Cooking to temperature is key, completely taking the guesswork out of low and slow cooking. It means you can be really precise when you're tackling those longer cooks. MasterChef finalist 2021 Mike Tomkins takes us through his ultimate guide to cooking melt-in-the-mouth BBQ brisket.

Recipes don’t come more British than coronation chicken. Invented for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation banquet in 1953, this infamous chicken dish is a staple for buffet tables and royal celebrations...

Kenny Tutt shares his recipe for cheddar, sage and caramelised onion sausage rolls. The humble sausage roll has graced many a picnic basket over the years and rightly so. Beautiful, seasoned pork meat wrapped in golden flaky pastry is surely one of the ultimate comfort foods...

The Smokin’ Elk shares his recipe for BBQ jerk pork wraps with a charred corn and pineapple salsa. You’d usually associate pulled pork with sweet flavours, but this works perfectly with bold punchy flavours like jerk. When you pair it with my caramelised pineapple salsa, magical things happen...

Live fire cook, author and teacher Genevieve Taylor gives us a preview of her latest book, ‘Seared‘, with this incredible steak and chips butty recipe...

This classic roast leg of lamb is the perfect recipe for spring celebrations. Cooked with rosemary and garlic, we served it with crispy potatoes, vibrant braised leeks, mint sauce and gravy...

Elevate your traditional roast lamb recipe with this elegant and flavour filled herb-crusted rack of lamb. Loaded with garlic, rosemary, parsley and parmesan, this centrepiece is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Serve with parmesan-topped pearl barley and savoy cabbage for a twist on your usual roast accompaniments...

Cooking tender, flavoursome and juicy brisket doesn’t have to take lots of time and effort, especially when you use the Smoke to monitor your temps. The Smokin’ Elk showed us how easy it is to smoke two different brisket cuts to perfection using the hot and fast method...

This recipe is FANCY. Perfect for special occasions, this dish really won’t fail to impress. Step aside steak and chips, and welcome buttery medium rare sirloin with an abundance of mouthwatering sides...

Working out how to use a meat thermometer accurately might sound simple, but it can be surprisingly easy to do incorrectly. Ensuring that readings are taken properly is essential for making sure that your food is perfectly cooked, safe and delicious, every time.

Great for beginners looking to get into low and slow smoking, beef short ribs are simpler to make but still have all the flavour, bark and tenderness of bigger cuts like brisket. The Smokin’ Elk shows us how to cook beef ribs on the BBQ, ensuring they’re perfectly juicy and tender.

Hunter’s chicken is a wonderful thing. Juicy chicken, oozing with cheese, encased in salty bacon and glazed with tangy BBQ sauce. MasterChef finalist 2021 Mike Tomkins took this pub classic and elevated it with three cheeses for the filling, a luxurious, creamy mash and roasted Tenderstem.