The annual Great Taste Awards are, essentially, the foodie Oscars (albeit without the glamour and the politics). Every year, judges from the Guild of Fine Food choose the winners based on just one thing: how they taste. That’s our top priority when it comes to cooking, too, so we are thrilled that in the last three years alone a whopping 61 COOK meals have received a coveted Great Taste Award.
Below is the full list of Ben-Hurs, Slum Dog Millionaires and Titanics from the current COOK menu…
Grass-fed, minced lamb slow-cooked with red wine, rosemary, carrots and a touch of redcurrant jelly, topped with buttery mash and a rosemary and parsley crumb.
Microwave Only Creamy risotto with basil, mozzarella, mascarpone and white wine, topped with semi-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and a knob of lemon and parsley butter.
Ribe risotto rice, shredded higher-welfare British chicken, smoky bacon and peas with a mascarpone and crème fraîche sauce with white wine, garlic and lemon.
Handmade stacks of blended spinach and ricotta, with a layer of chargrilled aubergines and red peppers, topped with halloumi slices dressed with sesame and dill.
Plump, sustainably-sourced king prawns in a light, fragrant turmeric and coconut sauce with spinach and curry leaves, topped with sweet mango and chilli.
Handmade to a 40 year-old family recipe, a classic Christmas pudding made with vine fruits and citrus peel soaked in Sussex Stout, with a delicate warmth from winter spices and a dash of brandy.
