Rainy Day Recipes For When You’re Stuck Inside

When the weather is grim outside a sure way to brighten up your day - and that of your entire family - is by cooking up a storm (pardon the phrase!). A good meal can be the highlight of any day, and with the rainy day recipes below, a good meal is all but guaranteed. We have included a delicate starter, a finger-licking main and an indulgent, comforting dessert. So read on, fire up your range cooker and get stuck in!

Delicious Roast Chicken

Our rainy day dinner ideas wouldn’t be complete without a true classic. Roast chicken is the centrepiece of the meal, but not all roast chickens are equal! Prepare yours well and impress your family using this straightforward recipe. Serve with whichever veg and trimmings you prefer.

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken
½ lemon, cut into wedges
1 good sized onion, sliced into wedges
2 large, sliced garlic cloves
3 sprigs of rosemary
2 tbsp olive oil
1 carrot, sliced into chunks
2 celery sticks, sliced into chunks
150ml white wine

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C / 180°C for fan assisted ovens / Gas 6
Stuff the chicken with the lemon wedges and the garlic, along with half of the onions and rosemary.
Place the chicken in a good sized roasting tray, and place the remaining onions and rosemary, along with the carrot and celery, around the chicken.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken, and make sure you season it well.
Pour the white wine along with around 150ml water into the tray, and then cover the whole thing tightly with baking foil.
Roast for around 45 mins or follow the instructions given.
Remove the tray from the oven 20 - 30 minutes before the chicken is due to be cooked, along with the foil, and then baste the chicken in the juices, as well as adding the rest of the wine.
Place chicken back in the oven to cook through. You can check to ensure the chicken is cooked by skewering the thigh. If the juices are clear, then the bird is cooked.

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