James Martin’s Midweek Menu: Mick Hucknall (ITV1, Wednesday, July 9, 2025)

James Martin's Saturday Morning

James Martin is back in the kitchen for a midday treat this Wednesday, July 9, at 2 PM on ITV1, welcoming a musical guest for a meal tailored just for him. In this episode of James Martin’s Midweek Menu, the chef prepares a special lunch for Mick Hucknall, the distinctive voice of Simply Red.

The menu for the day features a pork dish with a cider and apple sauce, a blend of flavors Martin sources directly from an award-winning cider maker.

Beyond the main course, Martin also shares his technique for making a vegetable tart, a solid recipe for anyone looking for new ideas in the kitchen. He is not alone in the studio, with chef Tony Singh joining Michael Caines to sample Caines’ monkfish dish, adding another layer of culinary insight to the proceedings.

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It’s an easy watch for a Wednesday afternoon, aiming for comfort over culinary fireworks.

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