Not sure how to glam up your glasses for an evening out? Fashion director – and specs wearer – Shelly Vella puts you in the frame Retro and cat-eye styles work well with subtly tinted frames and can be teamed with more outfit colourways. A glasses chain will enhance that eveningwear feel especially if, like this … Read more
A fresh spin on salads: Salmon, citrus kale and black rice salad By Eleanor Maidment Published: 19:02 EDT, 31 July 2021 | Updated: 19:02 EDT, 31 July 2021 You can adapt the vegetables in this salad according to what you have in the fridge: cucumber, spring onion and steamed broccoli all work well. SERVES 2 … Read more
Easy Vietnamese: Sticky mustard marmalade ribs By Uyen Luu Published: 19:03 EDT, 24 July 2021 | Updated: 19:03 EDT, 24 July 2021 Ribs make a great meal and this easy storecupboard recipe hits the spot. You can make this spicier by adding chilli sauce or chilli flakes. SERVES 4 2 tsp garlic powder 5 tbsp … Read more
Speedy summer suppers: Pasta with watercress and hazelnut pesto By Eleanor Maidment Published: 00:03 BST, 18 July 2021 | Updated: 00:03 BST, 18 July 2021 Watercress loves a lovely peppery note to this summery pesto. You can swap the hazelnuts for pistachios, blanched almonds or pine nuts, and add a handful of basil leaves too … Read more
Speedy summer suppers: Crispy puy lentil, bresaola and ricotta salad By Eleanor Maidment Published: 00:02 BST, 18 July 2021 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 18 July 2021 Frying lentils with garlic boosts their flavour and texture. SERVES 2 3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large garlic clove, crushed 250g ready cooked puy lentils 100g ricotta … Read more
Speedy summer suppers: Roasted cod with fennel, new potatoes and caper and raisin dressing By Eleanor Maidment Published: 00:02 BST, 18 July 2021 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 18 July 2021 The sweet and salty dressing really brings this dish together. You could make a big batch of it to keep in the fridge and spoon … Read more
Take one pan: Smoky bean shakshuka By Amy Sheppard Published: 00:03 BST, 11 July 2021 | Updated: 00:03 BST, 11 July 2021 FEEDS 4 TAKES 30 minutes olive oil, for frying 1 onion, finely sliced 1 red pepper, deseeded and finely sliced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tsp ground cumin ½-1 tsp hot or … Read more
Susannah Taylor: The mantra that changed my life By Susannah Taylor Published: 00:02 BST, 11 July 2021 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 11 July 2021 This type of meditation isn’t weird, woo-woo or try-hard I have tried all sorts of meditation over the years: focusing on a candle flame just made me cross-eyed; concentrating on my … Read more
What a scoop!: Raspberry By Jacob Kennedy Published: 00:03 BST, 16 May 2021 | Updated: 00:03 BST, 16 May 2021 Oh, WOW! Raspberry. It has to be in the top three sorbets. There is something so intense and indulgent about it. MAKES about 1 litre or 15 scoops 125g granulated or caster sugar stabiliser: 1 … Read more
What a scoop!: Peach By Jacob Kennedy Published: 00:03 BST, 16 May 2021 | Updated: 00:03 BST, 16 May 2021 It is a sin to make this gelato with anything but the finest, ripest, juiciest peaches. You can use white or yellow peaches (or indeed nectarines). On balance, I prefer the colour and delicacy of … Read more