Gill Meller

Chef and food writer

Gill is a chef, food writer, author, food stylist, and cookery teacher who lives and works near Lyme Regis in Dorset.

Recent articles by Gill Meller

Mulled spiced cider

This delicious, festive spiced cider recipe is perfect for warming you up in autumn and winter – and if you have any left over, it’s wonderful as a poaching liquid for pears, says chef and food writer Gill Meller.

Pan fried pollock with ham and wild garlic

Use the pungent leaves of wild garlic to make this pan fried pollock dish for a seasonal twist on hearty and fresh dish by River Cottage chef Gill Meller

Wild garlic and onion bhaji with wild garlic raita

A delicious side-dish to enjoy with a homemade curry. Forage and make wild garlic and onion bhaji with wild garlic raita by following this easy recipe by River Cottage chef Gill Meller

Gooseberry, elderflower and lemon pancakes

Elderflower and gooseberries are two ingredients we should make the most of while they’re here, and these early summer pancakes are a lovely way to bring them together, says chef and food writer Gill Meller

Late spring salad

New potatoes, eggs and asparagus… is there a holier trinity? Chef and food writer Gill Meller reveals one of the tastiest ways to combine these ingredients with his spring salad.

Grilled lamb with lavender, feta and honey

Lavender and lamb are absolutely lovely together, and this campfire recipe is the perfect way to combine them, says chef and food writer Gill Meller.

Wild garlic bread sticks

This simple bread recipe, infused with foraged wild garlic, is a great option for family camping, says chef and food writer Gill Meller

Nettle tea

Nettle tea has many benefits; it can help fight infections, reduce pain and swelling, and lower blood pressure. It even tastes great. Learn how to make nettle tea with this easy campfire recipe by chef and food writer Gill Meller.

Hot chocolate

This simple hot chocolate recipe can be made on the hob in the kitchen or on a camp fire, it doesn’t matter which – it will be delicious either way, says chef and food writer Gill Meller.

Wild garlic, potato and chorizo tortilla

An earthy and easy wild garlic, potato and chorizo tortilla recipe – perfect for a light lunch

Celeriac and potato dauphinoise

Winter comfort food should be rich, indulgent and full of carbs. This celeriac and potato dauphinoise with anchovy, chilli, rosemary and garlic ticks all the right boxes.

Barbecued plaice with fennel seed, chilli, aubergine and tomatoes

Cook up a delicious seashore supper from foraged greens and sustainable fish with River Cottage chef Gill Meller.

Roast saddle of venison with prune, bacon and sage stuffing

A rich venison dish with prune, bacon and sage stuffing - perfect for a Christmas feast

Roast pears with bay, shallots and juniper

An easy roasted pear recipe by River Cottage chef Gill Meller to enjoy as a tasty side dish as part of your festive feast

Stuffed squash with fennel and barley

Enjoy this root vegetable and barley dish as part of your Christmas dinner

Recipe: Sea beet with duck eggs and new potatoes

Cook up a delicious seashore supper from foraged greens and sustainable fish with River Cottage chef Gill Meller