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Darina Allen: Three recipes inspired by my most enjoyable London meals

Darina Allen: Three recipes inspired by my most enjoyable London meals

My criteria for a good restaurant, even if I’ve had an enjoyable meal is this: Do I want to return?

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Darina Allen: Three recipes for homemade marmalade including one made in minutes

Darina Allen: Three recipes for homemade marmalade including one made in minutes

For those who love a really fresh tasting marmalade and/or if you are short of time, try this no cook marmalade, made in minutes

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Darina Allen: Delve into the versatile, curious world of winter vegetables with these recipes

Darina Allen: Delve into the versatile, curious world of winter vegetables with these recipes

Have you heard of my relatively new find, a vegetable called oca?

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Darina Allen: Bringing home a slice of tasty tapas from the south of Spain

Darina Allen: Bringing home a slice of tasty tapas from the south of Spain

Here are recipes for some of the many traditional tapas I really enjoyed

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

original steamed Chinese dumplings. asian cuisine

Darina Allen: My travels throughout Asia have tantalised my palate for diverse cuisines

Asian cuisines have a rich and diverse history dating back thousands of years. It’s been shaped by a myriad of cultural influences, trade routes and regional ingredients

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

cheese fondue

Darina Allen: Three recipes to make with leftover Christmas cheese — including Myrtle's fondue

Cheese board leftovers are the gifts that keep on giving

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Darina Allen: Three recipes for cooking for Christmas crowds

Darina Allen: Three recipes for cooking for Christmas crowds

"For me, the days around Christmas are perfect for informal parties around the table or tables, sometimes guests spill into another room."

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Darina Allen: Try these recipes for stress-free starters for your Christmas feast

Darina Allen: Try these recipes for stress-free starters for your Christmas feast

This week I’m mulling over possible starters for the Christmas feast - something light, lovely, tantalisingly fresh and easy to serve.

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Darina Allen: As price of beef continues to rise, versatile venison offers an alternative

Darina Allen: As price of beef continues to rise, versatile venison offers an alternative

A juicy steak or roast rib of dry-aged beef with three sauces — maybe horseradish, aioli, and béarnaise — is irresistible

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Darina Allen: My recipes for comforting soup, soda bread, and apple crumble

Darina Allen: My recipes for comforting soup, soda bread, and apple crumble

Plus: The honour I received from MTU is a tribute to the many cooks, teachers, and farmers who continue to inspire me.

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025