Date Night Dinner Ideas Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast If you are a mushroom lover, this mushroom stuffed chicken breast is the meal of your dreams! Mushroom chicken makes an elegant dinner for two that’s perfect for special occasions. Easily double this recipe for a double date night. Get The Recipe Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Spinach… Read more: 40 Date Night Dinner Ideas
Something for every mother: a posh bloody mary prawn brioche, crumbly lime and passion fruit curd sandwich biscuits, and an elegant elderflower lemon drizzle cake Few things say “I love you” more than an unbidden cup of tea, but if you want to show true appreciation to the maternal figure in your life this Mother’s… Read more: Mother’s Day UK recipes: three delicious ideas to make for your mum from Ravinder Bhogal
A tasty and easy way to give a small bunch of drooping herbs a new lease of life Compound butter is simply butter that’s been mixed with flavourings, both sweet and savoury, and is a tasty and easy way to give a small bunch of tired herbs new life. It can be melted over vegetables,… Read more: How to use up limp herbs in a flavoured butter – recipe | Waste not
High heat and low moisture are key to avoiding a soggy or stuck-to-the-pan mess When I fry fish, the skin never goes crisp, and instead either sticks, rips or goes limp. What am I doing wrong? Emily, by email “The secret to perfectly crisp fish skin is heat,” says Mitch Tonks, founder of Rockfish in… Read more: What’s the secret to crisp-skinned fish? | Kitchen aide
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup – authentic and easy Thai coconut chicken soup broth with noodles and vegetables. This recipe is so easy to make at home and tastes just like restaurants.http://dlvr.it/TRPGMM
Bok Choy Chicken – easy bok choy stir-fry recipe with chicken, ginger in a light Chinese brown sauce. This unique recipe is so healthy and delicious!http://dlvr.it/TRP9xH
A roast veg salad packed with flavour and an intense dressing The transformation that cauliflower undergoes in a very hot oven means there is now rarely a time when I don’t roast it first. Making cauliflower cheese? Roast, don’t boil – you’ll end up with a richer, potentially less watery finish. Soup? Absolutely roast it… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s quick and easy recipe for cauliflower, lentils and chorizo | Quick and easy
A roast veg salad packed with flavour and an intense dressing The transformation that cauliflower undergoes in a very hot oven means there is now rarely a time when I don’t roast it first. Making cauliflower cheese? Roast, don’t boil – you’ll end up with a richer, potentially less watery finish. Soup? Absolutely roast it… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s quick and easy recipe for cauliflower, lentils and chorizo | Quick and easy
A real seafood treat – crisp, savoury, aromatic – ready in less than half an hour and in just a few simple steps This crisp, salty, pungently aromatic dish is a strong contender to kick off my fantasy final meal – it wouldn’t really go with the steak frites and trifle to follow, but I… Read more: How to make salt and pepper squid – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
FYI: There’s no need to wait for Taco Tuesday, because these 15 Minute Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos are perfect for any day of the week! Continue reading 15 Minutes Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TRMjgn
Recipe Listings: There’s no need to wait for Taco Tuesday, because these 15 Minute Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos are perfect for any day of the week! Continue reading 15 Minutes Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TRLyP0
There’s no need to wait for Taco Tuesday, because these 15 Minute Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos are perfect for any day of the week! Continue reading 15 Minutes Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TRL3jm
A fine, tender crumb and a soft, creamy, lemon-spiked mascarpone make this the perfect bake for Mother’s Day This is both simple and celebratory, which in my book makes it just right for Mother’s Day next weekend. It has a fine, tender crumb, which pairs beautifully with the soft, creamy tang of lemon mascarpone, and… Read more: Helen Goh’s recipe for lemon curd layer cake | The sweet spot
The chemistry and alchemy of honey’s special kind of sweetness, and how it complements just the right kind of apples in a humble yet delicious cake Honey is, among other things, a successful embalming agent. It is also a humectant, which isn’t an eager cyborg, but one of many short-chained organic compounds that are hygroscopic,… Read more: Rachel Roddy’s recipe for apple, honey and poppy seed cake | A kitchen in Rome
Using raw honey for fermentation makes this jam a gut health powerhouse Rachel de Thample is one of my food heroines. She’s the author of six books and course director of the College of Naturopathic Medicine’s natural chef diploma, and has also been head of food for Abel & Cole and commissioning editor of Waitrose… Read more: How to turn limp rhubarb into tasty jam – recipe
This clean-eating Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole is cozy, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for holiday brunches or meal prep mornings.http://dlvr.it/TRHYd2
A drop of lemon and being selective about your choice of cookware could zap any troubles with blackened spuds, as would a highly novel solution from the seaside Why do some potatoes turn black on cooking, and how do I stop this happening? I usually leave them to cool in the cooking water, but should… Read more: Why do my potatoes go black after cooking? | Kitchen aide
This Welsh fruit loaf is tricky to get right, and even trickier to perfect, but it’s squidgy heaven if you do Bara brith, the traditional Welsh fruit loaf whose name means speckled bread, is, as Ben Mervis notes, not dissimilar to Yorkshire brack, Irish barmbrack and Scottish “kerrie loaf” – the last is a new… Read more: How to make the perfect bara brith – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect …
Honey and cinnamon bring a warming, Istanbul-inspired spin to a classic The scent of honey and warm pastry that spills out of the late-night baklava shops on Taksim Square in Istanbul is the inspiration for this twist on the classic old fashioned. The honey, cinnamon and walnut slip in perfectly without overpowering proceedings. Andrea Ena,… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Nora’s baklava old fashioned – recipe | The good mixer
With zucchini season in full swing, Alice Zaslasvky double-crumbs the green veg for courgettes you won’t forget * Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes While tomatoes may be proving resolutely underwhelming for most Australian gardeners this summer, zucchinis are going – and growing – gangbusters! And not just in quantity. Even left unattended or hidden… Read more: Marrow me! Alice Zaslavsky’s zucchini schnitzels (or, how to use up a 1kg marrow) – recipe
What you plan to bake plays a big part in whether or not to chill a dough, and in terms of hydration, flavour and texture Does chilling cookie dough really make for a better result? Emily, by email “It all depends on what kind of cookie it is,” says Guardian baker Helen Goh. “Let’s say… Read more: Do you really need to chill cookie dough? | Kitchen Aide
Shake off memories of stodgy school dinners: rice pudding, when done right, is a warming, luxuriant delight There are almost as many rice puddings as there are savoury rice recipes. If you were also put off by that dazzlingly white, school dinner gloop, fear not, this is a much more luxuriant baked dessert, gently spiced… Read more: How to make proper rice pudding – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
FYI: This Mexican street corn dip is filled with pops of corn, seasoning, and a dash of heat. It’s the perfect appetizer for Cinco de Mayo, summer, or a party. Continue reading Mexican Street Corn Dip at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TR53dT
