Peter Sidwell

There’s something incredibly satisfying about taking a whole salmon and turning it into a beautiful, restaurant-quality dish. It’s all about respect for the ingredient — careful filleting, crisping that skin to perfection, and pairing it with something rich and luxurious like a silky hollandaise. Then you cut through that richness with sharp, fresh pickled cucumber and a squeeze of lemon. It’s simple, elegant cooking that delivers big flavour with just a few well-executed steps. Timings: Prep...

These soft, golden burger buns are light, fluffy and rich with butter, milk and egg — the perfect homemade upgrade for any burger night or barbecue.

Having a sourdough starter at home is the key to successful artisan baking. If you break it down into simple stages and work it into your routine, you will have the secret ingredient to AMAZING bread. Putting the time and effort into real bread may be a commitment, but it’s worth it. The feeling I get when my family tuck into a fresh, warm sourdough loaf for breakfast is the best, and I want you to experience that too. My top tip would be to make two loaves: one for you and one for a gift....