Festive Rye Gingerbread Biscuits with Miso & Sesame
30/10/26
An elevated take on classic Christmas cookies.
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30/10/26
An elevated take on classic Christmas cookies.
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01/10/26
A classic, comforting recipe for the Emile Henry Ceramic Chicken Roaster.
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11/08/26
A summery take on the classic Tom Collins, featuring Aperol. Easily scale it up to serve a crowd.
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04/08/26
Traditionally served with satay, this recipe from Cook School Guest Chef Raini Saidi is also great with crudités.
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29/07/26
Featuring a clever trick for better flavour, and the option to add gin.
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02/06/26
Perfect for summer, this recipe from Cook School Head Chef Grace comes together easily.
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16/04/26
This Caesar salad incorporates ground rosemary into the croutons – an adaptation Justin made to his father's classic recipe. Serve it in a wooden bowl for the best presentation.
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13/01/26
These recipes include the classic cheese and chocolate versions, plus a fondue-ified Chinese hot pot and our personal favourite, fondue Bourguignonne.
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09/10/25
Perfect for autumnal weather, this soup uses beans for creaminess, and can easily be made vegan.
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22/08/25
A show-stopper dish for the summer that is a lot simpler than it seems.
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08/07/25
This recipe from our Islington Square team takes all the flavours of Thai red curry and gives it the roast chicken treatment.
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03/06/25
Throwing a barbecue? Feel free to double, or even triple, this recipe for a larger yield. The Ankarsrum is built to hold 5kg of dough, after all.
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17/04/25
A cross-over of Swedish cardamom buns and French chouquettes, perfect with a strong cup of coffee.
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16/04/25
Condensed milk meets espresso in this refreshing recipe.
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11/02/25
Crisp yet chewy – with a spicy, zingy kick – this Korean pancake (kimchijeon) recipe is one you'll memorise.
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24/12/24
Add a festive spin to Champagne with these five recipes.
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20/12/24
While oysters are perfect on their own, this jazzed-up version is a crowd-pleaser in its own right.
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20/11/24
An excellent way to put a Marcato Biscuit Press to use. These biscuits make lovely snacks to serve with drinks, as well as gifts.
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02/08/24
Tips and recipes to get from 'practice' to 'perfect'.
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25/06/24
This recipe, which comes to us from chef and food writer Ben Lippett, is the perfect way to use the Mauviel Oval Frying Pan.
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19/06/24
The perfect recipe for British berry season, courtesy of the London Borough of Jam.
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19/06/24
A recipe for the London Borough of Jam's most popular preserve.
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19/06/24
A wintry marmalade that is sweeter than the classic orange, courtesy of the London Borough of Jam.
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19/06/24
A perfect spring-summer recipe, courtesy of the London Borough of Jam – with a bonus recipe for Green Apple Stock Jelly, a natural source of pectin.
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28/03/24
This traditional recipe has a clever trick up its sleeve to maximise fruit without weighing down the dough.
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31/01/24
A fresh take on the classic combination of lemon and sugar, these baked poppy seed pancakes let everyone enjoy the dish at the table at the same time.
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24/01/24
Homemade chicken stock – which tastes infinitely better than anything shop-bought – is the best way to use up leftovers from roasting chicken.
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19/01/24
A low-effort, high-reward recipe for homemade bread that relies on a cast iron cocotte for shape and texture.
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15/12/23
A recipe for American-style cinnamon rolls, made in the Ankarsrum stand mixer.
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06/12/23
This festive recipe is perfect for serving at Christmas lunch (and you can use sponge cake base for any Swiss roll recipe).
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29/11/23
Perfect for beginners and veterans alike – you don’t even need to measure anything.
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24/11/23
Our tried-and-true Christmas Pudding recipe will win over any Christmas pudding sceptic.
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23/10/23
This largely hands-off technique is a lot simpler than it sounds.
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16/10/23
One of the best roasts we've ever tasted, where the main and side cook in one pan.
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09/08/23
Esther's seafood paella recipe is authentic and easy to adapt for vegetarians.
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09/08/23
This dough is very forgiving – ideal for beginners and experts alike.
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28/07/23
Plums, peaches, apples, cherries, or other stone fruits would be just as good here.
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05/07/23
When it comes to kale salad, the secret ingredient is time.
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05/07/23
Peppery cress, sweet watermelon, and salty feta work in perfect harmony here.
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05/07/23
A favourite recipe from the Applied Knife Techniques class at our cook school.
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05/07/23
In this Greek Salad recipe from co-founder David, 'country-style' means skipping lettuce to let summer produce shine.