Nostalgia and comfort combine in abundance in this retro dessert that’s strictly for kids of all ages The first time I had rhubarb and custard together was in a boiled sweet from a big jar in my mum’s corner shop. You could flip the sweet in your mouth and rub the flavour you wanted with… Read more: Meera Sodha’s recipe for rhubarb and custard trifle
Recipe Listings: This Mexican street corn dip is filled with pops of corn, seasoning, and a dash of heat. It’s the perfect appetizer for Cinco de Mayo, summer, or a party. Continue reading Mexican Street Corn Dip at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TR492K
Taking inspiration from Chile’s traditional borgoña, this red-wine cocktail makes for a great aperitif A Chilean twist on a wine cocktail: elegant, vibrant and built on the balance between the depth of pinot noir and the bright sweetness of cherries. It takes inspiration from Chile’s traditional borgoña, a drink where red wine meets fruit (usually… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Mareida’s cerezo negro – recipe | The good mixer
A decadent, velvety and chocolatey set cream dessert infused with aromatic rosemary The pungent and lingering aromas of familiar kitchen herbs – oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, bay, lavender, mint – seem purposely made to donate their landmark volatiles to our everyday lives and food. In fact, their design is not for domestic calm and onion… Read more: Rachel Roddy’s recipe for chocolate and rosemary panna cotta | A kitchen in Rome
This Mexican street corn dip is filled with pops of corn, seasoning, and a dash of heat. It’s the perfect appetizer for Cinco de Mayo, summer, or a party. Continue reading Mexican Street Corn Dip at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TR34Z2
Cheesy, crispy, and loaded with barbecue chicken and avocado — this healthy quesadilla recipe is quick, easy, and totally crave-worthy!http://dlvr.it/TR319w
You can make curd with almost any leftover fruit, as long as you add a little lemon juice for acidity and blend it to that familiarly special smooth texture I love ingenious recipes like curd that have the superpower to turn a tired piece of fruit or a forgotten offcut into something utterly decadent. Lemon… Read more: How to turn any leftover fruit into curd – recipe
Brines or rubs, spatchcocked or baked upside down, our expert panel picks apart the perfect bird What’s the best way to roast a chicken? Nicola, by email “Fundamentally, people overcomplicate it,” says Ed Smith, who has, rather conveniently, written a new book all about chicken, Peckish. “Yes, you can cook it at a variety of… Read more: The secret to perfect roast chicken | Kitchen aide
A crusty-topped marvel that pilfers all the parts of a puttanesca, sploshes them on gnocchi, smothers them in mozzarella, breadcrumbs and parmesan, and crisps it all up under the grill Puttanesca purists, look away now. This dish takes the classic elements of a puttanesca – that is, anchovies, capers, olives, tomatoes – and combines them… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy reccipe for crispy baked gnocchi puttanesca | Quick and easy
A thrifty and flavourful mashed potato dish beloved of most Indians – careful with that pav bhaji masala though! Pav bhaji, or Indian spiced mash, is a home cook’s friend. It’s not fussy, and it will take most leftover vegetables and transform them into something delicious. Add a squeeze of lemon, chopped onion and fresh… Read more: Meera Sodha’s recipe for pav bhaji | Meera Sodha recipes
Shaken and rubbed in a cloth, this simple Italian classic has never tasted better Nightclubs, mechanics, restaurants, a theatre, a wholesale butcher and an Apostolic church occupy some of the network of caves and tunnels that, over the centuries, were burrowed into Monte Testaccio, an ancient rubbish dump hill in the middle of Rome that’s… Read more: Rachel Roddy’s recipe for cacio e pepe, the old-fashioned way | A kitchen in Rome
A creative way to use up leftover gherkin brine that can be tweaked to suit your own tastebuds through experimental use of optional extras Depending on country, region, household or restaurant, every cook makes tartare sauce in their own way. Inspired by Auguste Escoffier’s exceptionally simple tartare, I’ve given his recipe a zero-waste twist by… Read more: How to use up leftover pickle brine in a tartare sauce – recipe | Waste not
Most of us aren’t getting enough fibre in our diet, but, as our panel of experts explain, upping your intake is a case of taking baby steps … Why is everyone talking about fibremaxxing? Chris, by email TikTok-born trends rarely go hand in hand with sage health advice, but that’s not to say upping our… Read more: What is fibremaxxing – and how much is too much? | Kitchen aide
The Burns supper centrepiece is too good to enjoy on only one night a year – especially when it pairs so well with Chinese flavours I’d like to start a new campaign called Vegetarian Haggis Isn’t Just for Burns Night. Of course, the Scots know this. They know how fantastic this genius concoction of pulses,… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegetarian recipe for haggis dan dan noodles | Meera Sodha recipes
A totally tropical livener with familiar cachaça and lime and an intriguing kiwi jam twang This tropical, vibrant drink is our most popular cocktail, perhaps because it’s a twist on something familiar. Rather than building it in the glass with crushed ice, as for a traditional caipirinha, this is shaken so that the kiwi jam… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Maré’s kiwi caipirinha – recipe | The good mixer
FYI: This best Easter Cookies recipes collection includes crowd pleasing cookies and easy cookies like birds nest cookies and Easter Egg Cookies!!!! Continue reading 21 Best Easter Cookies at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TQpF9v
FYI: These Easter Oreo truffles are such a treat to make this Easter. They’re no-bake, only need 5 ingredients, and can be made as a treat or as an edible gift. Continue reading Easter Oreo Truffles at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TQn2yx
Recipe Listings: This best Easter Cookies recipes collection includes crowd pleasing cookies and easy cookies like birds nest cookies and Easter Egg Cookies!!!! Continue reading 21 Best Easter Cookies at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TQn2kd
Almost anything goes with these thrifty and delicious cookies I often eat a bag of salty crisps at the same time as a chewy chocolate bar, alternating bite for bite between the two, because the extreme contrast of salt from the chips and the sweetness of the chocolate fire off each other and create an… Read more: How to make moreish cookies from store-cupboard odds and ends – recipe | Waste not
Recipe Listings: These Easter Oreo truffles are such a treat to make this Easter. They’re no-bake, only need 5 ingredients, and can be made as a treat or as an edible gift. Continue reading Easter Oreo Truffles at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TQlrNJ
This best Easter Cookies recipes collection includes crowd pleasing cookies and easy cookies like birds nest cookies and Easter Egg Cookies!!!! Continue reading 21 Best Easter Cookies at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TQlr8D
These Easter Oreo truffles are such a treat to make this Easter. They’re no-bake, only need 5 ingredients, and can be made as a treat or as an edible gift. Continue reading Easter Oreo Truffles at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TQkdvL
A rather luxuriant cheat’s way to fill that savoury pie/tart hole in your life No time to make shortcrust? Bought puff pastry makes an instant (and decadent) alternative. Yes, I know you can buy ready-rolled shortcrust, but I wouldn’t: it’s trash. If this column didn’t have a 30-minute time constraint, I’d blitz 200g plain flour… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for mushroom and artichoke puff-pastry quiche | Quick and easy
Have you forgotten how good this spicy soup tastes? Here are nine easy steps to rediscovering the Indian-inspired winter warmer I have yet to see anyone eating mulligatawny in an Indian restaurant – perhaps unsurprisingly, given that it’s a product of the British occupation, and the very name has an off-putting Victorian feel, which is… Read more: How to make mulligatawny – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
