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Recipe: Chocolate and pomegranate tart, an ideal dish to brighten up JanuaryTart and jewel like, pomegranate seeds are just what we need to brighten January, says our kitchen garden chef, Melanie Johnson.
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How to cook a Christmas turkey on the barbecueIf the oven breaks down on Christmas Day, fear not: you can cook Christmas turkey on the barbecue with relative ease, and it'll do just as good a job — if not better. So much so that it's probably worth considering even if your oven is working just fine.
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Tom Parker Bowles on Britain's best smoked salmon: 'Pure piscine simplicity and the pinnacle of the smoker’s art'An alchemy of salt and a delicate curing process over wood chips or sometimes peat makes for the ultimate smoked salmon, says Tom Parker Bowles.
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The Clockspire restaurant review: A sensation in Somerset — and how to prepare their signature venison dishThe Clockspire in sleepy Milborne Port offers a stylish slice of sophisticated dining that you might not expect to discover in rural Somerset. Paula Lester paid a visit, and came away with an amazing experience — and a wonderful venison recipe to share.
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How to make parkin, the traditional Northern ginger cakeA slice of dark, sticky and spicy parkin is a northern delight that's a tradition for Bonfire night, but tastes so good it should be eaten all year round, says Debora Robertson.
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How to make Butternut shakshuka, a wonderful, hearty one-pot dish that's ideal autumnal comfort foodMelanie Johnson shares a recipe for butternut squash that's simple, tasty and exotic.
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Britain's best bacon: Tom Parker Bowles picks the nation's best producersLast week, Tom Parker Bowles waxed lyrical about the joys of bacon, and the perfect bacon sandwich. But where to get your bacon? Here he picks out some of his favourite sources.
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Brilliant bonfire night recipesAcross the country Bonfire Night celebrations will be taking place this weekend – whether you're heading to a fireworks display or burning your own effigy of Guy Fawkes, these recipes will help your night go with a bang.
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How to make gnudi — the feather-light cousin of gnocchi — with wild mushrooms and chorizoWild mushroom season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with this delectable concoction of ingredients.
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Recipe: How to make The Ivy's Shepherd's pie, perhaps the ultimate comfort foodThe nights are drawing in, the weather is dreich and it's time for comfort food. That means that it's the ideal time for shepherd’s pie, which has long been one of the most-requested items on the menu at The Ivy. Here's how they do it.
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A classic apple and cinnamon cake recipe with a punchy extra twistThis mouthwatering German apple and cinnamon cake is dished up with a sauce that blends sweet and savoury in style, thanks to the mix of caramel and miso.
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How to make chocolate loaf with raspberries, chocolate chips... and a surprise ingredientWith its fresh fruity twist, this decadent chocolate load is a perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
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How to make Baingan Bharta, spiced smoky auberginesWith gleaming skin and a plump, elongated shape, the versatile aubergine offers subtle, yet luscious succour in this Indian dish, says Tom Parker Bowles.
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How to make scallops with sweetcorn cream and baconIdeal for a fancy lunch or a special supper, this dish makes the most of some lovely ingredients you might not have seen together before. Popcorn and scallops, together at last!
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How to make matcha and cherry mille crêpe cakeMelanie Johnson turns this season's cherries into three mouthwatering dishes.
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How to make a picture perfect blackberry tartlet with mascarpone, maple syrup — and a few chocolate hob-nobsWe all love blackberries — and you'll love them even more in this recipe from cooks behind Wild by Tart.
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How to make raspberry-and-pistachio choux Paris-Brest, perfect with a glass of roséMelanie Johnson makes the most of juicy British berries with these sweet recipes.
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How to make strawberry cheesecake with a Pimm's glaze, just in time for WimbledonWimbledon, one of the great highlights of the British summer, is almost upon us — and that means strawberries and Pimm's, which come together beautifully in this recipe.
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How to make elderflower cordial and wineThe English summer is thought to start when the elder blossoms and ends when the berries ripen. Country Life recommends some recipes for this versatile plant.
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How to make perfect burgers to barbecue at home, with blue cheese, avocado and pancettaGuilty pleasures don't come any more pleasurable than a really great burger; if this recipe doesn't make your mouth water, you're most likely a vegetarian.
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How to make Spring roast lamb with maple yoghurt marinade, and maple-glazed roast potatoesIf your mouth isn't watering already at this maple roast lamb recipe, you're made of stronger stuff than we are.