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28/06/23
Espresso, tonic (or sparkling) water, and a splash of orange juice? Meet the perfect summer coffee.
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20/03/23
Co-founder David's mother shared this lovely recipe with us, one that has been passed down in the family for years. It's a great way to use fresh pasta sheets.
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14/02/23
This decadent recipe from The Borough Market cookbook is perfect for Valentine's Day—or any occasion that calls for chocolate.
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09/02/23
Drop scones, also known as Scotch pancakes, are made to be 'dropped' onto a hot pan by the spoonful. This 'Tex-Mex' spin is very forgiving and endlessly adaptable.
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09/02/23
If you like your pancakes fluffy, it does not get fluffier than a Japanese soufflé pancake. The name says it all: they're soufflé-like in texture, but cooked in a pan, so there's the added bonus of...
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09/02/23
Don't let the circumflex fool you; crêpes are much easier to make than you think.
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09/02/23
These classic American pancakes make for a quick, unfussy, and crowd-pleasing breakfast. They're easily adaptable too—just add a handful of blueberries, chocolate chips, porridge oats, or other fil...
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19/01/23
It's easy to get overwhelmed with all the complicated steps and scientific words related to sourdough bread (75% hydration? Autolyse?). This recipe breaks down the key components of making sourdoug...
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21/12/22
Champagne takes the place of gin in this festive cocktail, perfect ffor Christmas, New Year's Eve, and the week in between.
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30/11/22
Using a Big Green Egg to prepare turkey not only maximises flavour (and minimises dryness), but it also frees up your oven and kitchen space to cook more dishes for your feast.
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27/10/22
This elixir, a perfect balance of sweetness and zing, is just one of many fruitful ways to put a Kuvings juicer to use.
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20/10/22
This apple tart is a great dessert to make for friends and perfect to enjoy on a lazy Sunday afternoon, especially you if have a haul from a local orchard.
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19/10/22
It's worth seeking out allspice liquor for this autumnal cocktail.
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22/06/22
Mix in ground spices of your choice and/or brown sugar with the coffee grounds for something lovely (and strong) to wake up to in the morning.
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15/06/22
This recipe comes from a rabbi’s wife, and has been adapted over the years by Buying Director Simone and her children. This adaptation, for the Ankarsrum stand mixer, makes 3 large loaves.
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15/06/22
Designed for the Ankarsrum mixer, this sandwich loaf is softer than brioche, with a similarly rich taste that leans the slightest bit sweet. It’s delightfully simple to make and even simpler to eat.
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15/06/22
The Ankarsrum is particularly great for a lower-hydration pizza dough like this, as you can count on it to never overheat or ‘wobble’ across your counter.
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03/02/22
A pressure cooker is the ideal tool for making chicken stock—instead of taking a few hours, it's ready in under and hour.
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02/02/22
The original recipe is made on the hob, but we found it is just as superb (and more hands off) when made in a pressure cooker.
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12/11/21
This recipe corrals all the classic wintry spices together for a delightful, perfectly-textured sponge cake, made in the clear bowl of the Ankarsrum Assistant Original Mixer.
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08/11/21
The Marcato Electric Pizza, Bread & Pasta Fresca Machine kneads pasta, pizza, noodle, pretzel, and other doughs as if by hand, thanks to a gentle roller mechanism.
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20/07/21
This recipe is one of our all-time favourites—a classic French côte de boeuf imbued with smoky goodness from the Big Green Egg.
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01/07/21
This juicy, saucy, sweet and tangy burger is messy but so worth it. Our recipe is a Southern US classic, and uses a tangy gold sauce instead of a tomato-based ketchup. Gold sauce is a South Carolina tradition with a mustard and apple cider vinegar base that packs a punch of heat, complementing th...
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18/06/21
Take summer, throw it in a blender, and you have this cocktail. The method for making Dan's frozen mango margarita is as laid back as the ethos of this drink. What we love about it is the use of orange, lime and lemon, giving it a sunshine-bright vibrance. The most important ingredient is a high-...
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11/06/21
If you’ve ever looked at pictures of herb-flecked pasta on Instagram and thought, ‘yum, but I can’t do that’, then we are here to say you most definitely can do that.
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09/04/21
This recipe comes from team member Alvaro, who says Gianni, his friend and colleague from London's Margot Bakery, is the true brain behind these ingenious sourdough bagels. Copywriter Nikkitha, who grew up in New York, says it's the closest she's tasted to ones back home, with a chewy centre, fir...
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09/04/21
The Ankarsrum Assistent Original Stand Mixer, though no larger than standard stand mixers on the market, holds up to 5kg of dough—making it perfect for batch baking. This recipe yields four baguett...