Sometimes, all that’s required for supper is simply stewed Mediterranean vegetables and potatoes with a dollop of yoghurt on top … The world over, you’ll find home cooks trying to turn bags of potatoes into dinner, myself included. Sometimes, my answer is a Sri Lankan potato curry, or a Gujarati one. Perhaps a slow-cooked Spanish… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegetarian recipe for patates yahni
A sherry old-fashioned with added southern Spanish sizzle This reimagining of the old fashioned, in which American whiskey meets Andalusian flair, is a well-earned indulgence for the depths of winter. Deep, dark and full of Spanish warmth, it’s a cocktail that wraps you up like a velvet jacket with bourbon spice, sherry sweetness and a… Read more: Cocktail of the week: El Pirata’s el toro – recipe | The good mixer
This crisp and punchy salad is a tribute to the late veg specialist Charlie Hicks and a shared love of the versatile Italian chicory puntarelle Like many, I remember Charlie Hicks from Veg Talk, a weekly show that ran on Radio 4 from 1998-2005. The show, according to Sheila Dillon, came into being after her… Read more: Rachel Roddy’s puntarelle, radicchio, celery, apple and cheese salad recipe
All those odds and ends of chillies, garlic skins and rind can be used to flavour oil for dunking, dipping and marinating Today’s recipe began life as a way to use up garlic skins and herby leftovers, all of which contain a surprising amount of flavour, but it has evolved over time. Infused oil has… Read more: How to convert kitchen scraps into an infused oil – recipe
A light, low-carb, crustless asparagus quiche packed with protein, fresh veggies, and flavor—perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.http://dlvr.it/TQcSx8
Our panel says they dabble with homemade tortilla chips, hummus and crudites, olives, pastry twists, savoury granola … untold possibilities abound What savoury snacks do your recipe columnists make when they’re trying to stay away from the biscuit tin? Jess, by email The pull of the biscuit tin is all too familiar to Guardian baker… Read more: Savoury snacks to stave off the lure of the biscuit tin | Kitchen aide
Your famous Scottish suet pud, not unlike spotted dick – wonderful for Burns Night and beyond, with a spot of ice-cream or fried up in butter the next day Clootie dumpling is, let’s face it, a much better name than spotted dick, but if you were fond of the latter at school, you’ll probably enjoy… Read more: How to make a clootie dumpling – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
Soft leeks and crisped tempeh drizzled in a sticky, spicy sweet soy sauce and liberally sprinkled with salted peanuts Tempeh is a gift to all home cooks from Indonesia. Made from fermented compressed soy beans, it’s an intelligent ingredient equivalent to meat in terms of protein, subtle and nutty in flavour and chewy in texture.… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for leek and tempeh manis | The new vegan
Based on a cocktail called the bees’ knees, this winter warmer will put a bit of sunshine into your evening This drink is full of ginger spice and aromatics from both the honey and the London dry gin. The fresher it is, the better, so don’t keep the syrup for longer than two days. I’m… Read more: Cocktail of the week: The Palomar’s bumblebee – recipe | The good mixer
ICYMI: As interest in psychedelics reemerges, many people are curious about “legal psychedelics” and if they can provide the same therapeutic benefits and stress-relief as classic psychedelics. A year and half ago, I made the decision to quit alcohol (after being an alcoholic for 27 years) and began exploring plant medicines. One natural option that… Read more: Blue Lotus: A “Legal Psychedelic” (and How to Make a Blue Lotus Mocktail)
As interest in psychedelics reemerges, many people are curious about “legal psychedelics” and if they can provide the same therapeutic benefits and stress-relief as classic psychedelics. A year and half ago, I made the decision to quit alcohol (after being an alcoholic for 27 years) and began exploring plant medicines. One natural option that piqued… Read more: Blue Lotus: A “Legal Psychedelic” (and How to Make a Blue Lotus Mocktail)
This creamy grain-free dish contains flaked almonds for extra crunch and protein – perfect if you’re cutting down on carbs I’m fasting for three days a week for the whole of this month. It’s not for everyone, I know, and it’s important to talk to your doctor first, but the benefits are well researched and… Read more: How to turn a cauliflower into ‘risotto’ – recipe | Waste not
Our preserving pundits dive into the bittersweet dilemmas surrounding baking paper circles, wax seals and the judicious application of heat When my son makes marmalade, he never warms the jars or uses circles of baking paper and cellophane – he just puts the lids on. It never goes mouldy, so am I wasting my time… Read more: He never warms the jars, so why doesn’t my son’s marmalade go mouldy?
Discover the joys of creamy soy bean curd in this spicy Sichuan dish that comes together in minutes Mapo tofu is a Chengdu favourite typical of the “spicy generosity” of Sichuan food, Fuchsia Dunlop explains, though it’s perhaps better not translated as “pock-marked old woman’s tofu”. It may even convert you to the joys of… Read more: How to make mapo tofu – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
A warming, scoop-it-up tomato and egg dish a bit like shakshuka, but the zippy lemony yoghurt and harissa give away its Turkish roots I am not the type of person to say, “These eggs will change your life”, but these eggs changed my life, so they may also make a sizeable dent in yours. The… Read more: Meera Sodha’s recipe for Turk-ish eggs with lemon yoghurt
Pandan leaf brings fragrant southern Asian sweetness to a mix of rice gin, white vermouth and green chartreuse At Bun House Disco, we’re all about bringing the vibrancy of late-night 1980s Hong Kong to Shoreditch, east London, and paying homage to a time when the island came alive after dark. In that same spirit, our… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Bun House Disco’s pandan negroni – recipe
Sustainable fresh scallops are best treated simply, and this herby, garlicky breadcrumb topping ticks all the right boxes As a kid growing up in West Bay, Dorset, I used to sit on the harbour wall and watch the small trawlers coming in with their catch. My friend Mark’s dad’s boat, along with all the others,… Read more: Mark Hix’s recipe for baked scallops with a herb crust
An incredible smoked haddock paste for toast, crackers or crudités, and a moreish and indulgent multi-mushroom-topped pastry Two key elements at the heart of Portuguese eating culture are couvert and pastry. A couvert, comprising bread, butter, pickled or garlic carrots, cheese and fish paté (often sardine), comes as standard at every Portuguese restaurant and family… Read more: Fish paté and mushroom tart: Portuguese recipes from Luso restaurant
Freshen your pup’s breath naturally with these easy DIY dog breath mints made with oats, parsley, and mint. A healthy, homemade treat your dog will love!http://dlvr.it/TQKMKM
Arrabiata means angry, but this simple and delicious pasta dish is pure joy Pasta all’arrabbiata is the perfect dish for January. Not only is it quick, vegan and made from ingredients you might conceivably have in the cupboard already, but the name, which means angry, could be said to suit my mood now that the… Read more: How to make penne all’arrabiata – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
A wholesome and indulgent pudding that’s a great way to use up dried fruit left over from the festive season After the excesses of December, these baked apples are a light, refreshing vegan pudding. The filling makes good use of any dried fruit lingering still from Christmas, and is brightened with lemon and bound with… Read more: Helen Goh’s recipe for baked apples with lemon and tahini | The sweet spot
