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Love buying and eating British? Then Great British Food magazine is for you!

Great British Food brings our best food and drink to life and tells its story from plot to plate. Its aim is to get people thinking about how they shop and to encourage them to leave no stone unturned or deli counter investigated! Alongside interesting, informative features and interviews with top chefs, Great British Food also showcases the latest and tastiest grub to hit the shops. Plus, with ov

er 50 super seasonal recipes in every issue, we promise Great British Food will make your mouth water and inspire you back into the kitchen to cook with our nation's fabulous produce.

12/06/2024

Hot dog season has arrived! We’re celebrating by whipping up these delicious hotdogs with a twist courtesy of expert cheese makers - packed full of flavour from classic blue Stilton, caramelised onions and a bacon sprinkle, it’s a sure fire summertime winner!

Try it for yourself using the recipe below:

5 hot dogs
5 soft long bread rolls
6 rashers of bacon
2 white onion cut into half moons/sliced
2 tbsps of veg oil
4 tbsps of mayonnaise
2 tbsps of dijon mustard
100g stilton, crumbled
Handful chopped parsley

1. Grill or fry the bacon until all the fat has been cooked out and the bacon is a deep golden brown. Once cooked put onto kitchen paper and let it cool. Once cool pop into a blender or Nutri bullet and blitz to make chopped bacon bits.
2. In a frying pan add the veg oil and cook the onions fairly slowly until soft. Mix the mayonnaise and mustard together and set aside.
3. In a deep pan heat some water for the hotdogs and throw them in and cook to the packet instructions.
4. Cut the bread rolls add the hotdogs and load them up!
5. Add bacon bits, mustard mayo, fried onions, crumbled stilton and chopped parsley and enjoy!

29/05/2024

How gorgeous is this summer salad recipe from ? See the recipe below!

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What a beautiful British tomato carpaccio! Our new summer recipe by features a delicious basil dressing and is topped with roasted feta. A perfect dish for entertaining.

Serves: 4 (or 6 as a side)
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
250g feta
Extra virgin olive oil
Small bunch of fresh herbs (Flora uses thyme, marjoram and rosemary)
Pepper, pinch of salt, pinch of sugar
30g basil
2 small cloves of garlic
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
1 small shallot
50g white wine vinegar
50g mixed olives
1kg heritage tomatoes (mix of colours and size is best)

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 200C. Place the feta in a small roasting tray and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Cover with fresh herbs and roast for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and sizzling. Set aside to firm up.
2. For the pickled shallots, half the shallot then very finely slice. Place in a small bowl and add the vinegar, sugar and salt. Mix together then set aside.
3. For the basil dressing, peel the garlic and bash the cloves in a pestle and mortar. A small pinch of salt helps break the garlic down. Roughly chop the basil and add to the mortar. Bash again to break down as much as possible.
4. Once well combined, add the lemon juice then a good amount of olive to form a spoonable dressing. Season to taste.
5. To assemble the carpaccio, finely slice the tomatoes and arrange half over your serving platter. Spoon over half of the dressing and half of the shallots (but not the excess vinegar).
6. Crumble over half of the roasted feta and spoon over some of the oil it was cooking in. Tear up half of the olives and scatter on top as well. Now repeat the same process for a second layer.
7. Finish with any excess herbs to garnish.
8. Best served with lots of bread for mopping up the juices and ideally within a few hours of assembling.

15/05/2024

Don’t forget - it’s still wild garlic season! If you’re keen to start foraging for these well-loved pungent leaves and want to know more about how to cook with them, head over to our website where we have loads of advice and recipes.

Click on the link in our bio for more and tell us below how you like to use it!

13/05/2024

How good does this veggie main course from in Suffolk look? Showcasing Cashel blue cheese, Wye Valley asparagus and confit Burford brown egg yolk, it tastes just as stunning as it looks - as we can attest!

Pick up a copy of our summer issue (out on June 6th) for a full review of this award-winning gastopub.

08/05/2024

Looking for something to cook tonight? How about these Beef and Shallot Empanadas from ?

The below recipe will make enough for 6-8.

Start with the dough - mix 450g flour, 1tbsp salt, and 60g unsalted butter in a bowl by hand until it comes together as a homogeneous dough. In a separate large bowl, beat an egg, 6 tbsp water, and 1 tbsp vinegar, and add the mix to the flour dough.

By hand, knead the mixture on a clean surface covered with a little bit of flour until it comes together as a rustic dough, and set aside, covered, in the fridge for one hour.

To make the filling, peel and cut 2 hard-boiled eggs into thin slices. Heat some oil in a large pan on a medium heat - cook 4 echalion shallots, peeled and chopped, until golden brown, then add 1 crushed garlic clove and 1 tbsp dried oregano, and stir for two minutes. Add 500g beef mince and cook for 10 minutes until browned. Add 1tbsp raisins, 1tbsp pitted green olives, roughly chopped, the hard-boiled eggs, and half a tin of chopped tomatoes.

