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Tell us what you cook for the people you love - chance to win The Really Quite Good British Cookbook plus Crane casserole dish and frying pan worth over £250. Ends midday, Wednesday 5 April

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SorchaMumsnet · 08/03/2017 11:09

What do you cook for the people you love? Asked this question, 100 of Britain's food heroes shared their most beloved recipes to make this extraordinary cookbook, a perfect gift for Mother's Day.

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Tell us what you cook for the people you love - chance to win The Really Quite Good British Cookbook plus Crane casserole dish and frying pan worth over £250. Ends midday, Wednesday 5 April
Tell us what you cook for the people you love - chance to win The Really Quite Good British Cookbook plus Crane casserole dish and frying pan worth over £250. Ends midday, Wednesday 5 April
Tell us what you cook for the people you love - chance to win The Really Quite Good British Cookbook plus Crane casserole dish and frying pan worth over £250. Ends midday, Wednesday 5 April
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mazgoli · 14/03/2017 12:36

If it's a special family occasion I cook Persian food - everyone likes that. DH is from Iran and our children and their spouses all love the delicious stews and rice dishes. But generally speaking I like to try as many different dishes from as many different cuisines as I can.

glennamy · 14/03/2017 12:32

I love cooking stews, roasts, soups & cakes for all the family! :)

meggysar · 14/03/2017 12:29

I always make cakes for the important people in my life because they all have a sweet tooth!

NauticalDisaster · 14/03/2017 12:16

I love to cook Italian feasts! Usually a big lasagna with side salad and garlic bread. My DC won't eat it but my family loves it!

Funkyferret · 14/03/2017 12:06

I really love cooking so when I've got a bit of time on my hands I love to make us a meze-type dinner that everyone can dive in and help themselves to, so it's making hummus to go with pitta bread and veg sticks, olives, making spanokipita, etc.

headsy12 · 14/03/2017 11:27

The meal my kids love the most is lasagne, but I branched out this weekend and made a chicken and sweet potato korma, but unfortunately forgot to put the baby spinach in at the end. Will try this again as it was very tasty. This is the pudding I made. #bakeamillion As you can see my son cut the cake up and had a nibble.

Tell us what you cook for the people you love - chance to win The Really Quite Good British Cookbook plus Crane casserole dish and frying pan worth over £250. Ends midday, Wednesday 5 April
NotAPenguin · 14/03/2017 11:21

Toad in the hole gets a very enthusiastic reception from my boys, big and small. Pancakes for breakfast on their birthdays.

AngelwingsPetlamb · 14/03/2017 10:50

Very tricky in our household to cook something that everyone will be able to eat as it has to be gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian. So not the easiest start. However, vegetable chilli with brown rice and nachos seems to fit the bil and is always appreciated.

hiddenmichelle · 14/03/2017 10:48

spaghetti bolognese - my husband loves it - and even though I usually do too much. I always say leave it if its too much. He always says it is never enough!

helly27 · 14/03/2017 10:40

A good old roast chicken brings the whole family together

justgina · 14/03/2017 10:26

I love cooking my grand mothers Maltese pasta dishes for my family...their favourites being Timpana and Imqarrun ....not suitable for diary intolerant or lettuce nibblers ;)

Genka · 14/03/2017 10:25

I love to cook italian dishes- spagetti, pasta, etc. Other home favourite is greek moussaka. Last but not least we love indian recipes.

janeyf1 · 14/03/2017 10:22

I like to make comfort food for family and friends - simple pizzas and nibbles that we can all share

emmav6 · 14/03/2017 10:15

My boys have always said they love my sweet potato shepards pie so i love to cook it up esp to cheer them up if they are upset or poorly :)

cluckyhen · 14/03/2017 09:56

What don't I cook? Already this morning I've done 48 banana and choc chip muffins and a lasagna plus a healthy eating training lasagna with sweet pots instead of pasta!>

Jux · 14/03/2017 09:53

Boodle's Fool. I don't do it very often as it's quite rich. My gm was given the recipe by the chef at Boodle's, and it's come down the matriarchal line since then (that only means to my mum and then to me, but it sounds good!).

Nanalou · 14/03/2017 09:51

My husband ' s absolute favorite is steak and kidney pie, followed by apple crumble and custard, my daughter and I cook this for him every Father's Day!

emmacale123 · 14/03/2017 09:45

I cook a breast of duck in a rich plum sauce on a bed of creamy mash with green beans and lots of plum sauce. It's so so yummy!

Moggy12 · 14/03/2017 09:18

A hearty red wine beef casserole

crusosa · 14/03/2017 09:13

Mostly Italian recipes! Risottos, home made pasta, tiramisu and pizzas. Italian food is not only my favourite but the best I can prepare.

vickyg88 · 14/03/2017 08:55

I love to cook homemade lasagna and garlic bread. Everyone loves it, especially the smell whilst it's in the oven :)

Narnianescape · 14/03/2017 08:28

I tend to cook homely foods like lasagna and fajitas.

Bellroyd · 14/03/2017 08:19

I cook something in the slow cooker for the people I love. There's something very comforting about a lovely stew.

Elizasmum02 · 14/03/2017 08:01

we have so many favourite dishes, my signature chorizo spinach and chick pea soup goes down a treat!

rain790 · 14/03/2017 07:56

Growing up in a country where we were expats, my family was always exposed to every sort of cuisine. So we love everything from everywhere!
Now that I've moved away I try to recreate something different every now and then for my DH who has very specific dietary preferences. I've made Sri Lankan milk rice, Malaysian Onde onde, Russian Honey cake, Italian lasagna, Chinese pork belly and so many more.
It's a true achievement when I can get him to try different cuisines but stick to his very rigid rules.