A mournful sadness blights my existence: cheese makes me ill. Since a severe bout of listeria poisoning 15 years ago, I can’t so much as taste a bit of Stilton on an oat cracker. My dodgy digestion even denies me that glory of pub dinners, a Cheddar ploughman’s with lashings of pickle. In Britain, to … Read more
Great British Bake Off contestant Dave Friday has proposed to his girlfriend Stacey Valentine during spin off show Extra Slice. The star, 31, who finished the latest season as a runner up, and his partner welcomed their first baby son, Ronnie, earlier this year. Fans were delighted by the public gesture, with many taking to … Read more
A slice of comfort: Roasted John Dory with brown butter, lemon, capers and nori By Danielle Alvarez Published: 00:01 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 00:01 GMT, 1 November 2020 SERVES 2 1 x 800g John Dory, cleaned and head removed 2 nori sheets (Japanese seaweed) 90ml olive oil 1 whole lemon, thinly sliced 60g … Read more
Food: A slice of comfort By Danielle Alvarez Published: 00:01 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 00:01 GMT, 1 November 2020 Share or comment on this article:
A slice of comfort: Greens and onion galette with creme fraiche and comte By Danielle Alvarez Published: 00:02 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 1 November 2020 SERVES 6-8 1 pack shop-bought puff pastry flour, for dusting FILLING 400g-500g mixed green leaves with thick stems removed (any combination of spinach, Swiss chard, kale, … Read more
A slice of comfort: Roasted pork rack with caramelised apples and mustard By Danielle Alvarez Published: 00:02 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 1 November 2020 SERVES 4-6 1.25kg pork rack, bone in, skin on 8g sage leaves 10g salt 5-6 sweet apples, cored and quartered 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp wholegrain mustard … Read more
A slice of comfort: Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with white beans and romesco By Danielle Alvarez Published: 00:02 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 1 November 2020 SERVES 6 1 x 2.25kg-2.5kg lamb shoulder, on the bone 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to serve juice of 1 lemon ½ bunch thyme, leaves picked BEANS … Read more
A slice of comfort: Roasted pumpkin stuffed with wild mushrooms and gruyere By Danielle Alvarez Published: 00:02 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 1 November 2020 SERVES 6-8 20g butter 2 onions, thinly sliced 200g wild mushrooms, such as chanterelle and porcini, cleaned and sliced 50ml white wine 6 thyme sprigs, leaves picked and … Read more
A slice of comfort: Cauliflower and smoked cheese gratin By Danielle Alvarez Published: 00:02 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 1 November 2020 SERVES 6-8 1kg cauliflower (approx 1 large head) 70g butter 50g panko or other fresh breadcrumbs, dried 30g plain flour 550ml cold full-cream milk 1 bay leaf 1 tbsp salt 70g … Read more
A slice of comfort: Buttermilk-marinated chicken with roasted grapes and za’atar By Danielle Alvarez Published: 00:03 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 00:03 GMT, 1 November 2020 SERVES 4 1 x 2kg chicken, butterflied 600ml buttermilk 1.5 litres full-cream milk extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1 tbsp za’atar 150g red grapes 50ml verjus, or … Read more