Speedy summer suppers: Crispy puy lentil, bresaola and ricotta salad 

Speedy summer suppers: Crispy puy lentil, bresaola and ricotta salad By Eleanor Maidment Published: 00:02 BST, 18 July 2021 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 18 July 2021 Frying lentils with garlic boosts their flavour and texture. SERVES 2 3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large garlic clove, crushed 250g ready cooked puy lentils 100g ricotta … Read more

Speedy summer suppers: Pasta with watercress and hazelnut pesto 

Speedy summer suppers: Pasta with watercress and hazelnut pesto By Eleanor Maidment Published: 00:03 BST, 18 July 2021 | Updated: 00:03 BST, 18 July 2021 Watercress loves a lovely peppery note to this summery pesto. You can swap the hazelnuts for pistachios, blanched almonds or pine nuts, and add a handful of basil leaves too … Read more

Susannah Taylor: The mantra that changed my life

Susannah Taylor: The mantra that changed my life By Susannah Taylor Published: 00:02 BST, 11 July 2021 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 11 July 2021 This type of meditation isn’t weird, woo-woo or try-hard I have tried all sorts of meditation over the years: focusing on a candle flame just made me cross-eyed; concentrating on my … Read more

Let’s spice up the BBQ: Jerk-style chicken thighs with padron peppers 

Let’s spice up the BBQ: Jerk-style chicken thighs with padron peppers By Annie Bell Published: 00:01 BST, 4 July 2021 | Updated: 00:01 BST, 4 July 2021 The best jerk chicken is almost blackened on the outside, courtesy of the onions and garlic. Buy a good jerk seasoning blend and it’s the easiest of marinades … Read more

Let’s spice up the BBQ: Baharat pork steaks with beetroot and tomato salad 

Let’s spice up the BBQ: Baharat pork steaks with beetroot and tomato salad By Annie Bell Published: 00:01 BST, 4 July 2021 | Updated: 00:01 BST, 4 July 2021 Pork steaks welcome this paprika-rich spice blend, while the sweet and sour tomato salad can be dished up with any barbecue offerings. You could also add … Read more

Let’s spice up the BBQ: Five-spice prawn skewers with cucumber salad 

Let’s spice up the BBQ: Five-spice prawn skewers with cucumber salad By Annie Bell Published: 00:02 BST, 4 July 2021 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 4 July 2021 Chinese five-spice is so intriguing, it immediately has you guessing ‘what’s that spice?’ Star anise, Sichuan peppers, fennel, cassia and cloves certainly make a delicious combination. SERVES 4 … Read more