Brasserie of Light, London W1: ‘It knocked the cynic right out of me’ –...
A twinkling 1940s Hollywood movie set that doubles as a glitzy brasserie
Almost everything about Brasserie of Light, a new restaurant at Selfridges in London,...
Do you have to salt aubergines?
Now that the bitterness has been bred out of the aubergine, the need to draw out the juices before cooking is a moot point...
Kim-Joy’s recipe for bear biscuits: a cardamom, orange and chocolate delight
In the first of a new weekly series of recipes for the Guardian, the Bake Off star presents biscuits that children will love
These...
Liam Charles’ recipe for power-up bars
Honey, bananas, apples and melted dark chocolate – a fibre-filled end-of-January treat
The end of January approachesand, while you might still want to be...
Tamal Ray’s recipe for gingerbread pudding with caramel sauce
Stave off the January blues with this piping hot pud full of warming spices
Christmas is over. It’s a new year. There are a...
Gilpin Spice, Windermere: ‘Determined to hit every sweet spot’ – restaurant review
A vivid fusion of Chinese and Indian cooking makes for an unexpected haven in Cumbria
Gilpin Hotel, Crook Road, Windermere LA23 3NP (01539 488818)....
Dry January is almost over – time to try a new wine
Given the range of delicious options, why not find alternatives to your regular tipple?
I was chatting to a friend the other day and discovered...
How do I make my meringues chewy on the inside?
No huge secret here: the answer lies in temperature and cooking time
I prefer meringues with a chewy centre, but mine are often too...
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for tagliatelle with gorgonzola and walnuts
Salty-sweet blue cheese is melded with walnuts and sage, then tossed into fresh egg pasta to make a very dishy dish
The shopping list...
Nigel Slater’s red cabbage with cider and steamed potatoes recipe
A cheap, cheerful, colourful and quick dish that’s tasty too
Cut half a large red cabbage into 4 wedges. Tuck the cabbage into a...
