Home Comforts

James Martin shares his recipes and secrets for home cooking from his own kitchen.

James Martin – Pick Me Ups ep.15

James Martin – Pick Me Ups ep.15 (SE)

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Soul food to boost your mood and put a smile on your face. James cooks the ultimate fast food pizza and a decadent delight, chocolate éclairs.     He is joined by special guest Michael Caines.   James Martin – Pick Me Ups ep.15 dishes:   ‘Nduja sausage and sheeps’ cheese pizza These spicy, tangy homemade pizzas are so much better than anything you can have delivered – the perfect pick-me-up. Perfect cottage pie James Martin’s perfect cottage pie has lots of lovely rich flavour with red wine, beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Roast grouse with pear tatin and kale […]

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cooking baked sea bass

James Martin – Love Your Larder ep.14

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James encourages everyone to experiment in the kitchen and makes amazing comfort food from everyday larder ingredients.      He is joined by special guest Cyrus Todiwala.   James Martin – Love Your Larder dishes:   Salt-baked sea bass with warm artichoke and bacon salad Baking a whole fish in salt helps retain the meat’s moisture. James Martin’s recipe is infused with basil and lemon. Hearty chicken and chorizo broth This spicy chicken soup is cheap, flavourful and quick to prepare using items from your larder. Dal chicken with chilli paneer and naan This hearty, warming, flavoursome curry, with

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Lemon posset

James Martin – Show off Suppers ep.13

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Impressive dishes to wow your friends and family in no time at all. James makes a zingy lemon posset and beer braised beef cheeks that melt in your mouth. He is joined by special guest Carol Kirkwood.     Tandoori chicken lollipop drumsticks with raita dip These spiced chicken bites make delicious meaty canapés – pass them around at a party and watch them disappear. Layered sole with langoustines and cauliflower This super-impressive fish dish pairs delicate lemon sole with earthy cauliflower and sweet langoustines Lemon posset with gran’s shortbread Creamy lemon posset is always a winner, and this version

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James Martin – Food to Share ep.12

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Whether it’s a dinner for two or lunch for a crowd, James makes no-fuss food that is uncomplicated and easy to create and serve.He is joined by special guest Nicola Adams.      James Martin – Food to Share dishes:   Shellfish stew This quick, healthy take on bouillabaisse is easy to adapt with your favourite mixture of fish. Churros with peaches and custard This delicious dessert combines caramelised peaches, comforting vanilla custard and naughty but nice churros. Method For the custard, whisk the egg yolks and half of the sugar in a bowl until pale and thick. Bring

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Christmas dishes

James Martin – Home Comforts at Christmas ep.11

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TV chef James Martin gets ahead for Christmas, providing lots of clever tips and tricks to save you time and stress on the big day.      Home Comforts at Christmas dishes:   Christmas pan bagnat This genius recipe for Christmas leftovers requires no real cooking and no knives and forks. Method Heat the cranberries, orange juice and juniper in a saucepan until the mixture is boiling. Stir in the sugar and reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering, stirring well until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have all burst

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James Martin and Gennaro Contaldo

James Martin – Speedy Suppers ep.10

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James creates recipes with clever shortcuts, using time saving ingredients to make those midweek suppers a breeze.     He is joined by special guest Gennaro Contaldo.   James Martin – Speedy Suppers dishes:    1. Heritage tomato tart with blow-torched tomato salad This lightning quick tomato tart is a delicious summery option for when unexpected visitors come calling. 2. Cauliflower cheese with maple syrup pancetta Thought cauliflower cheese couldn’t get any better? Salt-sweet pancetta takes this comfort food classic to a new level. 3. Ricotta and herb cappellacci with Gennaro Contaldo This beautifully summery dish makes delicious use of fragrant herbs,

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James Martin – Back to Basics ep.9

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From his home kitchen, James Martin perfects the classics and shares his secrets, from the ultimate Victoria sponge to the best fish baguette you have ever tasted!      James is joined by special guest Brian Turner   James Martin – Back to Basics dishes:   Beef ragu with linguine James Martin’s classic winter warmer is comfort food at its best – and great for making ahead of time. Victoria sponge with mixed berries For a special teatime treat we have this fancy Victoria sponge filled with fresh cream and syrup-coated berries Battered pollock baguettes with mushy peas and lemon

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