Food and Drink

The country’s emblem is the date palm, which stands for vitality and growth, with two crossed swords symbolising justice and strength rooted in faith. Religion dictates much of life ...

Born in India and originally a fashion designer, cookbook author Chetna Makan moved to the UK in 2003, and eventually participated in the hit TV series ‘The Great British Bake Off’. ...

Pad thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish, commonly served as a street food and at most restaurants in Thailand, as part of the country’s cuisine. It is typically ...

If you’ve never made your own pizza, you’re in for a treat with this recipe. Because there’s nothing quite like making your own dough and tomato sauce ...

This Lebanese-inspired Baba Ghanoush has only four ingredients: oven-roasted eggplant, lemon juice, tahini and garlic, and offers a great alternative (or additional) dip, to hummus to get your appetite going. ...

Cauliflower au gratin often involves making a roux with flour, butter and milk, but this recipe skips that stage to expedite the process (fewer pots and pans used, gluten-free), without ...

Baked ziti is layered almost like a lasagna, ensuring every bite oozes with ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and tomato sauce. In this video, American food writer and chef Alison ...

Ratatouille is a masterpiece of French cuisine. It’s essentially a French Provençal stewed vegetable dish, originating in Nice, also sometimes referred to as ‘Ratatouille Niçoise’. Recipes and ...

By Ella Walker Marmalade is admittedly not to everyone’s taste. Too bitter, too lumpen, too chewy, too astringent. Paddington arguably has quite a bit to answer for. He (and ...

It’s remote, tropical, and produces one of the best beers in the world! South-East Asia’s only landlocked nation boasts 4,000 islands, where the Mekong River breaks into hundreds of ...

There is no cake more romantic than a classic red velvet cake…. perhaps it’s something about the red and chocolate that simply screams Valentine’s Day. Which is exactly ...

Looking for ways to eat more vegetables? Look no further. These delicious veggie side dish ideas will soon hit the mark. Featuring simple ingredients and preparation methods, each side dish ...

Risotto is a northern Italian dish that is typically rice cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. The broth can be derived from meat, fish, or vegetables. Many ...

This video showcases a dish from the Spanish province of Tarragona in the region of Catalunya, but more specifically, from the county of Priorat: Spanish cream of zucchini soup with ...

In this video, Lucas Sin demonstrates how to make an iconic takeout dish: Chinese-American restaurant-style egg rolls. Lucas pays homage to the mighty egg roll with this step-by-step recipe that ...

This coconut chickpea fried-rice dish is a real vegan treat. It’s incredibly fragrant, salty, sweet, smokey… and absolutely delicious! Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 red onion 1/4 cup ...

Hungarian Goulash is a delicious beef stew (or soup) with a rich, paprika-seasoned broth. This delicious variation on the classic format is warm and comforting, perfect for a cold weather ...

By Katie Wright It’s just past lunchtime and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is already thinking about tonight’s family dinner plans. “I think we’re going to have cauliflower steaks with ...

The world’s largest tropical wetland, the Pantanal is simply stunning: a vast area that extends from the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul into Bolivia and Paraguay, a ...

Thank God It’s Friday… even if we’re still weathering Covid-soured times, rather than stepping out for dinner and drinks. But all is not lost. Before you enjoy a ...

This video shows you how to prepare a Cassoulet, a traditional bean and meat stew from the south of France. To make it, broad white beans are soaked overnight, then ...

Falafel is a Middle Eastern recipe that is basically mashed chickpeas with herbs and seasonings formed into patties and fried. It’s considered a traditional food in Lebanon and Middle ...

Since we cannot visit the vineyards and our favourite restaurants wine tastings on Zoom and other platforms are becoming popular again. Also, there is Dry January to consider, although I ...

This salmon recipe is honestly foolproof. It takes fewer than 20 minutes to make, and gives you the most succulent and mouth-watering results. In other words, it’s an easy, healthy ...