The Hungry Detective

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Chicken Tagine

Slow cooked chicken tagine, rich, delicious, and perfect with pomegranate studded couscous.

Sweet, sticky, balsamic chicken

This is one barbecue dish that Tom makes time after time. It takes just moments to put together the marinade. Then, he pops the chicken into a bag or a bowl to marinate all day. When he gets home, all he has to do is light the barbecue and relax. A Moment of Calm in Chaos In The Shape of Lies, Tom is invited to his ex-wife's home for a barbecue. He brings his partner Louisa and his daughter, Lucy. Tom has been juggling a week filled with big revelations—not all of them good.

The Hungry Detective - DINNER

A collection of 30 downloadable recipes inspired by the DCI Tom Douglas thrillers, featuring dishes from the books and exclusive reader pricing.

Chunky beef chilli served with rice, red chillies and fresh coriander

Savoring Comfort: Stephanie King's Chunky Chilli Recipe

Slow-cooked beef chilli made with tender chunks of meat, rich spices and kidney beans. Stephanie King's favourite comfort food from The Hungry Detective Dinner.

Spaghetti Bolognese

Delicious plate of pasta, perfect for cooking in bulk and freezing

Golden Gnocchi with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Quick and easy late summer dish

Panzanella

A delicious summer salad

Potatoes baked with red onions, garlic, herbs and white wine

Tuscan Potatoes

Sliced potatoes baked with white wine, garlic, herbs and red onions. A comforting side dish featured in The Hungry Detective Dinner cookbook.

Caribbean Lime Chicken

A surprising combination of lime, spices and treacle creates a rich, deeply flavoured chicken dish with a Caribbean twist. One taste was enough to make this a permanent favourite in The Hungry Detective Dinner.

Pork fillet wrapped in Parma ham and served with a creamy mushroom sauce

Pork Fillet in Parma Ham

Tender pork fillet wrapped in Parma ham and roasted until succulent, served with a rich creamy mushroom sauce. An elegant dish that proves special occasion cooking doesn't have to be complicated.

Korean Sticky Chicken

Sticky hicken coated in a rich Korean-inspired glaze made with gochujang and soy sauce. Sweet, spicy and full of flavour, it's easy to see why this became one of Tom Douglas's favourites.

Moussaka

Another winter warmer recipe for you - although to be honest this is just as good in the summer, as it's meant to be served at room...

Lamb Tagine

A fragrant Moroccan-inspired lamb tagine combining slow-cooked lamb with warming spices, sweet apricots and toasted almonds. Rich, comforting and perfect for sharing.

Prawn Jalfrezi

A vibrant prawn jalfrezi packed with juicy prawns, warming spices and a lively chilli kick. One of Tom Douglas's favourite curries, featured in The Hungry Detective Dinner and cooked by Tom Douglas in The Back Road.

Aubergine Fritters

These are SO tasty! Great with salad for lunch, or as a starter. The easiest way is to griddle the aubergines on the barbecue, but if you don't have one you can also cook them in the oven before making up the fritters. Enjoy! You can find the recipe HERE.

Fillet of beef with a sweet, sticky, soy and honey glaze,

Fillet of beef in Soy Honey Glaze

Perfectly cooked fillet of beef finished with a glossy soy and honey glaze. An impressive dinner-party dish featured in The Hungry Detective Dinner and inspired by a memorable scene in The Back Road.