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SWEET, STICKY BALSAMIC CHICKEN
DARK, GLOSSY, IRRESISTIBLE 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 marinade all day so it's ready when he gets home. All he has to do then is light the barbecue, and relax. In The Shape of Lies, Tom is invited to his ex-wife's home for a barbecue with his partner Louisa, and his daughter, Lucy. He has been juggling a week of big revelations – not all of them
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.
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
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 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 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.
Thai inspired Fish Cakes
These fish cakes are one of Tom's go-to recipes when he needs something quick for a starter, or a light lunch with salad. The true genius...
Chicken Liver Paté
Now that we're getting close to Christmas, it's time to start thinking of things that can be prepared in advance, and frozen. This...
Salmon and Prawn Fishcakes
Those of you who have read the Tom Douglas series will know that Tom loves food - and this is one of his favourite recipes - especially...
Criminally Good Burgers
It's barbecue time! And these burgers are just the best. If you get really good beef, you can serve them rare, but Tom likes his well...
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Layers of aubergine, rich tomato sauce and bubbling cheese make this classic Italian comfort dish impossible to resist. A favourite from The Hungry Detective Dinner, inspired by Tom Douglas's adventures in Venice.
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