Matt Dawson
England's most capped scrum half has retired from rugby, giving him plenty of time to show off his skills in the kitchen.
Regarded as one of the more outspoken players, Matt is a favourite with the BBC’s rugby coverage and has had substantial experience in written journalism. His position as captain since 2004 on ‘A Question of Sport’ has elevated him from a well-known rugby player to a national TV personality. In 2006 he took part in the BBC’s ‘Celebrity Masterchef’ and won.
Matt then put on his dancing shoes to become the runner up in the BBC’s primetime show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, which attracted over 12 million viewers per show.
Matt has further pursued his love for food by filming shows such as Mitch and Matt’s big fish, Real Family Cook Off, Monster Munchies and Matt and Allegra's Big Farm.
Matt Dawson's Recipes
Matt Dawson makes special onion gravy to accompany this comfort food classic
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1 hr 20 min
Matt Dawson conjures up this classic comfort dish full of meat and veggie goodness
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1 hr 35 min
Matt Dawson whips up a tasty lemon meringue pie with a pastry shortcut
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1 hr 15 min
Smoked haddock and cheese tart, is a filling recipe that’s great to serve at dinner parties, you can also use the leftovers for lunch the next day
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1 hr 15 min
Matt Dawson creates a great party snack, wrapping barbecued asparagus spears in parma ham filled with tangy goats cheese and toasted pine nuts
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20 min
Barbecue a leg of lamb marinated with Matt Dawson's aromatic recipe of sun-blushed tomatoes, rosemary, paprika and garlic
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1 hr 25 min
Give cabbage a taste makeover with Matt Dawson's recipe which livens the greens up with a tasty touch of garlic and bacon
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20 min
A satisfying salad bringing together earthy beans, spicy sausage and tangy apple with a kick of chilli
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25 min
Matt Dawson's refreshing tomato salad recipe is bursting with fragrant basil and crunchy croutons
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30 min
Matt Dawson's mashed poatoes spiked with horseradish makes for a punchy side dish that's a real winter warmer
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40 min
