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Honey and apple scone with jar of honey and two apple fizz drinks on the side
Honey and apple scones served with clotted cream | © National Trust/William Shaw

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.

Valentine's Day recipes

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.

Chocolate brownie truffle bites 

These no-bake, delicious chocolate brownie truffle bites can be decorated with your favourite toppings and enjoyed as an afternoon snack or after-dinner treat.

A tray with some decorated chocolate brownie truffle bites

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

Salted caramel mousse 

Rich, creamy and delightfully easy to make, this salted caramel mousse will be sure to impress your guests when it's time for dessert.

Four glasses filled with mousse, topped with a layer of salted caramel, sprinkled with chocolate chips and salt

Sausage and fennel seed pasta 

This quick and simple pasta dish is the ultimate in versatile comfort food. Make it with meat or vegetarian sausages, mix up the spices or use wheat-free pasta to cover all bases.

Sausage and fennel seed pasta served on a plate

Honey and apple scones 

Try this fruity twist on a simple scone recipe. Full of grated apple and sweetened only with honey, they're perfect for an indulgent afternoon treat with butter or clotted cream.

Honey and apple scone with jar of honey and two apple fizz drinks on the side

Vegan recipes

Beetroot, carrot and spring onion fritter 

Packed full of nutrients and naturally sweet, these earthy and crispy fritters are great on their own or with a fresh salad for a delicious meal.

Stack of cooked beetroot fritters on a chopping board

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

Lentil, chickpea and fresh coriander soup 

Warm, hearty and packed with healthy goodness, this soup has a full-bodied flavour finished with aromatic notes of coriander, giving it a light curry touch.

Lentil and chickpea soup

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'

Pies and savoury treats

Cheese and ale scones 

A twist on our classic cheese scones, these moreish cheese and ale scones are a tempting savoury treat. Serve them slightly warm with a slather of butter, or pair them with a real ale chutney and a wedge of mature cheddar cheese.

A cheese and ale scone which has been cut open and filled with chutney and cheese

Pork sausage rolls 

If you fancy making your own sausage rolls, give our easy to follow recipe a try. With crisp and flaky pastry and tasty meaty filling, they're perfect for party picks or picnic snacks.

A baking tray with 8 freshly baked sausage rolls

Fish pie 

Try this traditional British recipe with creamy fish, egg and seafood filling topped with a crisp layer of buttery mashed potato. 

A dish of fish pie with a portion removed, and fresh salmon alongside on a wooden board

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

Cakes, bakes and desserts

Lemon and white chocolate scones 

A simple, zesty twist of a classic scone recipe. Bake some lemon and white chocolate scones that will go down a treat with the whole family.

Lemon and white chocolate scones on a plate next to a serving dish and tea cup

Flourless chocolate hazelnut torte fudge cake 

Easy and fun to bake with kids, this rich and gooey flourless chocolate and hazelnut torte fudge cake is a real showstopper.

A flourless chocolate hazelnut torte cake

Custard tart 

With buttery crisp pastry and a luxuriously creamy filling, these gluten-free custard tarts are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Individual custard tarts on a glass stand

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

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

Potato and onion soup 

This creamy potato and onion soup is full of fresh ingredients: fresh herbs, potatoes and caramelised onions, make this a winning combination.

A bowl of our potato and onion soup with an onion topping from a recipe in our Cookbook

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

Beef, ale and horseradish cobbler 

Development chef, Clive Goudercourt, has created a recipe for beef, ale and horseradish cobbler inspired by award-winning produce.

Beef, ale and horseradish cobbler

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

Beetroot, walnut and soft cheese salad 

Tuck into this salad with three types of beetroot, creamy Stilton, crunchy walnuts and a tangy dressing. 

Salad with chunks of red beetroot, strips of golden beetroot, slices of striped beetroot, walnuts and soft cheese

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

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

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

Vegetable tagliatelle Alfredo 

This simple and creamy pasta dish is packed full of vegetables and is perfect for busy nights when you want comfort and indulgence.

A shallow white bowl with a fork, full of tagliatelle with a creamy vegetable sauce including mange tout and sliced red onion

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

Cottage pie 

Treat the family this winter to this comforting classic cottage pie. Layered with beef mince and fluffy, buttery mash, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Freshly cooked cottage pie in a square dish
Cosy cookbook led on a table

Delicious, fuss free comfort food

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