New Chefs: 2020

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This is a typical Italian coastal dish with the breadcrumbs adding substance and soaking up the briny squid juices. The stuffing is packed with intense, punchy flavours that sing of the Mediterranean and more exotic climes that whisk you off on holiday. Use fresh squid if you can find it for this recipe as the texture is better, although a good quality frozen squid will do nicely. Seafood, Squid Recipes, Fish And Seafood, Fish Dishes, Great British Chefs, Italian Fish Recipes, Seafood Dishes, Stuffing, Calamari Recipes
Sicilian Stuffed Squid Recipe
This is a typical Italian coastal dish with the breadcrumbs adding substance and soaking up the briny squid juices. The stuffing is packed with intense, punchy flavours that sing of the Mediterranean and more exotic climes that whisk you off on holiday. Use fresh squid if you can find it for this recipe as the texture is better, although a good quality frozen squid will do nicely.
An easy, delicious flourless cake that's packed to the brim with nuts and chocolate. It’s one of chef Ben Tish's favourites and a spin on the classic Torta di Capri. The coffee grounds add moistness along with their subtle aroma, and it's definitely worth seeking out the grape must to drizzle over the top. Serve with yoghurt, crème fraiche, mascarpone or ice cream. Cake, Fondant, Plated Desserts, Desserts, Almond Coffee Cake Recipes, Almond Coffee Cake, Flourless Cake, Best Dessert Recipes, Coffee Cake Recipes
Chocolate, Almond and Coffee Cake Recipe
An easy, delicious flourless cake that's packed to the brim with nuts and chocolate. It’s one of chef Ben Tish's favourites and a spin on the classic Torta di Capri. The coffee grounds add moistness along with their subtle aroma, and it's definitely worth seeking out the grape must to drizzle over the top. Serve with yoghurt, crème fraiche, mascarpone or ice cream.
Roast cauliflower can be prepared a million different ways, but this is one of the best we've come across (and it's vegan!). The spice mix is fragrant and brings life to the brassica, which is then adorned with a stunning pesto brimming with herbs and pistachios, with juicy raisins and crunchy pine nuts to finish. Healthy Recipes, Vegetable Recipes, Avocado, Roasted Cauliflower, Pesto Recipe, Whole Roasted Cauliflower, Cauliflower Recipes, Pistachio Pesto, Vegetable Sides
Roast Cauliflower with Pine Nuts, Raisins and Pistachio Pesto Recipe
Roast cauliflower can be prepared a million different ways, but this is one of the best we've come across (and it's vegan!). The spice mix is fragrant and brings life to the brassica, which is then adorned with a stunning pesto brimming with herbs and pistachios, with juicy raisins and crunchy pine nuts to finish.
If you haven't had octopus before, we can't think of a better dish to introduce you to its delicious flavour and meaty texture. The tentacles are grilled until crisp and lightly charred, served with the fresh anise hit of fennel and dressed with a simple combination of shallots and herbs in oil and vinegar. The caramelised lemon wedge finishes things off with a smoky sweetness. Octopus Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Italian Recipes, Vinegar, Fennel, Lemon Wedge, Dishes
Grilled Octopus with Fennel, Lemon and Salsa Cruda Recipe
If you haven't had octopus before, we can't think of a better dish to introduce you to its delicious flavour and meaty texture. The tentacles are grilled until crisp and lightly charred, served with the fresh anise hit of fennel and dressed with a simple combination of shallots and herbs in oil and vinegar. The caramelised lemon wedge finishes things off with a smoky sweetness.
Quick to make and a joy to eat, this rich, creamy, buttery pasta dish is flavoured with the sweet subtle flavour of crab, pepped up by chilli, lemon juice and parsley. The bite of the bucatini pasta works perfectly with the silky sauce. Pasta Recipes, Risotto, Gnocchi, Pizzas, Pasta, Crab Pasta, Seafood Pasta
Crab, Chilli and Lemon Bucatini Recipe
Quick to make and a joy to eat, this rich, creamy, buttery pasta dish is flavoured with the sweet subtle flavour of crab, pepped up by chilli, lemon juice and parsley. The bite of the bucatini pasta works perfectly with the silky sauce.
