Featured Medium Recipes

Vietnamese Caramel Trout
A caramel base balances out the hot and salty ingredients of this Asian-inspired one-pan fish dish for two
Author:Barney Desmazery
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 2
Cook: 15 mins Prep: 5 mins

Greek Lamb With Orzo
Entertaining doesn't have to equal stress, this spruced up one-pot is perfect for people with little time for preparation
Author:Mary Cadogan
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 6
Cook: 2 hrs, 35 mins Prep: 20 mins

Roast Red Wine Lamb With Italian Beans
Good roast lamb is hard to beat, Lesley Waters's recipe gives it new flavour
Author:Lesley Waters
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 8
Cook: 1 hr, 30 mins Prep: 15 mins

Almond & Honey Pastries With Orange Cream
Serve these prepare-ahead puds with coffee, dessert wine or fresh mint tea for a real after-dinner treat
Author:Sarah Cook
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Makes 12-16
Cook: 15 mins Prep: 45 mins

Goat Curry
Cheap cuts like goat and mutton require slow-cooking in strong spices to tenderise - this Jamaican classic is a taste sensation
Author:John Torode
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 3 hrs Prep: 25 mins

White Chocolate Crème Brûlée
Serve this super-creamy chocolate dessert on its own, or as part of an 'assiete' of mini chocolate puddings
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 8
Cook: 20 mins Prep: 15 mins

Nettle Gnudi With Wild Pesto
These Italian dumplings are like light balls of ricotta gnocchi, or the filling for ravioli - use freshly foraged nettles for a simple sauce
Author:Barney Desmazery
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 15 mins Prep: 25 mins

Crunchy Baked Mussels
This is a great little dish for entertaining as you can pre-cook and stuff the mussels several hours ahead of serving
Author:Mary Cadogan
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 4 as a starter or light main course
Cook: 4 mins Prep: 25 mins

Choc Chip Pecan Pie
An indulgent chocolate and pecan treat with buttery pastry and a gooey filling everybody can get stuck into
Author:Cassie Best
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 10 - 12
Cook: 1 hr, 25 mins Prep: 1 hr

Salt & Pepper Squid
Crisp, spicy coating and hot, tender squid make an irresistible combination
Author:Barney Desmazery
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 4 as a starter or as a main alongside other dishes
Cook: 5 mins Prep: 20 mins