Food, Wine & Beverages

Whether a mussel lover or a newcomer to the joys of this bivalve, most people will have heard of this simplest of mussel recipes: Moules à la Marinière

When I speak of pancakes I don’t mean the American kind, I mean the thinner, more elegant ones the French call crêpes.

This is my go-to when there’s nothing in the cupboard. It's a family favourite that my gran and my mum used to make, and it never fails!

Winter solstice is just around the corner, and this year it helpfully falls on a Friday, perfect for a ‘start-of-the-weekend’ celebration!

Although lasagne recipes can be fiddly, there is a reason this is called ‘the best’. This is the best comfort food for a Sunday afternoon.

If you're a fan of sticky date pudding then these cupcakes are for you! The cupcakes are a lighter version of the pudding, but are just as delicious.

The trend for chilli ramen originated in South Korea, where spice is used both for preservation and taste. The addition of miso here adds a distinctly Japanese twist to this dish.

No one’s saying it’s easy, but there are a few tricks which can help reduce your intake of salt and sugar.

This recipe is easy to throw together and has beautiful flavours. Crusty bread is a must for dipping into the sauce.

In the third instalment of ‘I’m a Carboholic’, we discuss how plant fibre in our diet helps us to feel full for longer, and how refined food has the opposite effect.