pulp and creamy yoghurt, whizzed up in five minutes to soothe any spicy meal. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/mapo-tofu/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/mapo-tofu/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Authentic Sichuan mapo tofu with silky tofu, numbing peppercorns and a deep, spicy chilli-bean sauce. Ready in 30 minutes for four. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/miso-soup/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/miso-soup/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A restorative Japanese miso soup with silky dashi, soft tofu and wakame, ready in 15 minutes and never boiled so the miso stays fragrant. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/mussels-in-white-wine/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/mussels-in-white-wine/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Classic French moules marinière: plump mussels steamed in white wine, garlic and shallots with a buttery, herb-flecked broth. Ready in under 30 minutes. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/naan-bread/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/naan-bread/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Pillowy, blistered naan made in a hot frying pan on the hob. Soft, chewy and brushed with garlic butter in just 30 minutes. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/nasi-goreng/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/nasi-goreng/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Smoky Indonesian fried rice with chicken, sweet kecap manis and a crispy fried egg - a fast, savoury midweek main ready in half an hour. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/onion-bhaji/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/onion-bhaji/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Shatteringly crisp, golden onion bhajis with spiced gram flour batter and sweet, softened onions. The perfect Indian starter to make at home. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/pierogi/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/pierogi/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tender handmade Polish dumplings stuffed with potato, twaróg cheese and sweet fried onion, then finished golden in butter. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/pork-schnitzel/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/pork-schnitzel/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Golden, shatteringly crisp pork schnitzel with a light, wave-crinkled crumb and a squeeze of lemon. On the table in under half an hour. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/prawn-cocktail/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/prawn-cocktail/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The retro British starter done right: sweet cold prawns in a glossy homemade Marie Rose sauce over crisp lettuce. Ready in 15 minutes. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/saag-paneer/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/saag-paneer/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Golden paneer folded through a silky, spiced spinach sauce with ginger, garlic and garam masala. A comforting Indian classic ready in 40 minutes. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/salmon-poke-bowl/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/salmon-poke-bowl/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A fresh Hawaiian salmon poke bowl with sushi rice, soy-sesame dressing, avocado and crunchy veg — ready in 35 minutes. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/salt-and-pepper-squid/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/salt-and-pepper-squid/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Shatteringly crisp squid tossed with toasted Sichuan pepper, garlic and chilli. A takeaway-style Chinese starter you can nail in ten minutes. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/spanish-tortilla/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/spanish-tortilla/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Master the authentic Spanish tortilla: silky slow-cooked potatoes and onion set in golden egg, with a just-soft centre every time. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/swedish-meatballs/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/swedish-meatballs/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tender pork-and-beef meatballs in a silky, lightly sweet cream gravy with lingonberry on the side. Proper Swedish comfort food in under an hour. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/sweet-and-sour-chicken/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/sweet-and-sour-chicken/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Crisp golden chicken in a glossy, tangy sweet-and-sour sauce with peppers and pineapple. A proper Chinese classic ready in 40 minutes. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/tuna-nicoise-salad/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/tuna-nicoise-salad/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A proper French Nicoise with seared tuna, jammy eggs, green beans and a sharp anchovy-Dijon dressing. Fresh, generous and ready in 35 minutes. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/turkish-menemen/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/turkish-menemen/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Silky Turkish menemen with sweet peppers, ripe tomatoes and softly set eggs, ready in 25 minutes for a proper weekend breakfast. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/vegetable-gyoza/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/vegetable-gyoza/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Juicy cabbage and shiitake gyoza with lacy crisp bases and steamed pleated tops, plus a proper soy-vinegar dip to finish. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/vegetable-samosas/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/vegetable-samosas/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Golden, flaky vegetable samosas with a fragrant spiced potato and pea filling, hand-folded and fried until shatteringly crisp. An Indian teatime treat. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/vegetable-tempura/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/vegetable-tempura/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn the lumpy-batter, ice-cold-water trick for lacy, shatteringly crisp vegetable tempura with a proper dipping sauce. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/vegetarian-buddha-bowl/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/vegetarian-buddha-bowl/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A vibrant, balanced Buddha bowl of roasted veg, fluffy quinoa and crisp chickpeas under a lemony tahini dressing. Ready in 45 minutes. https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/yaki-udon/ https://cooksguide.co.uk/recipes/yaki-udon/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Thick, chewy udon tossed with pork, cabbage and a savoury-sweet soy sauce. A fast, satisfying Japanese noodle stir-fry ready in under 30 minutes.