On the menu

So obsessed is Omar with paella, he released a cookbook about it (called, aptly, Paella) in 2023. He worked with Ferran Adrià at El Bulli in Spain before moving to the UK to start his restaurant empir

Greek food sings of the summer — it’s best enjoyed outside, from mainland mountaintops to island beaches. Mezze spreads celebrate punchy purple olives, garlicky dips and herb-sprinkled cheese, while salads of sun-ripened tomatoes, tangy feta and fragrant oregano are perfect with just-landed grilled fish or slow-stewed legumes cooked in outdoor ovens following recipes that date back to antiquity. From Macedonia in the north to Crete in the south, we explore the country via its standout dishes

Even when the skies are clear and the evenings balmy and lingering, many of us will have a longing in summertime to skip overseas. The biggest draw (other than uninterrupted sunshine)? Food. It’s ofte

By Sapna Punjabi Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins plus soaking | Cook Less than 1 minute 100g dhuli moong dal/yellow split moong dal1 medium carrot, grated1 Persian cucumber, finely chopped20g unsweetened shre

Yes, we like to ‘cheat’ too – and by that, we mean using excellent ready-made products to take speedy shortcuts. Whip up these delicious meals when you don’t fancy hours in the kitchen...

If you’re hosting this summer, ditch the plates and serve some knockout handheld food instead. These little pockets of flavour are all really easy to prepare and eminently shareable