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

■ 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

It’s incredible what you can cook at the touch of a button – from chocolate cake to butternut squash risotto, microwaves can save you valuable time and energy. In fact, they’re more energy-efficient t

We may have all manner of modern gadgetry and user-friendly kit in our kitchens, but often it’s the most humble objects that mean more to us than anything else.