Gary Townsend

Head Chef at One Devonshire Gardens

Latest articles from Gary Townsend

Just perfect: Roasted peaches in vanilla with rosemary cream

Peaches are at their best right now; during the height of summer, they are the perfect.  This recipe elevates the peach into a dessert that will impress friends at a dinner party but won’t have you slogging in the kitchen. Be mindful not to overcook your peaches!

Gary Townsend's recipe: Spiced Lamb Tacos

Tacos normally come with a variety of fillings – this recipe is one for spiced lamb shoulder.  Lamb shoulder is one of my most favourite pieces of meat.  With a slight spice, crispy taco shell, avocado and slaw, not much more you could want!

This recipe will help make any fish or barbecue super-tasty

Montpellier butter: This is a recipe for a compound butter mix which will elevate and fish or meat dish – even more so as we are coming into the summer months! Melt it over grilled fish or bbq meat for the most outstanding flavoured butter