Recipe notes This Black Truffle Arancini recipe is courtesy of head chefs Michael Carr and Ben Wood of Wilding – the Oxford-based neighbourhood restaurant that offers a wine-forward dining experience where exceptional and sustainably sourced produce crafted into beautiful dishes meet with a treasure trove of wine. Make light, crisp risotto balls bursting with the flavours of black truffle and Parmesan with this Black Truffle Arancini recipe. Truffle are fragrant fungi that taste best when fresh, so plan to enjoy white and burgundy truffles from September to December and winter black truffles ..read more

Recipe notes This Truffle Hollandaise recipe is courtesy of head chefs Michael Carr and Ben Wood of Wilding – the Oxford-based neighbourhood restaurant that offers a wine-forward dining experience where exceptional and sustainably sourced produce crafted into beautiful dishes meet with a treasure trove of wine. Shave about 3 to 5 grams of fresh truffles on top to enhance this dish and make an impact. These fragrant fungi taste best fresh, so plan to enjoy white and burgundy truffles from September to December and winter black truffles from December to early March. The post Truffle Ho ..read more

Gin and Tonic with Lime, Black Pepper & Lavender Vinegar Recipe Recipe notes The Gin and Tonic was first created for disease prevention, but it is now a quintessential summer cocktail that is light, refreshing and easy to make. The ratio of gin to tonic varies according to taste, strength of the gin, other drink mixers being added, etc., with most recipes calling for a ratio between 1:1 and 1:3. You will create an intense marriage of flavours by pioneering a few drops of Womersley’s Lime, Black Pepper & Lavender Vinegar into this simple Gin and Tonic cocktail. Adjust the amo ..read more

Strawberry and Feta Salad Recipe Recipe notes With a wonderful combination of flavours, this Strawberry and Feta Salad is a delicious light summer salad recipe and a really great way to include sweet strawberries in a savoury dish. The sharp, peppery flavour of rocket and watercress in the salad makes the strawberries taste even sweeter, and the feta cheese adds a tangy, salty, flavoursome bite for one of the most delicious summer salad recipes you’ll ever try. This Strawberry and Feta Salad Recipe is courtesy of Womersley Foods – the Oxfordshire heritage brand that makes surprisingly, delici ..read more

Recipe notes Super easy to make, Nasu Dengaku (miso glazed aubergines) is a classic Japanese side dish made with aubergines sliced in half, scored and brushed with a sweet and savory miso sauce. This Nasu Dengaku Recipe serves 2 as a main course or 4 as a starter. “From the end of July, one of our key crops at the farm is beautiful purple aubergines – we sell lots in the shop and have to be resourceful in coming up with different recipes for the restaurant. One of our firm customer favourites is this simple Japanese dish.” Worton Kitchen Garden About this recipe This Nasu Dengaku Recipe ..read more

Recipe notes by Anisa This traditional, ultimate Indian drink has exciting layers of flavour and textures and is the beverage of choice on any iftar table at the end of a fasting day or any day, for that matter. It has a creamy flavour, delicately perfumed with rose, and a nice dollop of ice cream to make it extra cooling. It’s quite a major part of Middle Eastern and Indian culture, from the villages of the subcontinent to homes here in the UK! It looks so pretty and exotic in pink, don’t you think? About this recipe This Falooda recipe is extracted from The Ramadan Cookbook by Anisa Ka ..read more

Recipe notes by Anisa There is something so satisfying about a good old-fashioned vegetarian samosa. My samosas, with spicy potatoes and sweetcorn, are wrapped in ready-made tortillas, so you’re good to go in no time at all! These can be enjoyed any time – they are perfect for batch-cooking and freezing, so ideal for iftar, but they are delicious throughout the year. About this recipe This Spicy Potato and Sweetcorn Tortilla Samosas recipe is extracted from The Ramadan Cookbook by Anisa Karolia and photography by Ellis Parrinder (Ebury Press). Buy it on amazon Affiliate disclosure: We ..read more

Recipe notes by Elizabeth Gibbs In celebration of Coronation Big Lunches taking place over the Coronation weekend, Their Majesties have shared a recipe for a Coronation Quiche – featuring spinach, broad beans and tarragon. The Coronation Big Lunch aims to bring neighbours and communities together to celebrate the Coronation and share friendship, food and fun. Her Majesty The Queen Consort, as Patron, has attended Big Lunches all across the UK and the world, including in Ghana and Barbados. Read more: King Charles and Camilla choose coronation quiche for Coronation Big Lunch! This recipe show ..read more

Recipe notes by Anisa Dessert is a must for iftar during Ramadan in our house. Whether it’s ice cream, jelly or fresh fruits, something sweet is on the table to enjoy after the main meal. I normally make a rose version of this dessert, but this Mango Falooda is just as delicious – I absolutely love mangoes. This dessert is so creamy, soft and light and totally melts in your mouth. About this recipe This Mango Falooda dessert recipe is extracted from The Ramadan Cookbook by Anisa Karolia and photography by Ellis Parrinder (Ebury Press). Buy it on amazon Affiliate disclosure: We may ear ..read more

Recipe notes by Anisa Start your day with these delicious, nutritious slices. Perfect for Ramadan, for suhoor or iftar, they are rich in vitamins and minerals and packed with lots of energy. These will help suppress sugar cravings and you control your appetite through the day. About this recipe This Date and Nut Slices recipe is extracted from The Ramadan Cookbook by Anisa Karolia and photography by Ellis Parrinder (Ebury Press). Buy it on amazon Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase from links provided on this page. The commission we ..read more