Comfort dishes

Must-have kit and expert tips

This countertop oven is a wonderful addition to my kitchen. It is so versatile (and I also love the peachy colour). It offers six functions – air fry, bake, roast, toast, grill and reheat – and has st

Whether you’re just off to uni or a well-seasoned home cook, it’s always good to have an arsenal of recipes that you can turn to again and again. 1 Who doesn’t love a fudgy chocolate cake? This is a g

I might argue that Nicola Lamb’s recent, brilliant book Sift is so clearly written a beginner could do very well using it, but for something simpler, yet with much genius, Bake Off winner Edd Kimber’s

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 45 mins 1 broccoli (about 350g), floretscut into bite-sized pieces,stalk cut into 1cm chunks2 leeks, finely sliced (about 350g)½-1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)2 tbsp o

Boiling is where the ingredients are submerged in water and boiled at a fairly rapid heat (nearly 100°C). Due to the high temperature, the liquid is bubbling vigorously, turning to steam and reducing,