British Chefs Table

Every summer, like clockwork, I find myself back in my grandmother’s sunlit garden, clutching a plate of something tomato-laden and soaked in sunshine. That’s where …

There’s something about the feel of cool pastry dough between your fingers that takes me right back to my mum’s kitchen on a rainy Sunday. …

I’ll be honest with you: the first time I tried making a turkey and ham pie after Christmas, it was an utter disaster. I didn’t …

There’s something deeply meditative about making pickles. It’s the kind of kitchen task that invites you to slow down — to slice with care, to …

This one takes me back. Back to a chilly winter evening in my mum’s kitchen, where the radiators were rattling and the telly hummed softly …

Let me just say it — I used to butcher drizzle cakes. For years. Either dry as the Sahara or drowned like a sponge in …

The first time I made a chicken tagine, I burnt the bottom. Not enough liquid, too high heat, and I was far too proud to …

I remember the first time I made a fruit cake without sugar. It was just before Christmas, years ago, when my mum was watching her …

The beauty of Nigella Mushroom Lasagna lies in its balance — soft, rich, and earthy, with just the right hum of spice. It’s not trying …

This soup feels like one of those recipes you make when you’re trying to be good — but also can’t quite give up cheese. You …