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Isle of Wight Asparagus with 'Borthwood' Cheese Sauce and Fritter
Sean Warren, Head ChefThe Fishbourne Inn, Fishbourne
As an Island chef, I am very lucky to have access to such a variety of high-quality ingredients that are produced right on my doorstep. This seasonal vegetarian dish...
Flourless Coconut and Raspberry Roulade
Andy Holloway, Head Chef
The Bistro, Ventnor
With over 30 year's experience making roulades, using local produce is a pleasure and elevate the dish. Sunny, rich and boozy, the colourful dessert is flourless, making it light and accessible to those with gluten intolerance. Paired with 'Malvasia delle...
The Radiant Rhubarb
Illustrated by Lilly Louise Allen
As we stride into rhubarb season it's important to remind ourselves that this mineral and vitamin-packed colourful vegetable is not just for crumbles.
Hot and sour rhubarb and crispy pork
Ingredients
1kg higher-welfare pork belly, boned, rind removed, cut into 3-4cm cubes
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Groundnut...
Leek and 2 Cheese Pasty
By Editor, Christian Warren
Me and my little brother would make these with our Nan - often using leeks from Grandpa's allotment. Fresh from the oven wrapped in foil they would keep out pockets and hands warm until we were hungry. Nan would of course make...
Mumma's Cakey Bars
By editorial assistant Chloe Gwinnett
A lunch box staple, these were so popular that we would take spares to school which would then be divided into tiny morsels amongst our friends. The tray bake has the advantage of being a 'throw it all in the bowl bake' and...
Cottage Pie
By Deputy Editor Amber Beard
When I was growing up in Ireland in the seventies, there wasn't much choice in the way of food available in the shops and there were very few supermarkets, so classic dinners were what my mum prepared. Cheap to make and with the ever...
Gypsy Tart Reminiscences
With Chef Robert Thompson
Robert Thompson recalls the Gypsy Tart of his youth. A school dinner staple, he has reinvented it and elevated it to a pudding that we'd all be delighted to have on our New Year table with a few easy updates.
Gypsy Tart is a tart...
Take One Turkey
By Phil Gilbraith, Inns of Distinction
The traditional Christmas Turkey can daunt the most assured of family cooks so following these useful tips for a slightly less stressful time in the kitchen.
How many times have we sat down on Christmas day looking forward to a classic feast...
