Layered raisin and lemon pie ©Nina Mangalanayagam Oct 26, 2012

The Paris baker: layered raisin and lemon pie

A soft, layered pastry pie – a perfect treat as winter draws in

Gurnard and prawn stew ©Andy Sewell Rowley Leigh Oct 26, 2012

Recipe: gurnard and prawn stew

‘It is good to approach the idea of a fish stew from a slightly different tack from that of bouillabaisse, much as I have come to like that dish’

gnocchi verde ©Andy Sewell Rowley Leigh Oct 19, 2012

Recipe: gnocchi verde

‘Like cheese or pasta, there is at least one type of dumpling or gnocchi for most regions of Italy’

Appetite sharpeners at Super Tuscan ©Rosie Hallam Oct 12, 2012

The trend: Aperitivo hour

An Italian renaissance is under way, as old-fashioned bitters such as Campari come back into fashion

A plate of Waldorf salad ©Andy Sewell Rowley Leigh Oct 12, 2012

Recipe: Waldorf salad

‘Most Britons had as little idea what a Waldorf salad consisted of as Basil Fawlty himself’

stuffed peppers ©Andy Sewell Rowley Leigh Oct 5, 2012

Recipe: Stuffed peppers, two ways

From Naples to Sicily, in two tasty red pepper recipes

Chocolate, cinnamon and almond torte ©Magali Delporte Sep 28, 2012

The Paris baker: Chocolate, cinnamon and almond torte

Inspired by the glorious Austrian linzertorte, this moist cake is encased in crisp pastry

Squid with polenta ©Andy Sewell Rowley Leigh Sep 28, 2012

Recipe: squid with polenta

‘A sauce, pasta or risotto made with ink is a startling and richly flavoured experience

crepinettes Sep 28, 2012

Three new Pierre Koffmann recipes

Tarte aux noix, tarte aux cèpes and crépinettes de joue et queue de boeuf all feature in the French chef’s new cookbook

A serving of chocolate tart with crème fraîche ©Andy Sewell Rowley Leigh Sep 21, 2012

Recipe: Chocolate tart with crème fraîche

A dessert for the true chocoloholic ...

Rowley Leigh Sep 14, 2012

Recipe: Grouse in pancetta with coco beans

‘I resolved to produce a breast of grouse cooked off the bone that was not mean or undernourished’

Rowley Leigh Sep 7, 2012

Recipe: sweetcorn and yellow pepper soup

An excess of yellow peppers – no idea why – and sweetcorn occasioned the variation you see here

Sep 7, 2012

A baker’s banquet

The fruits, berries and other bounties of autumn are magnificent for cooking. Rose Carrarini shows you how to make the most of her favourite season

Sep 7, 2012

Jeremy Lee’s art-inspired menu

From a simple supper of crab and wine to deliciously fat pigs, a new exhibition traces the depiction of food in art. Quo Vadis chef Jeremy Lee creates a menu inspired by mouth-watering paintings

Aug 31, 2012

Recipe: summer squash and borlotti soup

We all know and love courgettes, but there are other heroes of the Cucurbita pepo family that are quite delicious

Aug 24, 2012

Recipe: lemon and hazelnut pesto

The crucial factor is the balance of flavours: pesto has to possess a palatable softness and a subtle crunch. Zucca chef Sam Harris shares his recipe

Aug 24, 2012

The Paris baker: raspberry lemon bread and butter pudding

Soft summer berries and citrus zest add a fruity kick to this traditional pudding

Rowley Leigh Aug 17, 2012

Recipe: Mirabelle tart

Because the season for this little plum is so short, most are turned into jam. But here is a mouthwatering alternative

Aug 10, 2012

Shaun Hill’s summer menu

The acclaimed chef at the Walnut Tree Inn, Wales, shares three tempting dishes for a summer supper

Rowley Leigh Aug 10, 2012

Recipe: blackberry and apple pie

It’s a challenge to get the bottom crust properly cooked: it needs plenty of heat underneath