Fan-Tested Hairy Bikers Recipes
This Hairy Bikers oxtail stew recipe is a traditional British classic made with slow-cooked oxtail, red wine, tomato purée, and root vegetables. The meat becomes incredibly tender and falls off the bone into a thick, sticky, rich gravy. It serves 5–6 and takes around 3 hours in the oven at 150°C. I first made this …
This Hairy Bikers parkin recipe makes a sticky ginger cake with golden syrup, soft brown sugar, and ground ginger. The result is a wonderfully moist cake that gets stickier the longer you keep it. It takes just over an hour and serves 8. I love making this for bonfire night as it’s one of those …
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 creamy mulligatawny soup is made with sweet potato, apple, carrots, and medium curry powder, then blended smooth and finished with basmati rice. Inspired by the classic British-Indian dish from The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best, it delivers warmth and flavour in every spoonful. Ready in under an hour, it serves 4 to 5 people. …
This festive mince pies recipe is made with homemade mincemeat, orange pastry, brandy and mixed spices. The result is a traditional British treat perfect for Christmas. Make it with 12-15 servings, plus an overnight rest for the mincemeat and 20-25 minutes baking time. I make this every Christmas season. The Hairy Bikers’ approach delivers authentic …
This rich, spicy Lamb Vindaloo is made with tender lamb shoulder, a blended paste of chillies, garlic, and ginger, red wine vinegar, and potatoes. Marinated for two hours and slow-cooked in the oven, the lamb becomes meltingly soft in a bold, tangy sauce. It serves 6 and takes around 2 hours to cook. I make …
This classic Hairy Bikers jam roly poly is made with suet pastry, raspberry jam, and semi-skimmed milk. It bakes in just 35 minutes for a soft, comforting British pudding. This recipe serves 6 and is perfect with hot custard. I love making this on a cold Sunday afternoon when the family wants something properly old-fashioned. …
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 …
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. …