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09/04/21
A delightfully light cake that puts meringue front and centre. We love using it as a canvas for whatever fruit is in season, whether that's blush oranges in the winter or July's best cherries—on a bed of whipped cream we do not consider optional. Creative options include rhubarb compote, crumbled...
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25/03/21
The lamb is succulent and juicy, infused with flavours of garlic anchovy and oregano.
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25/03/21
These moreish roast potatoes take two hours to make but every minute is worth it.
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25/03/21
We can't imagine a Sunday lunch where this classic isn't a surefire hit.
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25/03/21
Balance the richness of an Easter feast, or any Sunday roast, with this simple side.
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25/02/21
‘We’re lucky enough to have a number of plum trees in our garden at home,’ says Marketing Manager Dani. ‘So at least once a year, my mum makes surplus jars of plum jam to keep our sliced wheaten bread and scones happy for months to come.’ ---RECIPE--- Makes about 2.3kg (5lb) Ingredients 1.4kg (...
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22/02/21
This moreish bread takes only two hours to make and freezes beautifully. Try topping it with roasted garlic, fresh rosemary, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled courgettes or homemade pesto. Makes 1 large loaf Ingredients 170g lukewarm water 20g olive oil, plus more for greasing the dish or pa...
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29/10/20
This recipe by Ed Smith (of Rocket & Squash) hails from The Borough Market Cookbook. It’s best in winter, when rhubarb and citrus fruit are brightening up market stalls. This free-form or galette (a pie that can hold its own shape, essentially) uses ground and stem ginger to tie and mellow ...
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29/10/20
This homemade chilli oil makes an ideal gift and can be personalised to your own taste. Pick your oil, grab some dried chillis (or herbs, or anything you fancy) and get started. Ingredients - 250ml oil of your choice- 1 dried red whole chilli of your choice (or try different options, experiment!...
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29/10/20
If there were a single dish - the dish that has come to symbolise Berber & Q, a "signature" so to speak, it would be their cauliflower shawarma. ---RECIPE--- Ingredients Shawarma-spiced Butter 40g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature Juice of one lemon 1 garlic glove, minced ...
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29/10/20
Use these three simple sauces as springboards for inspiration.
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24/10/20
We’ve got the perfect, healthy and easy to make summer lunch. A combination of fresh pesto, which literally translates from Italian as ‘crushed’ or ‘smashed’, and courgette spiraliser spaghetti. This recipe is amazingly adaptable and easy to put together; we’ve substituted pine nuts for cashews ...
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24/10/20
Pumpkin pie, more commonly served in North America in the Autumn, is a bit of an underrated dessert in this country. The lovely balance of the pumpkin, mixed with spices and cream creates a rich, indulgent pie without being overly sweet. Served with a dollop of mascarpone cream, this is a great ...
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24/10/20
Nut butters are wonderfully easy to make at home and much healthier than the store bought variety. With the exception of those among us with allergies, you’ll be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t love peanut butter. Peanuts are inexpensive as nuts go and pack a serious health punch-rivall...
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24/10/20
---RECIPE--- There are many different recipes for minestrone, but this one from the northeast of Italy is our favourite because it is much thicker and heartier than many of the others we’ve tried. This delicious recipe has been passed down through generations and is incredibly easy to make, using...
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24/10/20
There’s nothing better than tucking into a red velvet cake on Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re staying in with your other half or hanging out with your friends or family – you really don’t need an excuse to bake this showstopper.Justin’s Côte de Boeuf is the ideal meal for a romantic night in f...
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24/10/20
Our Chef’s Tool Kit prize winner’s submission is perfect for these increasingly dark and wet autumn days. Lukas’ Chilli con Carne has an unusual and damn good twist. His secret ingredient, ground coffee, adds an incredible something extra to the rich flavour of the dish. Lukas uses 50/50 ground ...
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24/10/20
A perfect cocktail for hot summer days, this sweet and frosty classic is always a crowd pleaser. We sourced some beautiful strawberries from Artichoke in Hampstead and added a good kick of lime for some tangy freshness. Ingredients 240ml Havana Club 3 year old white rum 90ml freshly squeezed ...
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24/10/20
With warmer weather just around the corner why not try a rustic summer Gazpacho? It’s a light and refreshing soup, packed full of flavour and simple to make; it’s a perfect way to start a meal on a hot summer day! Ingredients 600g of tomatoes 1 large cucumber 2 red peppers 2 green peppers 1 m...
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24/10/20
Over the festive period, we like to prepare a special breakfast for any friends and family we have staying. Our favourite dish is scrambled eggs made in a bain marie with white truffle shavings – a delicious treat. We use a bain marie for scrambling the eggs because it cooks them slowly and even...
