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Absolute classics

These absolute classic recipes should be in your favourites so you can enjoy them on repeat.

Hairy Bikers' spaghetti bolognese

by The Hairy Bikers

The Hairy Bikers give us their simple recipe for a traditional spaghetti bolognese, purely a British invention, but a firm family favourite for decades.

Main course

Quick chicken stew

by Sunil Vijayakar

Toad in the hole

by Galton Blackiston

Hairy Bikers' sausage casserole

by The Hairy Bikers

Roast pork shoulder

by Allegra McEvedy

Irish stew

by Rachel Allen

Roast chicken with sage and onion stuffing

by The Hairy Bikers

Easy chicken casserole

by Justine Pattison

Triple-cooked chips

by The Hairy Bikers

French onion soup

by Paul Merrett

Beef stroganoff

by Tom Kerridge

How to make fish pie

The Hairy Bikers' braised steak with gravy

by The Hairy Bikers

The ultimate homemade burger

by Ellis Barrie

Perfect boeuf bourguignon

by The Hairy Bikers

Creamy mushroom chicken

by Deborah Reddihough

Chicken Caesar salad

by James Martin

Sausage and mash

by Tom Kerridge

Chicken tikka masala

Traditional chicken pie

by Elaine Wilson

Quiche Lorraine

by James Martin

Best shepherd’s pie

by Michel Roux Jr.

Baked ham with new potatoes and salad cream

Traditional Yorkshire pudding

Lasagne al forno

Lamb stew

by Bryn Williams

Duck a l’orange

by The Hairy Bikers

Beef hotpot

by James Martin

Slow cooker honey roast ham

by Justine Pattison

Easy cottage pie

by James Martin

Fish and chips

Macaroni cheese

by Gail Richards

Beef casserole

by Justine Pattison

How to make steak and ale pie

Bubble and squeak

by Portia Spooner

Easy sausage pasta bake

by Mark Sargeant

Hunter's chicken

by Simon Rimmer

Beef Wellington

by Michel Roux Jr.

Gammon, egg and oven chips

Beef and ale stew with dumplings

by Tom Kerridge

The Hairy Bikers' posh meatloaf

by The Hairy Bikers

Mary Berry's coq au vin

Fish cakes with parsley sauce

by Angela Hartnett

Chicken chasseur

by James Martin

Cottage pie with cheesy mash

by The Hairy Bikers

Goose fat roast potatoes

How to make cauliflower cheese

by Justine Pattison

Perfect coronation chicken

by The Hairy Bikers

Steak and kidney pudding

by The Hairy Bikers

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