Chef recipes
Collection by Olive magazine
Looking for a way to eat a restaurant-style meal from the comfort of your own home? Take a look at our chef recipes ranging from curries, pies, salads, and a variety of desserts to get stuck into. These recipes have been created by chefs across the country
Fish
Lobster and kimchi
An exclusive Richard Corrigan lobster recipe, straight from his kitchen at Daffodil Mulligan. It takes a little effort to make, but the results are seriously impressive
Sea bass ceviche with blood orange, aleppo pepper and pistachio
You'll find this elegant sea bass dish on the menu at Glasgow's Gloriosa. Try chef Rosie Healey's colourful recipe for a dinner party starter
Queen scallops with sauternes butter
Try this buttery scallop recipe from littlefrench, an intimate neighbourhood restaurant in Bristol serving sumptuous regional French recipes
Roast cod with slow-cooked English peas and shoots
Recreate simple yet delicious sharing plates in your own home with this easy cod recipe from Notting Hill's Gold
Radish salad with chicory and anchovy dressing
Recreate simple yet delicious sharing plates in your own home with this easy side salad from Notting Hill's Gold
Chargrilled tiger prawns, black rice and roast chilli salsa
Recreate simple yet delicious sharing plates in your own home with this easy starter recipe from Notting Hill's Gold
Roasted hake with clams, cider sauce and dill oil
Get a taste of the Spanish Camino with this elegant seafood dish from My Million Pound Menu winner, Pilgrim
Crab pappardelle arrabbiata
Make this fuss-free impressive pasta dish with fresh crabmeat and homemade confit chilli oil from 26 Grains in Covent Garden
Meat
Collar of pork, mash and soubise sauce
Richard Corrigan's recipe is a spin on the classic Irish dish that traditionally uses bacon – in this case it’s cured pork collar. You’ll need to order this from a butcher
Spatchcock cardamom poussin with lentils and harissa
You'll find this aromatic poussin dish on the menu at Glasgow's Gloriosa. Try chef Rosie Healey's warming, wholesome recipe for a dinner party main
Kolamba’s chicken curry
Make this your go-to special chicken curry. Straight from the kitchen of London's Kolamba restaurant, this Sri Lankan recipe uses oodles of fresh spices and a homemade roasted curry powder
Breakfast tacos
Warm tortillas filled with soft scrambled eggs, crispy sausage and zingy pickles – these breakfast tacos from London restaurant Snackbar are a great way to start the day and are super-easy to make at home
Snackbar rice bowl with karaage chicken
This colourful rice bowl from Dalston restaurant Snackbar is comforting, healthy-ish and full of wonderful textures and flavours: from Japanese crunchy fried chicken and zingy pickles, to a gooey, creamy egg yolk and crispy, earthy buckwheat
One-pot chicken with dates and caramelised lemon
Jammy lemons and plump roasted dates are cooked with this chicken for an easy yet alternative whole chicken dish
Roast duck breast with figs, rosemary and garlic fried potatoes
Try this sumptuous duck recipe from littlefrench, an intimate neighbourhood restaurant in Bristol serving regional French recipes
Pigeon, hummus and pomegranate
Turkish flavours such as pomegranate brighten up this impressive starter recipe from Chef Chris Gillard of London restaurant EartH Kitchen
Drinks
Dessert
Brown sugar meringues with rhubarb compote
A posh meringue dessert, straight from the kitchen at Richard Corrigan's Daffodil Mulligan restaurant. Perfect with gingery rhubarb and vanilla cream
Vegan banana bread
Oat milk, tahini and super-ripe bananas keep this egg-free, dairy-free banana bread moist and moreish
Banana and chocolate cake with maple cream and crispy bacon
Chef Chris Gillard of London restaurant EartH Kitchen has created an impressive banana cake that with the addition of maple cream transforms it into a delicious dessert
Vegetarian/Vegan