An easy and ingenious way to use up odd bits and pieces of root veg The dry-salting fermentation method used to make sauerkraut works brilliantly on almost any firm vegetable, so you can happily explore beyond the traditional cabbage. I had a couple of carrots and a piece of squash that needed saving, so I… Read more: How to turn excess hard veg into fridge-raid sauerkraut – recipe | Waste not
Top tips from a roster of experienced curry-makers, from adding a dollop of yoghurt to experimenting with pastes I want to make more vegetarian curries, but most call for a tin of coconut milk and I’m trying to cut down on saturated fats. What can I use instead? Jill, via email Coconut milk brings silkiness… Read more: What can I use in vegetarian curries instead of coconut milk? | Kitchen aide
Feeling sluggish? This refreshing apple cider vinegar and cranberry detox drink is my favorite way to reset after a little too much of, well, everything.http://dlvr.it/TQBM5l
Roll up, roll up for the yummiest start to the day with this tantalising TexMex mishmash of refried beans, eggs, potatoes. But just what goes in, and what should be left out? Breakfast tacos should not be confused with tacos eaten for breakfast. Of course, they often are eaten for breakfast, but the stuffed flour… Read more: How to make the perfect breakfast tacos – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect …
Bittersweet maroon leaves pair perfectly with juicy red wine in this elegant winter risotto served with a walnut pesto Bitter ingredients are not to everyone’s taste, but, amid these darkest months, they make me feel alive. I love Seville oranges, grapefruit, brassicas, bitter greens, chicory and, most of all, radicchio. I like the burgundy-spotted castelfranco… Read more: Meera Sodha’s recipe for radicchio and chianti risotto
If you don’t fancy the last warm finger or two of beer in your can, save it to bake into these fluffy, flavourful rolls I often don’t finish a large bottle or can of beer, leaving a bit in the bottom that barely seems worth saving. When I remember, I’ll pop it in the fridge… Read more: How to turn the dregs of a bottle of beer into cheesy rolls – recipe | Waste not
You may think you know how to make garlic bread. But have you made this garlic bread? Once upon a time, an ex and I used to throw an annual party – a non-chic affair with a recycling bin full of ice and bottles – where the star, and the thing that everyone really came… Read more: How to make garlic bread – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
Caramelised sprouts with onion, thyme and sweet vinegar, served on a crisp open sandwich with soft cheese and pine nuts Brussels sprouts are perhaps not the first thing you think of when you think about Spanish food, but they do have a little history in my homeland. They arrived in Spain in the 16th century,… Read more: Jose Pizarro’s recipe for caramelised brussels sprout and panceta montaditos
Swerve the stress on New Year’s Eve and serve up a buffet comprising one big dish with plenty of sides, like this chicken and rice with amba, an amazing, tangy Iraqi condiment New Year’s Eve has always struck me as the most treacherous of nights. Not because of the drink, or the fireworks, or the… Read more: New Year’s easy: Honey & Co’s one-pot chicken and rice with amba
Did you know a good source of fiber is integral to plant-based eating? Learn about how these 10 plant-based foods could derail your healthy diet and great alternatives to include instead.http://dlvr.it/TQ2qg0
A decadent, cheesy centrepiece to steal the attention at any party, and built for comfort and joy As 2025 closes, I wanted to leave you with one of my favourite recipes: the pumpkin fondue. This started life as a Lyonnaise dish that I saw Anthony Bourdain enjoy on his TV series Parts Unknown at Daniel… Read more: Cheesy heaven: Meera Sodha’s recipe for pumpkin fondue | Meera Sodha recipes
A selection of meringues, boozy cherries, coffee mascarpone and whisky caramel to mix and match until Big Ben strikes and beyond Your favourite cocktail is now a DIY pavlova party! Pile crisp coffee meringues high with espresso cream, boozy cherries, a drizzle of whisky caramel and a flicker of edible gold leaf, then shake, spoon… Read more: Helen Goh’s recipe for an espresso martini pavlova bar | The sweet spot
Skip the plastic holly and instead deck the table with red and green seasonal produce bursting with flavour The sun is beaming, cicadas are chirping and the air conditioning is on full blast. What better than a fresh salad to sit amid the holiday spread? While beautiful in theory, when it comes down to it,… Read more: Crunchy, tangy and fun: nine summer salad recipes to make this Christmas
Blue cheese and honey gougeres, roast squash soup with melting brie, mushroom and celeriac pithivier, roast miso brussels sprouts, and a caramelised pear and rosemary pudding Christmas for me began as a summertime celebration in New Zealand, with long days and warm evenings. Twenty-plus years on, the wintry cosiness of a UK Christmas has taken… Read more: A vegetarian Christmas: Chantelle Nicholson’s French mushroom pie, caramelised pear pud and more
Date Night Dinner Ideas Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast If you are a mushroom lover, this mushroom stuffed chicken breast is the meal of your dreams! Mushroom chicken makes an elegant dinner for two that’s perfect for special occasions. Easily double this recipe for a double date night. Get The Recipe Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Spinach… Read more: 40 Date Night Dinner Ideas
Something for every mother: a posh bloody mary prawn brioche, crumbly lime and passion fruit curd sandwich biscuits, and an elegant elderflower lemon drizzle cake Few things say “I love you” more than an unbidden cup of tea, but if you want to show true appreciation to the maternal figure in your life this Mother’s… Read more: Mother’s Day UK recipes: three delicious ideas to make for your mum from Ravinder Bhogal
A tasty and easy way to give a small bunch of drooping herbs a new lease of life Compound butter is simply butter that’s been mixed with flavourings, both sweet and savoury, and is a tasty and easy way to give a small bunch of tired herbs new life. It can be melted over vegetables,… Read more: How to use up limp herbs in a flavoured butter – recipe | Waste not
High heat and low moisture are key to avoiding a soggy or stuck-to-the-pan mess When I fry fish, the skin never goes crisp, and instead either sticks, rips or goes limp. What am I doing wrong? Emily, by email “The secret to perfectly crisp fish skin is heat,” says Mitch Tonks, founder of Rockfish in… Read more: What’s the secret to crisp-skinned fish? | Kitchen aide
Everything you need to know about choosing and using a slow cooker.http://dlvr.it/TRPZnF
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup – authentic and easy Thai coconut chicken soup broth with noodles and vegetables. This recipe is so easy to make at home and tastes just like restaurants.http://dlvr.it/TRPGMM
Bok Choy Chicken – easy bok choy stir-fry recipe with chicken, ginger in a light Chinese brown sauce. This unique recipe is so healthy and delicious!http://dlvr.it/TRP9xH
A roast veg salad packed with flavour and an intense dressing The transformation that cauliflower undergoes in a very hot oven means there is now rarely a time when I don’t roast it first. Making cauliflower cheese? Roast, don’t boil – you’ll end up with a richer, potentially less watery finish. Soup? Absolutely roast it… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s quick and easy recipe for cauliflower, lentils and chorizo | Quick and easy
A roast veg salad packed with flavour and an intense dressing The transformation that cauliflower undergoes in a very hot oven means there is now rarely a time when I don’t roast it first. Making cauliflower cheese? Roast, don’t boil – you’ll end up with a richer, potentially less watery finish. Soup? Absolutely roast it… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s quick and easy recipe for cauliflower, lentils and chorizo | Quick and easy
