Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed
Elliott Grover
Crispy pork belly with caramelised strawberries, cider sauce, herb roasted potatoes and charred cabbage wedges
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Lulu l’Alouette Chinon, France, 2023: Majestic, From £12.50
Lulu l’Alouette Chinon is an unoaked, organic Cabernet Franc crafted on limestone-rich soils, named after the skylark that frequents the vineyard. Perfumed and vibrant, this wine delivers a joyful purity of fruit—expect dark, crushed black cherry, raspberry, and hints of redcurrant and red cherry—balanced by lively acidity and gentle tannins. It’s light, easy-drinking, and highly approachable in its youth, offering both classic Loire freshness and a supple, juicy finish that make it a brilliant pairing for light dishes or served slightly chilled.
Ben Lippett
Mustardy beans and hazelnuts
Baked cod with chorizo and peas
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Taste The Difference Assyrtiko, Greece, 2024: Sainsbury’s, £11
Taste The Difference Assyrtiko is a fresh, vibrant white wine offering delicate honeysuckle aromas and a clean citrus profile, especially sherbet lemon, with crisp, zesty acidity and a streak of savoury minerality. The palate is energetic and refreshing, with a long, mouth-watering finish and subtle hints of white peach, making it an ideal choice for seafood, oily fish, salads, or simply sipping chilled on a warm day
Matt Tebbutt
Steamed cauliflower steak with brown butter and whipped feta
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Marques de los Zancos Rioja Blanco, Spain, 2024: Tesco, £6.25
Marques de los Zancos Rioja Blanco is a crisp, dry white Rioja made from 100% Viura. It offers elegant floral aromas with notes of apple blossom and rose, alongside summery fruit flavours of peach, melon, green papaya, and a refreshing streak of citrus. The palate is lively and approachable, underpinned by creamy citrus that drives a clean, soft finish, making this excellent value wine ideal for pairing with fish, chicken, or simple salads.
Paneer curry, Bombay potatoes and chickpea samosas
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Finest Chenin Blanc Torrontes, Argentina, 2024: Tesco, £9
Finest Chenin Blanc Torrontes is exotically aromatic and packed with tropical fruit notes—expect peach, lychee, mango, and hints of pineapple, supported by fresh citrus and just a touch of toasty spice. The palate is crisp, lively and refreshing, with well-balanced acidity and a mouthwatering finish, making this dry, unoaked white ideal for sipping chilled or pairing with spicy cuisine, aromatic salads, or lightly grilled chicken and seafood.
