Saturday Kitchen: Recipes from 24 October 2015

Saturday Kitchen Recipes from the latest show


Ching He-Huang

  • Hot and sour chicken
  • Ching’s Chinese Food in Minutes

James Martin

  • Pheasant with mushroom, kale and figs
  • Fennel and chocolate mousse cake with passion fruit cream and candied fennel
  • Bolognese with tagliatelle

Claire Thomson

  • Sausage, cauliflower and fennel seed bread pudding
  • The Five O’Clock Apron: Proper Food for Modern Families

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More Recipes from your favourite chef

CLAIRE THOMSON
Claire creates bright, family-friendly dishes that balance flavour with practicality. Her recipes encourage home cooks to explore fresh ingredients and simple techniques to make weeknight meals feel special without adding stress.
JAMES MARTIN
James champions relaxed, flavour-first cooking. Many of his recipes use slow-roasting and gentle methods to coax deep, satisfying flavours from humble ingredients, making them perfect for both relaxed dinners and entertaining.
SHIVI RAMOUTAR
Shivi blends bold, global flavours with home-style comfort. Her dishes offer a mix of vibrant spices and familiar textures, from hearty bakes to bright, aromatic curries that bring variety to the weekly menu.
CHING-HE HUANG
Ching brings a fresh perspective to Chinese cooking, combining traditional techniques with modern, health-conscious choices. Her recipes are designed to be quick, accessible and full of flavour—an inviting alternative to the takeaway.

Whether you’re browsing for inspiration or looking for reliable recipes to try this weekend, these chefs deliver a wide range of dishes—from comforting classics like bolognese and bread pudding to vibrant, modern takes on Chinese and international cuisine. Use the downloadable recipe PDFs for step-by-step guidance, or explore the recommended cookbooks for more ideas and full menus that will keep your kitchen creative and busy.