Sophie Austen-Smith

Former deputy food editor, delicious.

Sophie is a former deputy food editor at delicious. After completing a degree in marketing management she trained as a chef at Leiths School of Food & Wine and jumped headfirst into the lively world of food, from private cheffing in the south of France to making sauces for a food market stall. She has held roles as cookery editor at Good Housekeeping and deputy food editor at Time Inc, developing, shooting and styling food content for titles including Woman & Home, Feel Good Food and Woman’s Weekly. She is currently senior food writer and stylist at Ocado.

Qualifications, achievements and awards

  • Leiths School of Food & Wine Diploma (2011)

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Roast chicken with red cabbage waldorf

Winter salad recipes

Roast chicken with red cabbage waldorf

Take four chicken breasts and throw together a hearty salad full of crunch and fresh flavours with this homemade chicken...

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Fruity chicken curry traybake

Chicken curry recipes

Fruity chicken curry traybake

Take a pack of chicken breasts and make our easy chicken curry in the oven – its creamy, fruity sauce...

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Jerk chicken wraps with bean salsa and spicy mayo

Chicken breast recipes

Jerk chicken wraps with bean salsa and spicy mayo

These tasty jerk chicken wraps are a cinch to make – chilli-spiced mayo and pineapple and kidney bean salsa add...

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Double chocolate pancake stack

Bonfire Night recipes

Double chocolate pancake stack

Calling all chocolate lovers: behold this chocolate pancake stack drizzled with chocolate sauce! Could Pancake Day get any more decadent?...

Freezable Vegetarian
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Grilled mackerel with raisin and herb couscous

Mackerel recipes

Grilled mackerel with raisin and herb couscous

The richness of the grilled mackerel in this recipe works perfectly with the sweet flavours of the pine nuts and...

Dairy-free
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Taco traybake

Traybake recipes

Taco traybake

This taco traybake topped with melted cheese really cuts down on the washing up when you’re cooking a midweek meal....

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Pecan and cinnamon monkey bread

Brunch recipes

Pecan and cinnamon monkey bread

Studded with pecans and drizzled with vanilla icing, this soft, stickily sweet cinnamon monkey bread is irresistible as part of...

Vegetarian
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One-pot carbonara pasta bake

Carbonara recipes

One-pot carbonara pasta bake

This creamy carbonara pasta bake recipe is a no-fuss, one-pot dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal and ready in...

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Lemongrass prawn laksa noodles

Healthy lunch recipes

Lemongrass prawn laksa noodles

This healthy, wholesome, low-fat lemongrass prawn laksa recipe really hits the spot on days when you’re fasting or just want...

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Sardine puttanesca with a herby crumb

Budget pasta recipes

Sardine puttanesca with a herby crumb

This hearty sardine puttanesca recipe uses tinned storecupboard ingredients – it will come to the rescue whenever your fridge is...

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Curried lentil soup with kale and almond topping

Healthy soup recipes

Curried lentil soup with kale and almond topping

This healthy and filling curried lentil soup is full of goodness and a real depth of flavour via korma spices...

Dairy-free Freezable Vegan Vegetarian
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Lemon, parsley and caper fish balls

Sardine recipes

Lemon, parsley and caper fish balls

Trying to make your mealtime budget stretch a bit further? Feed four with this creamy, Scandi-inspired dinner starring one tin...

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Sardine, chickpea and roasted pepper toasts

Sardine recipes

Sardine, chickpea and roasted pepper toasts

Looking to improve your working from home lunches? Try these sardine toasts with chickpeas and roasted red peppers for a...

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Cream of mushroom soup

Vegetarian soup recipes

Cream of mushroom soup

If you’re on the lookout for the ultimate classic soup recipe, this cream of mushroom soup hits the spot every...

Vegetarian
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Pear, apple and cider muffins

Easy muffin recipes

Pear, apple and cider muffins

These pear and apple muffins are packed with fruit to give them an autumnal flavour, and a good dash of...

Vegetarian
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Sweet and spicy nuts

Snacks and nibbles

Sweet and spicy nuts

These homemade honey-roasted sweet and spicy nuts come with a kick of chilli. Serve them with warming winter cocktails or...

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