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Escaping the ​heat​ and rediscovering the ​joy of ​cooking

Parts of the UK are roasting but some of us are glad to turn the oven on. Bring on the​ ​curries and pasta pies

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

‘Barbecue plus one’: My friend’s genius solution for feeding the masses without sweltering next to the coals

Throw one thing on the grill and serve it with one huge bowl of something else – spicy roasted aubergines, rich ratatouille, or a fresh and tangy Greek salad

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

I am not predisposed to be a salad person … but I’m trying a rebrand

I do not believe a salad recipe should mention pimples, lymphatic drainage or gut health. So I have returned to the old ways – cookbooks – for words that inspire this summer staple

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

I won’t make a single one of these TV Christmas recipes; I’m just here to gawp

I defy anyone to watch the Nigella Christmas special and feel anything but drunk on yuletide bonhomie

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2025

It’s not all about roasting on an open fire – there’s so much more you can do with chestnuts

They have strong Christmas connotations, but these nuts are so versatile, whether you’re eating them hot out of the shell, or with pasta or pheasant. Plus: a burger that lives up to the hype

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025

Jelly’s back! Here are three worth making – and three that should wobble off to the bin

The traditional treat is all over Instagram and TikTok. But does it always taste as impressive as it looks? And why is it so hard to get it to set rather than slump? Time for a deep dive …

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025

Heavenly harvest! 17 mouthwatering ways to use cider – from chorizo stew to sparkling sorbet

A super-sunny summer has led to a bumper crop for Britain’s cider makers. Make the most of it with these delicious recipes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2025

Welcome to the A-list's favourite London gym (sorry, you're not allowed to join)

Jessica Salter explains why London gym Before the Lights has become a star hangout

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

A cookbook taught me everything I know about home – and sobriety

There were a few early culinary disasters. But I got better – better in regards to cooking, and to all the other stuff too

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2025

Food You Want to Eat review: Bad boy chef Thomas Straker turns over a delicious new leaf

Straker offers a collection that might never let you down, says David Ellis

Evening Standard · May 31, 2025