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Cosmopolitan
Easy

Cocktail

Cosmopolitan

Citrus vodka, cranberry and lime in a sugar-rimmed glass. Still iconic.

3mEasy 1
Chef Marcus
c
Beef Wellington
Challenging

main

Beef Wellington

Seared fillet wrapped in mushroom duxelles and golden puff pastry. The showstopper.

85mHard 4
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Dark and Stormy
Easy

Cocktail

Dark and Stormy

Dark rum and fiery ginger beer. The sailor's cocktail.

2mEasy 1
c
Chef Marcus
Gin and Tonic
Easy

Cocktail

Gin and Tonic

The perfect G&T. It is about ratios, good ice and the right garnish.

2mEasy 1
c
Chef Marcus
Risotto alla Milanese
Medium

main

Risotto alla Milanese

Golden saffron risotto. Rich, buttery and the perfect base for osso buco.

40mMedium 4
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Cacio e Pepe
Challenging

main

Cacio e Pepe

Three ingredients. Pasta, pecorino and black pepper. The hardest simple dish to master.

17mHard 2
c
Chef Marcus
Victoria Sponge
Easy

dessert

Victoria Sponge

Two golden sponges sandwiched with jam and cream. The queen of British baking.

40mEasy 8
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Croque Monsieur
Easy

main

Croque Monsieur

The French grilled ham and cheese. Béchamel-topped and grilled until bubbling.

22mEasy 2
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Full English Breakfast
Easy

breakfast

Full English Breakfast

Bacon, eggs, sausages, beans, toast, tomatoes, mushrooms. The works.

30mEasy 2
c
Chef Marcus
Scones with Jam and Cream
Easy

dessert

Scones with Jam and Cream

Light, fluffy and warm from the oven. The great cream tea debate: jam first or cream first?

27mEasy 8
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
French Onion Soup
Easy

starter

French Onion Soup

Sweet caramelised onions in rich beef broth, topped with a cheesy crouton. Deeply satisfying.

75mEasy 4
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Tiramisu
Easy

dessert

Tiramisu

Layers of coffee-soaked sponge fingers and mascarpone cream. Make it the night before.

20mEasy 6
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Carrot Cake
Easy

dessert

Carrot Cake

Spiced, moist and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. A proper crowd-pleaser.

50mEasy 12
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Shepherd's Pie
Easy

main

Shepherd's Pie

Savoury lamb mince under a golden mashed potato crust. The ultimate comfort food.

80mEasy 4
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Easy

dessert

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Light, zesty sponge with a crunchy lemon sugar crust. A teatime classic.

65mEasy 10
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Whiskey Sour
Easy

Cocktail

Whiskey Sour

Sharp, smooth and perfectly frothy. The cocktail that makes bourbon sing.

5mEasy 1
c
Chef Marcus
Chocolate Brownies
Easy

dessert

Chocolate Brownies

Fudgy, crackly-topped, intensely chocolatey. These are the ones.

40mEasy 12
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Carbonara
Medium

main

Carbonara

Silky egg sauce clinging to spaghetti with crispy guanciale. No cream. Ever.

25mMedium 4
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Roast Chicken
Easy

main

Roast Chicken

Golden, crispy skin. Juicy meat. The Sunday roast everyone deserves.

85mEasy 4
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Eggs Benedict
Medium

breakfast

Eggs Benedict

Perfectly poached eggs on a toasted muffin with silky hollandaise. Brunch royalty.

25mMedium 2
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Daiquiri
Easy

Cocktail

Daiquiri

Three ingredients. Perfect balance. The cocktail that proves simplicity wins.

3mEasy 1
c
Chef Marcus
Espresso Martini
Easy

Cocktail

Espresso Martini

Rich, frothy and dangerously drinkable. The pick-me-up that keeps the night going.

5mEasy 1
c
Chef Marcus
Old Fashioned
Easy

Cocktail

Old Fashioned

Whiskey, sugar, bitters — nothing else. The original cocktail, done properly.

3mEasy 1
c
Chef Marcus
Classic Margarita
Easy

Cocktail

Classic Margarita

Sharp, salty, ice-cold. The only cocktail you need on a warm evening.

5mEasy 1
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Easy

dessert

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Dense, moist date sponge drenched in a buttery toffee sauce. Pure indulgence.

70mEasy 6
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Mojito
Easy

Cocktail

Mojito

Fresh mint, sharp lime, sweet sugar and fizzy soda. Summer in a glass.

5mEasy 1
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Negroni
Easy

Cocktail

Negroni

Bitter, bold and beautifully balanced. The aperitivo that started it all.

3mEasy 1
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Caesar Salad
Easy

starter

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, salty parmesan and that classic creamy dressing.

25mEasy 2
c
Chef Marcus
Banoffee Pie
Easy

dessert

Banoffee Pie

Biscuit base, sticky toffee, sliced bananas and clouds of whipped cream. No-bake heaven.

20mEasy 8
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen
Fish and Chips
Medium

main

Fish and Chips

Crispy beer-battered cod with thick-cut chips. A proper Friday night classic.

50mMedium 4
l
LittleSpoon Kitchen