I always use surplus apples in cakes and desserts, but what are my savoury options? Emily, by email“We use heaps of apples, because we’re in the beating heart of apple country,” says Merlin Labron-Johnson, chef/owner of Osip and The Old Pharmacy, both in Bruton, Somerset. “People can’t give them away, so we’re constantly doing different …
Thanksgiving casseroles are a must-have on the table, but they can often be the pinnacle of decadent comfort food. To break up the richness, I always love adding these simple, no-fuss roasted vegetables to the menu. Brussels sprouts and carrots are the stars of the show here, while dried cranberries and balsamic vinegar add some …
Autumn is here, and I’m ready for all things warm and cozy. Pumpkin may get the majority of the spotlight when it comes to fall flavors, but I’m here to declare that sweet potato deserves its chance to shine. My favorite example? These crispy sweet potato bites. They’re the appetizer of the season—perfect for any …
Meatballs are one of those dishes you find everywhere. In the Middle East there are kofta, in Italy polpette, in France boulettes, in Germany frikadellen and in Spain we call them albóndigas (or almóndigas as it’s pronounced in my village in Extremadura). The Moors brought them to Spain centuries ago, and they quickly became an …
On days when I have picked up a fresh artisan loaf from a local bakery or have baked a sourdough focaccia at home, I will centre dinner around bread, creating a meal that is either saucy, soupy or dippy. This particular recipe falls into the dip category, with a magical kimchi-whipped tofu that is so …
If you love those little packs of Biscoff cookies you get on some flights, you’ll go crazy for these cookie butter truffles. Dipped in white chocolate and drizzled with cookie butter, these four-ingredient treats are bringing big cookie butter flavor in a classy, small bite, just in time for the holidays. Confession: These aren’t technically …
Can’t decide between steak and pasta? Good news—you don’t have to choose with this creamy steak fettuccine. Paired with sweet cherry tomatoes, spinach, and a homemade balsamic glaze, this dish tastes like it took hours, when in fact it’s ready in as little as 30 minutes. Whether you need a last-minute Valentine’s dinner recipe (we …
Good news: you’ll never have to choose between cake and pie again! If you’re looking for the perfect alternative to a traditional pecan pie for Thanksgiving or simply want a decadent fall treat, then these pecan pie cheesecake bars are the answer. They have everything you want in a holiday dessert: a gooey, nutty topping, …
I was delighted to discover that the south Indian spice mix podi – a rubble of searingly hot, roughly ground spices, which you mix with a little oil and use as a dip for dosa or idli – is also known as “gunpowder” spice mix. That’s not a misnomer if you were using my grandmother’s …
It’s squash season and my favourite time of the year, not least for all the curries and other comfort food of autumn. Today’s Rajasthani stir-fry is one I cook often, and the combination of ginger, chilli and jaggery lends it a lovely balance of flavour. The biryani, meanwhile, is packed with whole spices, basmati and …