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Darina Allen

Learn how to cook with Darina's top recipes

Darina Allen: An apple cake that is best served warm with lots of cream

Darina Allen: An apple cake that is best served warm with lots of cream

An inherited recipe for Bramley Apple Snow; or try your hand at Bramley Apple and Elderberry Jelly

Sun, 24 Oct, 2021

Darina Allen: A mocha ice cream cake and quick shellfish dinner from Claudia Roden

Darina Allen: A mocha ice cream cake and quick shellfish dinner from Claudia Roden

My favourite recipes from her new book Med

Sat, 16 Oct, 2021

Darina Allen: Acorn-fed jamón and other delicious Spanish treats

Darina Allen: Acorn-fed jamón and other delicious Spanish treats

Create a taste of Iberian holidays with Fried Padrón Peppers and delicious meatballs

Sat, 09 Oct, 2021

Darina Allen: Shellfish and custard tarts — create a taste of Portugal at home

Darina Allen: Shellfish and custard tarts — create a taste of Portugal at home

Portuguese Steamed Clams with Coriander and Mussels with Saffron and Spinach could give you that holiday vibe at home

Sat, 02 Oct, 2021

Darina Allen: Exclusive recipes from my brand new book

A vegetarian one-pot, the best burgers and a pie that my mother taught me how to make

Sat, 25 Sep, 2021

Darina Allen: More of my best lunch box ideas and the recipes we use

Darina Allen: More of my best lunch box ideas and the recipes we use

And remember that anything processed that says it's healthy probably isn't

Sat, 25 Sep, 2021

Darina Allen: Tasty and healthy treats to add to your child's lunchbox

Darina Allen: Tasty and healthy treats to add to your child's lunchbox

From flapjacks to chips and dips, your child will be the envy of their classmates at lunchtime

Sat, 28 Aug, 2021

Refreshing summer drink watermelon lemonade

Darina Allen: Mouthwatering watermelon recipes that are perfect for summer

Watermelon is super versatile, can be used for sweet and savoury dishes and it's a must-have for a summer picnic

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021

Japanese chicken yakitori skewers

Darina Allen: Some ridiculously easy to make Japanese dishes

Ramen and yakitori chicken with teriyaki sauce — a guide to prepping Japanese cuisine

Tue, 17 Aug, 2021

Darina Allen: A compôte and a rice pudding flavoured by our hedgerows

Darina Allen: A compôte and a rice pudding flavoured by our hedgerows

How to use Meadowsweet in your food

Sat, 07 Aug, 2021