What to cook when summer meets autumn The weather is in transition, so here are some dishes to bridge the gap between crisp salads and hearty stews The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for tomatoes stuffed with breadcrumbs, chickpeas and herbs A well-seasoned and comforting meal to ease you into the autumn months The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for rice, aubergine and mozzarella bake A 1950s cookbook classic – eat it hot and stringy or firm and flavoursome The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
The start of autumn is the perfect time to turn to retro comfort food As the autumn nights draw in, I’m craving elevated classics that remind me of childhood. It’s all about fish fingers, pies, sausages and eggs – and chips with everything The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for a not-sachertorte A chocolate cake inspired by the Sacher hotel in Vienna’s trademark creation and emulated by a local Roman pasticceria The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
Why bother deseeding tomatoes? It all depends on the variety of tomato and the dish you’re making, says our panel of experts The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Rachel Roddy’s summer minestrone with pesto – recipe A fresh, seasonal vegetable soup that can be made in advance and only improves in texture and flavour over time The Guardian - UK · Sep 3
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for Richard Olney’s saffron and tomato rice Laborious to harvest and extortionately priced, the sunset-coloured stigmas of the saffron crocus have an extraordinarily warm, pungent taste. Fortunately, however, a little goes a very long way … The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for spaghetti with semi-dried tomatoes, garlic, herbs and breadcrumbs Sun-drying tomatoes until they’re leathery on the outside and soft within is something of an art, but it’s more than worth it for this moreish pasta dish The Guardian - UK · Aug 20
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for figs with raspberry cream and cat tongue biscuits Combine these simple Italian baked treats with chilled fruit and thick cream for a playful summer pudding The Guardian - UK · Aug 13
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for pasta with red peppers and anchovies or goat’s cheese The skins may be pesky to peel away, but the result is this velvety and vibrant, flavourful pasta dish The Guardian - UK · Aug 6
Cooking on holiday – without taking half your kitchen with you Making a meal anywhere but home can feel unnerving, but all you need is some forward planning and an essentials list The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Rachel Roddy’s chicken with sweet and sour lemon and tarragon sauce – recipe If it’s good enough for Prince Ottavio Gonzaga and Anna del Conte, then dare you pass up the opportunity to try this wonderfully sweet and sour way with chicken? The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Rachel Roddy’s ratatouille and potato gratin recipe The classic Provencal stew, but with potato for ballast and topped with a cheesy herb crumb The Guardian - UK · Jul 23
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for pasta with courgette, onion and raw tomato salsa Hot summer days call for a pasta dish that’s treated like salad leaves – tossed gently through a fresh, room-temperature sauce
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 Rachel Roddy’s homage to Michèle Roberts’ recipe for chicken saute with tomatoes and mushrooms This Napoleonic classic is all too often overcomplicated, but this ode to the French-British author’s version is both simple and stunning
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for peppered mussels with salty chips Sarawak peppercorns add their woody, citrus aroma to shellfish steamed in wine and served with crisp fries
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for orecchiette with courgettes, parmesan cream and almonds Mark the return of courgette season by using the vegetable as the centrepiece for a cheesy and peppery pasta sauce
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for focaccia sandwiches with mortadella and parmesan cream A family favourite transforms TV dinners into a summery event
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for spaghetti with mussels, parsley and lemon Savour the glorious sound of mussels popping open and finish cooking the pasta in the shellfish liquor really to ramp up the flavour
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for baked fish and potatoes with oregano and lemon mayonnaise Layers of oregano bring a pungent earthiness to this simple supper of baked white fish and spuds
The Guardian - UK · May 28 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for tozzetti, AKA dipping biscuits with chocolate chips and orange These crunchy ‘cupboard biscuits’ from central Italy are just made to be dunked, be that in a cuppa or in wine
The Guardian - UK · May 21 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for ricotta and breadcrumb balls in tomato, chilli and basil sauce Luscious, herby ricotta and breadcrumb balls, simmered in a rich tomato, basil and chilli sauce … that’s one weeknight dinner sorted
The Guardian - UK · May 19 How to stop pasta sticking together Don’t just tip it into boiling water and leave it, says our pasta panel – it needs a bit of attention
The Guardian - UK · May 14 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for orzo with peas, broad beans, asparagus, parmesan and lemon A deliciously rustic, risotto-style pasta using seasonal spring veg and finished with butter, parmesan and lemon zest