Risotto primavera ©Andy Sewell Rowley Leigh May 17, 2013

Rowley Leigh: risotto primavera

A riot of vibrant colour that encapsulates, as Botticelli’s painting of the same name does, the vibrancy of spring

Raspberry jelly with lemon and mint cream ©Laura Hynd May 10, 2013

The art of summer

Rory O’Connell of Ballymaloe Cookery School perfects some seasonal favourites from his new book ‘Master It’

Rowley Leigh's strawberry cake ©Andy Sewell Rowley Leigh May 10, 2013

Rowley Leigh: Strawberry cake

‘My original recipe was rather complicated, so I resolved to produce the simpler version you find here’

Rowley Leigh's strawberry cake ©Andy Sewell May 10, 2013

Strawberry cake

‘My original recipe was rather complicated; so I resolved to produce this simpler version’ - Rowley Leigh

Duck and sweetbread stew with morels ©Andy Sewell Rowley Leigh May 3, 2013

Rowley Leigh: Duck and sweetbread stew with morels

‘The meat was manly but refined and served in a light, clear jus that was full of the flavour of duck’

Vanilla meringue with cream and coffee ©Roberto Frankenberg May 3, 2013

The Paris baker: Vanilla meringue with cream and coffee

A lighter, gooier version of Italian affogato – and a fabulous alternative to Eton mess

white asparagus with speck and sorrel ©Andy Sewell Rowley Leigh Apr 26, 2013

Rowley Leigh: White asparagus with speck and sorrel

Rowley Leigh’s recipe sees even boys as young as 12 coming back to snatch another spear

white asparagus with speck and sorrel ©Andy Sewell Apr 26, 2013

White asparagus with speck and sorrel

White asparagus is often pronounced ‘bitter’ simply because it is undercooked, says Rowley Leigh

Rigatoni with artichokes and bacon ©Andy Sewell Rowley Leigh Apr 19, 2013

Rowley Leigh: Rigatoni with artichokes

How to get to the heart and soul of the artichoke

Rigatoni with artichokes and bacon ©Andy Sewell Apr 19, 2013

Rigatoni with artichokes and bacon

Sliced and lightly cooked, these baby artichokes will retain freshness and bite

Rowley Leigh Apr 12, 2013

Rowley Leigh: Blanquette of veal with mint

The revival of a forgotten dish

Apr 12, 2013

Blanquette of veal with mint

While a bit of a museum piece, Rowley Leigh finds this dish one of the most satisfying to cook and eat

Rowley Leigh Apr 5, 2013

Recipe: Watercress soup with croutons and a poached egg

During all the rocket madness, we rather forgot about the peppery tang of watercress

Apr 5, 2013

The Paris baker: my apple pie

A personal take on the most traditional of desserts

Rowley Leigh Mar 29, 2013

Panna cotta with mango and strawberries

It may sound ridiculous, sinful even, to eat strawberries at Easter but these are no ordinary strawberries

Mar 29, 2013

Panna cotta with mango and strawberries

After the privations of Lent, a few rules can be broken, says Rowley Leigh, and the first is a dietary one

Mar 22, 2013

The accidental aubergiste

In rural Auvergne, a former London chef is winning new fans with his bold and seasonal cuisine

Rowley Leigh Mar 22, 2013

Boiled leg of mutton

‘Boiling’ is always a tricky sell these days and ‘boiled mutton’ may sound a step too far. It isn’t

Mar 22, 2013

Spring food special

Taste the riches and history of Sicily in 10 sumptuous recipes, from pizza in Palermo to couscous in Trapani

Rowley Leigh Mar 15, 2013

Recipe: Castelfranco salad with pears and blue cheese

‘A fresh head of salad, prepared for the occasion – no leaf incarcerated in a bag can compare’