Guides & Recipes

Meet the Maker: Cutipol
Made in Portugal, Cutipol cutlery is known around the world for its refined design and durability. We spoke to João Pedro Ribeiro – Operations Manager and a second generation member of the Cutipol's founding family – to learn more about the craft.

A Step-by-Step Guide to the Perfect Easter Lunch
A comprehensive step-by-step guide to hosting Easter lunch, including a menu, shopping list, and schedule.

Poppy Seed Pancakes with Lemon Curd & Mascarpone
A fresh take on the classic combination of lemon and sugar, these baked poppy seed pancakes let everyone enjoy the dish at the table at the same time.

How to Make Chicken Stock From Scratch
Homemade chicken stock – which tastes infinitely better than anything shop-bought – is the best way to use up leftovers from roasting chicken.

Almost Artisanal Bread
A low-effort, high-reward recipe for homemade bread that relies on a cast iron cocotte for shape and texture.

Four Fondues: Cheese, Chocolate & Beyond
These recipes include the classic cheese and chocolate versions, plus a fondue-ified Chinese hot pot and our personal favourite, fondue Bourguignonne.

Meet the Maker: Horl
An interview with Timo Horl, who – with his father Otmar – created the knife sharpener that revolutionised the industry.

Borough Kitchen Cinnamon Rolls
A recipe for American-style cinnamon rolls, made in the Ankarsrum stand mixer.

HORL 3 Knife Sharpeners: 5 Tips for the Perfect Edge
How to use the Horl rolling knife sharpener correctly – and achieve the best results every time.

3 Tips for Setting a Festive Table
Advice from Jars CEO Armelle Ferrieux, who has worked with Michelin-starred restaurants around the world.

Black Forest Yule Log
This festive recipe is perfect for serving at Christmas lunch (and you can use sponge cake base for any Swiss roll recipe).

The Simplest Roast Turkey (Also the Best)
Perfect for beginners and veterans alike – you don’t even need to measure anything.

The Borough Kitchen Christmas Pudding
Our tried-and-true Christmas Pudding recipe will win over any Christmas pudding sceptic.

Why Blenheim Forge Knives Are Exceptional
Inside our visit to the knife company’s workshop in South London.

Perfect Salmon Sous Vide
This largely hands-off technique is a lot simpler than it sounds.

Edie's Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder Boulangère
One of the best roasts we've ever tasted, where the main and side cook in one pan.

A Temperature Guide for Foolproof Cooking & Baking
This 'cheat sheet' also covers ideal temperatures for coffee, frying oil, homemade yogurt, and more.

Esther's Authentic Spanish Paella
Esther's seafood paella recipe is authentic and easy to adapt for vegetarians.

Our Fresh Pasta Dough Recipe
This dough is very forgiving – ideal for beginners and experts alike.

How to Make a Stainless Steel Pan Stick Less
Tips for easy-release cooking and just-as-easy cleaning.

Valeria's Apricot Cake
Plums, peaches, apples, cherries, or other stone fruits would be just as good here.

A Guide to Cast Iron, Carbon Steel & Spun Iron Pans
How to choose which material is right for you, and the best way to maintain each.

Dana's Simple Kale Salad
When it comes to kale salad, the secret ingredient is time.

Watermelon & Feta Salad
Peppery cress, sweet watermelon, and salty feta work in perfect harmony here.