Delicious UK August 2021

August means freedom. That’s August 2021 – extra special when joined by thoughts of laughter-filled holidays, sunshine and eating outside: what we like to call delicious. moments. I’m immediately imagining driving along in a campervan (even though I don’t have one), so Claire Thomson’s recipes on p38 are timely. They embrace that spirit of escape and life away from home, fresh air and the great outdoors – so much so that even if you’re not going away you’ll feel as if you are. Deep breaths, people (and a good one-pan breakfast fry-up to boot). What else do we have for you? Answer: SO much. There’s chutney and pickling if you feel like preserving the bounty (p34 and p118); there are burgers with make-it-to-your-taste options – however you like your beefy…

August means freedom. That’s August 2021 – extra special when joined by thoughts of laughter-filled holidays, sunshine and eating outside: what we like to call delicious. moments. I’m immediately imagining driving along in a campervan (even though I don’t have one), so Claire Thomson’s recipes on p38 are timely. They embrace that spirit of escape and life away from home, fresh air and the great outdoors – so much so that even if you’re not going away you’ll feel as if you are. Deep breaths, people (and a good one-pan breakfast fry-up to boot). What else do we have for you? Answer: SO much. There’s chutney and pickling if you feel like preserving the bounty (p34 and p118); there are burgers with make-it-to-your-taste options – however you like your beefy barbie…

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. Get your children involved with one of the three easy puds on p64 – you don’t need an added incentive when the results are this good. You can trust us Every recipe is rigorously tested by our food team, at least twice, using domestic ovens, so you can be confident our recipes work every time. When it comes to reviews, we only recommend discoveries (see p124) we deem to be good quality and worth the price tag. Keeping it simple Eating locally and seasonally, whenever you can, really is a no-brainer. We aim to use easy-to-find seasonal ingredients. We’ll tell you where…

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. Get your children involved with one of the three easy puds on p64 – you don’t need an added incentive when the results are this good. You can trust us Every recipe is rigorously tested by our food team, at least twice, using domestic ovens, so you can be confident our recipes work every time. When it comes to reviews, we only recommend discoveries (see p124) we deem to be good quality and worth the price tag. Keeping it simple Eating locally and seasonally, whenever you can, really is a no-brainer. We aim to use easy-to-find seasonal ingredients. We’ll tell you where to find any unusual ones…

VEGGIE RECIPE Courgette fries with spicy chilli mayonnaise Serves 4 Hands-on time 20 min You’ll also need Stick blender Useful to have Digital thermometer KNOWHOW Bomba calabrese is a spicy condiment made with Calabrian chillies (it gives ’nduja its distinctive heat). Find it in Italian delis or at souschef.co.uk. Salting the courgettes ensures the fries are well seasoned and also draws out some moisture, helping keep the batter crisp. • 12 baby or 3 medium courgettes, cut into thin batons (about 1cm thick)• Vegetable oil for frying• 75g plain flour• 100-130ml sparkling water• 1 large free-range egg white (reserve the yolk for the mayonnaise)• Salt flakes, grated lemon zest and parmesan, and oregano to serve For the spicy mayonnaise • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated• 1 large free-range egg yolk• 1 tsp dijon mustard• 180ml mild olive…

VEGGIE RECIPE Courgette fries with spicy chilli mayonnaise Serves 4 Hands-on time 20 min You’ll also need Stick blender Useful to have Digital thermometer KNOWHOW Bomba calabrese is a spicy condiment made with Calabrian chillies (it gives ’nduja its distinctive heat). Find it in Italian delis or at souschef.co.uk. Salting the courgettes ensures the fries are well seasoned and also draws out some moisture, helping keep the batter crisp. • 12 baby or 3 medium courgettes, cut into thin batons (about 1cm thick) • Vegetable oil for frying • 75g plain flour • 100-130ml sparkling water • 1 large free-range egg white (reserve the yolk for the mayonnaise) • Salt flakes, grated lemon zest and parmesan, and oregano to serve For the spicy mayonnaise • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated • 1 large free-range egg yolk • 1…