River Cottage Great Roasts

UK Import, metric measurements

Let the oven do the work with these quick and simple ingredient-focussed recipes from River Cottage's head chef, Gelf Alderson.

In River Cottage Great Roasts, all you will need are good ingredients, an oven and some simple bakeware to create easy weeknight dinners, showstopping Sunday roasts, fuss-free breakfasts, tea-time treats and indulgent puds. Often only requiring one roasting tin and minimal prep, these are recipes that let the oven do the hard work, and leave you with very little washing up:

• Spiced whole cauliflower with preserved lemon and yoghurt
• Roast mushrooms with beer and dumplings
• Pot roast brisket with orange and star aniseRipped potato oven chips with smoked chilli and roast garlic dip
• Creamy fish pie
• Roasted cherry and almond crumble
• Pears with ginger and toffee