Welcome to "Tuck in with tombola," a collection of recipes that you can easily replicate at home to wow your friends and family. Each recipe has been created by tombola's very own award-winning chef, Mike Wilson. Each month we'll have four new recipes for you to get stuck into and enjoy.
Which will become your new favourite?
This BBQ pulled pork sandwich is smoky and savoury, layered with creamy avocado, spicy jalapeños, and tangy mayo on toasted bloomer bread. Paired with cheesy chips, it’s comfort food with a kick.
Fire up your taste buds with these bold and juicy chorizo burgers, packed with flavour and topped with a spicy sriracha mayo. Served with piri piri fries, it’s the ultimate homemade burger night upgrade.
This spicy Nduja Pasta combines smoky sausage, rich tomato sauce, and mozzarella for a bold, comforting dish. Finished with parmesan, basil, and garlic bread — it's simple, satisfying, and full of flavour.
25/02/25
Smoky chorizo, sweet peppers and a rich tomato sauce come together in this hearty Spanish-inspired casserole. Served with fragrant saffron-roasted new potatoes, it is a comforting yet vibrant dish. Perfect for any occasion.
25/02/25
Garlic, paprika, and chilli mushrooms in a creamy crème fraîche sauce. Served on charred sourdough, it's a simple yet flavourful dish.
19/11/24
Autumn is the perfect time to dig up main crop potatoes and turn them into delicious dishes. This spiced potato wedges recipe is a tasty side dish for burgers, sandwiches or grilled meats. For extra flavour, it comes with a unique mayonnaise dip to elevate those taste buds.
19/11/24
Autumn is the best time to enjoy foraging, especially for wild raspberries. Raspberries are great for creating simple yet delicious desserts. This recipe highlights their natural sweetness and pairs perfectly with the cream.
19/11/24
This Asian style mussels recipe is a quick and tasty way to enjoy seafood! For a complete meal, try pairing it with some rice noodles or an asian side salad.
19/11/24
This sticky toffee bramley apple pudding is the ultimate autumn treat - a delicious blend of rich toffee and sweet apples. Pair it with vanilla ice cream or some warm custard for a cosy dessert. Perfect for family gatherings or a quiet night in.
25/07/24
As part of our Olympics 2024 recipe series, we have a recipe worthy of an Olympic Gold Medal. This hearty burger is the perfect pairing with fries and salad to take your midday meal to an Olympic feast.
25/07/24
As part of our Olympics 2024 recipe series, we have a recipe that takes you right to the heart of Paris the home of the croissant. This tasty treat is a crowd pleaser and can be easily altered to suit even the pickiest eaters!
25/07/24
As part of our Olympics 2024 recipe series, we have a recipe that takes you right to the waves of Tahiti. To celebrate the start of the surfing in Teahupo'o Reef Pass this dish is sure to wow at any table. Full of flavour and an easy win in the slow cooker.
25/07/24
As part of our Olympics 2024 recipe series, we have a recipe that takes you right back to the routes of the tournament. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece in 1896 today the most popular dish in Greece is the Greek Salad.
28/06/24
As part of our Summer 2024 recipe series, we have a picnic that's sure to go down a treat with everybody in the family! Add in your favourite flavours and extras to make it the perfect combo just to satisfy even the pickiest eater!
28/06/24
As part of our Summer 2024 recipe series, we have a recipe that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and be the King or Queen of dessert. Perfect for sharing with friends and family.
28/06/24
As part of our Summer 2024 recipe series, we have a recipe that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This quick and easy take on a summer mess is the perfect bitesize treat! Fab for any garden party.
28/06/24
As part of our Summer 2024 recipe series, we have a recipe that brings plenty of flavour and a twist to the average salad. Fish is the perfect healthy alternative to other meat, full of vitamins and can be whipped up in no time. Perfect for sharing with friends and family.
11/06/24
As part of our Euros 2024 recipe series, we've got a super tasty French treat! When your craving cheese but want that extra oomph, our baguettes are the perfect way to satisfy your taste buds.
11/06/24
As part of our Euros 2024 recipe series, we've got the perfect treat for everyone to enjoy. Based on traditional Italian flavours, this is pizza with an extra 'kick' courtesy of chimichurri and marinated rump steak.
11/06/24
As part of our Euros 2024 recipe series, we've got a yummy treat just for you! These Albanian Chicken Kebabs are super tasty and perfect for watching the big game, why not serve with a fresh salad and warm pita bread for a tasty treat you enjoy right in front of the TV!
11/06/24
As part of our Euros 2024 recipe series, we bring you a recipe that scores high on flavour and tradition. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, these meatballs promise to be a winning addition to your culinary line-up.
25/07/24
When it comes to going on holiday, packing your suitcase is a fine art. To find out what home comforts Brits can’t live without on holiday, this survey of 2,000 holidaymakers looked at the most amusing and surprising items Brits take on holiday.
19/06/24
We all love fashion, but are some trends best left in the past? In light of the 00s resurgence, we are looking at what trends should not be making the comeback cut.
06/06/24
Brits spend an average of seven full days a years cleaning, that's over 150 hours! It’s a necessity for everyone, but also something that very few people actually enjoy. We surveyed Brits to uncover the most detested and time-consuming chores across the country.
20/05/24
Most Brits have heard a wide variety of corporate jargon used in the modern-day workplace, from being told that you need to ‘get the ball rolling’ to asking a colleague to ‘hit the ground running’. We analysed the nation’s favourite office and corporate jargon to determine the most and least used buzzwords. Find out more...
17/05/24
The demands of today's world means it can be tricky to set aside time for fitness. Whether it's work pressure, a busy family life, caring responsibilities or social expectations, many factors can get in the way of trying out a new sport, but movement and focus are important for wellbeing. Discover more in tombola's latest blog.
02/05/24
With almost a million anglers in the UK, it's fair to say that fishing has a firm place in the nation's hearts - but how much do you know about the slippery creatures that inhabit the waterways of our nation?
Take our fun quiz and see how much you know your cod from your carp...
09/04/24
To mark the launch of our new game, Fiesta, we're put together a tricky new puzzle, just for fun. Can you spot the cactus in under 55 seconds? Click below to take the challenge.
29/03/24
New research by tombola reveals the protein levels of everyday food items, and the findings will surprise you! read more, including the 'unexpected super food'!
22/03/24
How many of us sneak a peek at our horoscope in the morning paper? Whether we believe in astrology or not? Or do you have ‘lucky’ numbers that you always look out for on your bingo card? Read on to discover the best day to be born.
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