Dinner

This James Martin lamb shoulder is a slow roasted classic that delivers tender, pull apart meat with deep, savoury flavour. The texture is soft and juicy inside with beautifully caramelised edges, making it ideal for a relaxed weekend roast. The recipe is straightforward and forgiving, suitable for confident beginners. Total time is around 3 hours …

James Martin lamb shanks are slow cooked until beautifully tender, with meat that pulls away from the bone and a rich, deeply flavoured gravy. This is a classic, comforting dish with a soft, melting texture and bold savoury notes from herbs, wine, and vegetables. Despite its impressive result, the recipe is straightforward and forgiving, making …

This James Martin Lamb Tagine is a slow-cooked Moroccan-style dish with meltingly tender lamb, a rich spiced sauce, and gentle sweetness from dried fruit. The texture is soft and succulent, with deep, warming flavours that develop beautifully as it cooks. It is a medium-difficulty recipe that feels impressive but is very achievable at home. Total …

This James Martin Tartiflette is a rich, comforting French potato bake made with creamy Reblochon-style cheese, crispy bacon, and soft onions. The texture is beautifully indulgent. Soft potatoes layered with molten cheese and a savoury, creamy finish. It is a simple, rustic dish that feels special without being complicated, and it comes together in about …

These James Martin plaice goujons are crisp on the outside and beautifully flaky inside, with a clean, delicate fish flavour that feels light yet satisfying. They are quick to prepare, simple to cook, and ideal for a relaxed lunch or an easy supper. The coating turns golden and crunchy, while the plaice stays tender and …

This James Martin ragu bolognese is a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce with deep savoury flavour and a silky texture that clings beautifully to pasta. It is comforting, hearty, and gently aromatic rather than heavy. The recipe is straightforward and suitable for confident beginners who enjoy relaxed cooking. From start to finish, allow around 1 hour …

This James Martin grilled pork chops recipe is all about bold flavour, juicy texture, and confident simplicity. The pork is tender and well seasoned, with a lightly charred exterior and a moist, succulent centre. It is an easy, fuss free dish that suits both weeknight dinners and relaxed weekend cooking. Total time is around 30 …

This James Martin pan fried pork chops recipe is a simple, comforting main that delivers juicy meat with a golden, flavour-packed crust. The pork stays tender inside while the butter and herbs create a rich, savoury finish. It is an easy recipe that suits confident beginners and experienced home cooks alike. From start to finish, …

These pork cracklings are crisp, golden, and deeply savoury with that unmistakable crunch that makes them so addictive. The skin puffs and blisters as it roasts, giving you light, airy cracklings with a rich pork flavour. This is a simple recipe with very little hands-on work, but it does need patience while the oven does …

This James Martin lamb curry is rich, gently spiced, and slow cooked until the meat is meltingly tender. The sauce is thick, aromatic, and deeply savoury, with warming spices rather than fiery heat. It is a comforting, medium difficulty curry that rewards a little patience. Total time is around 2 hours, most of it hands …