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A National Trust tasty vegan one-pot recipe, packed with vegetables and chickpeas.
Vegetable curry with coconut rice | © National Trust

Recipes

Choose from a mouth-watering selection of recipes to make and share at home. From tried and tested classic bakes to healthy dishes, find inspiration for your next meal.

Vegan recipes

Potato, red cabbage and roasted garlic salad 

Enjoy the colourful mixture of seasonal textures in this tasty salad, which provides an ideal accompaniment to your favourite dishes.

Potato, red cabbage and roasted garlic salad

Vegan date sponge 

Whether you're cutting down or going dairy-free, this vegan date sponge recipe served with a velvety caramel sauce is the perfect way to round off a meal.

Vegan date sponge on a plate with a just of sauce

Vegetable and coconut curry 

This delicious and healthy vegetable and coconut curry is sure to be a winner for the whole family. A filling and tasty dish packed with aromatic herbs and spices, it's a great alternative to a Friday night takeaway.

A National Trust tasty vegan one-pot recipe, packed with vegetables and chickpeas.

Vegan 'creem' tea 

These vegan scones and clotted 'creem' are quick to whip up for a tasty afternoon treat.

Vegan 'creem' tea with jam and vegan clotted 'creem'

Cakes, bakes and desserts

Bramley apple crumble scones 

A modern twist on two classic recipes – grab your apron and have a go at baking some Bramley Apple Crumble scones.

Apple and custard scone served with a cup of tea

Beetroot and chocolate cake 

Beetroot in a cake? Yes, you heard us right. You'll need to try it to believe us when we say that this flavour combination is delicious, so give your family and friends a surprise.

Chocolate cake with pink beetroot icing on a stand with a slice cut out of it

Treacle tart 

Try this tasty, rich and easy recipe for a British classic. It makes a lovely comforting pudding or an afternoon tea treat to indulge in with your family and friends.

Baked treacle tart in a fluted tin, a few triangle slices cut out

Apple and rhubarb crumble 

Give our recipe for a crowd-pleasing, crunchy-topped apple and rhubarb crumble a go.

Apple and rhubarb crumble with custard

Pies and savoury treats

Cheese scones 

Try our cheese scone recipe and bake a batch of delicious savoury treats – perfect to serve on their own, slathered with butter or alongside a hearty bowl of soup.

Cheese scones in a baking tray

Beningbrough pork and apple sausage rolls 

The walled garden at Beningbrough supplies the apples for this savoury favourite. If you don't have Bramleys available for making at home, choose a tart dessert apple instead.

A tray of sausage rolls just cooked

Chicken, leek and tarragon pie 

This family favourite creamy chicken and leek pie, topped with fresh herbs and puff pastry, is the perfect choice to warm you up on chilly nights.

Chicken, leek and tarragon pie on a plate with a fork

Pumpkin, chard, feta and almond crumble 

Are you looking for a hearty and healthy recipe? Learn how to make this seasonal pumpkin and feta crumble, which works equally well as a hearty side or a standalone dish.

Pumpkin, Chard, Feta and Almond Crumble

Soups, stews and curries

Chicken and mustard one pot 

Learn how to make a wholesome and hearty chicken and mustard one pot that's great as a warming lunch, or served with creamy mashed potato for a more substantial meal.

A dish of chicken and mustard one pot

Spiced carrot and orange soup 

This light and healthy soup dish is perfect for a simple lunch or a flavourful starter, packed with vegetables and spices for a tasty treat.

Two bowls of spiced carrot and orange soup

Vegetable tagine 

Keep warm with this hearty vegan tagine with a hint of chilli heat. A filling lunch or a satisfying dinner with crusty bread.

National Trust Vegetable Tagine

Chinese-style pork casserole 

Fill your kitchen with the spicy aroma of this delicious dish. It's perfect for family feasts and dinner parties.

A ceramic casserole dish with a blue napkin alongside, full of Chinese-style pork casserole, with pork chunks, chopped carrot, star anise and chopped spring onions in a golden sauce

Salads and light bite recipes

Red pepper and sundried tomato fritters 

This crispy, fresh fritter recipe is a great way to get some extra vegetables on the plate. Delicious when served either on their own or with a salad for lunch or dinner.

Red pepper and sundried tomato fritters: a pile of three fritters on a board with a fork alongside, with red pepper and spinach pieces showing through the crisp batter

Goat's cheese tabbouleh salad 

A modern twist on the classic mezze salad, packed with fresh mint, topped with sweet pomegranate and creamy goat’s cheese.

Goat's cheese tabbouleh recipe

Broccoli and cheese filo parcel 

Make this creamy mix of sour, salty cheese and fresh broccoli in crispy pastry – a tasty treat for any time of the day.

Broccoli and cheese filo parcel

Scrambled eggs, tomato and spinach on sourdough 

This scrambled egg recipe with a twist is perfect for early risers or mid-morning brunch lovers. The fresh tomatoes and spinach elevate a classic breakfast dish.

Scrambled egg with tomato and spinach on sourdough toast, on a plate with a knife and fork

Vegetarian recipes

Sweet potato and cauliflower curry pies 

Discover your next warming recipe or midweek family favourite with these tasty sweet potato and cauliflower curry pies.

Sweet potato and cauliflower curried pies in a baking tray

Wild mushroom and thyme pâté 

Making your own vegetarian pâté at home is easy when you have this recipe at hand. The flavours are a perfect combination where garlic and thyme compliment the earthy notes of the wild mushrooms.

3 ramekins of wild mushroom and thyme pâté on a wooden serving board next to some slices of bread

Pea and mint Scotch eggs 

A vegetarian take on an old classic, these pea and mint Scotch eggs are a tasty lunch with a salad, or a handy snack on the go.

Pea and mint scotch eggs, cut in half on a plate

Coronation chickpea filling 

This creamy, lightly spiced and fruity chickpea filling is a great way to add some extra flavour to your next light of dinner. Pair it with flatbreads, load it into your baked potatoes or pop it in a sandwich for a vegan twist on the classic coronation filling.

A white bowl that's been filled up with the coronation chickpea filling

Family-friendly recipes

Game lasagne 

Using seasonal game, this hearty recipe is perfect for warming you and your family up on an autumn or winter evening.

Game lasagne – a hearty recipe for chilly evenings

Pizza 

Make your own homemade pizza with this flexible recipe that's perfect for kids and adults alike. Whether you want a pizza for one or as a fun family activity, make this your go-to recipe.

Pizza with a face including olives for eyes, onion rings for glasses, a tomato slice for a nose, two basil leaves for a moustache and broccoli pieces for sideburns

Cauliflower cheese gratin 

Tempt your taste buds with this cheesy classic, combining delicious cheddar and stilton. It's perfect for an indulgent lunch or warming dinner.

Dish of baked cauliflower gratin with a spoon

Enchiladas 

This classic Mexican comfort food recipe remains a real crowd-pleaser. Load up with smoky chicken or meat-free alternative, crunchy peppers and a saucy cheesy topping for a satisfying, moreish treat.

Enchiladas fresh from the oven
Cosy cookbook led on a table

Delicious, fuss free comfort food

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