Hairy Bikers Sides & Sauces

This classic caesar salad is made with crisp cos lettuce, a rich anchovy dressing, garlic croutons, and Parmesan shavings. It’s ready in 20 minutes and serves 2. I make this caesar salad whenever I want something fresh but satisfying. The homemade dressing is far superior to bottled versions, and the whole dish comes together quickly. …

This smoky Spanish meatballs recipe is made with beef and pork mince, smoked paprika, fino sherry, and rich tomato sauce. A bread-and-milk panade keeps each meatball tender inside a golden crust. Ready in under an hour, this dish serves 4 to 6. I make these whenever friends come round for a tapas night. The sherry …

These Hairy Bikers Thai fish cakes are made with fresh sea bass, red curry paste, fish sauce, galangal, lemongrass, and crisp green beans. This recipe creates wonderfully springy fish cakes with a gentle kick of spice, served with a honey and cucumber dip. Ready in just over an hour including chilling time, this recipe makes …

This creamy cauliflower cheese is made with tender florets, a smooth béchamel sauce infused with bay and mace, and mature Cheddar melted through. It bakes to a golden, bubbling finish in just 30 minutes and serves 4 as a comforting side dish. I make this every time we have a roast chicken, and it always …

This Hairy Bikers rhubarb chutney is made with fresh rhubarb, eating apples, red onions, sultanas and warm spices including ginger and allspice. It cooks down into a thick, spreadable condiment with a sweet and tangy balance that pairs perfectly with cheese or cold meats. The recipe takes under two hours and fills four to five …

This classic Yorkshire pudding recipe from the Hairy Bikers uses plain flour, eggs, and full-fat milk baked in smoking hot oil until golden and puffed. Rest the batter for at least an hour for tall, crispy puddings with soft, airy centres. Ready in about 40 minutes plus resting time. I make these every Sunday without …

This piccalilli recipe from the Hairy Bikers is a proper British mustard pickle with cauliflower, green beans, courgettes, and onions. It makes five jars of golden pickle in about an hour, plus overnight salting. I make a batch of this every autumn when cauliflowers are at their best. It sits in the cupboard for a …

This spiced shakshuka is made with eggs poached in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, and crumbled feta. Everything cooks in one pan for a warm, filling brunch or supper. Serves 2–3 in about 35 minutes. I make this almost every Saturday morning when I want something more exciting than toast. It …

This Hairy Bikers sage and onion stuffing is made with pork sausage meat, fresh white breadcrumbs, soft onions, and plenty of fresh sage. The result is a moist, herby stuffing that is packed with flavour and goes with any roast. Serves 6 and takes about 55 minutes including cooking. I make this every single time …

These Hairy Bikers onion bhajis are made with gram flour, rice flour, cumin, turmeric, and pickled onions for extra crunch and tang. The result is a crispy, golden snack that works perfectly as a starter or side dish. This recipe makes about 12 bhajis, serves 6, and is ready in 30 minutes. I have tried …