Sunday lunch recipes
Cook a traditional Sunday lunch or add a twist with dishes such as Roasted tarragon chicken, or Couscous-stuffed beef tomatoes.
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Roast hogget
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- Ready in 2 hrs 15 mins
Hogget (meat from a sheep between one and two years old) has an incredible depth of flavour, so it is very well suited to being simply roasted
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Foolproof slow roast chicken
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- Ready in 2 hrs 35 mins
Slow-roasting is a great way to keep the chicken nice and moist. Adding the potatoes to the roasting tin infuses them with plenty of flavour, too
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Roasted tarragon chicken with carrots, leeks & new potatoes
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- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
Cut the fuss and create a complete roast dinner using just one recipe
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Roast rib of beef
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- Ready in 2 hrs 50 mins
A fantastic recipe for delicious roast beef with roasted vegetables - the ultimate Sunday roast dish
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Leek & goat's cheese tartlets

- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
An easily assembled recipe for a smart vegetarian main course
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Roast sirloin of beef

- Ready in 2 hrs 40 mins
Gary Rhodes' delicious, succulent roast beef dish is perfect for Boxing Day lunch or an alternative Christmas Day roast. Just four ingredients
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Roast lemon & thyme lamb
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- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
Everyone needs a classic Sunday roast to pull out of the bag when you need to impress someone - this is it
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Herb-stuffed roast pork
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- Ready in 2 hrs 45 mins
Meltingly tender leeks and fresh herbs make this roast something special
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Roast pork with apples, cider vinegar & rosemary
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- Ready in 3 hrs 15 mins
A no-nonsense, comforting roast with real crackling - it's deceptively simple to make
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Couscous-stuffed beef tomatoes
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- Ready in 40 mins
Save on the washing up with this all-in-one veggie supper
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One-pan salmon with roast asparagus

- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon
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Apple, pear & cherry compote
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Great as an easy dessert for Sunday lunch, then use for breakfasts and midweek puds
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Roast pheasant with ricotta & Parma ham

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For a really special Sunday lunch pheasant is a good choice. The parma ham crisps us beautifully in the oven and gives the pheasant an eye-catching edge
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Ultimate roast potatoes

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Make the most of your roasties with this scrumptious recipe
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Roast duck legs with red wine sauce

- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
It's almost impossible to overcook duck legs - so try this rich, slow-roasted dish
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Sticky slow-roast belly of pork

- Ready in 3 hrs 40 mins
Pork belly is a relatively cheap cut of meat, making this an affordable roast to feed a crowd
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Greek roast lamb

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If Spring is in the air you don't want to be slaving over a hot oven, so make the most of seasonal lamb the easy way with this lazy roast
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Rosemary & balsamic chicken with roast onions

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A honey glaze adds a lovely sweetness to a classic roast chicken. Perfect with the tangy sweetness of roasted red onions
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Roast squash with mascarpone, Parmesan & sage
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Bring a little sunshine into the winter months with this simple squash recipe
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Roast fillet of beef with mushroom stuffing

- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
Serve up a spectacular centrepiece of roast beef with a rich stuffing, and a clever twist on Yorkshire puddings
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Maple roast chicken with potatoes & thyme
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- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
An easy one-pot dish combining sticky chicken with delicious roasted vegetables
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Roast chicken with butternut squash, chorizo & chilli

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Add some punchy Spanish flavours to your Sunday roast - plus try Sara's ideas for using up the leftovers throughout the week
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Slow-roast chicken

- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
There are so many ways to roast a chicken, but this one's guaranteed to give you moist meat and crispy skin
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Roast vegetable tray

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Seasonal roast veg couldn't be any easier - just peel and roast - perfect alongside your Christmas roast
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Herby cheese roast chicken & baked tomatoes

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We've turned a classic roast into a summery al fresco meal - we can guarantee it's a winning recipe, unfortunately we can't guarantee the weather!
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Slow-roast Persian lamb with pomegranate salad

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This sweet, meltingly-tender lamb makes a show-stopping dinner party dish
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Rosemary roast chops & potatoes

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A one-pan roast for the whole family - try it with chicken or pork chops too
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Indian spiced barbecued lamb

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Yogurt-based marinades create a delicious thin crust when they char, so are ideal for barbecues
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Roast duck legs with sweet potato mash
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Duck legs are a much cheaper option than duck breasts and are really easy to cook
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Roast pork loin with sage & fennel butter & cracked rosemary roasties
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This must come pretty high in the top ten of best Sunday lunches. Roast pork with perfect crackling and a pile of roasties
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Roast rack of lamb with Moroccan spices
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This fresh-flavoured roast is lightly spiced with a hint of citrus – an ideal dinner for two
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Roast whole fish with salsa romesco

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Whole fish cooked on the bone always has a superior flavour to fillets, and this dish is no exception
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Roast chicken with pancetta & ricotta stuffing balls
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A classic roast chicken is made extra special with these Italian stuffing balls
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Melty mushroom Wellingtons

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This smart all-in-one vegetarian main is perfect for entertaining on winter nights
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Peas with greens
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Why not try mixing everyday frozen peas with seasonal veg for a simple side dish?
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Garlic & lemon greens
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A squirt of lemon and slices of garlic is all it takes to perk up this bright green side dish
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Yorkshire puddings
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Make plenty of these moreish yorkshire puddings for picking at later, or for freezing
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Toad in the hole in 4 easy steps
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A British classic. Meaty sausages enveloped in crispy batter, plus, a special onion gravy to really top it off. We think it's better than mum's!
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Garlic mash potato bake
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Give your guests more than just mash with this tasty bake. Comfort food has never tasted so good
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Winter root mash with buttery crumbs

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A little bit of this winter root mash goes a long way - make it a day ahead and cut the stress on Christmas day
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Roast chicken vinaigrette

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The flavours of this one-pot dish marry beautifully, with the vinaigrette a welcome, summery change from traditional gravy
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Rhubarb & custard pie with butter crumble
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Moyra Fraser's indulgent dessert is a great mix of two classic rhubarb puds.
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Rhubarb & pear crumble

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This has a lovely crunchy topping that tastes like flapjack, perfect comfort food
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Baked stuffed apples with crumble topping
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Try this cute little pud, a perfect mix of two favourites - autumnal baked apples and crumble
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Pear & blackberry crumbles

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Use pear instead of apple in these individual versions of the classic pud with a crunchy pistachio topping
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Ultimate apple pie

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A traditional, comforting dish where simplicity is the key to success - one for all the family
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Cheesy leek & potato pie

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This pie is made like an extra-large pasty, so you don't need a special dish or ring
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Proper beef, ale & mushroom pie

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Escape to your kitchen this weekend and make this comfort food classic - it's well worth the effort
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Raspberry & redcurrant cobbler
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Round off Sunday lunch with this comforting and fruity recipe - you might find it hard to leave the table...
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Roast leg of lamb with braised spring veg
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This recipe sums up the season so brilliantly, it made it onto the cover of olive
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Mushroom rarebit with mash & thyme gravy

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This is serious British comfort food for a chilly spring day
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Spicy apple crumble
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- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
This comforting pud is so good it'll be gone before you can say crumble - and the bonus is it's also low-fat
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