A simple combination of some fantastic ingredients, this sweet autumnal dish can be served as a starter, side dish or light lunch, with a little bread on the side. The sweetness of the figs and pumpkin is offset by the bitterness of the chicory, with a rich, creamy burrata and tangy vinaigrette bringing everything together. Cheese Dishes, Cheese Recipes, Pickled Walnuts, Burrata Recipe, Savoury Recipes, Burrata, Fig Recipes, Pumpkin Salad
Burrata with Black Figs, Delica Pumpkin and Chicory
A simple combination of some fantastic ingredients, this sweet autumnal dish can be served as a starter, side dish or light lunch, with a little bread on the side. The sweetness of the figs and pumpkin is offset by the bitterness of the chicory, with a rich, creamy burrata and tangy vinaigrette bringing everything together.
This iconic Italian dish is a classic for a reason – the incredibly generous amount of Parmesan that sticks layers of silky fried aubergines, breadcrumbs and tomato sauce together results in something incredibly indulgent that only requires a handful of ingredients. Chef Ben Tish amps up the luxury by including creamy burrata, before serving slices of the parmigiana on a bed of creamy cheese sauce. The ultimate comfort food. Aubergine Parmesan, Italian Dishes, Italian Side Dishes, Aubergine, Cheese Sauce, Creamy Cheese
Aubergine Parmigiana Recipe
This iconic Italian dish is a classic for a reason – the incredibly generous amount of Parmesan that sticks layers of silky fried aubergines, breadcrumbs and tomato sauce together results in something incredibly indulgent that only requires a handful of ingredients. Chef Ben Tish amps up the luxury by including creamy burrata, before serving slices of the parmigiana on a bed of creamy cheese sauce. The ultimate comfort food.
The least messy Eton mess we've ever seen, this beautiful dessert takes the fruit-cream-meringue combo and catapults it into the echelons of Michelin star puds. Fennel and lemon verbena meringues are sandwiched together with Chantilly cream, served with a berry coulis, olive oil and a smattering of pretty herbs and flowers. Dessert, Meringue, Eton Mess, Berry Coulis, Fruit Cream, British Desserts, Chantilly Cream, Raspberry Recipes
Eton Mess with Fennel Meringue Recipe
The least messy Eton mess we've ever seen, this beautiful dessert takes the fruit-cream-meringue combo and catapults it into the echelons of Michelin star puds. Fennel and lemon verbena meringues are sandwiched together with Chantilly cream, served with a berry coulis, olive oil and a smattering of pretty herbs and flowers.
Waffles don't make it onto the menu at Michelin-starred restaurants that often – but when they do, they're very special indeed. This one comes drizzled in a sweet orange syrup, before being topped with dots of rich chicken liver parfait and tangy shallots slow-cooked in red wine. A playful dish that shows how suitable waffles can be for luxurious sweet and savoury toppings. Instagram, Waffles, British, Chefs, Chef Ingredients, Fine Dining, Waffle Recipes, Waffle
Chicken Liver Parfait and Shallot Waffle Recipe
Waffles don't make it onto the menu at Michelin-starred restaurants that often – but when they do, they're very special indeed. This one comes drizzled in a sweet orange syrup, before being topped with dots of rich chicken liver parfait and tangy shallots slow-cooked in red wine. A playful dish that shows how suitable waffles can be for luxurious sweet and savoury toppings.
