Kitchen operations department

The Recipe Book

Classic British favourites presented with clear scope, sensible sequencing and minimal risk of a late gravy delivery.

Editorial illustration of a traditional meal
House favourites

Two dependable deliverables

The brief descriptions are playful; the linked recipe collections and videos provide the proper cooking instructions.

Sunday programmeTraditional

Programme-Controlled Roast Dinner

Protect the resting time, coordinate the oven space and ensure the Yorkshire puddings do not become a late-stage dependency.

  • Choose the main roast and work backwards from serving time.
  • Parboil and roughen potatoes before roasting.
  • Rest the meat while the final sides finish.
Browse Good Food roast recipes →
Baking packageClassic

Victoria Sponge Completion Pack

Two equal layers, a properly coordinated filling and a clean final presentation suitable for practical completion.

  • Keep ingredients at room temperature.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between tins.
  • Cool completely before filling and finishing.
Watch the classic sponge guide →
Recipe library

Trusted places to continue cooking

Useful external collections for traditional dinners, baking and practical meal ideas.

Good Food: Easy Roasts

Collections covering chicken, beef, pork and vegetarian Sunday dinners.

Open collection →

Good Food: Roast Recipes

A wider collection including roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and centrepieces.

Browse roast recipes →

Jamie Oliver Recipes

A broad recipe library for dinners, sides, baking and everyday cooking.

Visit Jamie Oliver →
Video kitchen

Watch the handover sequence

Two embedded guides from established cooking channels.

How to roast a chicken

A practical Good Food guide to preparing and roasting a whole chicken.

Classic Victoria sponge

A straightforward guide to a traditional British sponge cake.

Kitchen note: External recipes may contain allergens. Check ingredients and dietary requirements before cooking.