Family dinners on a budget

Of all the recipes we produce, there are some that are guaranteed to go down an absolute storm. Category-wise, it’s the four ‘CHs’ – chicken, cheese, chocolate, cheesecake – that tend to reign supreme

One of Europe’s most multicultural cities, Marseille is home to a large North African population whose traditional dishes such as brik pastry —sometimes given a modern twist —have become a key part of the local culinary culture

By Danielle Maupertuis, Vegan Executive Pastry Chef (freefromdesserts.com) Makes 8 | Prep 30 mins | Cook 5 mins FOR THE CHOCOLATE TUILE MIX 30g (¼ cup) plain (all-purpose) flour5g (2½ tsp) unsweetened

This makes a wonderful side dish to serve with roast lamb or mutton for your Easter lunch and it also doubles as a stunning centrepiece for any vegetarians at the table. Cassie Best SERVES 4 as a main

Last year, Desert Island Discs presenter Lauren Laverne received a shock cancer diagnosis. In her first inter view since, she tells Sali Hughes how the experience has helped her to find joy in the everyday

It’s Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, and fans are gearing up to celebrate. Reader, if you’re one of them, join us as we explore her enduring legacy