Celebrate the bounty of the sea with this lush seafood risotto, studded with sweet chunks of lobster and king crab. The lobster and crab are first cooked in the shell, infused with white wine and aromatic fennel, creating a fragrant seafood broth that is then used to make a simply elegant risotto. Juicy tomatoes and fresh herbs are added to the risotto, alongside chopped shellfish, for a savoury taste of summer.
This classic dessert features a buttery, flaky crust filled with tangy and smooth lemon curd topped with a light and fluffy meringue. Baked to perfection, the meringue is golden and slightly crisp on the outside while remaining soft and marshmallow-like on the inside. It’s a delightful balance of sweet and tart, making it a refreshing and indulgent treat for any occasion.
Savoury, umami porcini powder is the secret to these indulgent short ribs, a sophisticated entrée that is sure to impress but is easy to make ahead of time. Meaty short ribs are braised in red wine and stock until they are meltingly tender. Before serving, they are topped with a buttery mixture of garlic and sautéed mushrooms. Serve the ribs with mashed potatoes, polenta or even pillowy gnocchi to soak up every last bit of the porcini-infused sauce.
Dark chocolate and red wine join to create a luxuriously smooth pot de crème. The key to achieving a silky texture is twofold: tempering the egg yolks slowly with hot cream and then baking the cocottes in a water bath to achieve gentle, even heat. This decadent dessert is the perfect ending to your next dinner party. The pot de crème can be made up to two days in advance, so all you need to do after dinner is add a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy the moment.
Whipping up a take-away at home, Le Creuset’s Toughened Non-Stick Sauté Pan makes this pizza with ease due to the unrivalled performance of the non-stick coating, ensuring your pizza cooks perfectly and tip outs with no soggy bottoms so you can share with your loved ones.
“I am a sucker for a pad Thai. I know it’s predictable, but I can’t seem to bypass it on a menu. This version brings together all the things I love about it; crispy tofu, lots of greens, a tamarind heavy-sauce, roasted peanuts, and crispy onion, as in my mind, a pad Thai is pointless without them.” – Anna Jones
“Cooking vegetables like this (pan roasting) happens a lot in restaurant kitchens but it’s a good thing to do at home too. You get the vegetables going in the pan, building up a bit of colour and texture, then blast them in the oven to cook through; they get some direct heat and char from the hob, then come more mellow even heat from the oven. I love adding vinegar when I am cooking vegetables and it’s balanced here by the sweetness of the cauliflower, saffron and pine nuts. This recipe is inspired by the brilliant cook, Lola DeMille.” – Anna Jones
This colorful fish recipe uses the cold pan method in a nonstick skillet to achieve a perfectly cooked filet with no guesswork. To make this a one-dish meal, we love the vibrant mix of spring vegetables, cooked until they are lightly charred and perfectly tender. A quick and easy lemon mustard pan sauce elevates this simple recipe to a dish worthy of a special occasion.