This is a dish all about contrast – the chilled, fresh, vibrant, tangy, slightly fiery cucumber soup and warm, creamy, rich, savoury Parmesan custard work with each other surprisingly well. Make the gazpacho and oil in advance to make this a simple dish to prepare at a dinner party – all you need to do before serving is steam the custards. Gazpacho, Cucumber Gazpacho, Fine Dining Recipes, Soups And Stews, Fine Dining Starters, Serving Dishes, Parmesan Recipes, Fine Dining Plating
Cucumber Gazpacho with Parmesan Custard Recipe
This is a dish all about contrast – the chilled, fresh, vibrant, tangy, slightly fiery cucumber soup and warm, creamy, rich, savoury Parmesan custard work with each other surprisingly well. Make the gazpacho and oil in advance to make this a simple dish to prepare at a dinner party – all you need to do before serving is steam the custards.
A complex recipe, but one that perfectly showcases how sweet flavours work so well with duck. Candied orange, a rich cider and honey sauce and a port and quince purée make fantastic accompaniments to the duck breast and confit leg meat, with the flavours of Chinese five-spice running throughout. The raw dressed endive adds a pleasing bitterness. Duck Sauce, Duck Recipes, Hoisin Sauce, Poultry, Honey Sauce, Candied Orange Peel, Orange Recipes, Candied
Duck with Quince, Endive and Candied Orange Recipe
A complex recipe, but one that perfectly showcases how sweet flavours work so well with duck. Candied orange, a rich cider and honey sauce and a port and quince purée make fantastic accompaniments to the duck breast and confit leg meat, with the flavours of Chinese five-spice running throughout. The raw dressed endive adds a pleasing bitterness.
A fish as fine as Dover sole deserves a very special dressing, and this bright, zingy yuzu butter adds richness and bags of citrus in equal measure. Keeping things simple with griddled samphire and asparagus as an accompaniment, this is a dish that's impressive and full of flavour, yet takes just minutes to prepare. Cod Recipes, Catamaran, Cooking, Seafood Main Course, Sole Recipes, Seafood Menu
Grilled Dover Sole with Yuzu Butter Recipe
A fish as fine as Dover sole deserves a very special dressing, and this bright, zingy yuzu butter adds richness and bags of citrus in equal measure. Keeping things simple with griddled samphire and asparagus as an accompaniment, this is a dish that's impressive and full of flavour, yet takes just minutes to prepare.
A wonderful twist on the classic crème brûlée, this dessert has tahini in the custard and a sesame seed tuile alongside, adding plenty of flavour to the perfectly set custards. The tuiles can be made in advance, and you can also cook the custards in advance too – leaving only the final caramelisation to do before serving. Recipes, Tahini Recipe, Creme Brulee Recipe, Brulee Recipe, Creme Brulee Desserts, Raspberry Creme Brulee
Tahini Crème Brûlée Recipe
A wonderful twist on the classic crème brûlée, this dessert has tahini in the custard and a sesame seed tuile alongside, adding plenty of flavour to the perfectly set custards. The tuiles can be made in advance, and you can also cook the custards in advance too – leaving only the final caramelisation to do before serving.
This simple vegan side dish might take only minutes to prepare, but it will easily steal the show. Blanched green beans are dressed in an umami-rich mix of miso, white balsamic vinegar, sugar and oil, resulting in a fresh and moreish little salad. Salad Recipes, Japanese Salad, Fresh, Salad Mix, Salad Inspiration, Vegetable Dishes, Green Bean Salads
Green Bean and White Balsamic Miso Salad Recipe
This simple vegan side dish might take only minutes to prepare, but it will easily steal the show. Blanched green beans are dressed in an umami-rich mix of miso, white balsamic vinegar, sugar and oil, resulting in a fresh and moreish little salad.
This absolutely stunning dish of mixed sashimi on a bed of rice is almost too beautiful to eat! While it would take a seriously dedicated and skilled home cook to put something like this together, certain elements such as the fluffy kasutera omelette and soy-cured quail eggs are fantastic little micro-recipes that can be used in all sorts of dishes. Whether you cook this or not, it’s a fascinating insight into just how much work goes into a dish as beautiful as this. Sushi Recipes, Sushi Bowl, Nigiri Sushi, How To Make Sushi, Sushi Vinegar, Japanese Chef, Tuna Recipes
Bara Chirashi Recipe
This absolutely stunning dish of mixed sashimi on a bed of rice is almost too beautiful to eat! While it would take a seriously dedicated and skilled home cook to put something like this together, certain elements such as the fluffy kasutera omelette and soy-cured quail eggs are fantastic little micro-recipes that can be used in all sorts of dishes. Whether you cook this or not, it’s a fascinating insight into just how much work goes into a dish as beautiful as this.
