Fan-Tested Hairy Bikers Recipes
This gingerbread recipe is made with dark treacle, golden syrup, ground ginger, cinnamon, and a touch of cayenne for warmth. The result is a wonderfully dark, sticky cake that gets even better after a day or two. Ready in about an hour and a quarter, it serves eight generous squares. I always make this in …
This lighter chicken korma from the Hairy Dieters is made with tender chicken marinated in spiced yoghurt, then simmered in a fragrant sauce with saffron, cardamom, and a touch of cream. It has all the warmth and flavour of a takeaway korma at just 349 calories per serving. It serves 4 and takes about 40 …
This beef stew and dumplings recipe is a proper British classic made with braising beef slow-cooked in brown ale, carrots, celery, and onions, all topped with fluffy herby suet dumplings. It takes around 4 hours from start to table and serves 8 generous portions. I make this every winter without fail. It is the kind …
This rich pork casserole is made with tender pork shoulder, smoked bacon lardons, sweet apples, and a cider and wholegrain mustard gravy. The pork falls apart into a thick, flavour-packed sauce that the whole family will love. It serves 4–6 and takes under 3 hours from start to finish. I make this every autumn when …
This plum crumble recipe is made with ripe plums, demerara sugar, warming cinnamon, and a crunchy butter and oat topping. The fruit softens into a bubbling, tart filling while the crumble turns golden and crisp. Ready in about an hour and serves six. I love making this when plums are at their best in early …
This creamy coleslaw recipe is made with finely shredded white cabbage, grated carrots, and onion, all tossed in a tangy mayo dressing with Dijon mustard and lemon. It takes just 20 minutes to prepare and serves 4 as a generous side. I make this every time we have a barbecue or pulled pork night. It …
This crispy chicken tray bake is made with bone-in chicken thighs, new potatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and roasted lemon. Everything cooks in one tin for a golden, hands-off dinner. Serves 4 in about 1 hour 10 minutes. I make this most weeks in the summer when I want something filling but easy. It is …
This smoky bacon and lentil soup is made with red lentils, smoked bacon lardons, carrots, celery and a rich chicken stock. The lentils break down as they cook, giving you a thick, filling soup in under an hour. Serves 6 with plenty left over to freeze. I love making this on a Sunday afternoon when …
This Hairy Bikers sticky toffee pudding is made with chopped dates, dark muscovado sugar, black treacle and vanilla, topped with a buttery toffee sauce. The sponge is moist and rich without being heavy, and the sauce is the kind you want to pour over everything. It takes one hour and serves eight. I make this …
This thick pea and ham soup is made with a smoked ham hock, dried split peas, carrots, celery and onions. Everything simmers together for about 2 hours until the peas break down and the ham falls off the bone. Serve it in big bowls with crusty bread for 6 hungry people. I make a batch …