Food

A warm mousse is theatrical in its elegance. The kind of dish that is romantic

Post-work drinks in Britain must be tackled the Mediterranean way

A trip to Staffordshire yields a worthy Nando's tribute outfit

Porridge might not sound exciting but this one contains dates providing sweetness, the seeds a nice crunch and the coconut milk adding creaminess

There isn’t a flavour like the Arbroath smokie. It is salty, buttery and soft, bold and concentrated but to a remedial, soothing degree

This dish encapsulates more than anything the grandeur and the newness that changed dining in Britain forever

The country’s cheesy heritage is up for dispute

The 1970s was an era as filthily culpable as any other and its only redeeming feature was the cheapness and availability of sherbet lemons

As good as a fruit galette is, nothing rivals a galette des rois

No matter the season, you can eat well in Galicia

Here’s a fun recipe of Jamie Oliver's, a chicken dish named after his dad

Not all Italians become upset when one of the country’s keystone desserts is meddled with, and this dish is a fine example

I’m happy to come from a family where all we need to have a great time is some grilled meat, a few cans of cheap beer and each other’s company

Norway’s second city is becoming one of Europe’s hottest food tickets. Just don’t mention the lutefisk

This is how the world ends – not with a bang, but whimpering about “open” crumb by people with more time, less sense, and more money than they should

This dish is comforting, resourceful cooking and a tremendous way to use up turkey not eaten on Christmas Day

A staunch and warm Christmas tradition for most is a yule log

In recent years we have been giving sprouts a bit more love

Valencia is home to nearly 15,000 Chinese nationals and their culinary influence shows

The gaping hole in the UK pizza market is New York-style slices. Might it be something in the water?

This white chocolate cheesecake is served tableside from a large bowl, as is done in so many parts of Italy

The humble Friday night takeaway staple is a magnificent immigration success story

As Vanessa Feltz could tell you, custard is nothing to be feared

The origin of Italy’s favourite dessert is a hotly contested topic

This cake from Scotland’s Twelve Triangles bakery is perfect for autumn

This is the best of Britain elevated by French technique

Bologna is at risk of being turned into a tourist’s vending machine

Here’s a superb chicken dish – a hearty hotpot for autumn

This “one-minute steak” pita is definitely one for a Saturday afternoon now the Premier League’s back

With its second-day stew, gazpacho, Russian salad and the ubiquitous jamón Ibérico, Seville is one of Europe’s best – and least pretentious – places to eat

This comforting and easy salad works as a refreshing aside to a barbecue, sun willing, or a main course

I missed out on the crispy pork belly from Cambridge brasserie Six, but you don't have to