Essential Ingredients for a Well-Stocked Kitchen
Essential Ingredients for a Well-Stocked Kitchen.
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Essential Ingredients for a Well-Stocked Kitchen.
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Carbon labels influence eating behaviourA research project by German and Finnish scientists confirms the importance of clear labelling of food. -
Interview: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall talks about sugar, healthy food and plant-based meatThe River Cottage chef and food writer explains to Falstaff why sugar preys on our evolutionary disposition. -
Why nut butter is not just for vegansFrom creamy curries to deletable desserts, nut butter adds that certain something to just about any dish. We reveal how easy it is to... -
Top 10: Recipes with Chilli PeppersSome like it hot while other cooks are just looking for a touch of spice. Regardless of where your tastes fall, these recipes will help you... -
Eight Top Sea Vegetables to SavourThe trend of sourcing leafy greens from the sea as well as the soil is here to stay. Find out which seaweeds you need to get to grips with. -
How to Preserve Monster Harvests Using a DehydratorDried fruits, vegetable chips, seasoning powder, or beef jerky – dehydration will easily turn a surplus harvest into a healthy, delicious... -
Five Facts about Tomatoes & LycopeneTomatoes are one of the top sources of lycopene, the pigment that gives red and pink fruits their colour and is linked to a range of health... -
American Cheeses – A PrimerWe think cheese and our minds turn to the traditional cheeses of Europe, but as our author reminds us, there is a lot of great cheese made... -
Top Five Cooking Oils & How to Use ThemAre you still frying with the same oil that goes into your salad dressing? Struggling to recreate the authentic flavour of that Asian dish?... -
Corti's Kitchen Note: The Greatest Sauce of All TimeThe Spanish claim, with some justification, to have invented mayonnaise. The French don't like it, but it doesn't change their reputation... -
Fresh Recipe Ideas for Your Favourite HerbsWith their aromatic lift and savoury depth, herbs bring that delicious extra dimension to a dish. But don't get stuck in a rut, try these... -
Peruvian Ingredients & Dishes 101Keen to find out just what makes Peruvian cuisine unique? Here are some of the key ingredients and dishes. -
Best & Worst New Cheeses on the BlockThe delicious and varied world of cheese keeps evolving. Cheese expert & author Ned Palmer wonders what constitutes a “new” cheese and... -
Five Best Regional Italian Extra Virgin Olive OilsWhich extra virgin olive oil is best for your bruschetta? Which for your salad? Here's what distinguishes these regional Italian olive oils... -
How to Capture the Buzz of London HoneyUrban beekeeping is taking off in London. Here are five ways to capture the honey buzz in the English capital even if you don't have your... -
Best BBQ Marinades for Summer GrillingMarinades help lock in juiciness, especially when cooking lean meat, but they also combine beautifully with the smokiness that comes with... -
Seven Things to Know about Traditional Balsamic VinegarLove the mellow sweetness of balsamic vinegar? Read on to find out what makes traditional Balsamic Vinegar unique! -
Six Veges That Prove Beauty Does Not Equate with GoodnessConfucius may have been on to something when he said "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." Here are six not-so-gorgeous root... -
Mustard: A Nostril-Tingling GuideMustard is a staple condiment, coming in a variety of guises – and levels of heat. Don’t ruin your hot dog: here’s a handy guide through... -
Six Foods to Put Some Spring on Your PlateSpring lifts our collective spirits, providing shoots of hope and deliciousness. Here are six of our favourite seasonal foods to put some... -
Why Eggs Are a Miracle IngredientThe egg is an all-purpose tool for gourmets, refining and defining more than a few classic dishes. We tell you everything you need to know... -
Eight Exotic Ingredients from around the WorldAs culinary cross-cultural, irreverently creative menus grace the tables of more restaurants, here’s how to navigate your way through some... -
