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‘Astonishingly good value’: the best supermarket tofu, tasted and rated

Tofu is a simple yet wonderfully versatile ingredient, and this week’s test identified some excellent contenders. But whose beancurd is the business?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025

‘Unbelievably terrible’: the best (and worst) supermarket vanilla ice-cream, tested and rated

Our ice-cream making expert churned through litres of the frozen stuff. Here’s the scoop …

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2025

‘Delicious, affordable everyday eating’: the best supermarket free-range eggs, tasted and rated

A cracking selection of eggs with welfare well considered, but which are golden and which are ‘unremarkable’?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025

Christmas foodie gifts: Melek Erdal’s spicy Turkish shortbread (kurabiye) recipes

Gift something different this Christmas, such as this mix of savoury spicy biscuits or, for the sweet-toothed, sesame kurabiye with date paste

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

Can’t-believe-it’s-so-quick aromatic shrimp curry

Great British Menu host Andi Oliver’s Caribbean curry is full of flavour, says Katie Wright

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Caribbean-inspired coconut and lime cheesecake

This Caribbean-inspired dessert from Andi Oliver is sweet and zesty, says Katie Wright

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Andi Oliver: Earl Grey tea bags are a gamechanger for barbecue chicken

Earl Grey tea adds a citrusy succulence to these flame-grilled thighs and drumsticks from Andi Oliver, says Katie Wright

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Andi Oliver on turning 60 and channeling her anger into power

With her first ever cookbook, the Great British Menu host explores her Caribbean heritage, says Katie Wright

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

How to make the perfect nettle soup – recipe

Soup made with stinging nettles? You’d better believe it: this is a tried-and-tested spring classic – but make sure you have some rubber gloves to hand

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2023

How to make the perfect chocolate sorbet – recipe

Harder to find than chocolate ice-cream, chocolate sorbet has an elegance other flavours cannot match and is surprisingly easy to make at home

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022