Meanwhile, make the green sauce by blitzing all the following ingredients to a chunky texture in a blender: 1 small bunch of tarragon, 2 large bunches of flat-leaf parsley, 2 round shallots, peeled, 3 tsp Dijon mustard, 40g small capers, drained, rinsed and roughly chopped, 200ml extra virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp sherry vinegar.

Heat 6cm vegetable oil in a large, deep-frying pan on a medium heat. Take the dough and roll out with a rolling pin to form a rectangular sheet around 2cm in thickness. Then, using a small bowl or cup, cut out circles around 12cm in diameter. Take a circle of dough and fill it with 2 tablespoons of the beef filling. Then, fold the dough over and mark the edges with a fork to close the empanadas.

Add a few empanadas to the oil at a time – cooking for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Serve on a large platter or board with the green sauce on the side.

01/05/2024

Asparagus season has well and truly arrived, and we’re here for it!

If you’re looking for a lunch idea with a spring twist, why not try this asparagus grilled cheese sandwich from ?

To make it, butter two slices of sourdough bread on both sides. Layer each piece of bread with sliced cheese, a mixture of cooking mozzarella, Cheddar and Gruyère (around 75g in total).

Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat and add a teaspoon of olive oil in when hot. Put the two slices of bread in the pan, butter side down and top with a handful of blanched asparagus spears. Put a lid on the pan to allow the cheese to melt and the asparagus to heat through. After a couple of minutes, remove the lid and sandwich the two halves together. Press down with a spatula and cook for a further minute on each side until both sides are golden brown.

Serve with cress, pickles or chutney and enjoy!

08/04/2024

Looking for a centrepiece worthy cake that's easy enough to bake with your kids during the Easter holidays? This Doves Farm White Spelt Pistachio and Lime Bundt Cake is just the thing. Find the recipe here https://www.greatbritishfoodawards.com/recipes/white-spelt-pistachio-and-lime-bundt-cake

05/04/2024

We are enjoying fresh take on classic coleslaw. These new Gourmet Slaws come in three great flavours: Chinese Inspired, Indian Spiced and Korean Gochujang. There’s a good amount of dressing in each pot - not too much - and the veg is satisfyingly crunchy 🥕🥬🧅

03/04/2024

Entertaining again this weekend? Or just looking for a delicious spring meal to cook at home? We love this braised cima di r**e with lamb chops recipe from chef Theo Randall, who's also one of our judges for the Great British Food Awards 2024.
See the recipe here: https://www.greatbritishfoodawards.com/recipes/braised-cima-di-r**e-with-lamb-scottadito-chops-and-anchovy-sauce

29/03/2024

Happy Bank Holiday weekend - we made it!

Entertaining friends or family over the next couple of days? We have loads of great ideas on our website - check out some of our favourite Easter recipes here: greatbritishfoodawards.com/blog/20-recipes-for-an-easter-weekend-at-home

27/03/2024

Looking for some cooking inspiration ready for Easter? We love this guide to making the best roast lamb and potatoes from ITV’s This Morning chef Marcus Bean, who has joined forces with artisan producer and fine food supplier Dukeshill. Let us know how you get on if you try it!

20/03/2024

Celebrating Holi? We’ve got the perfect recipe for you...

Officially falling on March 25th this year, Holi is a Hindu festival known for its free-for-all carnival of colours and iconic paint fights, as well as bringing together family and friends to feast on delicious sharing plates. And, if you’re planning to host a gathering this weekend, over on our website we’ve got a delicious veggie curry recipe perfect for the celebration, from chef Vivek Singh.

See it here: greatbritishfoodawards.com/recipes/celebrating-holi-try-this-vegetable-curry-recip

20/03/2024

Easter isn't far away and to celebrate, we've rounded up some of our favourite Easter eggs on our website here: https://www.greatbritishfoodawards.com/blog/the-best-british-easter-eggs-2024
We've also unwrapped four of these (from Yvette's Chocolates, Wicked & Wonderful, DukesHill Ham and Lidl GB) in the video below. Which one would you most like to try?

15/03/2024

Happy St. Patrick’s Day weekend! What will you be eating to celebrate? How about the 'Patty O' Bun', a limited edition burger available across 10 Patty & Bun locations in London and Brighton. Made with two delicious & patties, a sumptuous layer of Irish tangy Cashel blue cheese, Guinness onions, bacon mayo all in a brioche bun. Yum!

13/03/2024

Here at GBF, these mushroom 'hand pies' from James Strawbridge have got our mouths watering! Featuring earthy chestnut mushrooms, a leek for allium warmth, and tarragon for sophisticated anise notes, it's certainly "a pocket full of comfort-food joy" as James describes them.
Find the recipe here: greatbritishfoodawards.com/recipes/mushroom-hand-pie

08/03/2024

Happy International Women's Day! Planning a Mother's Day feast? This one-pot chicken with Mediterranean-style vegetables dish is a healthy and hearty crowd pleaser fit for a queen - from the queen of British cookery herself, Mary Berry.

https://www.greatbritishfoodawards.com/recipes/mary-berrys-easy-peasy-one-pot-chicken

Recipe from Mary Makes It Easy (BBC Books)
📸Photography by Laura Edwards.

