How to jazz up a fruit salad Our panel says fresh is best, petals are pretty and booze can be beneficial – plus other upgrades for this retro summer classic The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
From a showstopping pavlova to a £7 sherry: what top chefs bring to Christmas dinner Looking for a great supermarket champagne? Need an easy recipe to take to a party? Or just some really good cheese… Yotam Ottolenghi, Giorgio Locatelli, Ixta Belfrage and others reveal the best snacks, drinks and desserts to make and buy for the big day The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025
Beyond the bacon sandwich: the many uses of brown sauce From pairing with fried fish, to being the reviver of a leftover Sunday roast, brown sauce doesn’t just have to be in a bun The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025
Pineapple tarte tatin with spiced caramel and thyme is the twist on a French classic you’ll want to try Sweet pineapple meets fragrant spice in this golden puff pastry dessert, a modern twist on the French classic that’s perfect with cream, custard or ice cream The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
Sabrina Ghayour’s spicy potato Wellington is the vegetarian showstopper you didn’t know you needed Packed with chilli, turmeric, cumin and coriander, this puff pastry Wellington is simple to make, full of flavour and guaranteed to win over meat-eaters too The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025
“We all have less time, less money, more people to feed”: Sabrina Ghayour on shortcuts, flavour and rewriting Persian tradition CHEF FOCUS: The bestselling British-Iranian chef tells Lauren Taylor why her new book ‘Persiana Easy’ pares back tradition, embraces shortcuts and proves you don’t need four pans on the stove to cook food worth gathering around The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Turn duck legs into a showstopper salad with pomegranate, honey dressing and crispy skin This vibrant recipe transforms humble duck legs into a feast-worthy salad, pairing tender shredded meat with jewel-bright pomegranate, a sweet sharp dressing and shards of golden crackling The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Even top chefs hate Christmas pudding – this is what they’ll be serving instead From Yule log and sticky toffee pudding to spiced ice cream and baked fruits, there’s no need to stress if you’re avoiding plum pud this year, top chefs tell Prudence Wade The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
Three Middle Eastern family meals with minimal fuss You won’t find lengthy, elaborate ingredients lists in Sabrina Ghayour’s new cookbook. You will, however, find plenty of flavour The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Eat the rainbow! 10 spectacular salads to help you eat 30 plants a week The more colourful your plate, the more nourishing it will be, too. Here’s how to eat the widest range of veg – while having your most delicious summer ever The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2023
Over the top: how to liven up soup Seeds, breadcrumbs, nuts, croutons, leftover veg and a host of herbs and spices are among this week’s expert recommendations The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2022
3 versatile no-cook sauces for weeknight pasta dinners Ann Maloney makes dinner a breeze with these quick, easy and absolutely no fuss pasta sauces from Sabrina Ghayour’s new cookbook The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
Sabrina Ghayour: ‘This is the biggest misconception about Persian food’ The British-Iranian chef talks to Prudence Wade about how her cooking has changed since becoming a stepmum, and why simple is always best The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022
Everyday Persian recipes that maximise flavour with minimal effort Prudence Wade tries three generous, inviting and delicious recipes from Sabrina Ghayour’s new book that she’ll be cooking again and again for family and friends The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022