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James Strawbridge's Spaghetti Meatballs

James Strawbridge's Spaghetti Meatballs

Looking for a quick and easy family favourite to get on the table in no time? This speedy recipe for spaghetti and meatballs will fill hungry tummies fast.
Great Taste Award winners announced

Great Taste Award winners announced

This year's Guild of Fine Foods Great Taste Award winners have been announced.
James Strawbridge's Packed Lunch Tuna Pasta Salad

James Strawbridge's Packed Lunch Tuna Pasta Salad

Go straight to the top of the class with this A* tuna pasta salad recipe. Perfect for lunchboxes of big and little kids everywhere.
James Strawbridge's Steak and Ale Pie

James Strawbridge's Steak and Ale Pie

There's nothing like a comforting slice of pie to cheer up a grey day. This recipe for Steak and Ale is packed with mushrooms and vegetables all enveloped in a thick and tasty gravy.
James Strawbridge's Ultimate Breakfast Bap

James Strawbridge's Ultimate Breakfast Bap

If you're hosting friends or in need of a little treat, sometimes you just need a show-stopping breakfast, like this one! James creates the ultimate breakfast bap, which is guaranteed to keep you g...
James Strawbridge's Baked Blueberry Cheesecake

James Strawbridge's Baked Blueberry Cheesecake

Fruity, oozy, creamy and delicious! This summery cheesecake is a gorgeous recipe to make and share with friends and family.
James Strawbridge's Jumbo Seafood Gumbo

James Strawbridge's Jumbo Seafood Gumbo

Gumbo is a hearty fish stew to which you can add as much or as little heat as you like. James has paired his with a simple corn bread to mop up all of that delicious sauce.
James Strawbridge's BBQ Spatchcock Chicken

James Strawbridge's BBQ Spatchcock Chicken

This whole dish can be done on the BBQ, or in the oven if the britosh weather gets the better of you!
James Strawbridge's Smoked Fish Platter

James Strawbridge's Smoked Fish Platter

The perfect platter for a picnic! James makes great use of Macneil's smoked fish for this easy-to-throw-together dish
James Strawbridge's Chicken Wings

James Strawbridge's Chicken Wings

Ready for some finger-lickin' fun? Try these hot and spicy chicken wings with a cooling blue cheese dip.
James Strawbridge's Picnic Sausage Roll

James Strawbridge's Picnic Sausage Roll

When the weather is right, nothing beats a summer picnic. To complement our Picnic Bundle, James creates some sensational sausage rolls with seasoned pastry.
James Strawbridge's Beef and Sweet Potato Hash

James Strawbridge's Beef and Sweet Potato Hash

This is a great recipe for Father's Day to treat the special man in your life, but really it makes an impressive and delicious brunch any time of year. The star of the show is our fully traceable, ...
James Strawbridge's Courgette and Tomato Pappardelle

James Strawbridge's Courgette and Tomato Pappardelle

This recipe is SO easy but that doesn't mean it's any less delicious! Making good use of our ready-to-serve pasta sauce, James adds some tasty twists to make this a midweek marvel.
James Strawbridge's Super Sardines

James Strawbridge's Super Sardines

A true celebration of some super seasonal ingredients. British purple asparagus is lightly grilled with lemon and onion to create a base for the butterfly sardine fillets. Pair with a potato salad ...
Save food waste, save our planet

Save food waste, save our planet

We’re looking at ways we can be even more sustainable and savvy in our food shop…