Jammy tomato risotto and amaretto roast peaches: Toklas chef Chris Shaw’s simple summer recipes

The Guardian Food features two simple yet sophisticated summer recipes from Chris Shaw, the chef at London's Toklas restaurant, designed to highlight the peak season's produce. The article presents a 'jammy tomato risotto' and 'amaretto roast peaches,' embodying a philosophy of minimal intervention to let high-quality ingredients shine. The risotto, described as a light yet richly flavored dinner, incorporates sweet datterini tomatoes, pecorino cheese, and fresh mint, capturing the essence of summer's generosity. For dessert, Shaw offers a 'booze-laced, New York-inspired' dish of roasted peaches finished with amaretto liqueur and mascarpone, providing a decadent yet seasonal treat. These recipes reflect Toklas's approach to cooking, where fresh datterini tomatoes and ripe peaches are central, celebrating the character of the season through fresh, flavorful, and approachable dishes.