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Five minutes with David Taylor

Thea Everett — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:15:03 +0000

Known for a cooking style that falls under the term Nordic minimalism, David Taylor has had an inspiring career, starting out in the deep end at Gordon Ramsay’s Maze with Jason Atherton, then cooking in places as far flung as Grace in Chicago, Atera in New York and Maaemo in Oslo, where he was part of a team that helped the restaurant gain a third Michelin star.

Now settled back home in the Midlands, David is manning Grace & Savour, which opened in 2022 with a focus on organic, sustainable and often home grown produce. In a leafy spot south of Birmingham, offers a slice of tranquillity and some of the most interesting food you’ll find in the UK, all made with supplies that are as local to Hampton Manor (where the restaurant is based) as possible.

We caught up with David to talk about his experiences and influences, staff meals at Grace & Savour, and his aspirations for the future.

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How to create a Christmas hamper

Katy Salter — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:54:35 +0000

A hamper stuffed with edible goodies is always a hit at Christmas. Why not have a go at creating your own with our Christmas hamper ideas? Making your own hamper means you can stick to a budget while filling the basket or box with thoughtful treats tailored to your loved one’s tastes and interests. Follow our complete guide to creating a Christmas hamper – then try out some of the homemade gift recipes.

Looking for edible Christmas gift ideas? We have over 100 present-worthy recipes.

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The delicious. team’s 12 favourite Christmas recipes

Delicious. team — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:53:09 +0000

We all have favourite Christmas recipes that we return to year after year… Perhaps you can’t imagine Christmas dinner without a family member’s special bread sauce recipe, or your Yuletide isn’t complete without making a batch of gingerbread. In that spirit, we asked the delicious. team to share their all-time-favourite Christmas recipe from the delicious. archives. These are tried-and-tested winners that team members have made time and again – and all would be worthy additions to your festive recipe book, too.

Interested in jazzing up your failsafe favourites a little this year? Check out our five glow-up hacks – smart ideas to add pizzazz to your staple festive dishes.

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Taste tested: The best supermarket Christmas food 2023

Delicious. team — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:17:26 +0000

Even the most dedicated cooks pepper in a few readymade options at Christmas. There are plenty of excellent products to choose from and, with our guide to the best supermarket Christmas food 2023, you can be sure of making quality choices. It took a lot of tasting, quibbling and honing down, but here at your service is a round-up of the delicious. team’s favourite nibbles, puds, snacks and ready-meals… Enjoy!

Getting your Christmas feasting plans in order? Our make-ahead Christmas collection has ideas galore to help you stress less and enjoy more this December.

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How to cook five Christmas sides in an air fryer

Thea Everett — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:51:10 +0000

If you’re concerned about having enough space in your oven this Christmas (who isn’t?), cooking some or all of your roasties, sprouts, carrots, parsnips and pigs-in-blankets in the air fryer is a great solution. The ever-popular kitchen gadget produces crispy parsnips, burnished sprouts and roasties with as much crunch as your heart could desire. Find …

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How to give your Christmas ham a glow-up

Pollyanna Coupland — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:00:09 +0000

Forget the big roast bird, the mince pies, figgy pudding and pigs in blankets… For our food team’s Pollyanna Coupland, Christmas isn’t complete without a burnished, glossy ham. It offers abundant opportunity for festive feasting – not to mention between-meals snacking. Learn how to cook a showstopper ham with Pollyanna’s expert guide…

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Best of the best: how to make the ultimate fish pie

Pollyanna Coupland — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:34:51 +0000

No shortcuts. No cheat ingredients. Our best of the best series takes the view that if something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right. We take a deep-dive into a classic dish, delving into the processes and analysing why it tastes so good, then we give you our ultimate recipe. This time: Pollyanna Coupland takes the …

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12 things you need to know about Christmas turkey

Paul Kelly — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:22:28 +0000

Why is it worth buying a premium turkey? How should I prepare my turkey? What temperature should turkey be cooked to? How do I get crispy turkey skin?

A gloriously burnished, crisp-skinned bird is the centrepiece of a traditional Christmas dinner, but most people only eat turkey once a year – so it’s not surprising many are unsure about how to choose, prepare and cook it well. Never fear: we asked turkey farmer Paul Kelly to answer your queries and share his expert advice on how to ensure your Christmas roast is spot-on perfect.

Paul’s parents Mollie and Derek launched Kelly Turkeys in Essex 50 years ago and, at Paul’s suggestion, began rearing bronze turkeys in the 1980s. Bronzes had been the traditional breed but were replaced by fast-growing white turkeys in the preceding decades. The farm is now run by Paul, and its unique slow-growing KellyBronze turkeys have been recommended by scores of expert cooks including Jamie Oliver, Delia Smith – and the delicious. food team. Paul answers your top Christmas turkey questions below…

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The best Christmas gifts under £25 for cooks and food lovers

Delicious. team — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:14:00 +0000

On the lookout for foodie Christmas gift ideas? Whether you’re searching for stocking fillers, treats for friends or the perfect Secret Santa prezzy, we’ll help have your Christmas list wrapped up in no time. What’s more, these 25 gorgeous gifts all come in at under 25 quid. In the spirit of not clogging up our …

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The 2023 delicious. Christmas gift guide for foodies

Delicious. team — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:26:00 +0000

What do you get the foodie friend who seems to have everything?! If you feel you’ve exhausted all options and are still stuck for great gift ideas, we’ve got you. This is the ultimate Christmas gift guide for foodies. Expect kitchen kit, delectable treats and stocking fillers that food lovers of all ages will adore. Make …

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