Gill Meller recipes

Love Gill Meller? So do we. He’s been a long-term contributor to delicious. over the years, bringing with him his love of all that is seasonal. Here’s a collection of his recipes, both sweet and savoury.

Find out more about him on his website.

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Runner bean and apple chutney

Runner beans

Runner bean and apple chutney

Transform a glut of late summer veg into Gill Meller's runner bean and apple chutney. This tangy pickle will last you well into winter.

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Smoked mackerel scotch eggs

Scotch eggs

Smoked mackerel scotch eggs

To make smoked mackerel scotch eggs, Gill Meller replaces pork with flaked mackerel, shot through with hints of horseradish, lemon and chive.

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Sausage, sage and apple stuffing

Gill Meller recipes

Sausage, sage and apple stuffing

Gill Meller's sausage and apple stuffing is an ideal companion for turkey. The rich stuffing is made with sausagemeat, chicken livers and bay.

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Gill Meller’s bread sauce

Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces

Gill Meller’s bread sauce

Gill Meller shares his recipe for classic bread sauce. This velvety sauce is made with double cream and is delicious with turkey or chicken.

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Gill Meller’s brined barbecued turkey with a rich gravy

Gill Meller recipes

Gill Meller’s brined barbecued turkey with a rich gravy

Gill Meller explains how to brine and barbecue a turkey. The method may be unconventional but the results are succulent and full of flavour.

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Hot-smoked trout on rye toasts

Trout

Hot-smoked trout on rye toasts

Gill Meller fires up the barbecue to create an outdoorsy festive treat: a nice big fillet of hot-smoked trout, served with eggs on rye toasts

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Barbecued new potato, morcilla sausage and scallop kebabs

Barbecue

Barbecued new potato, morcilla sausage and scallop kebabs

Morcilla is Spanish blood sausage made with pork, lots of onions and spices. Combined with scallops and new potatoes, this is a winning trio.

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New potato gnocchi with rabbit and tarragon

Gnocchi

New potato gnocchi with rabbit and tarragon

New potato gnocchi makes for for beautiful dumplings. These are served with a creamy rabbit and tarragon sauce, but you could also use chicken thighs.

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Seville orange and fennel seed marmalade

Gill Meller recipes

Seville orange and fennel seed marmalade

Gill Meller's seville orange and fennel seed marmalade requires a fair amount of work, but yields enough to last you the whole year!

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Sticky gooseberry cake with saffron and honey with custard

Gooseberries

Sticky gooseberry cake with saffron and honey with custard

Gill Meller's gooseberry cake has a pleasing tartness, balanced by the saffron and honey sponge, and mellowed further with homemade vanilla custard. 

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Roast purple sprouting broccoli with smashed white beans

Vegetarian starters

Roast purple sprouting broccoli with smashed white beans

Gill Meller's roast purple sprouting broccoli recipe makes a wonderful sharing starter. Alternatively, serve it as a side with the Sunday roast.

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Lobster spaghetti with samphire and sheep’s cheese

Lobster

Lobster spaghetti with samphire and sheep’s cheese

Gill Meller's easy but impressive lobster spaghetti is served with samphire and sheep's cheese for a dinner that truly celebrates summer.

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Hot-smoked trout, new potato and beetroot salad

Easy dinner party mains

Hot-smoked trout, new potato and beetroot salad

Gill Meller showcases hot-smoked trout by pairing it with new potatoes, beetroot and horseradish in the form of a hearty summer salad.

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Barbecued rack of mutton with broad beans, peas and lovage

Gill Meller recipes

Barbecued rack of mutton with broad beans, peas and lovage

Mutton has acres of character and flavour. Salty, smoky mutton cooked over a crackling wood fire – that's the perfect way to enjoy this rich meat.

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Crayfish salad with radishes, apple and poppy seeds

Summer salads and sides

Crayfish salad with radishes, apple and poppy seeds

Gill Meller showcases crayfish in a quick and scrumptious salad. Crisp radish, sharp apples and crunchy poppy seeds complement the crayfish perfectly.

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Gill Meller’s pan-roast pigeon with sorrel and bacon

April seasonal

Gill Meller’s pan-roast pigeon with sorrel and bacon

Gill Meller's roast pigeon dish is served alongside a sorrel sauce for its citrusy flavour, which cuts through the richness of the meat.

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