04/03/2024

It’s British Pie week, and to celebrate we’ve got a delicious chicken and leek pie recipe over on our website from ! Click on the link in our bio for full details, and tell us what sort of pie (or pies!) you’re planning to make this week in the comments below 👇

03/01/2024

Happy New Year all! What are your resolutions for 2024? Is it to try new recipes, cook with different ingredients or explore some new restaurants? Let us know in the comments below!

22/12/2023

Not long to go now until the big day! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season from the team here at Great British Food.

08/12/2023

If you're on the hunt for a bottle of wine to enjoy this weekend, look no further than these brilliant options! All were winners in the Great British Food Awards 2023, and picked by drinks expert Olly Smith.
They are:
Gusbourne, Blanc de Blancs 2018
Terlingham Vineyard, Bacchus
Ridgeview, Fitzrovia Rose

06/12/2023

Looking for some brilliant food and drink products to add to your kitchen cupboards in the run up to Christmas? Over on our website, we've rounded up some of our favourites, including goodies from: Nine Tines Vodka, GandTea Ltd , Summerton Whisky Club, Highclere Castle Gin and Borderfields Rapeseed Oil
Visit greatbritishfoodawards.com/blog/your-christmas-wishlist-sorted to read more.

05/12/2023

We were thrilled to have the brilliant master patissier Eric Lanlard aka CAKE-BOY as one of our esteemed panel of judges for the Great British Food Awards this year. Find out which products he rated top in our Christmas issue, on sale now, or visit our website for all the details.

04/12/2023

Jam on toast is one of life's simple pleasures - and life is too short to eat a spread that's less than delicious! These two come highly recommended, winning gold in the GBF Awards, as judged by Scott Goodfellow from Tiptree

Cakebole Orchard Raspberry Jam
Season's Bounty Sour Black Cherry Jam with Kirsch

29/11/2023

It's giveaway time!

How do you fancy winning a trip to Port Lympne Reserve, a festive hamper packed full or goodies, a new kettle and toaster from Haier or a stunning set of tableware? We have all this, plus much, much more available to win over on our website: https://www.greatbritishfoodawards.com/competitions

You can also pick up the Christmas edition of GBF to see more!

27/11/2023

Struggling to wake up this Monday after a busy weekend? You need some of this award-winning coffee in your cupboard! Huge congratulations to these three brilliant brands who were all crowned champions in the Coffee category of the Great British Food Awards 2023 by our judge Robert Hunningher of Humdingers Catering.
- West Berkshire Roastery, Signature Gold
- Small Batch Coffee Roasters, Goldstone Espresso
- Pennington's Tea & Coffee, Lakeland Blend

24/11/2023

Is vodka your tipple of choice? The Great British Food Awards 2023 crowned three fantastic drinks as the champion of this category this year - with judge Merlin Griffiths hailing them as satisfying, well-rounded and full and powerful.
See all our winners online at greatbritishfoodawards.com/winners or pick up the latest issue of Great British Food magazine.

22/11/2023

What's your favourite part of Christmas day feasting? For many, it's all about the cheeseboard.
And if you're looking to add some new options to your offerings this year, take a look at who our brilliant judge Hero Hirsh crowned champion in our cheese categories in the 2023 Great British Food Awards here: https://www.greatbritishfoodawards.com/winners or pick up the Christmas issue of Great British Food magazine.

21/11/2023

How warming and hearty does this Chicken & Root Vegetable Hot Pot look? It's healthy and inexpensive, too! Created by one of our awards judges, chef for his latest book, Slimming One Pound Meals, and featured in the latest issue of GBF mag.
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17/11/2023

Bubble and squeak topped with a perfectly poached egg is irresistible for brunch... and breakfast, lunch or supper. How do you like yours?

Top chef Michael Caines MBE, of Lymphstone Manor, shares his favourite version here:

Sweat a chopped onion in butter with some chopped sage, then mix with leftover blended potatoes and veg (carrots, cabbage, squash, parsnips, etc). You can use either leftover mash or roast potatoes - you'll need about twice the quantity to veg. Shape the mixture into balls, roll in flour and pat down, then shallow fry until heated through, brown and crispy.

You can find Michael's recipe ideas for Boxing Day as well as plenty more in our Christmas issue, out now.

14/11/2023

Eating local is not only good for the environment and your local economy, it also offers top marks for freshness and flavour, too. We’re all about celebrating the best produce from around Britain – let's hear it for this year’s regional champions!

1 North of England: handcrafted products from the Lake District.
2 Scotland: which has been in operation for more than a century on the Isle of Bute.
3 Midlands: blue cheeses from a family-run dairy in Nottinghamshire.
4 East Anglia: a 5th generation family-run business in Leigh-on-Sea.
5 London & Southeast: in East Sussex with their organic elderflowers and elderberries.
6 South West: a Cornish, family-run strawberry farm and preserves producer.
7 Wales: spring water and soft drinks from a family farm in the Welsh hills.
8 Northern Ireland: from hens free to roam the countryside.

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