Food & Drink

Porridge & Nut Butter Pancakes

Porridge & Nut Butter Pancakes

Leftover porridge bulks out this batter and makes for a delicious pancake, giving it a more robust, yet still fluffy texture. You can use a mix of nut butters, whether it be almond, peanut, cashew or even Nutella. 
Chickpeas: three mighty recipes

Chickpeas: three mighty recipes

A prince among pulses, the humble chickpea is the key ingredients behind popular snacks like falafel and hummus, but also form the basis for so many other dishes, both savoury and sweet. Here are three of our favourites...
Vegan Toad-in-the-Hole

Vegan Toad-in-the-Hole

Jackie Kearney's take on a toad-in-the-hole is the perfect comfort food for chilly January evenings.
Veganuary Va Va Voom Cake!

Veganuary Va Va Voom Cake!

Whether you are a full-time vegan or you choose to cut out animal products whenever possible, there's no need to miss out on your favourite cakes.
Boxing Day Pie

Boxing Day Pie

Boxing Day is the ultimate celebration of leftovers! If you’re out and about for the few days after Christmas, this is also a brilliant way to trim and freeze all the leftovers for another time.
Canapés for the party season

Canapés for the party season

The sweet and sour flavours of Gorgonzola & Anchovy plus two Truffle options make these canapés perfect to serve with a pre-dinner drink this festive season.
Goulash Soup

Goulash Soup

This Hungarian dish spread into the mountains, where it is always popular in the huts and cabins as a hearty meal on the slopes and trails. There is a healthy kick of paprika with the added richness of sour cream, which helps to make this one of the most warming and comforting dishes.
Red pepper, chorizo & new potato frittata

Red pepper, chorizo & new potato frittata

A frittata is started on the hob and finished in the oven, whereas
a tortilla is cooked entirely on the hob. In this flavoursome dish, Orlando Murrin combines the best of both worlds.
5 Sweet Recipes for the Festive Season

5 Sweet Recipes for the Festive Season

Here's our pick of the best sweet treats and dessert recipes to get you through the Christmas season, from festive cookies and coffee cake, to spiced poached pears and an Alpine gateau.
Mocha swirl loaf with espresso icing

Mocha swirl loaf with espresso icing

The fromage frais in this loaf keeps the fat content down, while the polenta gives it a lovely crunchy crust.

Lemongrass Poached Pears

Lemongrass Poached Pears

Autumn brings with it our favourite fruits – pears, apples and citrus fruits. The recipe below, like all of Fridge Raid, is a guide – use what you’ve got and see what you like best.
Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Parmesan & Sage Butter

Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Parmesan & Sage Butter

Pumpkin and sage are old friends and combine nowhere better than in this tasty soup. Served drizzled with the sage butter and a good scattering of grated Parmesan, this soup is a real winner.