Le printemps on a plate

Drawing on a lifelong love of local, seasonal food, Abby Allen’s farmhouse kitchen recipes come from a place of deep connection to the land and sea

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 30 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 4 large field mushrooms4 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove, chopped400g spinach leavesflour, for dusting1 tbsp thyme leaves500g block all-butter puff pastry140g sti

They all started out on different paths – from sales offices to science labs – but each of these professional bakers found purpose and joy in baking. Here, they tell Jill Foster why it has become a passion that continues to nourish their souls

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces

Potager casserole PREP: 10 minutes COOK: 20 minutes ...

LEAN INTO AUTUMN COOKING WITH ABBY ALLEN’S SEASONAL DISHES THAT ARE EQUAL PARTS NOURISHING AND MOREISH