Brasserie of Light, London W1: ‘It knocked the cynic right out of me’ –...

A twinkling 1940s Hollywood movie set that doubles as a glitzy brasserie Almost everything about Brasserie of Light, a new restaurant at Selfridges in London,...

Liam Charles’ recipe for power-up bars

Honey, bananas, apples and melted dark chocolate – a fibre-filled end-of-January treat The end of January approachesand, while you might still want to be...

Nigel Slater’s gammon steak with butter beans and kale recipe

Smoky slabs of pork with puréed beans and fried green veg for a heartwarming night in The recipe Lightly season 2 thick slices of smoked...

Kim-Joy’s recipe for bear biscuits: a cardamom, orange and chocolate delight

In the first of a new weekly series of recipes for the Guardian, the Bake Off star presents biscuits that children will love These...

Do you have to salt aubergines?

Now that the bitterness has been bred out of the aubergine, the need to draw out the juices before cooking is a moot point...

Tamal Ray’s recipe for gingerbread pudding with caramel sauce

Stave off the January blues with this piping hot pud full of warming spices Christmas is over. It’s a new year. There are a...

Nigel Slater’s red cabbage with cider and steamed potatoes recipe

A cheap, cheerful, colourful and quick dish that’s tasty too Cut half a large red cabbage into 4 wedges. Tuck the cabbage into a...

Gilpin Spice, Windermere: ‘Determined to hit every sweet spot’ – restaurant review

A vivid fusion of Chinese and Indian cooking makes for an unexpected haven in Cumbria Gilpin Hotel, Crook Road, Windermere LA23 3NP (01539 488818)....

How do I make my meringues chewy on the inside?

No huge secret here: the answer lies in temperature and cooking time I prefer meringues with a chewy centre, but mine are often too...

Dry January is almost over – time to try a new wine

Given the range of delicious options, why not find alternatives to your regular tipple? I was chatting to a friend the other day and discovered...

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