Hairy Bikers Sides & Sauces

This crispy halloumi melon salad is made with pan-fried halloumi, sweet cantaloupe, pomegranate seeds, and toasted pumpkin seeds. The salty cheese and sweet melon balance perfectly, finished with sumac and a tangy sherry vinegar dressing. It takes just 20 minutes and serves 4 as a light lunch. I make this every summer when the weather …

This spicy eggs with merguez sausages recipe is a North African chakchouka made with peppers, tomatoes, and eggs baked in the sauce. The result is a rich, smoky one-pan dish perfect for brunch, lunch, or supper. It takes 40 minutes and serves 4. I make this whenever I want something a bit different for a …

These crispy son-in-law eggs are made with deep-fried hard-boiled eggs, tangy tamarind sauce, palm sugar, fish sauce, and golden fried shallots. The result is a bold Thai classic with a blistered, crunchy exterior and a fudgy yolk, drizzled in a sweet, sour, and salty sauce. This recipe serves four and is ready in just 35 …

This Argentinian scrambled eggs recipe is a British twist on the classic Revuelto Gramajo. Serrano ham, red pepper, coriander, and mature Cheddar are folded into fluffy eggs with crispy oven chips. Ready in 20 minutes, it serves four. I first tried this Hairy Bikers version after spotting it in their Family Favourites cookbook, and it …

This hearty savoury bread pudding is made with stale rye bread, tangy sauerkraut, Gruyère cheese, and strips of pastrami, all soaked in a mustard-laced custard. Think of it as a Reuben sandwich turned into a golden, bubbling bake. It serves six and takes just 40 minutes from start to finish. I first made this on …

This cheesy egg in a hole recipe is made with sourdough bread, Gruyère, fresh parsley, cayenne and nutmeg. You get crisp, golden toast with a perfectly runny yolk and melted cheese in every bite. Serves 4 in just 15 minutes. I make this every weekend when I want something a bit more special than plain …

This easy stottie cake recipe makes a dense, chewy round bread from North East England. Made with strong bread flour, fast-action yeast, and olive oil, it bakes into a crusty loaf with a soft, heavy crumb. Serves 8 and is ready in about 2 hours. I first tried stottie cake on a trip to Newcastle …

This rich Hairy Bikers onion gravy is made with slowly caramelised onions, Marsala wine, vegetable stock, and a dash of mushroom ketchup. It is glossy, savoury, and ready in just 20 minutes. This recipe pairs perfectly with toad in the hole or a Sunday roast. I make this every time we have a roast dinner …

This focaccia bread recipe is made with strong white flour, olive oil, rosemary and flaked sea salt. The result is a light, chewy loaf with a golden crust and soft, airy crumb. It takes about 2 hours from start to finish and serves 8. I first made this after watching the Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation series …

This light, fluffy cheese scones recipe is made with self-raising flour, cold butter, grated mature Cheddar and a pinch of cayenne pepper. The scones bake up golden and tall with a rich, savoury flavour. Ready in about 25 minutes, this recipe makes 8 scones. I make these cheese scones whenever friends pop round for a …