10 things you need to know about sri lanka

Be inspired by the time-honoured traditions of this month’s contributors bringing you biryani from Sri Lanka, doughnuts from Italy, and more

To truly understand Irish food you need to cook with what’s around you in the hedgerows, gardens, fields and ocean. Irish cooking is rooted in simplicity, shaped by the land and sea, and passed down t

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Food writer and chef Dominique Woolf goes in search of her heritage and the tamarind sauce that inspired her journey as a cook

By Erica Rodriguez Serves 4 | Prep 20 mins | Cook 40 mins 3 tbsp flaked almonds1 tbsp coconut oil2 leeks, trimmed,rinsed and thinly sliced6 garlic cloves,finely chopped1¼ tsp salt2 thumb-sized pieceso

VFL regular Katy is an author, food writer, cookery tutor and recipe developer. She has a passion for seasonal ingredients, vibrant food and fuss-free home cooking. Pickled vegetables such as red onio