SATURDAY KITCHEN RECIPES 14 Dec 2024
Ravneet Gill
Chocolate and cream profiteroles
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Festive Spiced Mocha ↘
- 250ml black coffee
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon fine black pepper
- 4 teaspoons dark brown sugar
Ravneet Gill, born in April 1991, is a British pastry chef, author, and television presenter known for her work on Junior Bake Off and has authored notable cookbooks including The Pastry Chef’s Guide and Sugar, I Love You. She studied psychology at the University of Southampton before training at Le Cordon Bleu.
£42.00 (available from £40.02)
£9.88 (available from £9.01)
Hasan Semay aka Big Has
Crab linguine
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Saint Ferréol Viognier, France, 2023: Majestic, From £14.99 ↘
A crisp, aromatic white wine from the Languedoc region of southern France. This Viognier offers vibrant notes of ripe peach, apricot, and white flowers, with a smooth, medium-bodied texture and a refreshing, slightly mineral finish. Perfect for enjoying on a warm evening or pairing with light seafood and creamy cheeses.
Wine enthusiasts have rated this Viognier highly, with community reviews praising its delicious flavour profile and overall quality.
Big Has’s real name is Hasan Semay. He is a chef, YouTuber, and author known for his vibrant culinary style and engaging content, particularly on his YouTube channel, Sunday Sessions. Hasan has gained recognition for blending his British and Cypriot heritage in his cooking.
Cookbook:
Mike Davies
Beef shin buco, saffron puntalette and orange gremolata
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Loved & Found Piedirosso, Italy, 2023: Waitrose, £9.99 ↘
A lively, rustic red wine from Campania in southern Italy. Made from the indigenous Piedirosso grape, this wine offers bright cherry and red berry flavours with a touch of herbal earthiness. Light to medium-bodied with soft tannins, it’s an easy-drinking wine that reflects the casual, sunny spirit of the Mediterranean. Ideal for casual dinners or relaxed evening sipping.
Chef Mike Davies, born in London, transitioned from studying biology at Manchester University to the culinary world, where he found his true passion. He is the chef director behind notable establishments like The Camberwell Arms and Mike’s Peckham, known for their innovative menus and commitment to quality ingredients.
Cookbook: COOKING FOR PEOPLE
Matt Tebbutt
Winter mushroom and squash lasagne
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Lisboa Bonita, Portugal, 2022: M&S, £8 ↘
A charming white wine from the Lisboa wine region of Portugal. This blend showcases fresh, bright flavours of citrus and green apple, with a light, crisp texture and a clean, refreshing finish. Versatile and easy-drinking, it captures the sunny, coastal essence of Portugal’s wine-making tradition. Perfect for casual gatherings or as a pleasant accompaniment to light seafood and salads.
Deconstructed fish pie
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Found Arinto, Portugal, 2023: M&S, £8 ↘
A crisp and zesty Portuguese white wine from the Vinho Verde region. This Arinto offers vibrant citrus and green apple notes with a refreshing, mineral-driven profile. Light-bodied and bright, it delivers a clean, invigorating taste with a subtle hint of salinity, making it perfect for warm days or as an aperitif. Ideal for seafood pairings or enjoying on its own.
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