James Martin – Pick Me Ups ep.6

There's nothing like the taste of home when you're feeling a bit under the weather, and in this episode chef James Martin serves up his own pick-me-ups, including a nourishing squash and lime soup and a vitamin-packed poached haddock with egg.

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Wild pig farmers Roy and Sarah Hunt visit the kitchen with a selection of their New Forest bacon for James to create his own take on a comforting cheese, tomato and bacon snack. And historian Ivan Day recreates our ancestors' answer to convalescence food - an alcoholic posset.

James Martin – Pick Me Ups ep.6 dishes

1. Bacon rarebit with apple chutney

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James whips up a quick chutney to make a meal of cheese on toast.

2. Butternut squash soup with flowerpot bread

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Make a simple vegetable soup feel special by making your own bread to enjoy with it.

3. Waffles with strawberry compôte and ice cream

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An indulgent dessert that children will love. Swap the ice cream for yoghurt if you prefer your waffles as a breakfast dish

4. Poached haddock and poached egg with mustard sauce

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Flaky poached smoked haddock in white sauce flavoured with a spoonful of mustard, served with poached egg and spinach.