Alex Mackay

Here are some of the recipes demonstrated by chef Alex Mackay for Delia's Food and Wine Workshops

Alex Mackay's Baked Salmon with Creme Fraiche

This recipe was inspired by a Raymond Blanc dish and he loved my version that he tasted in my garden on an ...

This recipe was inspired by a Raymond Blanc dish and he loved my version that he tasted in my garden on an evening in spring. Salmon and apples are a cheerful coupl...

35 minutes - 40 minutes

Alex Mackay: Daube de Beets & Chestnuts

I’ve been working on this recipe for a long time. The idea is based on the classic beauty, Daube d...

I’ve been working on this recipe for a long time. The idea is based on the classic beauty, Daube de bœuf à la Provençale, but this is entirely plant based and...

Vegetarian

Alex Mackay's Grana Padano Tuiles

I first came across Tuiles like these when I did a stage with the wonderful 3 Michelin Starred chef Nadia S...

I first came across Tuiles like these when I did a stage with the wonderful 3 Michelin Starred chef Nadia Santini at Dal Pescatore in 1993. Chef Santini’s mother wo...

6 minutes - 8 minutes

Alex Mackay's Individual Lentil “Moussaka”

I’ve always thought moussaka would quite fancy reinventing itself as a vegetable dish and this one is so ta...

I’ve always thought moussaka would quite fancy reinventing itself as a vegetable dish and this one is so tasty that even the staunchest meat eater won’t miss the mince...

Vegetarian

Alex Mackay's Perfect Steak

'I found my first steak under a slab of Maitre d’hotel butter. The steak’s sizzling brown surface melted...

'I found my first steak under a slab of Maitre d’hotel butter. The steak’s sizzling brown surface melted the cold butter in my mouth. A cold slab is no longer enoug...

10 minutes

Alex Mackay's Rhubarb and Almond Pie

Alex Mackay Cooks Tip - To use up all of the pastry and make your life easier, go free form. This pie is ca...

Alex Mackay Cooks Tip - To use up all of the pastry and make your life easier, go free form. This pie is carefully designed not to need a tart tin so you save the comp...

30 minutes - 35 minutes

Vegetarian

Alex Mackay's Roast Turkey with Double Gravy

My turkey is gently sweet, smoky and spicy this year. I take care to use my beloved smoked paprika sparingl...

My turkey is gently sweet, smoky and spicy this year. I take care to use my beloved smoked paprika sparingly to excite rather than overpower the turkey. Even if you...

2 hours 15 minutes

Alex Mackay's 'Lentilzotto'

This recipe was inspired by Delia’s brilliant book, ‘How to Cheat at Cooking’ and is is the quickest route ...

This recipe was inspired by Delia’s brilliant book, ‘How to Cheat at Cooking’ and is is the quickest route I know to the satisfaction of comfort food. The saucy len...

4 minutes - 8 minutes

Alex Mackays Salmon with Tomatoes and Olives

This salmon is fresh, light and delightful. Braising beats poaching and steaming as my favourite light meth...

This salmon is fresh, light and delightful. Braising beats poaching and steaming as my favourite light method of cooking fish; no flavour is lost, the juices mingle an...

Alex Mackay: Mackerel & Mussel Boil ‘N’ Braise

This is my memory stew; a combination of seafood stories to light up my meals at Jess’s Jolly Sailor Cottag...

This is my memory stew; a combination of seafood stories to light up my meals at Jess’s Jolly Sailor Cottage on the Norfolk coast. I go beach fishing often but I’ve...