Food and Drink

James M. Clay and Tim Stockwell uncover myths around the health benefits of moderate drinking The notion that enjoying a casual beer or sipping on your favourite wine could not ...

A taste of Lent Roasted Octopus with Lemon and Parsley This is the most simple and delicious octopus recipe you will ever find 1 whole octopus, cleaned and prepared (ask your ...

As the birthplace of a civilization which outlived many others Cyprus is an island full of history and boasts a wine industry with roots going back for several millennia. Nowadays, ...

In the heart of central Europe, goulash emerged as a culinary treasure that would soon capture the palates of food enthusiasts worldwide. The term ‘goulash’ is said to be derived ...

Christopher Damman says this is in part by poisoning their microbiomes People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process, preserve and enhance foods. In ancient Rome, ...

Easy, Indian soul food Thakkali Chor (Tomato Rice) Being Indian, I love rice, especially rice flavoured with tangy vegetables. Rice is soul food. This flavourful, easy tomato rice uses really ...

Housed in a modern winery, Marathasa wines are thriving A couple of years ago, I predicted that there would be a revival of vineyards facing north. Since then, a few ...

At the heart of Korean cuisine is Kimchi, where cabbage meets spice in a fermented marriage that has stood the test of time. In the annals of Korean history, Kimchi ...

Alice Gorman looks inside the legendary cookbook of Alice B Toklas Alice B. Toklas wrote one of the bestselling cookbooks of all time. One reason for its popularity was the ...

Dessert with healthy twist Red Velvet cupcakes with beetroot and chocolate avocado mousse For the chocolate coating 1 large ripe avocado weighing 350g 1 tablespoon cocoa 1 tablespoon peanut butter 65g melted chocolate 1/2 ...

Chile is a long country, the longest at 4,500km, but not wide. It has dry and sunny summers, although the cold south Pacific ocean brings freshness to many vineyards. A ...

Iconic Canadian dish Poutine has captured the hearts and taste buds of a nation. In the late 1950s Drummondville, Quebec a culinary innovator named Fernand Lachance laid the foundation for ...

The true cost of food is far higher than what you spend at the checkout counter finds Kathleen Merrigan After several years of pandemic-driven price spikes at the grocery store, ...

Vegetarian stew 1.5 large onions, diced 3 inches of fresh ginger, julienned 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 2 stalks of celery 1 large courgette 1/2 head of Chinese broccoli 2 orange carrots 1 purple carrot 1 can of ...

Journey into the mid-20th century, a time when food preservation took a revolutionary turn with the advent of Spam. In the midst of global conflict, during World War II, ...

Paulomi (Polly) Burey looks at the science behind substitute ingredients It’s an all too common situation – you’re busy cooking or baking to a recipe when you open the ...

Going local Spicy Lamb Chops with Greek_Style Mint Sauce This recipe is from my daughter Antigoni, and it’s a real family favourite. We all become cavemen when eating ...

The origins of the Churro trace back to the Iberian Peninsula during the time of Spanish shepherds. Resourceful shepherds, in need of a portable and easily cooked snack, devised a ...

Farmers angry at EU rules over pesticides report Charlie Devereux and Corina Pons A Spanish rice variety traditionally used to make paella is under threat from a fungus after the ...

Dinner options Ajem Pilaf 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 200g lean beef, cut into small cubes 1 onion, finely chopped 1/4 tsp salt 50g vermicelli 300g parboiled rice 1 small cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf 700ml ...

In the rolling hills of Yorkshire, where the air is crisp and the landscapes vast, Yorkshire Pudding emerges as a culinary masterpiece, a dish that has captured the hearts and ...

Hold your pickle. The evidence isn’t looking great says Evangeline Mantzioris Fermented foods have become popular in recent years, partly due to their perceived health benefits. For instance, there ...

‘In times of need, this land feeds its people. For those who know where to look, there’s always been food.’ Alix Norman unearths the long-lost lore of our past ...

Dinner for two Ostrich Fillet in Pear Sauce and Red Wine 1 pack (3 breasts) ostrich fillets Mixed spices For the sauce 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 tablespoons brandy 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ...