Pasta pie (pasticcio di pasta alla ferrarese)
Genarro Contaldo
Gennaro is a celebrated chef who mentored Jamie Oliver and co-starred with Antonio Carluccio in Two Greedy Italians. He ran London’s acclaimed Passione restaurant and authored best-selling Italian cookbooks.
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Millefiori Appasimento Veneto, Italy, 2024: Tesco, From £8.50
A rich red blend from Italy’s Veneto region, mainly Corvina and Merlot. About 60% of grapes are dried via appassimento for concentrated cherry, raspberry, prune, and spice notes. Its medium-full bodied, soft, and lingering at 13.5-14% ABV. “It’s the sort of wine that on a drizzly day makes you feel like all of the sunshine’s coming back.” Read more…
South Ukrainian Borsch
Olia Hercules
Olia is a London-based Ukrainian chef, food writer, and stylist. She trained at Leith’s School of Food and Wine, worked at Ottolenghi, and authored award-winning books.
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Bolgrad Select Collection Saperavi, Ukraine, 2024: Lidl £8.49
A dry Ukrainian red from Odesa, featuring spicy dark fruits, black cherry, firm tannins, and bright acidity at 14% ABV. “Malbec in a hot air balloon” Read more…
Mushroom cottage pie with taleggio pommes duchesse
Jodie Nixon
Jodie NixonJodie is a London-based recipe writer, food stylist and Mob food producer, known for colourful, veg-forward dishes and creative, flavour-packed comfort food.
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Three Spirit Nightcap: Majestic, £26
A non-alcoholic botanical elixir. It’s designed to relax and unwind, blending lemon balm, hops, ashwagandha, maple syrup, and spices for woody, vanilla, and peppery notes.
Malay-style squid, prawns and clams
Matt Tebbutt
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Goodrays Re:Focus Zesty Lime & Kiwi: Waitrose, £7.50 for four
A sparkling, low-sugar functional drink with Lion’s Mane, magnesium, electrolytes, and vitamin D for focus and hydration. Zesty lime-kiwi flavour, 14kcal/100ml
Crispy duck pancakes with plum sauce
Matt Tebbutt
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Goodrays Re:Focus Zesty Lime & Kiwi: Waitrose, £7.50 for four
A sparkling, low-sugar functional drink with Lion’s Mane, magnesium, electrolytes, and vitamin D for focus and hydration. Zesty lime-kiwi flavour, 14kcal/100ml
Sardine curry and aloo matar
Matt Tebbutt
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Cawston Press Watermelon Sparkling Water: Ocado, From £3.50 for four
Blends sparkling spring water with real pressed watermelon juice and a touch of lemon.
No added sugar, sweeteners, or concentrates; just 8 calories per 330ml can with light fruit flavour.