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Recipes you’ll love from James Martin’s Saturday Morning Cookbook

by Rachel Deeley

published on 10 December 2025

Fans of James Martin’s Saturday Morning on ITV know that they can always look forward to brilliant recipes, indispensable cooking tips, and an array of celebrity chefs and guests. And now, with James Martin’s Saturday Morning Cookbook, it’s even easier to make some of James Martin’s favourite recipes from the comfort of your own kitchen.

This cookbook is filled with failsafe comforting recipes for every occasion, with chapters covering everything from brunches and lunches, to one-pot meals, recipes for hosting, and delicious bakes and desserts. In addition to James’ own recipes and cooking tips, you’ll find contributions from guest chefs José Pizarro, Romy Gill, Asma Khan, Nathan Outlaw, and more.

To give you a flavour of the recipes you’ll find inside, we’ve rounded up seven – one from each chapter – that we can’t wait to try.

Brunch

Breakfast Waffles with All the Trimmings

by James Martin

The ideal blend of sweet and savoury, this hearty brunch combines all the classic hallmarks of a fry-up with five-ingredient homemade waffles inspired by James’ American travels.

Lunches

Turkish-Style Chicken Wings with Freekeh Salad

by James Martin

Smoky roasted chicken wings, flavoured with a medley of spices, pair perfectly with this refreshing, veg-packed freekeh salad.

Midweek meals

Pumpkin Soup with Fried Sage Leaves

by James Martin

This comforting soup recipe requires just a handful of ingredients to create a delicious, moreish winter warmer you can easily whip up any day of the week.

One-pot dishes

Boeuf Bourguignon

by James Martin

Best served on a bed of fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes, this one-pot version of a French classic is a great option if you’re looking for a fuss-free, set-and-forget weekend dinner.

Looking for more comforting one-pot dishes? Check out James’ recipes for Coq au Vin, Chicken, Chorizo and Bean Stew, and Poulet Sauté au Vinaigre.

Comfort food

Chicken & Mushroom Pie

by James Martin

There are few things more comforting than a warm homemade pie, and this fan favourite from Saturday Morning uses a whole roast chicken for its tender shredded meat filling and chicken stock-infused sauce.

Easy entertaining

Skate with Beurre Noisette

by James Martin

A great option if you’re cooking for a dinner party in the warmer months, this fish dish sees mild and delicate skate topped with lemon and herb browned butter, plus lightly fried capers and croutons for a touch of savoury richness.

Sweet things

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Miso Caramel Sauce & Clotted Cream

by James Martin

A classic with a twist, James’ take on sticky toffee pudding incorporates white miso paste in the caramel sauce for added depth of flavour.

Looking for more sweet recipes? Check out James’ recipe for White Chocolate and Whisky Croissant Butter Pudding.

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