Fan-Tested Hairy Bikers Recipes
This Hairy Bikers carrot cake is made with grated carrots, sultanas, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The result is a beautifully moist sponge with a light cream cheese frosting that takes it to the next level. Ready in under an hour, this recipe makes a generous 23cm cake that serves 12. I have baked this …
This classic Hairy Bikers stuffed marrow recipe is made with lamb mince, onions, garlic, tinned tomatoes, and dried rosemary baked inside tender marrow halves. Topped with melted mature Cheddar, it makes a filling main course for 4 in just over an hour. I look forward to this every late summer when the marrows in the …
This easy tarte tatin recipe is made with just four ingredients: ready-rolled puff pastry, firm eating apples, butter, and golden caster sugar. The Hairy Bikers’ version gives you a golden, caramelised apple tart with crisp, buttery pastry in under 45 minutes. It serves 6 and makes a stunning autumn dessert. I make this every time …
This classic Hairy Bikers pavlova recipe is made with egg whites, caster sugar, cornflour, and white wine vinegar for a crisp meringue shell with a soft marshmallow centre. Topped with whipped double cream and fresh mixed berries, it serves 8 and takes under 2 hours from start to finish. I make this every summer when …
This spicy Hairy Bikers jambalaya is a one-pot Creole rice dish made with chicken, chorizo, prawns, peppers, and Cajun seasoning. The rice cooks in the same pan, soaking up all the smoky, spicy flavour. It takes under an hour and serves four to six. I found this in The Hairy Dieters cookbook and it’s become …
This goulash soup recipe is made with tender beef shin, onions, red peppers, sweet Hungarian paprika and caraway seeds, all slow-simmered in a rich smoky broth. The result is a hearty main-meal soup where the beef falls apart at the touch of a fork. It takes around 2 hours and serves 6 generously. I first …
This traditional dundee cake recipe is made with sultanas, currants, glacé cherries, orange zest and chopped almonds, all topped with a ring of whole blanched almonds. The result is a beautifully moist Scottish fruitcake that is lighter than Christmas cake but packed with flavour. It takes about 2 hours to bake and serves 12 generous …
This easy Hairy Bikers Coffee and Walnut Cake is made with soft light brown sugar, self-raising flour, instant coffee, butter, and crunchy walnuts. The light sponge is filled and topped with a rich coffee buttercream for the perfect afternoon treat. Serves 8 to 10 in just 45 minutes. I love baking this for Sunday visits …
This easy Hairy Bikers chicken curry is made with garam masala, turmeric, chicken breasts, tomatoes, and natural yoghurt. The sauce is rich and creamy without any cream. It takes about an hour and serves four. I’ve been making this curry most weeks since I found it in the Hairy Bikers’ Mums Know Best cookbook. It’s …
This braising steak is made with tender beef, onions, garlic, and a rich gravy flavoured with thyme, tomato purée, and English mustard. The oven does all the hard work over about 2 hours. Serves 4. I always make extra because the gravy tastes even better the next day. It is proper comfort food and one …