Josh Barrie
22 November 2023
Taste of Europe: Tom Kerridge’s roast potatoes
A good roast potato is incomparable and, luckily, the rest of Europe is in agreement
Read the full article15 November 2023
Taste of Europe: Tom Vincent’s New York pizza
The gaping hole in the UK pizza market is New York-style slices. Might it be something in the water?
Read the full article08 November 2023
Taste of Europe: Gordon Ker’s white chocolate cheesecake
This white chocolate cheesecake is served tableside from a large bowl, as is done in so many parts of Italy
Read the full article01 November 2023
Taste of Europe: Stuart Ralston’s Baron Bigod custard and lavosh crackers
As Vanessa Feltz could tell you, custard is nothing to be feared
Read the full article18 October 2023
Taste of Europe: Emily Cuddeford’s panela cake
This cake from Scotland’s Twelve Triangles bakery is perfect for autumn
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Taste of Europe: James Hulme’s confit potatoes
This is the best of Britain elevated by French technique
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Taste of Europe: Tommy Banks’s tomato and chicken hot pot
Here’s a superb chicken dish – a hearty hotpot for autumn
Read the full article27 September 2023
Taste of Europe: Eyal Shani’s steak pita
This “one-minute steak” pita is definitely one for a Saturday afternoon now the Premier League’s back
Read the full article20 September 2023
Seville’s pavements sing in the sun
With its second-day stew, gazpacho, Russian salad and the ubiquitous jamón Ibérico, Seville is one of Europe’s best – and least pretentious – places to eat
Read the full article20 September 2023
Taste of Europe: Joe Laker’s Custard Tart
Ordinarily, I'm not a fan of puddings. But, for this recipe from Joe Laker, I can make an exception
Read the full article13 September 2023
Taste of Europe: Santino Cicciari’s mozzarella in carrozza
This recipe from iconic Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe in Knightsbridge is testament to a nation that markets its food with remarkable skill
Read the full article06 September 2023
Taste of Europe: Adam Wood’s watermelon and feta salad
This comforting and easy salad works as a refreshing aside to a barbecue, sun willing, or a main course
Read the full article30 August 2023
Taste of Europe: Bart Swiacki’s pork belly
I missed out on the crispy pork belly from Cambridge brasserie Six, but you don't have to
Read the full article23 August 2023
Taste of Europe: Tom Tsappis’s wild mushroom panisse
This mushroom recipe is worth cooking and good on a slice or two of sourdough toast
Read the full article16 August 2023
Taste of Europe: Leandro Carreira’s tiger prawns
Leandro Carreira’s skill with shellfish and fish is expert. Here is his dish of tiger prawns with almonds and ginger
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Taste of Europe: Max Wilson’s turbot and curried cauliflower
This dish is worth the trek down to The Gurnard's Head in west Cornwall. I, for one, will be returning for another sample
Read the full article26 July 2023
Taste of Europe: Naz Hassan’s cod with celeriac puree
This cod dish is exquisitely considered and delicate, but doable in the home
Read the full article19 July 2023
Taste of Europe: Masha Rener’s breakfast panino
Lina Stores has looked further afield – to America, essentially – than the Ligurian hills for inspiration
Read the full article12 July 2023
Taste of Europe: Amy Poon’s baked white fish with breadcrumb crust
This recipe is classically European in nature – a piece of white fish, breadcrumbed, served with a creamy garlic and spinach sauce
Read the full article05 July 2023
Taste of Europe: Robin Gill’s courgette with goat’s curd and honey
This is a fantastic plate of food, fresh and summery, and ideal for the weather
Read the full article21 June 2023
Taste of Europe: Tom Cenci’s not avocado on toast
Broad beans are in season, bouncy and abundant
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Taste of Europe: Tom Kerridge’s Scotch eggs
Like hummus and olives, two other central components of a train picnic in modern Britain, chorizo is almost as much of a cultural touchpoint as a sausage roll
Read the full article07 June 2023
Taste of Europe: Alex Joseph’s cheeseburger
We have to some degree lost our way with burgers. But not always
Read the full article31 May 2023
Taste of Europe: Roberta Hall-McCarron’s dressed crab with cucumber and almond
This is a fancy and complex plate of food because Hall-McCarron’s delicate and careful combinations of flavour are majestic, but with time and energy it can be replicated at home
Read the full article24 May 2023
Henrique Sá Pessoa’s goat’s cheese ice cream
This is a dessert worth queuing for. It’s a bit different and absolutely worth trying
Read the full article21 May 2023
Lobstergate: The unintended consequences of Britain’s Freeports
Once again, the government is failing to offer any answers for why fisheries are struggling
Read the full article17 May 2023
Taste of Europe: Tom Cenci’s celeriac carbonara
Romans, in particular, become stressed when dishes are vandalised. Serve this to a Roman nonna and she may well try to conquer you again
Read the full article10 May 2023
Taste of Europe: Steven Groves’ shin of beef and bone marrow pie
Life need not be completely depressing in modern Britain. Praise be to pie
Read the full article03 May 2023
Taste of Europe: Nikos Roussos’s taramas spread
Taramas is a glorious dip, reliant only on cod’s roe, old bread, oil, garlic, lemon juice and the like. I’m not convinced anything tastes more Mediterranean
Read the full article26 April 2023
Taste of Europe: Lewis de Haas’ asparagus and crab salad
This wonderfully fresh springtime dish is a fitting way to hail the new season
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Taste of Europe: Shaun Moffat’s asparagus with sauce gribiche
We are entering asparagus season. I love it, earthy and nutty as it is
Read the full article13 April 2023
Taste of Europe: Nick Bramham’s mortadella milk rolls
This recipe from the chef of Quality Wines uses the finest charcuterie from rare-breed pigs in the Bologna Apennines
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