Stale beer adds oomph to stocks and cakes, while any lingering bubbles help make a beautiful batterIf I have a beer in hand, pouring some into my food is a habitual process. Similarly, a...
Passionfruit liqueur and soju, the national drink of Korea, combine in this refreshingly unusual tippleSoju, the national drink of Korea, is said to be the most drunk spirit in the world, and is increasingly...
A creamy, parsnip-and-leek savoury crumble, and miso-roasted parsnips so flavourful, you might never again make them any other wayIgave my son a bite of parsnip the other day. ‘Mum, that’s too sweet,’ he said...
No huge secret here: the answer lies in temperature and cooking timeI prefer meringues with a chewy centre, but mine are often too dried out. How can I ensure chewy ones?Karen, GlasgowAs we’ve noted before,...
Anyone who is anyone is juicing celery at the moment – and it’s all down to one man’s enthusiasmThe year had barely begun when I started seeing celery juice everywhere. On social media, in...
Salty-sweet blue cheese is melded with walnuts and sage, then tossed into fresh egg pasta to make a very dishy dishThe shopping list of the elderly woman ahead of me at the market a...
Spice up summer entertaining with a rich curry served with a traditional sambolThis dish is the product of Wendy’s patient, repeated attempts to get into a particularly popular London restaurant specialising in Sri Lankan...
Easy to digest and guaranteed to satisfy the grumbliest of stomachs, dal with steamed rice is a nutritious dinner optionDal is a traditional dish from the Indian subcontinent, usually a lentil-based soup that is...
A vivid fusion of Chinese and Indian cooking makes for an unexpected haven in CumbriaGilpin Hotel, Crook Road, Windermere LA23 3NP (01539 488818). Snacks and small dishes £5-£12. Larger dishes £12-£17.50 Desserts £6-£8. Wines...
The Duchess of Cornwall is ‘not sure’ about the food, but our man in Havana – or at least a frequent visitor – begs to differThe restaurant critic AA Gill once described Cuban food...
