Fan-Tested Hairy Bikers Recipes
This Hairy Bikers Bakewell tart is made with almond shortcrust pastry, raspberry jam, and a generous frangipane filling topped with flaked almonds. A proper British classic from the heart of Derbyshire, it serves 6–8 and takes around 1 hour 35 minutes. I make this every time I want a showstopper dessert that looks impressive but …
This rich mushroom and chestnut pie is made with leeks, chestnuts, and mixed mushrooms in a Marsala gravy, all wrapped in homemade shortcrust pastry. It is a proper vegetarian main course from the Hairy Bikers’ Perfect Pies cookbook. The filling takes about 30 minutes to prepare and the pie bakes in 25–30 minutes, serving 6. …
This rich and tender steak and Guinness pie is made with braising steak, smoked bacon, chestnut mushrooms and dark Guinness gravy under golden puff pastry. It is a proper British pub classic that feeds 6 and takes about 3 hours. I make this whenever the weather turns cold and we need something warm and filling. …
This monkfish kebabs recipe pairs firm chunks of grilled monkfish with crispy ciabatta bread and fresh lemon wedges on skewers. The fish stays tender inside while the bread turns golden and crunchy. Ready in just 25 minutes, this light meal serves 6 and is perfect for summer evenings. I first made these monkfish skewers after …
This Manchester tart recipe is a proper British classic made with buttery shortcrust pastry, raspberry jam, smooth custard and toasted coconut. First published by Mrs Beeton in the 1860s as “Manchester Pudding,” it became a school dinner favourite across the UK. This version from the Hairy Bikers serves 8 and takes about 1 hour 10 …
This light, buttery victoria sponge recipe from the Hairy Bikers takes the British classic and gives it a proper twist. Made with macerated blackberries and a cardamom spiced cream filling, it first appeared in the Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food cookbook. Ready in 45 minutes and serving 6, it is everything a victoria sponge should be …
This hearty vegetarian sausage casserole is made with veggie sausages, carrots, potatoes, tinned tomatoes, and smoked paprika. It cooks in one pot on the hob in under an hour and serves 4 to 6. A filling, meat-free comfort food that comes in at around 300 kcal per serving. I make this on chilly weeknights when …
These Hairy Bikers turkey burgers are made with minced turkey breast, softened leeks, grated courgette and a bright hit of lemon zest. The courgette keeps each patty juicy without adding extra fat, and the leeks bring a gentle sweetness you will not find in a standard burger. This recipe from the Hairy Dieters Eat for …
This smooth, rich Hairy Bikers tomato soup with fresh tomatoes is made with roasted ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil and a splash of balsamic vinegar. The roasting brings out a deep, sweet flavour that tinned tomatoes simply cannot match. It serves 4 and is ready in under an hour. I make this every summer when tomatoes …
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 …