Max Coen
Max Coen is the chef-owner of Michelin-starred Dorian, a modern British bistro in the heart of Notting Hill. In just two years, the restaurant has earned a Michelin star.
Potato rosti with fried pollock, chicken skin mayo and mustard leaf salad
🍷 Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne, Australia, 2024: Asda, £13.47
d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2024 from McLaren Vale, Australia, is a vibrant, creamy white blend with enticing aromas of white peach, apricot, citrus blossom, and hints of ginger. On the palate, it offers luscious tropical fruit flavours of nectarine and honeydew melon balanced by lively acidity, subtle spice, and a textured, elegant finish. This wine, with 13.1% ABV and partial oak ageing for complexity, pairs beautifully with seafood, creamy dishes, and mildly spiced cuisines
Anna Haugh
Dubliner Anna Haugh has been a professional chef for over 20 years, working with Gordon Ramsay before founding Myrtle Restaurant in London.
Beef short ribs and colcannon
🍷 Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Loved & Found Touriga Franca, Portugal, 2024: Waitrose, £9
Loved & Found Touriga Franca is a richly flavoured, aromatic red wine showcasing typical Touriga Franca characteristics such as dark berry fruits, vibrant floral notes like roses and wildflowers, and a well-structured body with firm yet velvety tannins. This wine offers an elegant balance of fruit and spice, making it versatile for pairing with grilled meats, hearty stews, or rich cheeses, reflecting its heritage as a key grape in Douro blends known for complexity and finesse.
Finn Lagun & Roberta D’elia
Finn Lagun is co-founder of Pasta Evangelists, a leading UK fresh pasta brand known for its artisan quality and rapid growth. He combines entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for authentic Italian cuisine.
Matt Tebbutt
Meatballs with shaken redcurrants and pink peppercorn pickled cucumbers
🍷 Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Eminence de Bijou Pinot Noir, France, 2024: Sainsbury’s, £14.50
Éminence de Bijou Pinot Noir 2024 from France’s Limoux region is an elegant, lightly oaked wine offering vibrant aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries, and wild strawberries, complemented by subtle spice and toasted vanilla notes. It pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, lamb, and mushroom dishes, making it a refined yet accessible choice for those seeking classic Pinot Noir character with a Mediterranean twist.
Pheasant goujons with a bitter leaf salad and coriander salted fries
🍷 Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Cremant d’Alsace, France, N/V: Sainsbury’s, From £10.50
Crémant d’Alsace N/V from France is a refined sparkling wine made by the traditional méthode champenoise. It offers vibrant, fresh flavours of apple, pear, apricot, and delicate floral notes, balanced by bright acidity and fine, persistent bubbles. The extended lees ageing contributes to toasty, nutty, and creamy nuances, making it an elegant yet affordable alternative to Champagne. It pairs wonderfully with seafood, poultry, and light appetizers.
SATURDAY KITCHEN RECIPE FAVOURITES
Salmon tikka, lemon rice and kachumber salad
Chicken gyros with tzatziki and chips
