Never mind the Oscars, Grammys or The Booker Prize, for us in the food biz it’s all about the Great Taste Awards. Every year, the Guild of Fine Food brings together chefs, critics, food writers and others to judge the very best of British food. There are no special categories, everything is just judged on – you guessed it – 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 70 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.
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.
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 stacks of blended spinach and ricotta, with a layer of chargrilled aubergines and red peppers, topped with halloumi slices dressed with sesame and dill.
