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Thomasina Miers’ recipe for Caribbean mutton curry and a spicy banana relish
An aromatic, slow-cooked curry with a fabulous banana relish Thirty years ago, my mother-in-law set sail on an around-the-world trip that would see her land on Antigua, where she has remained to this day. On a recent visit, I once again fell for the fish and conch rotis, and mouthwatering jerk chicken, and I particularly…
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Midweek mashup: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for smashed green falafel flatbreads
The cookbook author transforms a tin of chickpeas into a protein-packed mix, smeared on to pita for an easy handheld feast * Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes * Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Chickpeas are a fantastically versatile ingredient. Their transmutable texture has been delivering protein-packed, plant-based nutrient density for thousands of…
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Broccoli and cashews, aubergine with chickpeas, celeriac and sausage – Nigel Slater’s winter salad recipes
Hot and cold, raw and cooked, soft and crisp: these are winter salads with bite Potatoes, dressed warm from the pan, tossed with smoked fish and capers. Rainbow-stemmed chard with a sauce of coconut and spices. Crisp winter roots and hot sausages in a dressing of mustard and cream. Cabbage and fennel with apples and blue…
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Salt ’n’ pepper chips, hash brown bhaji, hot honey and bacon mash – Poppy O’Toole’s potato recipes
From chef to social-media sensation, the queen of spuds celebrates ‘the glory’ of the humble potato Potatoes are my heart, so it had to happen,” says Poppy O’Toole, the 31-year-old chef and TikTok superstar once referred to by Nigella Lawson as the “high priestess of the potato”. O’Toole has every reason to be sincere about…
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Lara Lee’s recipe for ikan bakar, or Balinese-style baked fish
Firm white fish baked in a gingery garlic marinade How I love this dish, which is inspired by the wood-fire grilled and marinated fish from the shores of Bali. In this version, the fish is oven-baked, adorned with crispy, chewy bits of garlic and ginger, and served swimming in a pool of salty-sweet kecap manis.…
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Cocktail of the week: Lima’s pisco Alejandro – recipe | The good mixer
A cinnamon- and nutmeg-spiced chocolatey pisco that’s made in the spirit of the classic brandy alexander The inspiration for this drink comes from the classic brandy alexander – it’s warming, spicy and makes you feel really good. You’ll need to make the pisco infusion ahead of time – you could also use it to make…
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Egg mahmoosa, khichri and rose-flavoured jelly: Elana Benjamin’s easy Indian-Jewish recipes
The Jewish-Australian cookbook author shares flavourful family recipes that have travelled to Bondi – via Baghdad and Bombay When I picture my childhood in Sydney, the first image that enters my mind is Nana Hannah’s Bondi apartment, crammed with my Jewish family, the sounds of laughter, and loud conversation interspersed with Arabic and Hindustani. As…
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How to make gumbo – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
The classic Creole stew in nine simple steps Gumbo, “New Orleans’ most famous Creole creation”, is a word of Angolan origin that describes a dish that brings together West African, Native American, Spanish and French influences in one gloriously savoury pot of stew. City Creole or country Cajun, everyone in Louisiana has an opinion on…
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Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for one-pan spaghetti puttanesca | Quick and easy
If you thought pasta with tomato sauce couldn’t get any simpler, try this punchy one-pan version Olives, capers, anchovies and an olive-oil rich tomato sauce: what could be better? A version that requires just the one pan for cooking the spaghetti and sauce together. I love that this puttanesca is ready in less than 30…
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Collagen Chai Tea for Glowing Skin with Turmeric and Ginger
Looking for a warm, cozy drink that doubles as an amazing boost for your skin, nails, and hair health? You’ve found it, my friend. This collagen chai tea is more than just delicious. It’s packed with pure organic fabulous chai spices and high doses of vitamin C from turmeric and ginger. Plus, there are no…