Radicchio, pomegranate, walnuts and mint
You'll find this vibrantly purple salad on the menu at Glasgow's Gloriosa. Try chef Rosie Healey's nutty, nutritious recipe for a dinner party side
Kolamba’s polos (young jackfruit curry)
Make a vegan Sri Lankan feast tonight, with a jackfruit curry recipe straight from the kitchen of Kolamba in London. You'll need plenty of fresh spices and a tin of green jackfruit
Green beans with coconut
A wonderfully fragrant Sri Lankan side dish, straight from the kitchen of Kolamba restaurant in London. A homemade unroasted curry powder and plenty of fresh, grated coconut is the key
Corn on the cob, stilton fonduta and crispy potato skins
Recreate modern pub food in the comfort of your own home with this easy starter recipe from Islington’s Four Legs
New potatoes and tarragon
Try this vibrant side dish with golden roasted spuds, crunchy radishes, peppery rocket and baby spinach from 26 Grains in Covent Garden
Brown sugar meringues with rhubarb compote
A posh meringue dessert, straight from the kitchen at Richard Corrigan's Daffodil Mulligan restaurant. Perfect with gingery rhubarb and vanilla cream
Collar of pork, mash and soubise sauce
Richard Corrigan's recipe is a spin on the classic Irish dish that traditionally uses bacon – in this case it’s cured pork collar. You’ll need to order this from a butcher
Lobster and kimchi
An exclusive Richard Corrigan lobster recipe, straight from his kitchen at Daffodil Mulligan. It takes a little effort to make, but the results are seriously impressive
Spatchcock cardamom poussin with lentils and harissa
You'll find this aromatic poussin dish on the menu at Glasgow's Gloriosa. Try chef Rosie Healey's warming, wholesome recipe for a dinner party main
Radicchio, pomegranate, walnuts and mint
You'll find this vibrantly purple salad on the menu at Glasgow's Gloriosa. Try chef Rosie Healey's nutty, nutritious recipe for a dinner party side
Sea bass ceviche with blood orange, aleppo pepper and pistachio
You'll find this elegant sea bass dish on the menu at Glasgow's Gloriosa. Try chef Rosie Healey's colourful recipe for a dinner party starter
Kolamba’s polos (young jackfruit curry)
Make a vegan Sri Lankan feast tonight, with a jackfruit curry recipe straight from the kitchen of Kolamba in London. You'll need plenty of fresh spices and a tin of green jackfruit
Kolamba’s chicken curry
Make this your go-to special chicken curry. Straight from the kitchen of London's Kolamba restaurant, this Sri Lankan recipe uses oodles of fresh spices and a homemade roasted curry powder
Green beans with coconut
A wonderfully fragrant Sri Lankan side dish, straight from the kitchen of Kolamba restaurant in London. A homemade unroasted curry powder and plenty of fresh, grated coconut is the key
Vegan banana bread
Oat milk, tahini and super-ripe bananas keep this egg-free, dairy-free banana bread moist and moreish
Breakfast tacos
Warm tortillas filled with soft scrambled eggs, crispy sausage and zingy pickles – these breakfast tacos from London restaurant Snackbar are a great way to start the day and are super-easy to make at home
Snackbar rice bowl with karaage chicken
This colourful rice bowl from Dalston restaurant Snackbar is comforting, healthy-ish and full of wonderful textures and flavours: from Japanese crunchy fried chicken and zingy pickles, to a gooey, creamy egg yolk and crispy, earthy buckwheat
One-pot chicken with dates and caramelised lemon
Jammy lemons and plump roasted dates are cooked with this chicken for an easy yet alternative whole chicken dish
Roast duck breast with figs, rosemary and garlic fried potatoes
Try this sumptuous duck recipe from littlefrench, an intimate neighbourhood restaurant in Bristol serving regional French recipes
Queen scallops with sauternes butter
Try this buttery scallop recipe from littlefrench, an intimate neighbourhood restaurant in Bristol serving sumptuous regional French recipes