One of our favourite Great British Chefs, Shaun Rankin’s name is closely associated with Jersey, where he cooks homely yet innovative dishes using exceptional local produce. Rankin has also plied his trade at Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago, The Mayfair, The Black Bull Inn, Sumas, Longueville Manor and at Fraser’s in Perth, Australia. With such a diversity of influences, Rankin … [Read more...]
Venison loin and bolognese, by Simon Haigh
Simon Haigh cut his teeth at the famed Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, working with Raymond Blanc, whom he cites as a key inspiration to this day, saying, ‘[Le Manoir] really opened my eyes to a whole new world.’ He won his first Michelin star as head chef at Scotland’s Inverlochy Castle, where he worked from 1993 until 2001. Simon features prominently in Great British … [Read more...]
Chef’s Recipe of the Week, by Alfred Prasad
This week's Chefs Recipe of the Week is Spiced Tiger Prawns by Alfred Prasad and courtesy of Great British Chefs. Grilled jumbo tiger prawns marinated with yoghurt, ginger, paprika, ground spices and toasted nigella seeds make for a delicious, fresh and interesting combination in this starter from Alfred Prasad. The chickpea flour, or gram flour, in this prawn recipe (also … [Read more...]
Chef’s Recipe of the Week, by Robert Thompson
This week's Chefs Recipe of the Week is Smoky eel puff pastries with pork belly, Emmental and apple by Robert Thompson and courtesy of Great British Chefs This impressive eel recipe by Robert Thompson is based on an two East End favourites - pies and eels! These smoky eel pastries are packed full of flavour and can be served any time of the day. The delicious pork belly … [Read more...]
Roasted and glazed Gressingham duck with spiced red cabbage and cranberries by Shaun Rankin
Shaun Rankin’s name is closely associated with Jersey, where he cooks homely yet innovative dishes using exceptional local produce. Rankin has also plied his trade at Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago, The Mayfair, The Black Bull Inn, Sumas, Longueville Manor and at Fraser’s in Perth, Australia. With such a diversity of influences, Rankin says what unites his countless … [Read more...]