The crunch bunch: how upmarket crisps conquered London restaurant menus Every child’s food fantasy has come true: crisps have become entirely acceptable during a meal out. Ben McCormack reports Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024
Chef José Pizarro’s artful new ode to Spanish dining in London is called Lolo Lolo, located in London’s fashionable Bermondsey Street, offers a taste of Extremadura in an art-filled setting Wallpaper · Dec 5, 2024
José Pizarro’s recipe for spiced roast squash soup with chorizo migas A rich soup with everything – texture, comfort, flavour – all rounded off with the satisfying, savoury crunch of toasted breadcrumbs and chorizo The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024
José Pizarro’s recipe for jerusalem artichoke, chorizo and bread bake Bold flavours and satisfying textures combine in this hearty, autumnal, Spanish-style traybake The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024
Jimi Famurewa reviews Lolo: Get lost in this soft-lit daydream In his final review for the Standard, Jimi Famurewa finds José Pizarro’s latest to be imperfect, ambitious and wildly alluring Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2024
José Pizarro’s recipe for warm green bean salad with crispy jamón and mahon A wonderfully straightforward light lunch in which mahón – a delicious, semi-hard cheese from the Balearic islands – makes all the difference The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024
‘Spain is much more than patatas bravas’: José Pizarro’s summer recipes He has been championing the cooking of his home country for 25 years. On his summer menu? Prawn pil pil tortilla, chicken chilindron, flan de fresa The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024
How José Pizarro convinced Londoners there's more to Spain than package holidays The chef and restaurateur arrived in London 25 years ago, and immediately started to shake things up Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2024
José Pizarro’s recipe for hake with clams, chorizo and manzanilla Crisp hake fillets with clams basted in a power-packed sauce of chorizo and dry sherry – let everyone dig in straight from the pan The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024
José Pizarro’s recipe for roscón de reyes, a traditional Spanish Christmas cake Fashion yourself a crown-like sweet bread studded with candied fruit that’s as fun to make as it is to look at, as well as to eat The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
Sprouts with iberico ham and a classic Danish salad – recipes for Christmas side dishes From a west-African take on dauphinoise potatoes to an Indian mustardy tomato dish, these festive sides will wow your guests on the big day The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023
Spanish culinary giants José Pizarro and Dani Garcia team up for one-off dinner Two of the biggest names from Spain are promising a “masterclass of Spanish cuisine” Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2023
José Pizarro’s recipe for pumpkin pisto Flavour-packed vegetable stews are much loved all over Spain, and this pumpkin version is no exception The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023
Cracking! 17 deeply comforting fried egg recipes - from breakfast to a spaghetti surprise One of the most simple, delicious, versatile ingredients of all, here fried egg takes pride of place in everything from nasi goreng to a gorgeous Thai salad The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023 Artichoke rice, spiced chicken and sherry figs: José Pizarro’s late summer feast – recipes Lemony artichoke rice, spicy spatchcocked chicken with courgettes, and sticky roast figs with easy ice-cream: enjoy with a glass (or two) of sherry
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023 José Pizarro’s recipe for lemon and oregano lamb chops with pipirrana Lamb chops are an easy summer option, and pair brilliantly with a seasonal pipirrana featuring all the flavours of gazpacho in salad form
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2023 José Pizarro’s recipe for Russian salad Rich and flavourful, and superbly adaptable, the Russian salad has become a Spanish favourite – just use the best mayo you can find, or make it yourself
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023 José Pizarro’s recipe for vermut-roasted apricots Apricots roasted in vermouth, honey and saffron, soaked in their own syrup and topped with pistachios – they’re just begging for a scoop of ice-cream
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023 José Pizarro’s recipe for crisp chicken wings with mojo rojo Served with a spicy red salsa, these often overlooked gems make for finger-licking good outdoor eating
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023 What can I do with bitter green peppers? If you find the green bell pepper in that traffic-light pack just a bit too bitter, our panel of cooks have a few good ideas for you
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2023 José Pizarro’s recipe for steamed asparagus with jamón and crispy fried egg In-season asparagus steals the show in this straightforward spring-time light lunch or starter
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2023 José Pizarro’s recipe for lamb albondigas with oloroso and piquillo peppers Lamb meatballs simmered in a thick and rich tomato sauce enlivened with a big splash of sherry
Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2023 The best last-minute food and drinks gifts to buy this Mother’s Day Don’t be a disappointment, throw money at the problem!
Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2023 The best restaurants in the City of London, from Ibai to Angler From power lunches to after-work boltholes, Ben McCormack and Mike Daw offer this eating-out guide to the Square Mile
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023 Buy a good knife and never say sorry: top chefs share the best cooking advice they ever had Jeremy Lee, Angela Hartnett and many more pass on the tips that have saved them in the kitchen