A real seafood treat – crisp, savoury, aromatic – ready in less than half an hour and in just a few simple steps This crisp, salty, pungently aromatic dish is a strong contender to kick off my fantasy final meal – it wouldn’t really go with the steak frites and trifle to follow, but I… Read more: How to make salt and pepper squid – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
FYI: There’s no need to wait for Taco Tuesday, because these 15 Minute Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos are perfect for any day of the week! Continue reading 15 Minutes Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TRMjgn
Recipe Listings: There’s no need to wait for Taco Tuesday, because these 15 Minute Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos are perfect for any day of the week! Continue reading 15 Minutes Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TRLyP0
There’s no need to wait for Taco Tuesday, because these 15 Minute Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos are perfect for any day of the week! Continue reading 15 Minutes Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TRL3jm
A fine, tender crumb and a soft, creamy, lemon-spiked mascarpone make this the perfect bake for Mother’s Day This is both simple and celebratory, which in my book makes it just right for Mother’s Day next weekend. It has a fine, tender crumb, which pairs beautifully with the soft, creamy tang of lemon mascarpone, and… Read more: Helen Goh’s recipe for lemon curd layer cake | The sweet spot
The chemistry and alchemy of honey’s special kind of sweetness, and how it complements just the right kind of apples in a humble yet delicious cake Honey is, among other things, a successful embalming agent. It is also a humectant, which isn’t an eager cyborg, but one of many short-chained organic compounds that are hygroscopic,… Read more: Rachel Roddy’s recipe for apple, honey and poppy seed cake | A kitchen in Rome
Using raw honey for fermentation makes this jam a gut health powerhouse Rachel de Thample is one of my food heroines. She’s the author of six books and course director of the College of Naturopathic Medicine’s natural chef diploma, and has also been head of food for Abel & Cole and commissioning editor of Waitrose… Read more: How to turn limp rhubarb into tasty jam – recipe
This clean-eating Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole is cozy, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for holiday brunches or meal prep mornings.http://dlvr.it/TRHYd2
A drop of lemon and being selective about your choice of cookware could zap any troubles with blackened spuds, as would a highly novel solution from the seaside Why do some potatoes turn black on cooking, and how do I stop this happening? I usually leave them to cool in the cooking water, but should… Read more: Why do my potatoes go black after cooking? | Kitchen aide
A soupy, substantial version of a classic Persian chard and yoghurt dip, bulked up with beans and crowned with a crisp garlic and brown butter topping I am emphatically not a dip person (see also: salad), but the first time I tried chard borani, a Persian dip made with chard and yoghurt, I became so… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for chard borani soup with yoghurt, crispy garlic and beans | Quick and easy
This Welsh fruit loaf is tricky to get right, and even trickier to perfect, but it’s squidgy heaven if you do Bara brith, the traditional Welsh fruit loaf whose name means speckled bread, is, as Ben Mervis notes, not dissimilar to Yorkshire brack, Irish barmbrack and Scottish “kerrie loaf” – the last is a new… Read more: How to make the perfect bara brith – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect …
Tender jarred chickpeas make this colourful vegetarian dish a bit of a breeze to bring together Every now and then, something comes along in the food industry that is “better than sliced bread”, and right now I would say that thing is jarred chickpeas. Due to the way they’re processed, cooked at a lower temperature… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegetarian recipe for quinoa and chickpea salad with red cabbage, pomegranate and pistachios | Meera Sodha recipes
Honey and cinnamon bring a warming, Istanbul-inspired spin to a classic The scent of honey and warm pastry that spills out of the late-night baklava shops on Taksim Square in Istanbul is the inspiration for this twist on the classic old fashioned. The honey, cinnamon and walnut slip in perfectly without overpowering proceedings. Andrea Ena,… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Nora’s baklava old fashioned – recipe | The good mixer
With zucchini season in full swing, Alice Zaslasvky double-crumbs the green veg for courgettes you won’t forget * Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes While tomatoes may be proving resolutely underwhelming for most Australian gardeners this summer, zucchinis are going – and growing – gangbusters! And not just in quantity. Even left unattended or hidden… Read more: Marrow me! Alice Zaslavsky’s zucchini schnitzels (or, how to use up a 1kg marrow) – recipe
A refreshing skinny fruit & yogurt salad with fresh fruit and creamy Greek yogurt—perfect for brunch or snacks.http://dlvr.it/TR8gZ9
What you plan to bake plays a big part in whether or not to chill a dough, and in terms of hydration, flavour and texture Does chilling cookie dough really make for a better result? Emily, by email “It all depends on what kind of cookie it is,” says Guardian baker Helen Goh. “Let’s say… Read more: Do you really need to chill cookie dough? | Kitchen Aide
Switch it up, swap it around and dig in: this rainbow veg weeknight supper is ready in about half an hour Taco night has become a weekly occasion in our house – something all ages and palates can get on board with. We like to switch up the protein depending on the season and our… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s quick and easy recipe for roast butternut squash, halloumi and avocado tacos | Quick and easy
Shake off memories of stodgy school dinners: rice pudding, when done right, is a warming, luxuriant delight There are almost as many rice puddings as there are savoury rice recipes. If you were also put off by that dazzlingly white, school dinner gloop, fear not, this is a much more luxuriant baked dessert, gently spiced… Read more: How to make proper rice pudding – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
FYI: This Mexican street corn dip is filled with pops of corn, seasoning, and a dash of heat. It’s the perfect appetizer for Cinco de Mayo, summer, or a party. Continue reading Mexican Street Corn Dip at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TR53dT
Nostalgia and comfort combine in abundance in this retro dessert that’s strictly for kids of all ages The first time I had rhubarb and custard together was in a boiled sweet from a big jar in my mum’s corner shop. You could flip the sweet in your mouth and rub the flavour you wanted with… Read more: Meera Sodha’s recipe for rhubarb and custard trifle
Recipe Listings: This Mexican street corn dip is filled with pops of corn, seasoning, and a dash of heat. It’s the perfect appetizer for Cinco de Mayo, summer, or a party. Continue reading Mexican Street Corn Dip at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TR492K
Taking inspiration from Chile’s traditional borgoña, this red-wine cocktail makes for a great aperitif A Chilean twist on a wine cocktail: elegant, vibrant and built on the balance between the depth of pinot noir and the bright sweetness of cherries. It takes inspiration from Chile’s traditional borgoña, a drink where red wine meets fruit (usually… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Mareida’s cerezo negro – recipe | The good mixer
A decadent, velvety and chocolatey set cream dessert infused with aromatic rosemary The pungent and lingering aromas of familiar kitchen herbs – oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, bay, lavender, mint – seem purposely made to donate their landmark volatiles to our everyday lives and food. In fact, their design is not for domestic calm and onion… Read more: Rachel Roddy’s recipe for chocolate and rosemary panna cotta | A kitchen in Rome
