
Hachis parmentier, the French beef and potato bake
Classic hachis parmentier: a base of minced beef braised with onion and carrot, covered with mashed potato and gratinated until the top is golden and crisp.
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Classic hachis parmentier: a base of minced beef braised with onion and carrot, covered with mashed potato and gratinated until the top is golden and crisp.

Baked stuffed aubergines with tomato, mozzarella, breadcrumbs and basil: the scooped-out flesh goes back into the filling, so nothing is wasted.

Baked Roman supplì with tomato rice and a mozzarella heart: a golden crunchy crust and a filling that stretches, with no deep frying at all.

Milanese risotto al salto: leftover saffron risotto pressed into a pan and fried until it forms a golden crisp crust, while the centre stays soft and dense.

Golden pan-fried sweetcorn fritters, crisp outside and soft inside, served with a creamy guacamole of avocado, lime and coriander. Perfect for sharing.

A savoury crumble made with grated boiled potatoes, flour and cold butter, filled with cooked ham and melting cheese and baked until deeply golden.

Baked eggplant meatballs that are crisp on the outside and soft in the middle, easy to make and perfect as a vegetarian starter or light dinner.

Easy Nutella cookies made with just 3 ingredients, quick to bake and perfect for a fast homemade treat.

An easy no-bake cocoa roll with a biscuit base and soft cream filling, perfect when you need a chilled dessert made ahead.