Simple recipes

Learn these simple recipes from self-taught cook Donal Skehan to help sharpen your kitchen skills.

Simple recipes

"When it comes to learning to cook, the hardest part is getting started. The kitchen can seem a daunting place - but it doesn't have to be. I'm a self-taught cook and I found learning a few simple recipes helped sharpen my kitchen skills. Here I've come up with five basic recipes, which I've then used to make five variations - with other great ideas thrown in for good measure. It's a starter kit for gaining confidence - and believe me, with a bit of confidence you can cook anything". Donal Skehan

Tomato sauce

Tomato sauce

This simple tomato sauce recipe takes 30 minutes to make and can be used as a base for so many dishes.

Risotto all'arrabiata

Risotto all'arrabiata

Cosy and comforting, this tomato-based risotto is a satisfying twist on the classic Italian pasta dish.

Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup

It's a classic for a reason! This soup is comforting and familiar as it is or can be used as a base for endless variations.

Ham hock and barley soup

Ham hock and barley soup

Stay fit and healthy this winter with this hearty rustic soup. Serve with a crusty farmhouse loaf.

Roast chicken

Roast chicken

This roast chicken has a really citrus kick to it. Use the leftovers for chicken noodle soup, chicken stir-fry and chicken soup

Chicken and broccoli pie

Chicken and broccoli pie

Got some leftovers from your roast chicken? Use them up in this creamy, comforting pie.

Bolognese sauce

Bolognese sauce

This classic meat accompaniment is a good basic recipe to have. Eat your bolognese with pasta, in a cottage pie or lasagne.

Meat and mash pie

Meat and mash pie

This classic British meat pie is comfort food at its best and delicious with a little Parmesan sprinkled on top.

Sausage roast

Sausage roast

This recipe is easy to prepare and can be made in advance. Simply leave it to roast... and dinner is served.

Roasted sausage stew

Roasted sausage stew

This Autumn recipe is a hearty stew and great seasonal dinner.


More recipe ideas

Easy roasts

Easy roasts

Entertain in style after work or at the weekend with these fabulously simple roast dinner recipes and accompaniments.
 

Mid-week meals

Mid-week meals

Quick, easy and simple meals, with easy to cook, easy to find ingredients make mid-week meals a breeze
 

Cheap eats

Cheap eats

Budget food doesn't have to mean boring food. Try some of these cost conscious recipes and make a little go a long way.

One hour menu

One hour menu

Only got an hour to make three delicious courses? Not a problem, try one of these simple menus for friends, family or just for two.

Shortcut suppers

Shortcut suppers

Quick recipes from delicious. Magazine. Browse our simple to make, quick and delicious recipes which use time-saving ingredients to make midweek cooking easy for everyone.

 

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