Butternut ‘parmigiana’ with baked garlic rice
Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli-British chef, Yotam Ottolenghi is celebrated for his vibrant Middle Eastern flavours and innovative vegetarian cooking. He runs acclaimed London restaurants and has authored numerous best-selling cookbooks.
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Irresistible Marsanne, France, 2024
Co-op, £9.75
An aroma of white peach, apricot and honeyed blossom, with a hint of honeysuckle. On the palate it’s lightly honeyed yet zesty, offering stone-fruit sweetness, a citrus lift and a subtle waxy texture. The finish is clean and stony; medium-bodied at around 13% ABV, it’s a food-friendly Rhône-style white that delivers well above its price. Pairs nicely with roast chicken, creamy pasta or mildly spiced dishes.
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Zesty pork schnitzel with roasted sweet potato, sprout and walnut salad jars
Poppy O’Toole
Welsh chef Poppy O’Toole is known for her whimsical ‘Barbie chef’ creations and winning MasterChef: The Professionals in 2017. She blends serious culinary skill with playful, vibrant miniature dishes.
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Lyrarakis Assyrtiko-Vidiano Orange Wine, Greece, 2025
Majestic, From £13
Pale amber in the glass, with an inviting aroma of orange zest, marmalade and dried herbs, plus hints of stone fruit and honey. On the palate it’s dry and medium-bodied, offering zingy citrus peel, apricot and a subtle quince-like richness, framed by light tannins from seven days’ skin contact. The finish is fresh and slightly grippy, with a touch of salinity and gentle bitterness that makes it a natural match for mezze, semi-hard cheeses or white meats in creamy sauces. At around 13% ABV, it’s an approachable, food-friendly introduction to orange wine.
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BBQ brisket bao buns with cucumber and red onion pickle
Nathan Scarlett
Nathan ScarlettChef Champion at the Jamie Oliver Good School Food Awards, 32 year old “Chef Nathan” is the executive chef at Henry Cavendish Primary School in Balham and Streatham.
Matt Tebbutt
Roast loin of veal with peas, courgettes and new potatoes
Matt Tebbutt
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Fix8 Kombucha Sicilian Citrus Live Sparkling Soda
Sainsbury’s, £1.85
Bright and zesty, with a pronounced Sicilian orange aroma lifted by a subtle herbal hint of saffron. On the palate it’s lightly sparkling and refreshing—think clean citrus burst, a touch of tartness from the kombucha base, and a gentle earthy undertone from the sencha green tea. The finish is crisp and not overly sweet, with a faint vitamin-C tang and moderate acidity that keeps it lively. Low in calories (about 35 kcal per 250ml can) and packed with live cultures, it works well chilled on its own or as a sophisticated mixer with gin or vodka.
Greek salad and chicken souvlaki
Matt Tebbutt
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Fix8 Kombucha Sicilian Citrus Live Sparkling Soda
Sainsbury’s, £1.85