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24/10/20
Dressings can be quick and simple to make and all are variations of a common set of ingredients: good quality oil, a few tablespoons of something acidic (like vinegar or citrus), something to cut the acidity (like mustard or yogurt), some flavourings (garlic, basil, oregano, etc) and, of course,...
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24/10/20
Alex toyed with a few recipes while waiting for the plums to ripen in her country garden. She wanted to complement the tartness of the plums and we have to give her a pat on the back for a pretty delicious combination – a simply marvellous cake with English plums, lavender and ground almonds. We...
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24/10/20
Goose is a delicious and very traditional alternative to turkey on Christmas day. There’s not as much meat on a goose as there is on a turkey so we suggest you ask your butcher what size they recommend to feed your party. We love Lisa’s suggestion of wrapping the bird in pancetta or bacon, as ma...
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24/10/20
There’s nothing like BBQ baby back ribs on a late summer evening, crowded around an outdoor dining table in the back garden. Auntie Jan gets a stream of requests from guests all summer long asking for these ribs and she kindly shared the recipe with us. These ribs are made tender by slow-cooking...
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24/10/20
A great gravy is an essential finishing touch to any roast, particularly turkey. See below for the basic steps to making a great gravy, with the two key ingredients being stock mixed with cider, wine or sherry. Ingredients Juices from your roasted meat 250ml homemade stock 250ml cider, wine ...
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24/10/20
The lovely Instagram account Symmetry Breakfast have created a Mother’s Day recipe for us to share with you and we think this smoked salmon and coddled eggs (or Oeuf en Cocotte) dish is the perfect breakfast to treat your mother to this Sunday. You’ll have to wait until Sunday to see their photo...
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24/10/20
At our website launch party we served a margarita that certainly packed a punch — as we were told the next day by a few friends. Given we’ve had a number of requests for the concoction, we thought we’d share what we think are the critical elements in making a great margarita. We recommend you us...
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24/10/20
This is the only time we'll tell you not to top pasta with Parmesan – the flavour is just too good on its own.
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24/10/20
September sees the start of the game season and we’ve noticed the beginnings of it in Borough Market. In chatting with Liz from Wild Beef, she gave us this beautiful recipe for game casserole. This is a rich, hearty dish, fantastic for supper with friends on an autumn evening or a relaxed Sunday...
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24/10/20
It’s difficult not to be going back for more with this delicious Roasted Red Pepper Humous. It’s the perfect healthy snack food and more versatile than you think. Serve as a dip with some warm flatbread and a selection of raw seasonal vegetables or try it as a base on pizza instead of tomato. Yo...
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24/10/20
We love this recipe, as the rock-salt covering effectively seals in the natural flavours and moisture of the fish, making it wonderfully succulent. The whole preparation process is really beautiful, from stuffing the fish with herbs and lemon slices to covering it entirely with the salt mixture ...
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24/10/20
With the cold weather upon us, it’s time to cook up some warming, comfort food. Beef short ribs are thick and meaty and able to stand up to a long, slow cook. This recipe takes a little time, but is very easy to do. What’s more, because it tastes better made a day or two before serving, it is a ...
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24/10/20
This seasonal Spring cocktail's name was inspired by the launch of our store in Chiswick. This Rhubarb Lime Sour has a beautiful colour and can easily be adapted to a non-alcoholic party punch! Ingredients 10ml fresh lime juice, strained of pulp 30ml Havana Club 3 year old rum 60ml chilled rh...
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24/10/20
We love this super simple spiraliser salad. The orange juice dressing makes it fresh and summery - the perfect light side dish for a barbecue. Ingredients 3 large carrots, peeled and julienned with a spiraliser (approx 100g) 2 Granny Smith apples, cored with skin on, julienned with a spiralise...
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24/10/20
Seville oranges favoured for their sour flavour are a traditional choice. They’re also packed with pips which contain pectin to aid setting. As they have a short season, other citrus fruits can make a great substitute. We love Sicilian pink navel oranges, supplied by our friends at Natoora, for ...
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24/10/20
Spiky artichokes, also called spiny artichokes, from Sardinia and Liguria are so tender they are best eaten raw, or in a very simple dressing of lemon and olive oil.
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24/10/20
Spiky artichokes from Italy star in this recipe. Sourced directly from growers in Liguria and Sardinia by our friends at Natoora in Chiswick. Pan-Fried Artichokes Recipe Ingredients 4 spiky artichokes 4 tbsp olive oil a couple knobs of butter 4 cloves garlic, sliced 4 shallots, thinly sliced 2...
