Food

Don’t let the words “slow cooker” put you off! This doesn’t mean hours of slaving away over a hot stove, constantly checking on your dishes, prepping veggies or making rouxs – quite the opposite, in […]

We’ve all experienced those infamous ‘gut feelings’ that tell us instinctively and intuitively how to respond towards a person, situation or decision. These feelings are crucial in helping us better navigate our world and the […]

John Harrison, who has been described as ‘Britain’s greatest allotment authority’ (Independent on Sunday) lives in the north-west of England with his wife Val. They grow their own fruit and vegetables on two allotments which […]

This is a feisty, colourful soup that is full of flavour. Using shop-bought red curry paste means it’s quick to put together, and the coconut milk brings a luxurious richness that is perfect for chilly […]

If we think of food not as fuel but as nourishment, we start to think of the lunchbox in a different context. We are not just looking for foods to provide the calories we need […]

You don’t have to become a fitness freak in order to lead a healthy lifestyle – it is all about moderation and small steps. Think about the tale of the tortoise and the hare – […]

Planning a summer party but don’t fancy yet another barbecue? Whether you’re having friends and family over or simply want to put on an extra special spread for the weekend, these delicious recipes will help […]

THE BASICS Air fryers work by rapid air cooking — evenly circulating hot air to cook fresh or frozen foods, which gives them the same crunchy bite and moist interiors pro­duced by conventional deep fat […]

Carmela Sereno teaches you how to make a basic egg pasta dough in just an hour with three simple store cupboard ingredients. Make sure you follow Carmela Sereno on Instagram (@CarmelasKitchen) for more deliciously inspiring […]

It’s said that, at any one time, one in five women in the UK is on a diet. These diets obviously aren’t working otherwise we wouldn’t be in a situation where 57 per cent of […]

From the thrill of a chilled Martini to the short, sharp joy of a Negroni, few things add instant glamour to proceedings quite like a perfectly put together cocktail. However, as appealing as the idea […]

Tools Needed There are just two very cheap kitchen utensils needed when making homemade ice cream without a machine: a whisk and a rubber spatula. Useful tips All types of ice cream and sorbet taste […]