British cooking guides

How to use up leftover mashed potato

Not sure what to do with leftover mashed potato? From simple potato cakes to a one-pot sausage casserole, here are our 8 leftover mashed potato recipes.

7 ways with crumpets

What’s more satisfying than a hot, buttered crumpet? Celebrate this humble breakfast staple with our favourite crumpet recipes.

Summer recipes for Wimbledon

Strawberries, scones, Pimm’s and pastries, here are our favourite Wimbledon-inspired recipes to celebrate the Great British summer.

Beautiful British recipes

It’s the King’s Coronation in May! Our selection of epic recipes will transform any street party or get-together into something fit for Charles himself.

How to make the ultimate Yorkshire puddings

These tips and tricks will give you the perfect Yorkshire puddings! They're the crowning glory of any Sunday roast. It's a perfect Yorkshire pudding recipe.

Horse Meat? Neigh! Go to your local butchery instead

In mid-January it was found that four major UK supermarkets have been stacking their shelves with beef burgers and other beef products contaminated with horse and pig DNA

Jamie supports sugary drink thinking

Jamie has responded to today’s call for sugary drinks to be more highly taxed in a bid to help prevent obesity in the UK.

Nutrition blog for March – World of fruit

Hitting the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day shouldn’t be a challenge, because it can all be eaten at mealtimes.

Ways with eggs

Eggs are incredibly versatile and are the ultimate natural ‘fast food’ containing high quality nutrients, protein, vitamins and minerals.

Cod – the true sustainable white fish

How is cod a sustainable white fish? With Southbank Fresh Fish.

More than just a game

As the cool air begins to creep around us, we know it's the season for game and with it comes a responsibility to eat and enjoy it.

How to make a proper ploughman’s lunch

Most red-blooded Englishmen head to one place on a Sunday afternoon – their local. And there's no better pub grub than the ploughman's lunch.

10 things you didn’t know about shepherd’s pie

Tonight at 8pm on Channel 4, Jamie focuses on a magnificent shepherd’s pie recipe in episode four of Comfort Food, and it got us thinking about the dish.

Revamping the British roast

The British roast is timeless, and while the classic version will always have its place, one of its best bits is the endless possibility for variation.

Wimbledon-style dining in style

Even for those not at Wimbledon itself, game days are a great opportunity for spending time with friends and family and enjoying spreads of gorgeous food.

Brilliant British game

Lots of us shy away from game, but it can be a fantastic ingredient. Acclaimed chef James Lowe wants home cooks to embrace this often underused meat.

Celebrating Great British Charcuterie

Cured meat is yet to be thought of as an integral part of our own British food heritage, but there's a very British charcuterie revolution coming into focus

3 ways with great British herring

Jamie and Jimmy are carrying on the fight against food waste in Friday Night Feast. This week, they take a look at why we're overlooking the humble herring.

A brief history of the great British pie

It's British Pie week, and to celebrate Katie Allanson has delved into the history of one of Britain's favourite dishes to reveal the life of pie.

Our best Yorkshire pudding recipe

Amazing yorkies are so much easier than you think! Take your Sunday lunch to the next level with Jamie Oliver's gorgeous Yorkshire pudding recipe.

Ridiculously good Sunday roast recipes

Sunday roasts are the perfect time to indulge. These are the only recipes you'll ever need to make your roast dinner an extra-special feast!

How to bake perfect scones

Dish up a batch of these perfect scones for a flawless afternoon tea. Grab a cup of tea and get cracking with these simple top tips.

10 ways with strawberries

The best bit about summer? Strawberry season! Make the most of this beautiful soft fruit with our delicious strawberry recipes, including an easy Eton mess

The importance of bees

Although ‘saving the bees’ might not sound like the first priority when it comes to today’s food system, it is hugely important.

5 epic fish pie recipes

Try out some of these epic Jamie Oliver fish pie recipes. There’s a fish pie for every occasion!

8 best ways to cook roast potatoes

Crispy and fluffy, roasties are the stars of the Sunday lunch show! Check out our best roast potato recipes to impress at your next family meal.

How to host a big, bold Sunday roast

Serve up an epic roast dinner with Jamie Oliver’s Big Love serveware collection — bold, beautiful, and perfect for creating a show-stopping feast!

How to throw a spring tea party

Take your spring celebrations to the next level with a super-cute tea party, all served on Jamie's Big Love serveware range.

For the love of… Fish and chips

We’ve rounded up some of the UK’s favourite regional chip shop traditions, and thrown in a few of our own fish and chips recipes for good measure, too.