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Theo Randall

Theo Randall

Occupation: Head chef, restaurant owner and food writer

Best known for: Being awarded a Michelin star at The River Cafe in London.

Usually found: Cooking up a storm in his Italian restaurant, Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel, on Park Lane in London.

Dishes we love: Deep-Fried Courgette Flowers Stuffed with Ricotta and HerbsLamb Rump with Salsa Verde and Amalfi Lemon Tart.

Fun fact: Theo has collaborated with Pizza Express, and created four pizzas for their autumn 2008 menu.

Profile

Theo Randall is one of Britain’s top chefs who specialises in Italian cuisine. Aside from working in his restaurant Theo Randall at the InterContinental, Theo is also a regular face on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen and often attends food festivals, including Taste of London held in Regent’s Park. Theo is proud to have two successful cookbooks to his name, My Simple Italian, (2015), which focusses on balancing top quality ingredients to make perfect flavour combinations, and PASTA, (2006) which is Theo’s first book, which celebrates some classic dishes that are served in his restaurant.

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Cooking from My Simple Italian: A Food Blogger’s Experience

We like to put our cookbooks to the test. This month Bintu from Recipes From A Pantry has been testing out Theo Randall’s My Simple Italian. Find out how she got along with his recipes in her kitchen at home.

Recipe Collections

Theo Randall’s Easter Menu

This gorgeous Easter lunch menu inspired by Theo Randall’s new cookbook, My Simple Italian, is sure to go down a treat with family and friends.

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