The Latest Breaking News from Chantelle Nicholson

The chefs turning down the heat by switching from gas to electric

As well as being quieter, cheaper to run and easier to clean, induction cookers can cut kitchen temperatures by up to 10C

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

Fears for spears: how to cook asparagus without blanching

You can cook it in many ways – grill, airfry, bake or even microwave

The Guardian - UK · May 5

Carrot crumble and sprouting broccoli with almond butter: Chantelle Nicholson’s vegetable recipes for Easter

A rich roasted carrot dish and a flavour-bursting side to serve together for a luscious Easter celebration

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

Layer up: spring fillings for filo pies

Perfect for easy entertaining, these party-friendly pastries can be enjoyed seedy, cheesy or even with peas, says our panel of pastry experts

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025

Michelin Guide 2025: why was only one female chef awarded a star?

Only one female chef, Emily Roux, was awarded a Michelin star this year

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025

What to eat if you can’t eat beans and pulses: an expert view

Our panel separates the soups and stews from the salads and dips, and unearths plenty of beany substitutes, from pearl barley to pasta

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024

Gin, vermouth … chicken stock?! How did martinis get so weird – and are they more fun to make than drink?

First came James Bond’s shaken variation. Now, the aperitif has been remixed with salt and vinegar, beetroot, bone and even seaweed. Are bartenders just having a giggle – or creating modern classics? There’s only one way to find out

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023

Michelin Guide 2023: Alex Dilling and Brett Graham win two coveted stars

Six London restaurants are recognised in a list that swerved the capital

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2023

Chris Corbin’s Who’s Cooking Dinner? raises more than £260,000 for Leukaemia UK and Hospitality Action

Among those at the stoves were Francesco Mazzei, Masaki Sugisaki and Phil Howard

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2022

Short menus, local produce, no tablecloth: how to choose a restaurant and help save the planet

Restaurants can be horribly wasteful places or they can be impressively green – here is how to tell the difference

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022