Blanche Vaughan
Blanche Vaughan became food editor of House & Garden in 2016, where she writes recipes, commissions other chefs and contributes a monthly column. She has written five cookbooks and before House & Garden her recipes appeared in the likes of The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Times. Blanche started her career as a chef at the Michelin starred River Café where she developed a passion for using simple and fresh ingredients. Her fuss-free approach to cooking allows quality ingredients to shine, and her new recipes and reviews are always received with delight by House & Garden readers. Follow her on Instagram at @blanchevaughan or on her website.
Books to read
The best cookbooks to gift or be gifted, according to our food editor
Start filling the gaps in your shelves with these cookbooks, filled with mouthwatering recipes that have stood the test of time
How chef Skye Gyngell tackles Christmas cooking, gifting and eating
Blanche Vaughan looks forward to Christmas with the Australian-born executive chef of London restaurant Spring and culinary director of Heckfield Place hotel in Hampshire
London restaurants
The 50 best restaurants in London right now
All the best restaurants in London, from longstanding institutions to cutting-edge dining, tuck in to our handy guide
How to cook a turkey: the easiest method for the classic Christmas or Thanksgiving bird
How to cook a turkey - our step-by-step guide to cooking up the perfect turkey this Thanksgiving or Christmas, including how long to cook it and how to do the stuffing
Chef Erchen Chang on how she likes to shop, cook and eat
The creative director of BAO tells Blanche Vaughan how her travels through Taiwan led her to co-found what is now a group of seven London restaurants with her husband and sister-in-law. She shares her favourite places to eat and shop in the capital, and reveals her go-to ingredient
Chef Jacob Kenedy on how he likes to shop, cook and eat
Blanche Vaughan chats with the chef-patron, who champions traditional Italian cuisine at his Soho trattoria Bocca di Lupo and its sister gelateria Gelupo. He opened Louisiana-inspired Plaquemine Lock, on the banks of the Regent's Canal, in 2017
An easy vanilla cake recipe for beginners
This 6-ingredient vanilla cake recipe is so easy to make, ideal for beginners. Feel free to go big on the decoration. A basic dusting of icing sugar or edible flowers are our go-to options for a sponge cake.
Treacle and marmalade tart
Our food editor Blanche Vaughan relishes the challenge of leftovers. Here she tackles leftover bread with this sticky treacle tart. Serves 6
The River Café's co-founder Ruth Rogers on how she likes to shop, cook and eat
Continuing her series, Blanche Vaughan interviews Ruth Rogers, the co-founder of the River Café, to explore her cooking philosophy, favourite seasonal ingredients and cooking utensils, and plans for opening a new space next to the iconic west London restaurant.
A Dauphinoise potatoes recipe that's the perfect indulgent side dish
A Dauphinoise potatoes recipe that's made of fluffy slices of potato cooked in cream until they're crispy on top. Surely the most delicious way to serve potatoes.
Blanche Vaughan’s vegetarian lasagne
A vegetarian lasagne recipe by House & Garden’s food editor Blanche Vaughan that is easier to make than its meat alternative
What to eat in June - our favourite seasonal foods and recipes to make the most of them
The start of summer is officially here, and with it, some of our favourite seasonal produce is ready to be eaten. This is what to cook in June
Behind the scenes at Coombeshead, a destination restaurant and guesthouse in the Cornish countryside
Coombeshead, a guesthouse, restaurant, bakery and working estate set across 66 acres in Cornwall, reflects the passions of its owners, Tom Adams and Lottie Mew, who have turned their interest in food and in sustainability into a multi-faceted business
Salmon teriyaki
This well-known sauce is so simple and tastes so much better homemade
Ricotta cake
Ricotta replaces butter in this cake and adds moisture, which keeps it tasting fresh for a few days.
Classic French chicken liver pate recipe
This chicken liver paté is a French classic – full of flavour and perfect for parties, or simply spread on hot buttered toast
Roasted tomato and red pepper soup recipe
A splash of olive oil and fresh basil makes this simple tomato and red pepper soup oh-so special
Prawn linguine recipe
A prawn linguine pasta recipe for a delicious, 20-minute dish. Juicy prawns are combined with the fresh flavours of lemon, spring onions, garlic and a kick of chilli
London restaurants
The best Italian restaurants in London
Looking for somewhere to enjoy the best Italian food in the capital? This is where to go for a dose of la dolce vita
An easy pancake recipe with lemon and sugar
An easy pancake recipe from Blanche Vaughan's recipe book Egg: The Very Best Recipes Inspired by the Simple Egg. Good pancakes are best served simply – just add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of caster sugar