Blanche Vaughan

England, United Kingdom

Wine and Food Editor at House & Garden (UK)

Cook book author and food writer | Food editor for House & Garden | Author of 'A Year in the Kitchen' out today! https://t.co/zzfNCSgZaE

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Articles

Chef Stevie Parle on his philosophy towards cooking and eating well

1 week ago | houseandgarden.co.uk | Blanche Vaughan

@CharlieMcKayWhich ingredients would your ultimate larder be stocked with? If I'm lucky enough to travel, I like to pick up things to bring home with me. On a recent trip to Italy, for instance, I bought new season's olive oil and a big tin of anchovies in salt. I'm still well stocked with pul biber (red pepper flakes) from the market in Istanbul, bottarga from Sardinia and pomegranate molasses from Lebanon.
The best restaurants in Chelsea, according to House & Garden's Food Editor

1 month ago | houseandgarden.co.uk | Blanche Vaughan

The best restaurants in Chelsea: The Lavery is among Blanche Vaughan's favouritesChelsea, London's picturesque north-bank neighbourhood, is largely populated by a pleasing mélange of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian buildings that play host to smart boutiques, coffee shops and, perhaps most importantly, restaurants. The varied eateries found here are among the best that London has to offer, with exciting additions regularly joining the ranks.
An easy spinach soup recipe

1 month ago | houseandgarden.co.uk | Blanche Vaughan

Soup season is officially underway and we're throwing all our energies into making as many batches as possible. Spinach soup is a delicious and easy way to eat your greens, as well as being easy to prepare. This vibrant soup recipe is packed with Vitamin A and Vitamin C, plus folic acid, zinc and iron, not to mention lots of flavour. Garlic and good stock bring a new dimension to the earthiness of the spinach, with potatoes making it more filling than you might imagine.
How chef Jackson Boxer likes to cook, shop and eat

1 month ago | houseandgarden.co.uk | Blanche Vaughan

Louis SheridanYou have restaurants in both the Lassco building and Selfridges. Do you end up amassing pieces of equipment from either of these places in your kitchen at home? Or are there other things that give it a personal feel? It's quite the opposite. Spending so much time in such maximalist emporia has given me a total aversion to stuff. My home kitchen is as minimally equipped as possible - a reflection of the simple cooking that I enjoy domestically.
Rambutan's Cynthia Shanmugalingam on how she likes to shop, cook and eat

2 months ago | houseandgarden.co.uk | Blanche Vaughan

CAROL SACHSWhich recipe from your cookbook Rambutan is the best to try first? The lemongrass, kale and coconut dal is easy and nutritious, and will introduce you to distinctive Sri Lankan flavours - lemongrass, coconut milk, turmeric, tempered spices and pandan. It also uses one of my favourite techniques: tempering spices with some oil in a pan then pouring it all into the dal. © Alex LauYour restaurant Rambutan is in Borough Market. Where are your favourite places to shop there?
How chef James Lowe of Lyle's likes to cook, shop and eat

Jan 28, 2025 | houseandgarden.co.uk | Blanche Vaughan

Per-Anders JorgensenJames Lowe abandoned plans to become a pilot to work in some of London's best restaurants. In 2014, he co-founded Lyle's in Shoreditch, with the aim of showcasing the best British ingredients, which has since been awarded a Michelin star and has been listed among The World's 50 Best RestaurantsWhat sort of cooking do you do at home? I split my week between London and Brighton, so I do find it particularly difficult to stay on top of keeping fresh food in the fridge.
How to make cottage pie

Jan 27, 2025 | houseandgarden.co.uk | Blanche Vaughan

WaitroseCottage pie is unwavering in its status as a Great British dish and a perfect comfort food. We recommend serving it with a bowl of buttered garden peas and a bottle of red wine for a heavenly meal. There are few dishes so soothing and warming (although we do have more winter comfort food for you to try). How to get a crispy topRun a fork through the mash before you cook it and add generous knobs of butter before you drop it in the oven.
A recipe for easy homemade marmalade

Jan 6, 2025 | houseandgarden.co.uk | Blanche Vaughan

Seville oranges are now in season and they won't be around for too much longer, so it's high time to get going on some homemade marmalade. If you've not made it before, then dive in and learn how to make this popular citrus jam that goes oh-so-well on your morning toast. The beauty of making it yourself – other than the satisfaction of course – is that you can decide how thick-cut or fine you want your marmalade.
How chef Skye Gyngell tackles Christmas cooking, gifting and eating

Dec 10, 2024 | houseandgarden.co.uk | Blanche Vaughan

Do you have a secret to making a great Christmas pudding or cake? Preparing them well in advance. We always make the pudding and cake in August. Jane Scotter from Fern Verrow gave me her Christmas cake recipe about a decade ago and it is the best recipe ever. Both need time to develop in flavour and Christmas cake should be fed periodically with brandy. It is worth using the best quality ingredients you can afford, as it really affects the final flavour - that applies to anything you cook.
How to cook a turkey: the easiest method for the classic Christmas or Thanksgiving bird

Nov 20, 2024 | houseandgarden.co.uk | Blanche Vaughan

Cooking a whole turkey is a lot like cooking a large roast chicken but there are some differences to take note of. Where for Christmas day, Thanksgiving, or any time of year, it's probably time to brush up on how to cook a turkey. As Christmas and Thanksgiving are really the only two times of year that many of us will attempt to cook a roast turkey, it's hardly surprising that the task is a little daunting for some.