This Mexican street corn dip is filled with pops of corn, seasoning, and a dash of heat. It’s the perfect appetizer for Cinco de Mayo, summer, or a party. Continue reading Mexican Street Corn Dip at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TR34Z2
Cheesy, crispy, and loaded with barbecue chicken and avocado — this healthy quesadilla recipe is quick, easy, and totally crave-worthy!http://dlvr.it/TR319w
You can make curd with almost any leftover fruit, as long as you add a little lemon juice for acidity and blend it to that familiarly special smooth texture I love ingenious recipes like curd that have the superpower to turn a tired piece of fruit or a forgotten offcut into something utterly decadent. Lemon… Read more: How to turn any leftover fruit into curd – recipe
Brines or rubs, spatchcocked or baked upside down, our expert panel picks apart the perfect bird What’s the best way to roast a chicken? Nicola, by email “Fundamentally, people overcomplicate it,” says Ed Smith, who has, rather conveniently, written a new book all about chicken, Peckish. “Yes, you can cook it at a variety of… Read more: The secret to perfect roast chicken | Kitchen aide
A crusty-topped marvel that pilfers all the parts of a puttanesca, sploshes them on gnocchi, smothers them in mozzarella, breadcrumbs and parmesan, and crisps it all up under the grill Puttanesca purists, look away now. This dish takes the classic elements of a puttanesca – that is, anchovies, capers, olives, tomatoes – and combines them… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy reccipe for crispy baked gnocchi puttanesca | Quick and easy
A thrifty and flavourful mashed potato dish beloved of most Indians – careful with that pav bhaji masala though! Pav bhaji, or Indian spiced mash, is a home cook’s friend. It’s not fussy, and it will take most leftover vegetables and transform them into something delicious. Add a squeeze of lemon, chopped onion and fresh… Read more: Meera Sodha’s recipe for pav bhaji | Meera Sodha recipes
See in the year of the fire horse with a duo of dishes packed full of flavour and symbolism Christmas is lovely, but my kids think Chinese new year is by far the best holiday. I might be biased, but, unusually, I am inclined to agree with them. As my eldest puts it, “New clothes,… Read more: Potstickers and sea bass with ginger and spring onions: Amy Poon’s recipes for lunar new year
Shaken and rubbed in a cloth, this simple Italian classic has never tasted better Nightclubs, mechanics, restaurants, a theatre, a wholesale butcher and an Apostolic church occupy some of the network of caves and tunnels that, over the centuries, were burrowed into Monte Testaccio, an ancient rubbish dump hill in the middle of Rome that’s… Read more: Rachel Roddy’s recipe for cacio e pepe, the old-fashioned way | A kitchen in Rome
A creative way to use up leftover gherkin brine that can be tweaked to suit your own tastebuds through experimental use of optional extras Depending on country, region, household or restaurant, every cook makes tartare sauce in their own way. Inspired by Auguste Escoffier’s exceptionally simple tartare, I’ve given his recipe a zero-waste twist by… Read more: How to use up leftover pickle brine in a tartare sauce – recipe | Waste not
Most of us aren’t getting enough fibre in our diet, but, as our panel of experts explain, upping your intake is a case of taking baby steps … Why is everyone talking about fibremaxxing? Chris, by email TikTok-born trends rarely go hand in hand with sage health advice, but that’s not to say upping our… Read more: What is fibremaxxing – and how much is too much? | Kitchen aide
A versatile, one-pan dish to which you can add pretty much whatever seasonal vegetables you like and whatever side suits, and all ready in about half an hour This is a one-pan dinner at its finest: elegant and full of flavour, something that feels as if it has taken more effort and time than it… Read more: Georgina Hayden’s quick and easy recipe for creamy chicken and mustard fricassee | Quick and easy
These chocolatey Brazilian treats are endlessly customisable to fit your sweet tooth preferences – and they’re quick and easy for those in a last-minute romantic rush If you’re not au fait with these soft, chocolatey treats, you clearly haven’t spent much time in Brazil, where, in the words of blogger Olivia Mesquita, they’re national treasures,… Read more: How to cook the perfect brigadeiros for Valentine’s Day – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to cook the perfect …
The Burns supper centrepiece is too good to enjoy on only one night a year – especially when it pairs so well with Chinese flavours I’d like to start a new campaign called Vegetarian Haggis Isn’t Just for Burns Night. Of course, the Scots know this. They know how fantastic this genius concoction of pulses,… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegetarian recipe for haggis dan dan noodles | Meera Sodha recipes
A totally tropical livener with familiar cachaça and lime and an intriguing kiwi jam twang This tropical, vibrant drink is our most popular cocktail, perhaps because it’s a twist on something familiar. Rather than building it in the glass with crushed ice, as for a traditional caipirinha, this is shaken so that the kiwi jam… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Maré’s kiwi caipirinha – recipe | The good mixer
FYI: This best Easter Cookies recipes collection includes crowd pleasing cookies and easy cookies like birds nest cookies and Easter Egg Cookies!!!! Continue reading 21 Best Easter Cookies at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TQpF9v
FYI: These Easter Oreo truffles are such a treat to make this Easter. They’re no-bake, only need 5 ingredients, and can be made as a treat or as an edible gift. Continue reading Easter Oreo Truffles at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TQn2yx
Recipe Listings: This best Easter Cookies recipes collection includes crowd pleasing cookies and easy cookies like birds nest cookies and Easter Egg Cookies!!!! Continue reading 21 Best Easter Cookies at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TQn2kd
Almost anything goes with these thrifty and delicious cookies I often eat a bag of salty crisps at the same time as a chewy chocolate bar, alternating bite for bite between the two, because the extreme contrast of salt from the chips and the sweetness of the chocolate fire off each other and create an… Read more: How to make moreish cookies from store-cupboard odds and ends – recipe | Waste not
Recipe Listings: These Easter Oreo truffles are such a treat to make this Easter. They’re no-bake, only need 5 ingredients, and can be made as a treat or as an edible gift. Continue reading Easter Oreo Truffles at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TQlrNJ
This best Easter Cookies recipes collection includes crowd pleasing cookies and easy cookies like birds nest cookies and Easter Egg Cookies!!!! Continue reading 21 Best Easter Cookies at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TQlr8D
Our experts unpack the power of miso paste, and the unique flavour profiles you need for your home cooking What’s the difference between white and red miso, and which should I use for what? Why do some recipes not specify which miso to use? Ben, by email “I think what recipe writers assume – and… Read more: Miso mystery: red, white or yellow – how does each paste change your dish? | Kitchen aide
These Easter Oreo truffles are such a treat to make this Easter. They’re no-bake, only need 5 ingredients, and can be made as a treat or as an edible gift. Continue reading Easter Oreo Truffles at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TQkdvL
A rather luxuriant cheat’s way to fill that savoury pie/tart hole in your life No time to make shortcrust? Bought puff pastry makes an instant (and decadent) alternative. Yes, I know you can buy ready-rolled shortcrust, but I wouldn’t: it’s trash. If this column didn’t have a 30-minute time constraint, I’d blitz 200g plain flour… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for mushroom and artichoke puff-pastry quiche | Quick and easy
