Recipes

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Whether it’s sipped after dinner or launching the New Year’s Eve celebrations, it’s just the thing – but what are the little secrets to creating perfection in a glass?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Ease yourself into your new year raw vegetable health kick by dipping your crudites into this stalwart sauce. Which cheese should you use? And what extras are worth the bother?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

It’s a relic of the Raj and sits ignored on many Indian restaurant menus, yet the soup is one of the great gastronomic hybrids. So what’s the best way to get east to meet west?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Bring a golden glow to January with a Victorian classic, and, no matter if you’re looking to be eased into the day or hit with a full-on acid trip, there’s a variation for you

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

These crisp, golden packages are the perfect dish to celebrate Chinese New Year, but what should you use to fill them? And is a deep or shallow fry the answer to the crunchiest bite?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

This gloriously dense and squidgy cake happens to be gluten-free and benefits from the best citrus of the season. But which nuts go with it, and does it need syrup?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

The Swiss cheese fantasia can still melt hearts on Valentine’s Day – but which cheeses make the winning pot? Which wine do you need to cut through the fat? And how do you stop it – and your date – from splitting?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

This Indian classic stands or falls on the quality of the rice. Once you’ve got that, there’s a wealth of options for your vegetables, spices, cooking method and even garnish. But can you really have a biryani without meat?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

This traditional northern treat is crisp and filled with dried fruit – but which fruit? And should they be nestled in flaky or puff pastry?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

These traditional savoury pancakes are criminally neglected, yet their coarse texture and oaty flavour make them ideal for a high tea, topped with melted cheese

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

There are no shortcuts for this giant of French classical cooking, but that doesn’t mean it’s not manageable. What cuts of beef are best? Can bacon replace salt pork? And how pricey a wine do you need to use?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

It would take a lifetime to address all the possible variations of this Japanese classic. But this version from chilly northern Hokkaido is my favourite

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

The once-unfancied brassica has usurped kale as the hipster vegetable of choice. No wonder: it is endlessly versatile and makes a great centrepiece

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

If you’re one of the many around the UK left bereft by the sudden shortage of the chickpea-based favourite, fear not! It’s easy – and cheap – to make at home

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Take a pleasant trip down school-dinners memory lane from the comfort of your kitchen. However you shape it, spice it or steam it, one thing that isn’t optional is custard

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Can this Venetian dish only be made with fresh peas, or will frozen do? What about tinned? And that’s before we get started on the fork or spoon debate …

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

With the British sea fish given a sustainable tick for the first time in 20 years, here are some quick ways to enjoy it as an occasional treat

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

This picnic staple is usually nestled in a cocoon of sausage, but should a meat-free option try to replicate it or go off-piste? And what coating gives the best crispy crunch?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

In these dog days of the summer holidays, this is the perfect activity to make everybody happy. And, best of all, licking the bowl is positively encouraged

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

The Venetian classic combines rice with cuttlefish and the ink thereof to create a rich, creamy, distinctly maritime dish. But which grain works best – and can you sub in squid?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

The perfect combination of rich-but-not-overly-so topping and crunchy base is very hard to get right. So what is the secret to this cheater’s cheesecake?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Authorities have tried to get rid of the wonderful stalls blocking pavements around the Thai capital, citing safety concerns. It doesn’t seem to have had much effect, but just in case, here are three you can make yourself

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

This simple, quick and spicy supper can be prepared with minimum fuss. But how ‘angry’ do you dare to make it?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

This sweet, buttery dessert is a near-universal treat during Diwali – but which combination of fruits, nuts and spices works best?