Hob recipes

Recipes easily cooked on the hob.

Easy pancake recipe for kids

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 15 Ratings

This classic and easy pancake recipe for kids is perfect for Pancake Day, or whenever you fancy a tasty treat! Makes approximately 12 crêpe pancakes.

Crêpes on a plate with lemon slices and honey
  • 7 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

How to poach fish in milk

★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

We've used haddock in this classic recipe, but any other fish, such as cod, would taste great, too.

  • 45 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Macaroni cheese for kids

★★★★★ Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. 20 Ratings

A super easy, budget-friendly meal, ideal for toddlers and big kids alike...

  • 40 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

No-egg vegan banana pancakes

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

Easy no-egg and dairy-free banana pancakes that kids and grown-ups will love, perfect for Pancake Day, or whenever you fancy a tasty (and ethical!) treat.

Pancakes on a pink tray with fruit and yoghurt
  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free

Wagamama's chicken firecracker curry

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Wagamama has revealed the recipe for its popular and seriously spicy firecracker chicken. Here's how to make it...

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Almond milk and berry porridge

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

Nutritious porridge that's ideal for baby-led weaning

  • 20 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free

American fried chicken

★★★★★ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 11 Ratings

A tastier and slightly healthier version of chicken nuggets...

  • 16 Mins
  • Medium

American pancakes (made with self-raising flour)

★★★★★ Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. 33 Ratings

Fancy a big stack of thick and fluffy American pancakes? This is how to make US-style pancakes with self-raising flour

Stack of American pancakes with berries and syrup
  • 30 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

American potato salad

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

A great alternative to a traditional potato salad...

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Apple fritters

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 9 Ratings

A deliciously simple recipe, which is great for using up leftover apples...

  • 20 Mins
  • Easy

Apple on toast

★★★★☆ Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars. 9 Ratings

French toast and caramelised apples - perfect for breakfast, lunch or brunch...

  • 20 Mins
  • Easy

Apple puree for babies

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

Simple one-ingredient weaning puree

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Apple turnover

A delicious fruity homemade dessert

  • 50 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Asian chicken cakes

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 8 Ratings

Fragrant and full of oriental, zesty flavours...

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Asparagus and pea risotto

★★★★☆ Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars. 5 Ratings

When asparagus is in season try this tasty seasonal recipe...

  • 40 Mins
  • Easy

Asparagus soup

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Simple soup recipe made with tender asaparagus and fresh cream

  • 45 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

Avocado pasta

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 11 Ratings

A creamy, thick and rich pasta sauce, which is healthy too...

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Baby banana pancakes

Perfect for celebrating Pancake Day while weaning your baby

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Baby beef stew

★★★★★ Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 7 Ratings

Red meat is a good source of easily absorbed iron, which babies need for growth and brain development...

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Gluten Free

Baby Bolognese

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Introduce your little one to this family favourite with our baby-friendly Bolognese

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy

Baby porridge

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

If you're wondering how to make baby porridge that your little one will love, we've got the best baby porridge recipe on the internet. Why is it so good, you ask? It contains just 3-4 ingredients, it's super simple to make and great for weaning!

  • 10 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Baby's first pancakes

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

2-ingredient mini pancakes for little eaters – perfect for baby-led weaning

Mini pancakes for babies with sliced banana
  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Bacon and lentil duff

★★★★★ Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

A tasty meal with enough for leftovers...

  • 2 Hrs 5 Mins
  • Medium

Baked bean curry

★★★★☆ Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars. 18 Ratings

This is a good, quick and very healthy meal for all the family...

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

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