The only New Year’s Eve recipes you’ll ever need - NEW YEAR’S EVE: Low on time, energy or inspiration? This mix-and-match New ...

Christmas dinner is steeped in tradition, but let's be honest: not everyone actually likes the traditional turkey dinner we spend hours prepping for. For those looking to try something a bit different ...

With time on her hands, Herald writer Rosemary Goring decided to make a quiche. Would it go right this time? It's ...

In a restaurant kitchen, even professional chefs don’t have to make every element of a three-course meal. But at Christmas, “When you’re cooking at home, you have to do everything,” says Rick Stein, ...

Preparing a festive feast at home presents a unique culinary Everest, even for the most seasoned cooks. Unlike the specialised roles within a professional restaurant kitchen, the home chef is tasked ...

This recipe appears in a collection. See all stories. He’s known for his bestselling cookbooks, TV shows, popular restaurants and extensive travels but there’s one thing Rick Stein hasn’t done – until ...

Rick Stein has urged people not to "do it then", as he revealed how to avoid a gravy "nightmare" when we take to the kitchen this Christmas. In a festive-themed instalment of The Travel Diaries ...

First wilt the spinach in a pan in just the water that clings to the leaves after washing and draining, then squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Roughly chop, then season well and set aside to cool ...

“This was an idea I saw around, and I am sorry that I can’t credit the person who came up with it, as it is really clever,” says chef Stephen Harris. “The premise is that you make a fish pie inside a ...

Mix the apples with the cinnamon, lemon zest and juice and sugar. Melt 20g of the butter in a small frying pan and fry the breadcrumbs until golden. Add them to the apples, then stir in the mincemeat.

02:36, Wed, Dec 24, 2025 Updated: 10:31, Wed, Dec 24, 2025 As many Brits prepare to pile their plates high with roast potatoes on Christmas Day, chef Rick Stein has shared his top tips for creating ...