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The heat is on: everything you need to start barbecuing today

From essential equipment to “zoning” your coals, our expert guide will have you grilling like a seasoned pro

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Wanted: surefire recipes for barbecue marinades and sauces

Whether you’re grilling meat or veg, our panel agrees that the best accompaniments involve a balance of acid, fat, salt, aromatics and sweeteners

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2

Meet the A-Teams: London's new power couples

The capital is a nexus of dynamic duopolies, from the old guard of the Beckhams to Brat-ish newcomers Charli xcx, Dua Lipa and their other halves. By Claudia Cockerell, Joe Bromley and Maddy Mussen

Evening Standard · Feb 12

How to cook the perfect Jamaican rundown – recipe

The rich and aromatic Jamaican coconut and fish stew in just a few easy steps

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2024

Melissa Thompson’s recipe for chickpea pancakes with herby ricotta

Gram flour pancakes with crisp chickpeas and a minty cucumber-and-cheese dip

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023

Melissa Thompson’s recipe for curried fish pie

Baked fish with a spicy mash topping: supper is served

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2023

Melissa Thompson’s recipe for lemongrass meatballs in a tamarind and coconut sauce

Flavoursome meatballs in an abundant, tangy sauce

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2023

The 20 best Sunday lunch and dinner recipes

Debora Robertson’s whole roast sea bass for a special family lunch or Rosie Sykes’s baked mushrooms for a lighter evening snack – recipes that are anything but your average Sunday meal

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2023

Tamarind and ginger roast lamb recipe by Melissa Thompson

Here, tamarind’s tanginess excites the lamb to make a deliciously sticky dish

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2023

Melissa Thompson’s recipe for smoked haddock and coconut soup

A zingy Caribbean take on chowder

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2023