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Ed Baines

Chef and restaurateur Ed Baines is a familiar face on ITV, having appeared in Lorraine, 10 Mile Menu, Daily Cooks Challenge and Britain's Best Dish

A classically-trained chef, Ed owns a portfolio of exclusive restaurants including the Randall & Aubin champagne and oyster bar in London. He has worked at a number of top restaurants including the Dorchester and the River Cafe and was once Armani's personal chef.

Ed was a well-established member of the team of chefs on ITV's Lorraine, and makes up one third of the fearsome judging panel on Britains Best Dish. He is also a frequent guest on BBC1's Saturday Kitchen, and regularly brings his sophisticated brand of cookery to ITV's food shows, including 10 Mile Menu and Daily Cooks Challenge. He regularly contributes to food magazines BBC Good Food and Olive and has written several cookery books.

Meaty mains from Ed Baines

Toad in the hole Toad in the hole

Ed Baines' version of the British classic

Gammon bubble and squeak Gammon bubble and squeak

Find out how to make Dean Edwards' tasty Gammon bubble and squeak dish

Aegean lamb Aegean lamb

A taste of the Mediterranean

Ed Baines recipes:

Plum and almond tart Plum and almond tart

Ed Baines' Christchurch inspired plum and almond tart

Sunshine roulade Sunshine roulade

A mouth-watering dessert to bring a little sunshine to your dinner table

Smoked haddock mornay Smoked haddock mornay

Ed Baines show us how to make one bit of fish go a little bit further

Christmas turkey Christmas turkey

Ed Baines brings us his version of the classic seasonal roast, ideal for your Christmas lunch this year.

Tuscan bean stew Tuscan bean stew

Ed Baines has created a hearty stew that's full of goodness

Tofu rendang Tofu rendang

Ed Baines's tasty tofu treat that’s packed full of flavour

Recipes by Ed Baines