Food & Drink

Why is it that when we say 'comfort food', we think of 'treats' to indulge in every once in a while, or worse still, attach feelings of guilt or shame ...

"I'm a Nutella addict, so anything that involves the chocolate hazelnut spread is a winner in my book," says food writer Sarah Rainey. "Like a cheesecake but made in a ...

Hello summer! When the temperature heats up, so does our thirst and you need to be quick on the pour. For even the best bubbles will taste blah if ...

Umami is a word bandied about often on fancy menus and cooking shows, but what actually is it? Most of us nod knowingly when it comes up, without fully understanding ...

Summer is a-coming, which means it's time to fire up the barbecue and head outdoors, right? Well, despite what the season is telling you, or the seemingly hardwired desire to ...

As lockdowns around the world begin to ease, restaurants are facing down the difficult dilemma of how to re-open while keeping their customers safe. Here are some of the most ...

With our showy rose gardens in full bloom and rosé wine season in full swing, now is the time to kick-start your holiday rosé romance with the flurry of styles ...

"I've never been a hardened coffee drinker, so a mocha – that moreish combination of coffee and chocolate – is my go-to hot drink," says food writer Sarah Rainey. "This ...

"These sticky, fruity cookies make me feel a bit like a five-year-old – not only when I eat them, but when I make them too, squidging my thumb into the ...

Did you know it is possible to make meringue in a microwave? How about almost-instant ice cream with a freezer bag and some rock salt? Or a whole cake in ...

It has, undoubtedly, been a very strange couple of months. One of the more life-affirming and enhancing aspects of living through lockdown though, has been the opportunity to cook more, ...

"In Uruguay, the original version of this cake is known as chajá – layers of light, fluffy sponge soaked in peach syrup, whipped cream, dulce de leche, peach slices and ...

If you're through the purees and finger foods and at the later stages of the weaning process, it's time to get a bit more adventurous. By 12 months, most babies ...

Fresh as a daisy, from its gorgeous grassy flavours to its tangy ripeness and aromatic freshness that runs wild, it's not surprising sauvignon comes from the French word 'sauvage', meaning ...

"Chermoula is a North African spice paste, the perfect marinade for fish and vegetables, and it's easy to make," explains food writer Rukmini Iyer. "Traditionally you'd use coriander, but I ...

"In the traditional Korean dish, aubergines are steamed for just seven minutes before you gently stir in the red pepper and sesame dressing. In this version, I let the oven ...

Your summer holiday might be off (sorry), but you can now travel the globe in 75 faff-free, one-tin recipes, courtesy of food writer and stylist, Rukmini Iyer. The former MasterChef ...

You can expect the new series of Bake Off: The Professionals to be the most theatrical yet. The tasks the competitors are given this year "have a real air of ...

Between minimal supermarket trips and constant self-catering, our fridges have become dinnertime battlegrounds of leftovers, forgotten ingredients and people opening it, only to shout, 'There's no food!' when you know ...

Countdown maths whizz Rachel Riley has always thought a lot about what she eats. At first, this was out of necessity, having said in the past: "Diet's huge for me. ...

"This martabak is one of my favourite snacks to eat. With coriander and cumin-spiced lamb encased in pastry, it's Indonesia's answer to a Cornish pasty," explains food writer Lara Lee. ...

If you've been labouring during lockdown, spring cleaning and having a good old clear out, chances are you've come across the odd bottle of booze you'd completely forgotten about. Something ...

Whether you like it or not, we've all had to become a bit better acquainted with our kitchens. Even the most enthusiastic of cooks have become tired of the same ...

Rightly or wrongly, many of us might have quite a lot of pasta in the cupboards right now – and our default setting is often to make a trusty spag ...