Have you forgotten how good this spicy soup tastes? Here are nine easy steps to rediscovering the Indian-inspired winter warmer I have yet to see anyone eating mulligatawny in an Indian restaurant – perhaps unsurprisingly, given that it’s a product of the British occupation, and the very name has an off-putting Victorian feel, which is… Read more: How to make mulligatawny – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
Sometimes, all that’s required for supper is simply stewed Mediterranean vegetables and potatoes with a dollop of yoghurt on top … The world over, you’ll find home cooks trying to turn bags of potatoes into dinner, myself included. Sometimes, my answer is a Sri Lankan potato curry, or a Gujarati one. Perhaps a slow-cooked Spanish… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegetarian recipe for patates yahni
A sherry old-fashioned with added southern Spanish sizzle This reimagining of the old fashioned, in which American whiskey meets Andalusian flair, is a well-earned indulgence for the depths of winter. Deep, dark and full of Spanish warmth, it’s a cocktail that wraps you up like a velvet jacket with bourbon spice, sherry sweetness and a… Read more: Cocktail of the week: El Pirata’s el toro – recipe | The good mixer
This crisp and punchy salad is a tribute to the late veg specialist Charlie Hicks and a shared love of the versatile Italian chicory puntarelle Like many, I remember Charlie Hicks from Veg Talk, a weekly show that ran on Radio 4 from 1998-2005. The show, according to Sheila Dillon, came into being after her… Read more: Rachel Roddy’s puntarelle, radicchio, celery, apple and cheese salad recipe
All those odds and ends of chillies, garlic skins and rind can be used to flavour oil for dunking, dipping and marinating Today’s recipe began life as a way to use up garlic skins and herby leftovers, all of which contain a surprising amount of flavour, but it has evolved over time. Infused oil has… Read more: How to convert kitchen scraps into an infused oil – recipe
A light, low-carb, crustless asparagus quiche packed with protein, fresh veggies, and flavor—perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.http://dlvr.it/TQcSx8
Our panel says they dabble with homemade tortilla chips, hummus and crudites, olives, pastry twists, savoury granola … untold possibilities abound What savoury snacks do your recipe columnists make when they’re trying to stay away from the biscuit tin? Jess, by email The pull of the biscuit tin is all too familiar to Guardian baker… Read more: Savoury snacks to stave off the lure of the biscuit tin | Kitchen aide
Your famous Scottish suet pud, not unlike spotted dick – wonderful for Burns Night and beyond, with a spot of ice-cream or fried up in butter the next day Clootie dumpling is, let’s face it, a much better name than spotted dick, but if you were fond of the latter at school, you’ll probably enjoy… Read more: How to make a clootie dumpling – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
Soft leeks and crisped tempeh drizzled in a sticky, spicy sweet soy sauce and liberally sprinkled with salted peanuts Tempeh is a gift to all home cooks from Indonesia. Made from fermented compressed soy beans, it’s an intelligent ingredient equivalent to meat in terms of protein, subtle and nutty in flavour and chewy in texture.… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for leek and tempeh manis | The new vegan
A quick and healthy meal, made with simple ingredients—perfect for busy weeknights.http://dlvr.it/TQXgCk
Based on a cocktail called the bees’ knees, this winter warmer will put a bit of sunshine into your evening This drink is full of ginger spice and aromatics from both the honey and the London dry gin. The fresher it is, the better, so don’t keep the syrup for longer than two days. I’m… Read more: Cocktail of the week: The Palomar’s bumblebee – recipe | The good mixer
ICYMI: As interest in psychedelics reemerges, many people are curious about “legal psychedelics” and if they can provide the same therapeutic benefits and stress-relief as classic psychedelics. A year and half ago, I made the decision to quit alcohol (after being an alcoholic for 27 years) and began exploring plant medicines. One natural option that… Read more: Blue Lotus: A “Legal Psychedelic” (and How to Make a Blue Lotus Mocktail)
This bean and pasta dish has always taken on variations from around Italy – and even Thailand Throughout the 1990s and into the early 2000s, under the banner of story, art and folklore, the Roman publishing house Newton Compton published a series of 27 books about regional Italian cooking. Some, such as Jeanne Carola Francesconi’s… Read more: Rachel Roddy’s recipe for pasta e fagioli with coconut, spring onion, chilli and lemon | A kitchen in Rome
As interest in psychedelics reemerges, many people are curious about “legal psychedelics” and if they can provide the same therapeutic benefits and stress-relief as classic psychedelics. A year and half ago, I made the decision to quit alcohol (after being an alcoholic for 27 years) and began exploring plant medicines. One natural option that piqued… Read more: Blue Lotus: A “Legal Psychedelic” (and How to Make a Blue Lotus Mocktail)
This creamy grain-free dish contains flaked almonds for extra crunch and protein – perfect if you’re cutting down on carbs I’m fasting for three days a week for the whole of this month. It’s not for everyone, I know, and it’s important to talk to your doctor first, but the benefits are well researched and… Read more: How to turn a cauliflower into ‘risotto’ – recipe | Waste not
Our preserving pundits dive into the bittersweet dilemmas surrounding baking paper circles, wax seals and the judicious application of heat When my son makes marmalade, he never warms the jars or uses circles of baking paper and cellophane – he just puts the lids on. It never goes mouldy, so am I wasting my time… Read more: He never warms the jars, so why doesn’t my son’s marmalade go mouldy?
A store-cupboard saviour for weeknights and ends of the month that you can adapt at will This is my favourite store-cupboard dinner when faced with the pre-shop complaints that “there’s nothing in the fridge”. The cherry tomatoes provide a welcome fresh note, but otherwise it’s a happy cupboard raid. An old Nigel Slater recipe first… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for harissa-spiked orzo with chickpeas and pine nuts | Quick and easy
Discover the joys of creamy soy bean curd in this spicy Sichuan dish that comes together in minutes Mapo tofu is a Chengdu favourite typical of the “spicy generosity” of Sichuan food, Fuchsia Dunlop explains, though it’s perhaps better not translated as “pock-marked old woman’s tofu”. It may even convert you to the joys of… Read more: How to make mapo tofu – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
A warming, scoop-it-up tomato and egg dish a bit like shakshuka, but the zippy lemony yoghurt and harissa give away its Turkish roots I am not the type of person to say, “These eggs will change your life”, but these eggs changed my life, so they may also make a sizeable dent in yours. The… Read more: Meera Sodha’s recipe for Turk-ish eggs with lemon yoghurt
Pandan leaf brings fragrant southern Asian sweetness to a mix of rice gin, white vermouth and green chartreuse At Bun House Disco, we’re all about bringing the vibrancy of late-night 1980s Hong Kong to Shoreditch, east London, and paying homage to a time when the island came alive after dark. In that same spirit, our… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Bun House Disco’s pandan negroni – recipe
Sustainable fresh scallops are best treated simply, and this herby, garlicky breadcrumb topping ticks all the right boxes As a kid growing up in West Bay, Dorset, I used to sit on the harbour wall and watch the small trawlers coming in with their catch. My friend Mark’s dad’s boat, along with all the others,… Read more: Mark Hix’s recipe for baked scallops with a herb crust
Meal prep just got a lot easier with this everything chicken recipe.http://dlvr.it/TQLTH8
An incredible smoked haddock paste for toast, crackers or crudités, and a moreish and indulgent multi-mushroom-topped pastry Two key elements at the heart of Portuguese eating culture are couvert and pastry. A couvert, comprising bread, butter, pickled or garlic carrots, cheese and fish paté (often sardine), comes as standard at every Portuguese restaurant and family… Read more: Fish paté and mushroom tart: Portuguese recipes from Luso restaurant
