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Darina Allen

Learn how to cook with Darina's top recipes

Darina Allen: Remembering Auntie Florence with love and her famous orange cake

Darina Allen: Remembering Auntie Florence with love and her famous orange cake

She loved to cook so when we see the stock pots bubbling, they will always remind us of Auntie Florence as will these recipes which I joyfully share with you

Sun, 01 May, 2022

Moussaka eggplant with chickpea. Maghmour, traditional Lebanese vegetarian eggplant stew

Darina Allen: Stop Food Waste Day 2022 and 11 ways to save on your weekly food bill

And cook up your leftovers with my delicious recipes

Sat, 23 Apr, 2022

Darina Allen: My After Easter Rocky Road is an inspired way to use up leftovers

Darina Allen: My After Easter Rocky Road is an inspired way to use up leftovers

Plus delicious Greek Moussaka and the secret to delicious lamb sandwiches

Sun, 17 Apr, 2022

Sugar cookies with rainbow sprinkles

Darina Allen: Easter cookies and little chocolate nests to make with the children

It's the perfect time of year to get the kids in the kitchen

Sat, 09 Apr, 2022

Darina Allen: My recipe for a foolproof rhubarb tart and a delicious custard to pour over it

Darina Allen: My recipe for a foolproof rhubarb tart and a delicious custard to pour over it

And an Easter lamb idea to serve with a gorgeous scallion champ

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

Darina Allen: Cook for Ukraine with traditional recipes inspired by chef Olia Hercules

Darina Allen: Cook for Ukraine with traditional recipes inspired by chef Olia Hercules

And how you can help to raise money by baking

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022

Assorted Moroccan tajines in a souk

Darina Allen: Morocco delights all five senses - travel there right now with these recipes

Lamb tagine is delicious and Moroccan Snake pastry is a treat to make

Sun, 20 Mar, 2022

Darina Allen: An inspirational cookbook dedicated to those struggling with addiction

Darina Allen: An inspirational cookbook dedicated to those struggling with addiction

Travel is an essential element of any chef’s education and this book features recipes from world travels and 40 years' experience

Sat, 12 Mar, 2022

Darina Allen: My version of Dishoom's famous bacon naan bread is the perfect brunch

Darina Allen: My version of Dishoom's famous bacon naan bread is the perfect brunch

And be sure to try these Cauliflower Fritters with Aioli

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022

delicious apple and pecan nut pound cake

Darina Allen: Get cosy this weekend with an apple cake and brown butter icing

Plus a Moroccan inspired lamb one-pot wonder and a date and coffee loaf

Sat, 26 Feb, 2022