Recipes
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Tom Parker Bowles on Britain's best smoked salmon: 'Pure piscine simplicity and the pinnacle of the smoker’s art'
An alchemy of salt and a delicate curing process over wood chips or sometimes peat makes for the ultimate smoked salmon, says Tom Parker Bowles.
By Tom Parker-Bowles Published
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The Clockspire restaurant review: A sensation in Somerset — and how to prepare their signature venison dish
The Clockspire in sleepy Milborne Port offers a stylish slice of sophisticated dining that you might not expect to discover in rural Somerset. Paula Lester paid a visit, and came away with an amazing experience — and a wonderful venison recipe to share.
By Paula Lester Published
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How to make parkin, the traditional Northern ginger cake
A slice of dark, sticky and spicy parkin is a northern delight that's a tradition for Bonfire night, but tastes so good it should be eaten all year round, says Debora Robertson.
By Debora Robertson Published
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How to make Butternut shakshuka, a wonderful, hearty one-pot dish that's ideal autumnal comfort food
Melanie Johnson shares a recipe for butternut squash that's simple, tasty and exotic.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Britain's best bacon: Tom Parker Bowles picks the nation's best producers
Last week, Tom Parker Bowles waxed lyrical about the joys of bacon, and the perfect bacon sandwich. But where to get your bacon? Here he picks out some of his favourite sources.
By Tom Parker-Bowles Published
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How to make Isle of Wight doughnuts, the spiced plum treat unique to this corner of Britain
On the Isle of Wight, the humble doughnut takes a rather different — if no less delicious — form than it does in the rest of Britain. Author James Rayner explains more, and shares his recipe for this spicy plum treat.
By Country Life Published
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How to make gnudi — the feather-light cousin of gnocchi — with wild mushrooms and chorizo
Wild mushroom season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with this delectable concoction of ingredients.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Recipe: How to make The Ivy's Shepherd's pie, perhaps the ultimate comfort food
The nights are drawing in, the weather is dreich and it's time for comfort food. That means that it's the ideal time for shepherd’s pie, which has long been one of the most-requested items on the menu at The Ivy. Here's how they do it.
By Flora Watkins Published
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How to make chocolate loaf with raspberries, chocolate chips... and a surprise ingredient
With its fresh fruity twist, this decadent chocolate load is a perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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How to make scallops with sweetcorn cream and bacon
Ideal for a fancy lunch or a special supper, this dish makes the most of some lovely ingredients you might not have seen together before. Popcorn and scallops, together at last!
By Melanie Johnson Published
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How to make matcha and cherry mille crêpe cake
Melanie Johnson turns this season's cherries into three mouthwatering dishes.
By Carla Passino Published
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How to make a picture perfect blackberry tartlet with mascarpone, maple syrup — and a few chocolate hob-nobs
We all love blackberries — and you'll love them even more in this recipe from cooks behind Wild by Tart.
By Toby Keel Published
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How to make Richard Corrigan’s roast grouse and foie gras pie
As game season begins, we share a recipe from chef Richard Corrigan that makes the most of one of the most famous seasonal ingredients.
By Country Life Published
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How to make strawberry cheesecake with a Pimm's glaze, just in time for Wimbledon
Wimbledon, one of the great highlights of the British summer, is almost upon us — and that means strawberries and Pimm's, which come together beautifully in this recipe.
By Country Life Published
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How to make perfect burgers to barbecue at home, with blue cheese, avocado and pancetta
Guilty pleasures don't come any more pleasurable than a really great burger; if this recipe doesn't make your mouth water, you're most likely a vegetarian.
By Toby Keel Published
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How to make Spring roast lamb with maple yoghurt marinade, and maple-glazed roast potatoes
If your mouth isn't watering already at this maple roast lamb recipe, you're made of stronger stuff than we are.
By Toby Keel Published
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Tom Parker Bowles: Why Dorset snails are as good (if not better) than French ones — and a recipe to prove it
Snails might forever be associated with French cuisine, but the slippery little suckers bred on these shores are rivalling the best Bordeaux has to offer, says Tom Parker Bowles.
By Tom Parker-Bowles Published