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Light, bubbly Focaccia Few things are more rewarding than pulling a golden focaccia from the oven. This overnight method requires very little effort and rewards you with a light, airy crumb and a crisp, olive oil rich crust. Method 1. Mix the dough In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and yeast. Add the [...] More

A celebration of earthy, savoury flavour Wild mushrooms bring extraordinary character to wood fired pizza. The combination of chanterelles and mixed woodland mushrooms delivers a balance of texture, sweetness and deep umami flavour, enhanced by slowly caramelised onions and fresh thyme. Cooked in a fiercely hot pizza oven, the mushrooms develop additional richness while the [...] More

Venison Carpaccio! This is a throwback to a recipe I used to cook with my dad Dick Strawbridge. We used to cook beef carpaccio with lots of grated horseradish and fennel shavings. My version uses Truffle Hunter slices and fresh spring radishes for a seasonal twist. Method Rub your fillet with oil and season with [...] More

Three GrillBox favourites cooked over charcoal and live fire One of the great joys of live fire cooking is preparing multiple dishes over the same bed of glowing charcoal. While each ingredient demands a slightly different approach, they all benefit from the clean heat, subtle smoke and theatre that only real fire can provide. This [...] More

Boneless Chicken with Herb Mop Boneless Chicken with Thyme, Aleppo Pepper & Herb Mop Golden fire roasted chicken cooked over embers with rosemary, thyme, garlic and lemon There is something deeply satisfying about cooking a whole chicken over live fire. By removing the bones while keeping the bird intact, the chicken cooks more evenly, absorbs [...] More

Thick cut rib chop cooked over embers with pepper, herbs and a savoury crust Prepare the Beef Remove the rib chop from the refrigerator 45 to 60 minutes before cooking. Season generously with black pepper and sea salt. Sprinkle the crumbled OXO cube evenly across both sides of the steak, pressing gently so it adheres [...] More

Fire roasted picanha basted with a rich Marmite, herb and butter mop Prepare the Beef Trim the picanha only if required, leaving the fat cap intact. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Allow the beef to sit at room temperature while preparing the fire. Prepare the Marmite Mop Gently warm the [...] More