Buffalo chicken dip and wings are game day must-haves, but if you’re looking for something different to snack on this year, then these tailgate tots are just the thing. Not only do they look (and sound) adorable, but their individual serving portions make them so easy to eat while you’re watching the game. Layered with …
One of the best things for lifting deflated spirits is a deep bowl of steaming, restorative soup – perfect for warming the places your old woolly jumper can’t reach. I love the romance and cosiness of creamy European soups drunk straight out of a mug around a fire in November, but in the icy tundra …
What savoury snacks do your recipe columnists make when they’re trying to stay away from the biscuit tin?Jess, by emailThe pull of the biscuit tin is all too familiar to Guardian baker Benjamina Ebuehi, who, unsurprisingly, is often found in full “sweet mode”. To counterbalance the intake of cake, she tends to look for “something …
It may be an old-school classic, but beef stroganoff is the comfort food I will never get tired of. Whether you’ve had a long day or need a cozy dinner on a cold night, this is the recipe you should keep in your back pocket when you need something reliable. I’ve perfected the rich sauce …
Celeriac is easy to ignore or overlook, but it really deserves a bit of attention in winter. January is a time for turning on the oven and cooking without having to think too much, and this is the sort of dish that more or less looks after itself while you get on with your evening. …
Brussels sprouts are for life, not just for Christmas. They’re still making a regular appearance in our house, from shredded and stir-fried with chilli and spice, to roasted and dressed, as in this salad. And what a salad it is: with a caesar-esque dressing, it is crisp, salty and crunchy, and hits all the right …
These cupcakes are a celebration of salty-sweet perfection, combining the nutty richness of peanut butter, the deep sweetness of maple caramel, and a rich chocolate profile from the protein-packed cake. If you love our Reese’s stuffed cupcakes or mini salted maple pies, this recipe is your next baking project. The cupcakes themselves are tender and …
Buffalo wings are high on my list of favorite finger foods, but when it’s not a holiday and I’m not serving a crowd, I don’t really want to deal with the mess of frying wings or drenching them (and my hands!) in sauce. These Buffalo ranch chickpea wraps have that Buffalo flavor I love, in …
When it comes to traybakes, chicken is the undisputed hero, because it’s endlessly adaptable and perfect for carrying bold, global flavours. First up, some eastern Mediterranean chicken meatballs, flecked with feta and black olives for a sharp, savoury punch. Then a Persian-style saffron chicken and rice; the rice cooks with the chicken, absorbing all the …
Clootie dumpling is, let’s face it, a much better name than spotted dick, but if you were fond of the latter at school, you’ll probably enjoy this very similar, classic Scottish steamed pudding. Not too sweet and, thanks to the apple and carrot, lighter than it sounds, this is a proper winter dessert and the …