John Chantarasak
John is a celebrated chef known for his innovative Anglo-Thai cuisine. His London restaurants showcase a vibrant, unfussy style rooted in his Thai heritage and British upbringing
Gai yang poussin and autumnal som tam salad
🍷 Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
The Gathering Storm White, Spain, 2024: Majestic, From £7
The Gathering Storm White 2024 from Spain is a cleverly crafted blend of Verdejo, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc grapes predominantly sourced from La Mancha. Expect a crisp and bright palate featuring citrus and tropical fruit flavours, balanced by a refreshing acidity, making it a versatile choice for aperitifs or pairing with light seafood dishes, poultry, and salads. Its youthful style and straightforward charm make it an excellent value for a flavourful Spanish white under £10.
Thomasina Miers
Thomasina is a chef, food writer, and co-founder of the Wahaca restaurant chain. She is celebrated for popularising modern Mexican cuisine in the UK and for winning MasterChef.
Buttermilk chicken tortas
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Segura Viudas Brut Vintage Cava, Spain, 2022: Tesco, £12
Segura Viudas Brut Vintage Cava is a crisp and elegant Spanish sparkling wine from Penedès. It shows delicate bubbles with aromas of white fruit, citrus, and subtle brioche notes. The palate is fresh and balanced, featuring green apple and bright citrus, with a creamy texture and a clean, lingering finish. Ideal for celebrations or pairing with seafood and white meats.
Matt Tebbutt
Maltagliati with seafood ragu
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Irresistible Pinot Grigio Ramato, Italy, 2024: Co-op, £8.15
Irresistible Pinot Grigio Ramato is a charming skin-contact white wine with a delicate copper hue. It offers fragrant notes of orchard fruits, subtle floral hints, and a touch of minerality. The palate is fresh and well-rounded with flavours of stone fruit, pink grapefruit, and a gentle spice, making it a versatile match for light chicken dishes, seafood, or Asian cuisine.
Moroccan-style lamb shanks with khobz bread
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Irresistible Salice Salento, Italy, 2021: Co-op, £8.15
Irresistible Salice Salento 2021 is a bold and elegant red wine from the sun-drenched Salento region of south-east Italy. Deep ruby in colour, it captivates with rich red fruit flavours, including blackberry, black cherry, and plum. It offers a velvety texture with balanced acidity and firm tannins, complemented by vanilla, toasted oak, and subtle spice notes. This wine holds a silky finish with a pleasant hint of chocolate and thyme, making it an excellent partner for hearty dishes and mature cheeses
SATURDAY KITCHEN RECIPE FAVOURITES
Chicken lasagne with garlic dough balls
Salmon tikka, lemon rice and kachumber salad
