SATURDAY KITCHEN RECIPES
08 Feb 2025

Dipna Anand is an award-winning chef, author, and restaurateur based in London. Co-owner of the renowned Brilliant Restaurant in Southall, she specializes in authentic Punjabi cuisine. Dipna also runs a cookery school, has authored two cookbooks, and frequently appears on television cooking shows.

  Masala chicken with chapatis

 

 

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

Vinehugger Chenin Blanc, South Africa, 2023 : Majestic £12.49 ↘

The 2023 Vinehugger Chenin Blanc presents a vibrant bouquet of aromas, including cling peaches, quince, and ripe lemon, accented by delicate white florals. On the nose, you’ll find notes of quince, sweet pineapple, persimmon, and star fruit, with hints of pear and passion fruit. Expect flavours of yellow peaches, tropical pineapple, golden apples, and crunchy pears, complemented by lemon drops. Other notes include tangerine, green apple, and lime. This wine offers a balanced palate with a textured finish.

Theo Randall is a celebrated British chef known for his expertise in Italian cuisine. Formerly head chef at The River Café, he launched Theo Randall at the InterContinental in London. His passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients defines his cooking style. Randall is also a cookbook author and television personality.

  Sea bream with potatoes, fennel and olives

 

 

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

Finest Soave Classico Superiore, Italy, 2022 : Tesco from £8.50 ↘

Tesco Finest Soave Classico Superiore typically presents a delightful balance of floral and fruity notes. Expect a smooth, floral aroma with sweet pineapple notes and a long finish of lime and subtle oak. On the palate, it exhibits fresh acidity, complemented by citrus and peach kernel flavours. Some may detect hints of vanilla and sweet spice, along with tropical fruits such as mandarins and peaches. Overall, it’s a refreshing wine with a creamy texture and a rich flavour, best served chilled.

 Haddock and chips with curry sauce

 

 

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

Asquith Gardens Traditional English Sparkling Wine, England, N/V : Asda, £15.97 ↘
Asquith Gardens Traditional English Sparkling Wine offers an elegant experience with its citrus, red apple, and honey notes, complemented by a biscuity finish. Made using the traditional method with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, this English sparkling wine is aged for over 5 years to develop complex flavours and fine bubbles. Its balanced profile, featuring buttered apples, digestive biscuits, floral honey, and Seville orange marmalade, makes it a versatile choice for celebrations or pairing with various foods like salmon or roast chicken.

 Matt’s sausage surprise

 

 

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, France, 2022 : Asda, £7 ↘
The 2022 Côtes du Roussillon-Villages offers a vibrant expression of ripe red berries, black cherries, and wild strawberries, accented by hints of peppery spice and herbal garrigue. Its medium-bodied palate is silky yet structured, with mineral undertones and balanced tannins. A warming finish lingers with notes of cooked fruit and subtle earthiness, making it both complex and approachable.

SATURDAY KITCHEN RECIPE FAVOURITES