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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
