foods and recipes

Few things can better grilled mackerel, with its smoky-charry notes, particularly if it has just been caught; for me, they conjure up seaside holidays and fishing trips. Here, I also char the chilli and lemon for a bright and zippy dressing…

For many home cooks, firing up the grill to create a meal can feel intimidating, especially when cooking a piece of meat seldom used in their kitchen. But Chef Dale Talde, a Top Chef alum and the host of Tastemade's All Up In My Grill video…

A celebration of the island nation’s  Sri Lankan food with dishes from Rambutan, the new cookbook by economist turned restaurateur Cynthia Shanmugalingam ,growing up in Coventry in the 1980s and 90s, Cynthia Shanmugalingam recalls being …

This is one of those recipes that grab me by the name alone, and I hope it does the same for you: Grilled Corn With Peanut Sauce. I adore the former, and I adore the latter, so put the two together, and I’m in heaven. Cookbook…

Phil Howard's game recipes (clockwise from top left): loin of venison and quince; ragout of wild rabbit pappardelle; and roast pheasant with celeriac and pear. Photograph: Issy Croker/The Guardian. Food and prop styling Emily Ezekiel…

Building healthy, long-term habits is key for a heart-healthy diet. Sign up for CNN's Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life.…

Citrus care Citrus trees, such as lemon, mandarin, kumquat, lime and oranges, will be healthier and less troubled by pests if you give them the conditions they prefer. Citrus trees like a warm, sunny spot away from cold winds. They…

Chemicals that research has shown to be linked to reproductive harm and learning problems in children were found in popular menu items This illustration shows plastic containers, plastic cutlery and plastic-wrapped food packaging…

On a rainy Friday evening in London not long ago, I welcomed a group of friends to my flat to enjoy a Somali culinary feast that I had spent hours preparing. The platter included classic Somali staples such as the popular…

Plantations of tropical fruits – bananas, mangoes, papayas, passion fruits, finger limes, pomelo and avocados – are rising along the shores of the Mediterranean, where fig trees and olive groves have grown for centuries.…