Chawanmushi – a savoury steamed egg custard – is a popular dish in Japan, often served with various toppings and prepared with dashi for an umami-rich finish. Here, it's given a hefty dose of luxury thanks to an aerated potato mousse flavoured with miso and truffle. The result is a beautifully minimalist dish which shows how important a part presentation can play. Food Plating, Foods, Mousse, Play, Chawanmushi Recipe, Japanese Food, Miso Recipe, Umami
Truffle Chawanmushi Recipe
Chawanmushi – a savoury steamed egg custard – is a popular dish in Japan, often served with various toppings and prepared with dashi for an umami-rich finish. Here, it's given a hefty dose of luxury thanks to an aerated potato mousse flavoured with miso and truffle. The result is a beautifully minimalist dish which shows how important a part presentation can play.
Wagyu beef is one of the most luxurious ingredients in the world, and when it's cooked sous vide in a flavourful combination of sake, mirin, soy and kombu, the flavour of the meat really shines. Served with an ethereal soy-cured egg yolk, wasabi cream cheese and a slice of black truffle (just to add to the decadence), this is a dish that couldn't be more wow-factor if it tried. Japanese Dishes, Meat Recipes, Beef, Wagyu Beef Recipe, Wagyu Steak, Wagyu Beef, Wagyu Recipes, Beef Fillet
Sous Vide Wagyu Beef Recipe with Wasabi Cream Cheese
Wagyu beef is one of the most luxurious ingredients in the world, and when it's cooked sous vide in a flavourful combination of sake, mirin, soy and kombu, the flavour of the meat really shines. Served with an ethereal soy-cured egg yolk, wasabi cream cheese and a slice of black truffle (just to add to the decadence), this is a dish that couldn't be more wow-factor if it tried.
Duck always goes well with sweet flavours, but by upping the ante with mustard, vinegar and spices – plus an apricot chutney on the side for good measure – the rich meat goes from good to great. Simple to prepare and absolutely packed with flavour, this is a clever combination of ingredients that's a must-make at home. British Recipes, Foodies, Chutney Recipes, Chutney, Indian Dishes, Duck Breast Recipe, Apricot Chutney Recipe
Honey Mustard Duck with Apricot Chutney Recipe
Duck always goes well with sweet flavours, but by upping the ante with mustard, vinegar and spices – plus an apricot chutney on the side for good measure – the rich meat goes from good to great. Simple to prepare and absolutely packed with flavour, this is a clever combination of ingredients that's a must-make at home.
Karwar, a city on the west coast of southern India, is responsible for the spices and flavours in these little fish and seafood tikki ('patties'). The prawns, crab and tilapia in the cakes are blitzed into a coarse paste, before being shaped and fried until crisp. With a pepper and garlic-marinated king prawn on top for extra wow-factor, they're an interesting and delicious snack to whip up at the weekend. Curry, Snacks, Prawn Dishes, Prawn Recipes, Prawn
Karwari Seafood Tikki Recipe
Karwar, a city on the west coast of southern India, is responsible for the spices and flavours in these little fish and seafood tikki ('patties'). The prawns, crab and tilapia in the cakes are blitzed into a coarse paste, before being shaped and fried until crisp. With a pepper and garlic-marinated king prawn on top for extra wow-factor, they're an interesting and delicious snack to whip up at the weekend.
