Delicious UK June 2021

June: the month of summer berries, chilled rosé, picnics… And the return of cooking outside. This year feels special, though. As I write, many of us at delicious. are vaccinated and looking forward to some freedom. We’re excited for our friends in the restaurant industry getting back on their feet, and we’re thankful for the chance to cook and eat with family and friends – even if cautiously for now. I’ll be embracing the joy… And the noise! I’ve so missed the buzz of having people over. To get you started, our fantastic grills on p26 will give you plenty of barbecue inspiration. We’ve given alternatives if the weather doesn’t play ball, and there are new tricks to try. There’s lots to get excited about in Ben Tish’s ode to the…

June: the month of summer berries, chilled rosé, picnics… And the return of cooking outside. This year feels special, though. As I write, many of us at delicious. are vaccinated and looking forward to some freedom. We’re excited for our friends in the restaurant industry getting back on their feet, and we’re thankful for the chance to cook and eat with family and friends – even if cautiously for now. I’ll be embracing the joy… And the noise! I’ve so missed the buzz of having people over. To get you started, our fantastic grills on p26 will give you plenty of barbecue inspiration. We’ve given alternatives if the weather doesn’t play ball, and there are new tricks to try. There’s lots to get excited about in Ben Tish’s ode to…

Cooking is for everyone If we could get everyone in the world cooking we would. Food brings people together – families, friends, communities – and it’s a pleasure. We believe every child has the right to learn how to make proper, nutritious meals – and to discover the fun and joy of cooking. You can trust us Every recipe is rigorously tested by our food team, at least twice, using domestic ovens and hobs, so you can be confident our recipes work every time. When it comes to reviews, we only recommend stuff we rate and deem to be of good quality and worth the price tag. Keeping it simple Eating locally and seasonally, whenever you can, is a no-brainer. We aim to use easy-to-find seasonal ingredients. We’ll tell you…

Cooking is for everyone If we could get everyone in the world cooking we would. Food brings people together – families, friends, communities – and it’s a pleasure. We believe every child has the right to learn how to make proper, nutritious meals – and to discover the fun and joy of cooking. You can trust us Every recipe is rigorously tested by our food team, at least twice, using domestic ovens and hobs, so you can be confident our recipes work every time. When it comes to reviews, we only recommend stuff we rate and deem to be of good quality and worth the price tag. Keeping it simple Eating locally and seasonally, whenever you can, is a no-brainer. We aim to use easy-to-find seasonal ingredients. We’ll tell you where to find any unusual…

Sticky sausage meatball noodles Serves 2-3 Hands-on time 20 min KNOWHOW Sriracha is a hot sauce made from red chillies, garlic, vinegar, salt and sugar. It has a hot, tangy, sweetly addictive flavour. It’s used as a condiment in Thai and Vietnamese cooking, but is a great addition to marinades and sauces. This recipe is meant to be spicy, so serve the sauce on the side if you’re sensitive to chilli heat. For the sauce • 1 tbsp soy sauce, plus a splash for the meatballs• 2 tbsp sriracha sauce• 1 tbsp rice wine• 30g dark brown sugar• 1 garlic clove, crushed• 1cm piece fresh ginger, grated For the meatballs • 6 large outdoor-reared pork sausages• Bunch spring onions, half finely chopped, half finely sliced• Sunflower oil for frying• 100g mangetout• 100g asparagus, green beans or tenderstem broccoli•…

Good vibes and good food Food festivals (such as Aldeburgh, pictured) are back on the menu for summer 2021 – hurrah! A great way to discover smaller producers and enjoy a full-flavoured day out. With safety in mind, many events have limited capacity and require booking – find your local fest and get planning. Coming to a town near you… The touring festivals Pub in the Park, 18 Jun to 19 Sep Music by Basement Jaxx, Toploader and Beverley Knight meets food by local pubs and chefs at Tom Kerridge’s roaming festival* . From £35, pubintheparkuk.com Foodies Festival, 9 Jul to 3 Oct Music, shopping and a bunch of talented chefs, including 2021 MasterChef champ Tom Rhodes (see p23), 2020 winner Thomas Frake and Professionals winner Alex Webb. From £19, foodies festival.com The Great British Food Festival, 29…