James Martin’s chocolate brownies are made ‘decadent’ by one ingredient

James Martin’s chocolate brownies are made ‘decadent’ by one ingredient

Fudgy brownies are hard to master when baking them at home but it turns out there’s an easy way to ensure the flavour and texture are spot on. Sharing a recipe from his BBC series James Martin: Home Comforts, chef James Martin revealed his secret ingredient for tantalisingly good brownies. His “easy” recipe calls upon … Read more

James Martin’s risotto recipe is made with a cheap seasonal staple

James Martin’s risotto recipe is made with a cheap seasonal staple

Mushrooms are the most common vegetable to pair with risotto but when it comes to summer, there are plenty of light and zesty alternatives. British chef James Martin has the ultimate pairing, lemon and courgette, the latter of which is in season right now. The peak season for juicy green courgettes spans between June and … Read more

James Martin’s French-inspired pastry is a sweet and fruity treat

James Martin’s French-inspired pastry is a sweet and fruity treat

Classic apple strudel comprises an oblong strudel pastry casing with a spiced apple filling inside. The warming core is made from grated cooking tart apples, sugar, cinnamon, and bread crumbs. Strudel is considered the national dish of Austria but James Martin’s version is known as a French Jalousie – sweetened with apple and honey. Sharing … Read more

James Martin shares ‘most important’ cooking tip for lasagne

James Martin shares ‘most important’ cooking tip for lasagne

In an episode of James Martin’s Saturday Morning, the chef shared “everything you want to know about lasagne”. James claimed that the white sauce is arguably the most important to get right as it can often turn watery, but his expert method eliminates this risk. Full-fat milk, butter and flour are staple ingredients for homemade … Read more