Seven Star Potatoes to Seek OutWant to recreate that perfect brasserie frite or perhaps Joël Robuchon’s legendary mash? Then you’ll need a specialist potato for the job.... -
All You Need to Know about SushiSushi is ubiquitous, running the gamut from affordable supermarket snack to the highest gastronomic art. Here's what it is and how it came... -
Six Alternative Grains Beyond WheatRice, wheat, corn, barley and oats are ubiquitous grains – and quinoa has also become mainstream. But there are others worth exploring –... -
All You Need to Know about ChestnutsSweet, Spanish, châtaigne, marron…chestnuts can be a confusing nut to pin down. Here are five things you need to know. -
Best Winter Spices for Every OccasionCold, dark winter days call for a culinary injection of vibrancy, warmth and flavour. Revel in the gloriousness of these five fabulous... -
Best Ways to Use Fresh CranberriesIt wouldn’t be Thanksgiving or Christmas without cranberries. Think you can do without? It’ll be a challenge after reading these five... -
Corti's Kitchen Note: Scotch EggsWrapped in spicy sausage meat and coated with crispy breadcrumbs, Scotch eggs can be enjoyed hot or cold. -
Eggs: Best Tips & TricksEggs can be cooked many ways thanks to their great properties. We have valuable tips for boiled eggs, hollandaise sauce and more. -
Five Things You Need to Know about ChocolateHere are five delicious facts about our favourite sweet treat: chocolate. -
Rome and Its ArtichokesNowhere else in the world are so many artichokes eaten as in the 'Eternal City', and these days the vegetable has never been so... -
Clams: Tenacity and BalanceGrounded at home, our columnist refused to give up travel. Spurred by vivid dreams of clams, she travelled the world, and found creative... -
The Best Honey Varieties for Toast, Tea & MoreHoney has long been prized both as a natural sweet treat and for its health benefits. Here are 5 that will get your tastebuds buzzing. -
Tasty & Healthy: 6 of the Best NutsSo much more than just a healthy snack, there are plenty of reasons to go nuts about nuts. Here are six of the best. -
The 5 Best Pear Varieties to DiscoverThe much-loved pear is a great autumn gift. Here are five of the finest varieties to get your teeth into. -
The Seven Best Mushrooms to Eat this AutumnAutumn is peak wild mushroom time. Here are the seven best mushrooms you should not miss out on. -
Where the Best Pepper GrowsTimut pepper from Nepal, mountain pepper from Tasmania or Andaliman pepper from Sumatra: exotic pepper varieties from all corners of the... -
Food-Trend: "Pesto Eggs"A new trend from the kitchen that has taken social media by storm - this time 'Pesto Eggs'. Here's a quick recipe. -
Oysters: Comeback of the Super ShellfishNew York was once the oyster capital of the world, but pollution and overfishing caused them to become extinct. Now oysters are making a... -
How Healthy Are Oysters?Oysters conceal delicate meat that tastes great and is said to possess magical powers. What is so seductive about them? -
The Nine Best Cured MeatsFeeling in a meaty mood? We’ve got the best cured meats for you. -
Crustaceans at a GlanceFalstaff reveals all that is worth knowing about these tasty sea creatures from lobster and crab to prawns -
Sea Urchin: The Taste of the SeaSea urchins are appreciated more than ever among food lovers. Some even prefer them to oysters. -
The Seven Best Edible FlowersEdible flowers add an immediate touch of colour and liveliness to any dish. They don’t just look pretty, they are delicious, too. -
The Five Best Cured Hams in the WorldThe best cured ham is sweet and tender and, when thinly sliced, elevates a breadstick, a chunk of melon or a fresh fig to a feast. -
The Five Best Heritage TomatoesWhy only ever stick to the same, boring standard supermarket tomato? There is so much more flavour out there. -
The Five Best Goat’s Cheeses in the WorldGoat’s cheeses are made around the world and we love how versatile they are: use them in both sweet and savoury dishes.
Recipes
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Roasted Cherry Tomato & Turmeric SoupCookbook author Tanja Grandits creates an aromatic soup with small, ripe cherry tomatoes, which are first roasted in the oven. -
Braised BeetrootOven braised beets with basil and fresh goat cheese make an ideal starter or part of a vegetarian meal