This rich, colourful vegetarian starter has its origins in Bengal, where aubergine fritters are known as bhaja. Topped with spiced grated paneer and a dollop of fresh mint chutney, it's a wonderful way to start an Indian meal. Indian Cuisine, Paleo, Indian Food Recipes, Vegetarian Indian, Paneer Recipes, Indian Meal, Paneer
Aubergine and Paneer Bhaja Recipe
This rich, colourful vegetarian starter has its origins in Bengal, where aubergine fritters are known as bhaja. Topped with spiced grated paneer and a dollop of fresh mint chutney, it's a wonderful way to start an Indian meal.
These unusual little fried patties showcase sago – pearls of starch derived from palm stems, not too dissimilar to tapioca. The vegetarian kebabs are mixed with fried potato and kale, then accompanied by more sago flavoured with mint, beetroot and saffron. Vegetarian Food, Tapioca, Kebab Recipes, Kale Recipes, Yum, Kebab, Curry Recipes
Kale and Sago Kebabs Recipe
These unusual little fried patties showcase sago – pearls of starch derived from palm stems, not too dissimilar to tapioca. The vegetarian kebabs are mixed with fried potato and kale, then accompanied by more sago flavoured with mint, beetroot and saffron.
In Bengali cuisine, mustard is used in a variety of dishes alongside spices, giving dishes a piquant warmth along with chilli. This classic curry showcases the flavours of the region brilliantly, taking the best of British seafood and combining the two to create a very special fish curry indeed. Prawn Curry, Seafood Curry Recipe, Kasundi
Kasundi Seafood Curry Recipe
In Bengali cuisine, mustard is used in a variety of dishes alongside spices, giving dishes a piquant warmth along with chilli. This classic curry showcases the flavours of the region brilliantly, taking the best of British seafood and combining the two to create a very special fish curry indeed.
A showstopping dish that takes the classic flavours of lamb rogan josh and presents them in a very elegant way, this main comes with a green chilli potato cake that's almost as good as the lamb. Get the best quality meat you can find to make this dish truly sing. Beef Recipes, Lamb Recipes, Lamb Dishes, Mutton Recipes, Meat Dishes, Curry Dishes
Lamb with Spicy Potato Cake and Rogan Josh Sauce Recipe
A showstopping dish that takes the classic flavours of lamb rogan josh and presents them in a very elegant way, this main comes with a green chilli potato cake that's almost as good as the lamb. Get the best quality meat you can find to make this dish truly sing.
Chicken and lentil sprouts come together to create an incredibly light and succulent kebab in this beautiful recipe from Dayashankar Sharma. Served on a base of yoghurt mixed with Kasundi – a mustard sauce popular in Bengali cuisine that can be found in specialist grocers or online – and topped with a creamy beetroot dip, it's a colourful dish which shows how versatile Indian kebabs can be. Chicken Kebab Recipe, Yoghurt Recipe, Lentil Recipes, Chicken Lentil
Chicken and Lentil Sprout Kebab Recipe
Chicken and lentil sprouts come together to create an incredibly light and succulent kebab in this beautiful recipe from Dayashankar Sharma. Served on a base of yoghurt mixed with Kasundi – a mustard sauce popular in Bengali cuisine that can be found in specialist grocers or online – and topped with a creamy beetroot dip, it's a colourful dish which shows how versatile Indian kebabs can be.
A simple side dish with plenty of crunch, the lotus root, peppers and asparagus are coated in a light sauce that brings everything together. Perfect when you want a side dish which offers contrasting textures. Asparagus, Naan, Ethnic Recipes, Vegan Indian, Peppers Recipes, Samosa
Lotus Root with Asparagus and Peppers Recipe
A simple side dish with plenty of crunch, the lotus root, peppers and asparagus are coated in a light sauce that brings everything together. Perfect when you want a side dish which offers contrasting textures.
Squid is the perfect vessel for all manner of stuffings, but this combination of spiced prawns, tilapia and crab is hard to beat. Served with a mango salsa for sweetness, this is a beautiful starter that's guaranteed to impress. Squid Dishes, King Prawn Recipes, Calamari
Stuffed Tandoori Squid Recipe
Squid is the perfect vessel for all manner of stuffings, but this combination of spiced prawns, tilapia and crab is hard to beat. Served with a mango salsa for sweetness, this is a beautiful starter that's guaranteed to impress.
