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I’m Ella, a British home cook inspired by James Martin’s love for simple, comforting food. I recreate and test his recipes in my kitchen, sharing real results and easy steps you can trust.
James Martin Sausage Rolls are made with a luxurious homemade puff pastry, premium sausage meat, brandy, and aromatic thyme. This recipe creates a golden, buttery pastry with thousands of crisp layers wrapped around a savory, rich meat filling, served with a unique sweet and tangy homemade HP dipping sauce. They are the perfect high-end snack …
These crispy James Martin Roast Potatoes are made with floury King Edward potatoes, traditional lard or beef dripping, and a sprinkle of sea salt. This recipe creates the ultimate roastie with a soft, fluffy center and a golden, glass-like crunchy exterior. They are the essential side dish for a traditional British Sunday lunch, a roast …
This hearty James Martin Toad in the Hole is made with high-quality pork sausages, a rich batter of 8 eggs, and beef dripping, served with a deeply flavorful onion gravy containing Madeira, sherry, and Marmite. This recipe creates a spectacular centerpiece where the batter rises high and crisp around the savory sausages, soaking up the …
James Martin Chicken and Mushroom Pie is made with a whole poached chicken, fresh tarragon, rich double cream, and a crispy puff pastry lid. This recipe creates a deeply flavorful filling where the sauce is made from the chicken’s own cooking stock, resulting in a comforting dish that is savory, buttery, and flaky. It is …
James Martin Saturday Morning Lasagne is made with slow-cooked beef and pork ragu, fresh pasta sheets, a velvety nutmeg-spiced béchamel, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. The result is a bubbling, golden bake with tender layers of pasta, deeply savory meat, and creamy, cheesy goodness in every bite. It is the perfect cozy main course for a …
This hearty James Martin Shepherd’s Pie is made with tender boneless shoulder of lamb, aromatic fresh rosemary, red wine, and root vegetables. Unlike standard recipes that use minced meat, this recipe braises a whole piece of lamb until it falls apart, creating a rich, shredded meat filling topped with creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. It is …
James Martin Dauphinoise Potatoes recipe is made with thinly sliced Maris Piper potatoes, rich double cream, fresh garlic, and butter. This recipe creates a luxurious, meltingly soft side dish with a golden, bubbling top that tastes incredibly indulgent. It is the perfect accompaniment for a special Sunday roast beef, a holiday dinner, or a steak …
James Martin Cottage Pie is made with high-quality minced beef, fresh thyme, red wine, and a unique topping of baked (not boiled) mashed potatoes. This recipe creates a rich, savory meat filling hidden beneath a layer of ultra-fluffy, buttery mash that turns golden in the oven. It is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a …
James Martin Beef Casserole is made with diced stewing beef, smoky bacon lardons, carrots, celery, fragrant herbs, a generous splash of red wine, and rich beef stock. The result is tender, fall-apart beef in a deeply savory and thick gravy. It is the perfect cozy, cold-weather dinner for the family and makes enough to serve …
James Martin Fruit Scones are made with strong white flour, sweet sultanas, cold unsalted butter, and fresh eggs. This recipe creates soft, fluffy scones with a golden-brown crust and a burst of dried fruit in every bite, making them a delicious update to the classic plain scone. They are the perfect treat for a traditional …