Category: Rob’s Random Recipe

This crabcakes recipe takes some time but the fantastic flavour is well worth waiting for. Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time over 2 hours Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cooked brown crab, weighing about 1.25kg/2½lb 300ml/10fl oz olive oil 1 large carrot, chopped 1 leek, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 900g/2lb potatoes flour, for…

Need a last-minute pudding on the Christmas table? Try using up that panettone in a quick make-ahead tiramisu that requires no cooking. Preparation timeless than 30 mins Cooking time no cooking required Serves 6-8 Ingredients 4 shots espresso, or a four-cup cafetiere of strong coffee 2 tbsp caster sugar 50ml/2fl oz amaretto liqueur, or to…

Use up leftover tortillas and roast chicken in this easy homemade chicken tostada recipe. Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 6 small corn tortillas olive oil, for brushing 400g tin refried beans ¾ tsp ancho chilli powder or chipotle paste ½ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp…

Tender beef in a rich sauce made with beer and bacon, topped with crisp, golden puff pastry – this superb steak, mushroom and ale pie is a perfect autumn warmer. Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time over 2 hours Serves 6 Ingredients 4–5 tbsp sunflower oil 200g/7oz smoked streaky bacon rashers, cut into…

Decorate Dan Lepard’s rich carrot cupcakes with mini-chocolate Easter eggs at Easter time, or top with sugar-paste carrots for the rest of the year. Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Makes about 12 Ingredients 275g/9¾oz caster sugar 200ml/7fl oz sunflower oil 4 medium free-range eggs about 300g/10½oz grated carrot,…

Think you can’t eat tacos and lose weight? Think again! A little goes a long way in these delicious steak tacos. Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves 2 Ingredients For the steak tacos 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp chilli powder ½ tsp dried oregano 2 bavette steaks,…

Sweet scallops are served with stuffed courgette flowers and prawn sauce for an impressive summer meal. Preparation time: less than 30 mins Cooking time: 1 to 2 hours Serves 2 Ingredients For the tomato fondue 2 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 6 tomatoes, blanched and peeled For the…

This sweet and spicy carrot and sweet potato soup is a classic recipe – food celebrated by Rastafarians. It’s a real treat and the main ingredients are really cheap – great for your packed lunch. Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 1 litre/1¾ pints fresh carrot…

This beef stew recipe just requires a few minutes of frying and little bit of patience to let the oven work its magic. Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 1 to 2 hours Serves 6 Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1kg/2lb 4oz braising steak, cut into 2.5cm/1in chunks 2 onions 3 celery stalks…

Making ice cream needn’t be a chore – this family favourite has just three ingredients and is the work of a moment, with no specialist equipment needed. It also works with regular chocolate pops, cornflakes, cinnamon squares and puffed rice cereals, including cocoa-flavoured ones – feel free to experiment with your favourite cereals! Preparation time…