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Darina Allen

Learn how to cook with Darina's top recipes

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

Darina Allen: Family-friendly traybake recipes to make dinner time a doddle

Darina Allen: Family-friendly traybake recipes to make dinner time a doddle

A roast chicken dinner, one panfish and a chickpea braise that everyone will adore

Sat, 24 Jul, 2021

Darina Allen: A particularly delicious peach and gorgonzola salad

Darina Allen: A particularly delicious peach and gorgonzola salad

And more of my favourite summer salads to tuck into and enjoy

Sat, 17 Jul, 2021

Tzatziki sauce in bowl on rustic wooden background

Darina Allen: The flavours of Greece make the perfect summer food

Spicy beef and lamb patties, chicken avgolemono soup, and fragrant apricot ice cream — a selection of mezze to set taste buds tingling

Sat, 10 Jul, 2021

Darina Allen: summer salads — lettuce not forget the zingy dressing

Darina Allen: summer salads — lettuce not forget the zingy dressing

Oaxacan Black Bean Salad with Corn, Avocado and Lime Vinaigrette is a really special summer lunch option

Sat, 03 Jul, 2021

Fresh aromatic culinary herbs on windowsill. Arugula and purple basil in white pot. Kitchen garden of herbs, urban gardening con

How to grow a kitchen garden and a recipe for the salad leaves you harvest

When it comes to creating a kitchen garden, size does not matter, says Darina Allen

Sat, 03 Jul, 2021