Freshen your pup’s breath naturally with these easy DIY dog breath mints made with oats, parsley, and mint. A healthy, homemade treat your dog will love!http://dlvr.it/TQKMKM
A light but filling no-bechamel souffle with a zingy citrus salad to add a sharp burst of flavour and colour There is a skill in not wasting food and it’s all about good, old-fashioned housekeeping. If you learn how to store ingredients properly (cool, dark places are handy for spuds, for example) and keep tabs… Read more: Cheesy celeriac souffle and citrus salad: Thomasina Miers’ recipes to brighten a dark winter’s day
Arrabiata means angry, but this simple and delicious pasta dish is pure joy Pasta all’arrabbiata is the perfect dish for January. Not only is it quick, vegan and made from ingredients you might conceivably have in the cupboard already, but the name, which means angry, could be said to suit my mood now that the… Read more: How to make penne all’arrabiata – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
Earthy, sweet swede soaks up a curry sauce like a champion, and this ginger, tomato and coconut number is no exception As a day-in-day-out home cook, there is no more welcome tool in my dinner toolbox than a bung-it-in-the-oven dish. A second necessary tool in the month of January is the ability to dispose of… Read more: Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for roast swede and purple sprouting broccoli curry | The new vegan
A wholesome and indulgent pudding that’s a great way to use up dried fruit left over from the festive season After the excesses of December, these baked apples are a light, refreshing vegan pudding. The filling makes good use of any dried fruit lingering still from Christmas, and is brightened with lemon and bound with… Read more: Helen Goh’s recipe for baked apples with lemon and tahini | The sweet spot
An easy and ingenious way to use up odd bits and pieces of root veg The dry-salting fermentation method used to make sauerkraut works brilliantly on almost any firm vegetable, so you can happily explore beyond the traditional cabbage. I had a couple of carrots and a piece of squash that needed saving, so I… Read more: How to turn excess hard veg into fridge-raid sauerkraut – recipe | Waste not
Top tips from a roster of experienced curry-makers, from adding a dollop of yoghurt to experimenting with pastes I want to make more vegetarian curries, but most call for a tin of coconut milk and I’m trying to cut down on saturated fats. What can I use instead? Jill, via email Coconut milk brings silkiness… Read more: What can I use in vegetarian curries instead of coconut milk? | Kitchen aide
Feeling sluggish? This refreshing apple cider vinegar and cranberry detox drink is my favorite way to reset after a little too much of, well, everything.http://dlvr.it/TQBM5l
An inviting combination of bright, warming flavours, all in a single tin A brilliant, warming 30-minute traybake, all in one tin. I love the combination of roast sweet potatoes with crumbled feta and a bright, fresh pesto; adding butter beans to the mix brings another hit of protein, as well as getting more legumes into… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for roast sweet potato, feta and butter bean traybake | Quick and easy
Roll up, roll up for the yummiest start to the day with this tantalising TexMex mishmash of refried beans, eggs, potatoes. But just what goes in, and what should be left out? Breakfast tacos should not be confused with tacos eaten for breakfast. Of course, they often are eaten for breakfast, but the stuffed flour… Read more: How to make the perfect breakfast tacos – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect …
Bittersweet maroon leaves pair perfectly with juicy red wine in this elegant winter risotto served with a walnut pesto Bitter ingredients are not to everyone’s taste, but, amid these darkest months, they make me feel alive. I love Seville oranges, grapefruit, brassicas, bitter greens, chicory and, most of all, radicchio. I like the burgundy-spotted castelfranco… Read more: Meera Sodha’s recipe for radicchio and chianti risotto
If you don’t fancy the last warm finger or two of beer in your can, save it to bake into these fluffy, flavourful rolls I often don’t finish a large bottle or can of beer, leaving a bit in the bottom that barely seems worth saving. When I remember, I’ll pop it in the fridge… Read more: How to turn the dregs of a bottle of beer into cheesy rolls – recipe | Waste not
You may think you know how to make garlic bread. But have you made this garlic bread? Once upon a time, an ex and I used to throw an annual party – a non-chic affair with a recycling bin full of ice and bottles – where the star, and the thing that everyone really came… Read more: How to make garlic bread – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
Caramelised sprouts with onion, thyme and sweet vinegar, served on a crisp open sandwich with soft cheese and pine nuts Brussels sprouts are perhaps not the first thing you think of when you think about Spanish food, but they do have a little history in my homeland. They arrived in Spain in the 16th century,… Read more: Jose Pizarro’s recipe for caramelised brussels sprout and panceta montaditos
Swerve the stress on New Year’s Eve and serve up a buffet comprising one big dish with plenty of sides, like this chicken and rice with amba, an amazing, tangy Iraqi condiment New Year’s Eve has always struck me as the most treacherous of nights. Not because of the drink, or the fireworks, or the… Read more: New Year’s easy: Honey & Co’s one-pot chicken and rice with amba
Did you know a good source of fiber is integral to plant-based eating? Learn about how these 10 plant-based foods could derail your healthy diet and great alternatives to include instead.http://dlvr.it/TQ2qg0
A decadent, cheesy centrepiece to steal the attention at any party, and built for comfort and joy As 2025 closes, I wanted to leave you with one of my favourite recipes: the pumpkin fondue. This started life as a Lyonnaise dish that I saw Anthony Bourdain enjoy on his TV series Parts Unknown at Daniel… Read more: Cheesy heaven: Meera Sodha’s recipe for pumpkin fondue | Meera Sodha recipes
A selection of meringues, boozy cherries, coffee mascarpone and whisky caramel to mix and match until Big Ben strikes and beyond Your favourite cocktail is now a DIY pavlova party! Pile crisp coffee meringues high with espresso cream, boozy cherries, a drizzle of whisky caramel and a flicker of edible gold leaf, then shake, spoon… Read more: Helen Goh’s recipe for an espresso martini pavlova bar | The sweet spot
This make-ahead, easy green sauce is suitable for to almost any main dish and a great way to use up hang-about herbs Whenever I want to cook something special, my first thought is always salsa verde, and Christmas is no exception. This vibrant sauce is so forgiving and endlessly versatile – a last-minute showstopper that… Read more: How to turn an excess of herbs into a showstopping sauce for just about anything – recipe | Waste not
Skip the plastic holly and instead deck the table with red and green seasonal produce bursting with flavour The sun is beaming, cicadas are chirping and the air conditioning is on full blast. What better than a fresh salad to sit amid the holiday spread? While beautiful in theory, when it comes down to it,… Read more: Crunchy, tangy and fun: nine summer salad recipes to make this Christmas
Traditional and Green Mediterranean diets are known as some of the best diets for longevity, but does one reign over the other?http://dlvr.it/TPxb9j
Blue cheese and honey gougeres, roast squash soup with melting brie, mushroom and celeriac pithivier, roast miso brussels sprouts, and a caramelised pear and rosemary pudding Christmas for me began as a summertime celebration in New Zealand, with long days and warm evenings. Twenty-plus years on, the wintry cosiness of a UK Christmas has taken… Read more: A vegetarian Christmas: Chantelle Nicholson’s French mushroom pie, caramelised pear pud and more
