Saturday Kitchen Today 08 Mar 2025

Georgina Hayden

Baklava cheesecake

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut, France, N/V : Aldi, £14.99 ↘

Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut is a non-vintage French champagne produced by Philizot et Fils and sold by Aldi. It features a pale gold color with fine bubbles and offers aromas of green apple, citrus, and brioche. The palate presents crisp acidity with apple and pear flavors, complemented by toasty notes. Made using traditional methods and classic champagne grapes, it’s well-regarded as a good value option, suitable for celebrations or pairing with seafood and light dishes.

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Georgina Hayden is a celebrated British chef, food writer, and cookbook author known for her Greek-Cypriot heritage-inspired cooking. She previously worked with Jamie Oliver for 12 years and has written acclaimed cookbooks including “Taverna” and “Nistisima,” focusing on Mediterranean and plant-based cuisine.

Floella Benjamin

Duck with mango purée and sweet potato mashaklava cheesecake

Floella Benjamin is a Trinidadian-British actress, author, TV presenter, and politician. Known for hosting children’s programs like “Play School,” she later became a business executive, author of children’s books, and was appointed to the House of Lords in 2010. She’s an advocate for children’s welfare and diversity in media.

Thomasina Miers

Grilled hispi cabbage with green herb mole and salsa macha

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

Yalumba Gen Organic Viognier, Australia, 2023 : Co-op, From £10 ↘

Yalumba Gen Organic Viognier 2023 is an organic Australian white wine with a pale gold color. It features pronounced apricot, peach and honeysuckle aromas with hints of ginger. Medium to full-bodied with luscious stone fruit flavors balanced by refreshing acidity. Made with minimal intervention to showcase pure Viognier character. Pairs well with spicy Asian cuisine or seafood dishes.

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Thomasina Miers is a British chef, food writer, and restaurateur who won the 2005 BBC MasterChef competition. She co-founded the Wahaca restaurant chain, specializing in Mexican street food. She has authored several cookbooks and regularly contributes to food publications, championing sustainable and seasonal cooking.

Elloit Grover

Toad in the hole with shallot marmalade

Elliott Grover is the executive chef at 45 Park Lane in London, overseeing culinary operations including Wolfgang Puck’s renowned restaurant, CUT. He began his career at 16 under chefs Mark Hix and Tim Hughes, working at Le Caprice and Scott’s Mayfair. He later held head chef positions at Hix Soho and The Ned, and served as executive chef at Duck & Waffle.

Matt Tebbutt

Caribbean-spiced roast chicken

Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation

Amandla Our Freedom Blush, South Africa, 2023 : Sainsbury’s, From £7 ↘

Amandla Our Freedom Blush 2023 is a South African rosé with a vibrant salmon-pink color. It offers fresh aromas of strawberry, raspberry and watermelon with subtle floral notes. The palate is crisp and refreshing with bright red fruit flavors, balanced acidity and a clean, dry finish. Mainly made from Chenin Blanc grapes, with a little Pinotage, it pairs well with summer salads, grilled seafood, and light dishes.