Coniglio alla stimpirata
Theo Randall
Theo RandallBorn in 1967, renowned for Italian cuisine. Theo trained at Chez Max, spent 15 years at The River Café earning a Michelin star as head chef, and opened his acclaimed restaurant at London’s InterContinental in 2006.
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Vito Mameli Grillo, Italy, 2024: Majestic, From £10
A Sicilian white wine made from the Grillo grape by Cantina Europa, a large cooperative in Italy.
It’s a fresh, approachable dry white (around 12.5% ABV) often praised for its citrus and floral notes, retailing for about £9 at UK stores like Majestic. It pairs well with seafood or light dishes.
Piri-piri chicken with asparagus and whipped ricotta
Samin Nosrat
Samin NosratBorn 1979, is an Iranian-American chef, author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, and Netflix host. She trained at Chez Panisse and writes for the New York Times.
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Île de Beauté Corsican Rosé, France, 2024: M&S, £10
A light, pale-pink dry rosé from Corsica, France, under the IGP Île de Beauté designation.
It blends indigenous grapes like Sciacarellu (50%), Niellucciu (30%), and Grenache, offering fresh aromas of red berries, citrus, white peach, and subtle florals with crisp acidity around 11-12% ABV.
Serve chilled (8-10°C) as an aperitif, with seafood, charcuterie, chicken, or Asian dishes; it’s refreshing and food-friendly.
Pastiera Napoletana
Vito Coppola
Vito CoppolaVito, born 1992 in Italy, is a professional Latin dancer who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2023 with Ellie Leach and Celebrity MasterChef UK in 2024. Known for Italian championships from age 10, he’s multilingual and shares recipes like spinach tagliatelle.
Matt Tebbutt
Grilled tuna loin with mango and pickled carrot
Matt Tebbutt
Saturday Kitchen drinks recommendation
Believe by Jukes: Available online, £12
A non-alcoholic cordial from Jukes Cordialities, created by UK wine expert Matthew Jukes.
It features a citrus-led profile with lemon, lime, pineapple, fennel, amaranth, hops, herbs, spices, and apple cider vinegar for tanginess, sold in crown-capped 750ml bottles at around £12 (or £42/case of 4).
Designed for everyday sipping over ice, it offers a healthy, refreshing alternative to wine with sophisticated layers.
Butterflied leg of lamb with radish and watercress tzatziki
Matt Tebbutt
Saturday Kitchen drinks recommendation
Jukes 6 – The Sparkling Red: Available Online, £20 for Four
A non-alcoholic sparkling red cordial from Jukes Cordialities by UK wine expert Matthew Jukes, building on the previous “Believe” variant in their lineup.
It delivers a deep, earthy, spicy profile with blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, strawberry, and plum notes, plus subtle vegetable and spice layers for richness; at 0% ABV, it’s lightly carbonated (22 kcal/100ml, 3.4g sugar/100ml) and comes ready-to-drink in 250ml cans (~£5 each) or part of mixed sparkling collections.
Perfect for mindful sipping over ice, BBQs, or pairing with hearty dishes like charcuterie or spiced meats—low-calorie, vegan, and sophisticated.