Food & drink

by Karan Gokani (£28, Bluebird) Master Indian cooking at home without spending hours in the kitchen. Karan is the co-founder of hit Sri Lankan and South Indian London restaurant Hoppers, and in this b

Our food editor Hayley reveals what’s in store this month

This inspired menu takes comforting rustic flavours and transforms them into celebratory festive dishes to savour and share

This impressive plan-ahead Christmas lunch from Flora Shedden is a mouthwatering mix of traditional recipes and deliciously unexpected flavours

INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 litre vegetable stock Zest and juice of 1 un

Whether you are hunting for the perfect present or want to indulge and treat yourself to something special, we’ve found the best gifts for home cooks, bakers and foodies