Cooking method
Roasted Sunday dinners
Roasting is dry oven heat working on something large enough to develop a crust before the middle overcooks. It is the classic Sunday method because it scales to a table without scaling the cook's attention: the oven holds a steady temperature for an hour while everything else gets made. Resting is not optional — a roast carved straight out of the oven loses to the cutting board what it spent an hour gaining.
16 plans in the Sunday Gallery.
What roasted plans look like
Most common mains
- chicken9
- pork3
- lamb2
- beef1
- duck1
How they're cooked
- Roasted16
Cuisines
- Middle Eastern4
- British / Irish3
- Caribbean3
- Italian2
- Mediterranean2
The plans
- French · duckBurgundian Duck Supper
A compact, regionally French supper centered on roasted magret with a glossy cherry–red-wine reduction, with classic pommes sarladaises and green beans almondine — simple classical technique, bold sauce, and warm goat‑cheese toast to start. Precisely timed so everything finishes at 17:00 for four diners.
- Mexican · porkMexican Family Supper — Ancho-Rubbed Pork, Esquites & Red Rice
A lively, family-friendly Mexican supper centered on an ancho-spiced pork tenderloin that roasts quickly and rests while warm, smoky esquites and classic Mexican red rice fill plates; bright quick-pickled onions, warm corn tortillas and an optional guacamole let everyone assemble tacos to taste. A watermelon agua fresca for the kids and two tequila margaritas for the adults complete the table.
- Caribbean · porkWindward Island Supper
A bright, family-friendly Caribbean supper anchored by a warm jerk-spiced pork tenderloin, coconut rice and tropical salsas — vivid allspice and sweet fruit balance a restrained, medium shared heat so kids can eat alongside adults while anyone who wants more fire adds it at the table.
- Italian · porkTuscan Lemon & Rosemary Pork Supper
A bright, family-friendly Italian supper centered on roasted pork tenderloin kissed with lemon and rosemary, served with a creamy lemon-pea risotto and a peppery arugula salad; simple techniques, pronounced Italian flavors, and one finish-to-order component (risotto) to sit down with immediately.
- Caribbean · chickenCaribbean Family Supper: Jerk Chicken Night
A bright, family-friendly Caribbean supper centered on quick pan-seared + oven-finished jerk chicken, lacquered with citrus and warm spices; paired with coconut rice, zesty black‑bean & corn salad, crisp lime-dressed greens and golden fried plantains. Clean, bold flavors that finish at the table so everything is served hot and texturally correct.
- British / Irish · chickenBritish Family Supper: Spatchcock Roast with Yorkshire Puddings
A home-style British/Irish supper centered on a spatchcocked roast chicken for quick, juicy results, crisp oven Yorkshire puddings, buttery mash and honey-roasted carrots — all classical techniques executed to be ready together. The menu balances comforting roast flavours and a bright minted pea finish; a kid-friendly elderflower spritz and a single bottle of English sparkling wine complete the table.
- Caribbean · chickenSunset Caribbean Supper
Bright, aromatic Caribbean flavors brought to a focused weeknight service: a warm, spice-scented chicken, coconut-laced rice, crisp twice-fried plantains, and a fresh mango–avocado salad, finished with kid-friendly pineapple spritzes and a classic Dark ’n’ Stormy for adults.
- Middle Eastern · lambLevantine Tuesday Family Supper
A bright Middle Eastern family supper built around herby, spiced kofta, creamy hummus, parsley-forward tabbouleh and sumac-roasted potatoes—simple techniques, bold flavors, and finishes timed so hot, crisp and fresh elements arrive at the table together.
- Mediterranean · chickenIslands Weeknight Supper
A compact Mediterranean family supper centred on lemon-oregano roasted chicken, bright lemon-orzo studded with spinach and feta, a crisp dressed Greek salad, cooling tzatziki and warm pita; focused technique and finish-to-order timing make this a relaxed, vibrant meal worth sitting down for.
- Middle Eastern · chickenLevant Sunday Supper
A bright, family-friendly Middle Eastern supper built around herb-scented roasted chicken, warm couscous studded with toasted pine nuts and raisins, honey-cumin carrots, a crisp fattoush dressed at the last minute, cooling yogurt-tahini, warm pita, and a mint lemonade spritz (kids) with a Provence rosé for adults — all timed so one cook completes the meal from a cold start within a single, tightly scheduled window.
- Middle Eastern · chickenLevant Family Supper
A bright, family-friendly Middle Eastern meal centered on sumac‑and‑lemon roasted chicken, herbed bulgur, and a parsley-rich tabbouleh; contrasts of warm roasted vegetables, creamy hummus and warm pita give hands-on rhythm and satisfying leftovers.
- Middle Eastern · chickenLevantine Family Supper
A bright, family-friendly Middle Eastern menu centered on sumac-roasted chicken, fragrant vermicelli rice, sweet cumin-roasted carrots, a crisp fattoush finished at the table, a cooling cucumber-yogurt dip, warm pita, and a minted lemon drink — clean, whole ingredients and mild flavors designed for adults and children alike.
- Italian · chickenRoman Saturday Supper
A compact, weeknight-friendly Italian supper centered on bright, citrusy tagliatelle al limone, crisp herb-roasted chicken that holds, and a classic Caprese; finishes with quick affogato for a tidy, celebratory ending.
- British / Irish · lambBritish Summer Evening
Delight in a classic British- Irish summer table with succulent roast lamb and crisp seasonal vegetables, paired with refreshing beverages.
- British / Irish · beefClassic British Sunday Roast
Delight in the flavors of a traditional British Sunday Roast with succulent roast beef, crisp Yorkshire puddings, and hearty vegetables, perfectly complemented by ginger beer and ale.
- Mediterranean · chickenMediterranean Family Feast
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with a perfectly timed vegetable paella, aromatic herb-roasted chicken, and a zesty lemon-cucumber spritz.
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