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24/10/20
The sprinkle of Maldon sea salt on top is a crispy counterpoint to the gooey chocolate inside for these delicious gluten-free cookies.. Great with a glass of milk, a bold espresso or a strong cuppa. Ingredients 300g 1-for-1 gluten free baking mix 1/2 teaspoon gluten free baking soda 1 teaspo...
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24/10/20
Ingredients 25g butter 2 tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, diced pinch sea salt twist freshly ground pepper 500 ml chicken or vegetable stock 250 gr watercress, roughly chopped Serves 4 Method: In a saucepan heat butter and oil; add the diced shallots and gently cook for 5 minutes, do not allow to...
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23/10/20
Ingredients 1 tin butter beans, drained 300g watercress 2 tbs olive oil 1 clove garlic; sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, juiced Serves 4 Method: Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until roughly chopped and fully combined Transfer to a small bowl drizzle a little e...
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23/10/20
A lovely and rich pudding you can make with or without cocoa, courtesy of cookbook author and Borough Kitchen collaborator Fran Warde.
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08/10/20
Our Hampstead shop manager, Mara, shares this recipe which hails from her native Italy. It is typically served as an antipasti or a side dish. Serves 4 as a starter Ingredients 2 aubergines, preferably the round ones 70g pitted black olives ("leccine" is my favourite variety for this recipe) 45...
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08/10/20
This delicious and refreshing frozen yogurt recipe is courtesy of our friends at Vitamix. By making ice cream, sorbet or frozen yogurt in a Vitamix you can have this dessert ready in a fraction of the time it takes to make in commercial ice cream machines. Yield: 750g (5 cups)Time to make: 11 min...
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08/10/20
Mango, orange and vanilla yogurt make this smoothie sweet and creamy with a light citrus note. Substitute vanilla soy milk for the yogurt to keep it dairy-free.Courtesy of our friends at Vitamix Yield: 720g (3 cups)Time to make: 11 minutes Ingredients 180 ml (¾ cup) reduced-fat vanilla yogurt 6...
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08/10/20
A home-style soup with the perfect blend of creamy and chunky texture. A delicious way to use left-over chicken.Courtesy of our friends at Vitamix How to Make Chicken, Potato & Spinach Soup in a Vitamix Yield: 750g (5 cups)Time to make: 11 minutes Ingredients 240 ml (1 cup) chicken stock 3...
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08/10/20
Chewy inside with a crisp crust outside, these make for a great snack with a side of tangy mustard.Courtesy of our friends at Vitamix How to Make Soft Pretzels in a Vitamix Yield: 12 pretzelsTime to make: 35 minutes Ingredients 180 ml (¾ cup) warm water, 105°F-115°F (40°C-46°C) 55 g (¼ cup) li...
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08/10/20
A quintessential summer dessert. In this recipe, corn meal lends a delicate crunch.
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08/10/20
This cocktail was created to celebrate the 1st anniversary of our Hampstead store. A 'sling' is a cocktail based on a spirit and sugar-syrup, then charged with soda…or, omit the soda and serve in a martini or coupe glass for an elegant dinner party cocktail as shown above. Ingredients 50ml Bomba...
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08/10/20
We love this pistachio crumble - not too sweet, with the tartness of the lemon zest coming through in the crust. The pistacchio filling is creamy and feels just naughty enough. Perfect for a dinner party dessert or just for a little treat.When Mara, the manager of our Hampstead store, brought thi...
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08/10/20
Mara's Apple Tart Served With: A dollop of double cream A hot tea or coffee Ingredients: 300gr of white flour 150gr of butter 150gr sugar a pinch of salt 1 tea spoon of baking powder 2 large eggs lemon zest 2/3 large apples Method For the pastry: In a mixing bowl combine the flour, baking p...
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08/10/20
Homemade Marmalade is a great way to create something lasting from your Seville Oranges
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08/10/20
Use your Big Green Egg to create these delicious maple salmon fillets, just the right amount of sweet and savoury.
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06/10/20
This recipe is inspired Inspired by our friend Nic at Big Green Egg, and employs a cooking method used by several Michelin-starred chefs using the Big Green Egg. You’ll probably never want to cook a steak in any other way again. Ingredients For the beef: 2 rib eyes, 2-3cm thick For the chim...
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06/10/20
Hummus, or houmous, is common throughout the Middle East. In Arab culture, it is served for breakfast traditionally with pita bread. The first use of hummus is mentioned in Egyptian scripts around 5000 BC, while others believe the first plate of hummus was served in Jerusalem at the time of the...
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