Riso Gallo Spinach and Mozzarella Arancini, by Danilo Cortellini If you were from the western side of Sicily you call them Arancine, but if you were from the eastern part you would call them Arancini. To me it doesn’t really matter as I love them no matter the name. Crunchy, flavoursome, stuffed rice balls, you could find plenty of versions of this recipe, which … [Read more...]
The Roux Scholarship winner 2019 is Spencer Metzger
The Roux Scholarship winner 2019 is Spencer Metzger, the premier sous chef from The Ritz, London. Spencer beat five other finalists in a fiercely contested final held at Westminster Kingsway College, London yesterday, where they were all asked to prepare and serve Monkfish blanquette and langoustines with saffron basmati rice, garnished with seasonal vegetables and asparagus … [Read more...]
A life changing opportunity today for six Roux Scholarship 2019 finalists
Six talented finalists are competing today to become the Roux Scholar 2019, a life changing opportunity for all taking place at Westminster Kingsway College, London. The finalists will be given the recipe and ingredients for a main dish, either classic or modern, only thirty minutes before the start of the competition. They then then have three hours to prepare and present … [Read more...]
New Executive Chef at The Vineyard arrives via The Ritz, London
Tom Scade has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Vineyard, Stockcross, joining from The Ritz Hotel in London where he is Sous Chef to John Williams MBE Tom had trained initially under John Williams before going off and running his own business as Chef/General Manager at The Mariners Rock in Cornwall. He was also Head Chef for two Michelin star chef, Martin Blunos … [Read more...]
Riso Gallo’s Baby spinach, date, feta and black rice salad, by Chef Paul Gayler MBE
To my mind dates are underused far too much, except in the Middle East where they are revered. Their sweetness when paired with a salty ingredient like feta work so well together. This salad is a great favourite of mine; it is an excellent way to start a meal. Venere black rice is often known also as purple rice. Serves 4 Ingredients: 75g walnuts, … [Read more...]