Simple comfort

Braise away the evening with a simple weeknight stew.

Youvetsi is a comforting winter stew traditionally made with risoni but in my gluten-free version I have swapped it out for baby elbow pasta. 
The combination of beans and nuts here makes this a superb ‘emission-friendly’ meal – and it’s even better if the ingredients are locally sourced.
The cumin and tamari additions right at the end complement the sweetness of the crab. All you'll need is a little rice and an ice cold beer and you're set. Food...
This one-pot wonder is perfect to make in your slow-cooker, so that you can enjoy it over a bowl of fluffy white rice! 
Beef stroganoff to a Russian is like a carbonara to an Italian. Something we just whip up without a recipe in little time using very few ingredients.

Use up that yoghurt

With these five dairy-filled ideas.

Eaten as a salad rather than a dip, this Lebanese recipe complements dishes like barbecued meats, baked kibbeh and stuffed vegetables. If preferred, you could finely...
Lebanese zucchinis, from greengrocers, are sometimes called grey zucchinis as they are more grey in colour, and are shorter and thicker than regular zucchinis.
“If I prepare sweet treats, they usually come in the form of raw goodies or fruit-based desserts. This tart is a pretty darn fine example. The beauty of it is...
Roasted red capsicums are a staple of the Greek kitchen. Served with crusty bread, this dip works well as a snack or as part of a mezze platter.
I adore lemon and lime with gin, hence any excuse to knock up this cake. If it’s going to be eaten by the kids, use a few juniper berries in the syrup...

A sprinkle of cinnamon

Experience the sweet and savoury joys of this warm spice.

Butter chicken on the barbecue mightn't be traditional, but this has all the essence and TLC of a good butter chicken. It's delicious: the chicken is super tender, the...
I adore this recipe, adapted from a school recipe book from Western Australia. It’s a very moist, crumbly cake that is delicious at room temperature and gets...
A recipe that takes time (to cook the semolina on the heat) and attention (so you do not burn it!) and, in the end, a flavour with a hint of toasted grain and...
The Swedes love their sweet buns so much they have even declared 4 October National Cinnamon Bun Day! These more-ish cinnamon-almond filled buns are the...
Here’s some almost-instant sunshine in a bowl from the Bengali coastal region.
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