Ramen is a world-famous Japanese noodle soup, but the dish of thin wheat noodles in a rich pork broth actually originated in China. Making the dish at home takes a little effort, but the results are well worth it – especially when you follow Larkin's recipe for chashu (Japanese braised pork belly). Noodle Recipes, Pork, Ramen, Ramen Recipes, Noodle Soup, Noodle Soup Recipes, Asian Cooking, Pork Broth
Chashu Pork Belly Ramen Recipe
Ramen is a world-famous Japanese noodle soup, but the dish of thin wheat noodles in a rich pork broth actually originated in China. Making the dish at home takes a little effort, but the results are well worth it – especially when you follow Larkin's recipe for chashu (Japanese braised pork belly).
This vegan ramen is packed with fiery, tangy, uplifting flavours, thanks to the combination of umami-rich and chilli-heavy broth, braised tofu and pickled shiitake mushrooms.  You'll need to make the dashi a few days in advance, as it needs time to extract all the deep, savoury flavours from the kombu and mushrooms, but this requires very little hands-on time. Whether you're following a plant-based diet or not, this is an incredible bowl of flavour that you'll be coming back to again and again. Noodles, Vegan Ramen Recipes, Vegan Ramen, Vegan Japanese Food, Korean Noodle Recipes
Vegan Hot and Sour Ramen Recipe
This vegan ramen is packed with fiery, tangy, uplifting flavours, thanks to the combination of umami-rich and chilli-heavy broth, braised tofu and pickled shiitake mushrooms. You'll need to make the dashi a few days in advance, as it needs time to extract all the deep, savoury flavours from the kombu and mushrooms, but this requires very little hands-on time. Whether you're following a plant-based diet or not, this is an incredible bowl of flavour that you'll be coming back to again and again.
A classic British vegetable is given a Chinese twist thanks to a trio of dressings in Larkin Cen's simple vegan side dish. The vibrant spring onion and fiery chilli oils are paired with blitzed fermented tofu, which has a salty, slightly sweet and cheesy flavour that provides a creamy finish to the plate.  The spring onion oil needs to be made a day in advance so it has time to strain overnight, but you'll have plenty left over to use in a multitude of other dishes, so it's well worth the wait. Cabbage, Onion Recipes, Spring Onion Recipes, Spring Onion, Broccoli Vegetable, Veggies, Broccoli Recipes
Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Fermented Tofu Recipe
A classic British vegetable is given a Chinese twist thanks to a trio of dressings in Larkin Cen's simple vegan side dish. The vibrant spring onion and fiery chilli oils are paired with blitzed fermented tofu, which has a salty, slightly sweet and cheesy flavour that provides a creamy finish to the plate. The spring onion oil needs to be made a day in advance so it has time to strain overnight, but you'll have plenty left over to use in a multitude of other dishes, so it's well worth the wait.
A world-famous Chinese dish originating from the province of Sichuan, this simple combination of noodles, pork mince, sesame sauce and fiery chilli oil has won legions of fans across the globe.  Some of the more specialist ingredients such as the preserved mustard greens and Toban Djan sauce can be found in Asian supermarkets, and also be aware that Chinese sesame paste is very different from tahini – so don't be tempted to substitute it! Rice, Sesame Sauce, Dan Dan Noodles Recipe, Thai Beef Salad, Dan Dan Noodles, Chinese Dishes, Chinese Pork Recipes
Dan Dan Noodles Recipe
A world-famous Chinese dish originating from the province of Sichuan, this simple combination of noodles, pork mince, sesame sauce and fiery chilli oil has won legions of fans across the globe. Some of the more specialist ingredients such as the preserved mustard greens and Toban Djan sauce can be found in Asian supermarkets, and also be aware that Chinese sesame paste is very different from tahini – so don't be tempted to substitute it!