Recipes

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

In the US, versions of these chewy, dense, customisable cookies turn up at just about every festivity, so how could you possibly distil the perfect version? You’re about to find out …

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

There are several ways up western Europe’s highest mountain, but what’s the best way to make the eponymous dessert?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

These elegant, rich little shellfish pots are easy to make ahead – serve with a glass of festive fizz

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

This comforting ‘cheese soup’ is a classic dish served with tortillas and adored by Texans. But how to get the texture and flavour spot on?

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

About the simplest way to make a worthwhile loaf of bread

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

This cool, crunchy Sichuan salad, drenched in garlicky dressing and fiery chillies, is now a global favourite. The secret? Make sure you bruise the cucumbers, rather than actually smash them

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

The classic Creole stew in nine simple steps

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Fun to make and best eaten fresh from the pan, these east Asian signature snacks are great for lunar new year, but delicious at any time of year

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

A superbly rich bean stew laced with duck fat, sausages and pork belly

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

A relatively new addition to French patisserie, these soft-centred batter pastries can be the devil to perfect – luckily, we have our own perfectionist …

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

The humble crumble is rubbly heaven, and a real cinch to perfect

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

The ultimate cheesy indulgence in nine simple steps

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Flaky, crunchy, moist in the middle … and totally irresistible

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

There’s a trick to getting bhajis just the right side of crunchy, as our in-house perfectionist demonstrates in nine simple steps

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Having scoured the eastern Med and Balkans for the definitive take on this delectable stuffed filo snack, our resident perfectionist unveils her ultimate recipe

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Forget those leaden lumps you find at the supermarket. Follow these nine simple steps to create crumbly delights that you’ll make again and again

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

While anyone can roast a potato, achieving perfectly crisp-skinned, buttery-fleshed deliciousness requires a little more thought …

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Asparagus is here again! If you have the self-discipline not just to scoff it all immediately in a mound of butter, here are nine simple steps to turn it into a perfect seasonal soup

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

This queen of hors d’oeuvres is enjoying a bit of a renaissance right now, so here’s how to make this comeback canapé in nine simple steps

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

A chocolatey after-dinner Easter treat that treads the line between a cake and a mousse

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Basic but beautiful, and very easy, it’s well worth adding this classic Indian vegetable curry to your regular repertoire

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

A respectful homage to the classic caesar, using plant-based ingredients to hit the same flavour notes

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

A classic side that effortlessly accompanies almost any summer meal – customise to your taste with homemade mayo and/or fistfuls of fresh herbs

Felicity Cloake · The Guardian

Just spaghetti, butter, lemon, cheese and basil. Easy to perfect, and here’s how …