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Angela Hartnett’s Italian summer recipes: grilled peaches, green beans and mozzarella, and gnudi in tomato sauce

Two inspiring summer dishes to enjoy in the sunshine

Angela Hartnett5 Aug

‘A 99 with a Flake? That will be £7, please’: what’s behind the surge in ice-cream van prices?

From the cost of milk and chocolate to diesel and electricity, every part of producing the summer treat has been hit by the climate crisis and other shocks

4 Aug

What’s the best vegetarian alternative to gelatine?

There is no exact plant-based substitute – the ideal option will depend on the dish. But, ultimately, it’s easiest to choose a recipe that doesn’t require gelatine

Anna Berrill4 Aug

Herby feta frittata and a knockout fruit and rocket salad: Sami Tamimi’s Arabic summer recipes

Levantine summer magic in a herby and moreish Arabic frittata with a peachy fruit, red onion and rocket salad

Sami Tamimi4 Aug

Whey to go! Could the cheese byproduct heat our homes and fuel our cars?

British cheesemakers have struggled to find a use for the 95,000 tonnes of salty whey they produce every year. But researchers may have come up with a solution

3 Aug

Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy Thai-style cold lemongrass and coconut prawn noodles – recipe

Enjoy this big bowl of refreshing noodle soup with turmeric and coconut milk spiked with a kick of chilli

Rukmini Iyer3 Aug

Readers reply: What is the true Breakfast of Champions?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions chews on how best to start the day – from porridge to champagne, beer and cheesecake …

2 Aug

How to make gambas al ajillo – recipe

Conjuring memories of sun-drenched holidays and cool tapas bars, this dish is deliciously messy

Felicity Cloake2 Aug

Chez Rose, London W1: ‘One of the dining highlights of 2026’ – restaurant review

Chez Rose offers a sort of hospitality that feels centuries old, but when done well, will never be old hat

Grace Dent2 Aug

Benjamina Ebuehi’s summer berry dutch baby recipe

Think giant sweet yorkshire pud filled with a lake of summer berry compote

Benjamina Ebuehi31 Jul

Why catarratto is the Quincy Jones of white wine grapes

Once consigned to anonymous table wine, the unsung hero of Sicily’s vineyards is taking its place in the sun

Mina Holland30 Jul

Cooking on holiday – without taking half your kitchen with you

Making a meal anywhere but home can feel unnerving, but all you need is some forward planning and an essentials list

Mina Holland30 Jul

Rachel Roddy’s chicken with sweet and sour lemon and tarragon sauce – recipe

If it’s good enough for Prince Ottavio Gonzaga and Anna del Conte, then dare you pass up the opportunity to try this wonderfully sweet and sour way with chicken?

Rachel Roddy30 Jul

Free-range, organic and ‘hormone-free’: what do Australian supermarket chicken labels mean?

Australians consume more chicken than any other meat but packaging can be confusing. Here experts break down the different chook categories

Isabella Lee29 Jul

How to turn mozzarella whey into delectable muffins – recipe

Don’t pour it down the sink. This subtly tangy liquid is naturally acidic, adding flavour and fluffiness to your baking

Tom Hunt29 Jul

Cherry sundaes and banana splits: Helen Graves’ recipes for barbecued fruit

These new spins on nostalgic desserts will elevate your summer barbecues, while their prep-ahead nature will keep the day stress free

Helen Graves29 Jul

Tears at dinner time: the science to rolling out fresh pasta

Tearing is a common problem with pasta dough say our experts. Culprits include the wrong type of flour, cold dough – or it could even boil down to the size of your egg

Anna Berrill28 Jul

Spanish summer recipes: Thomasina Miers’ grilled prawns, red rice and boozy baked peaches

An indulgent and satisfying summer lunch: grilled prawns with red rice and allioli; and boozy baked peaches, amaretti biscuits and cold custard for dessert

Thomasina Miers28 Jul

Cottage pie and glass of red, anyone? Britons shun salad despite heat in ‘reverse comfort eating’

Nostalgic foods like toad-in-the-hole also in demand at Waitrose as people pivot towards familiarity amid climatic and political upheaval

Caroline Davies28 Jul

Scoop of the year! We taste-test 99 of 2026’s most unusual ice creams, from the unbeatable to the unlickable

From olive oil to matcha, soy sauce to sage and onion stuffing, there’s a frozen designer dessert out there to tickle even the most jaded palate. Here’s the best – and worst – of what’s on offer in Britain this summer

Lucy Knight28 Jul

Industrial chicken farming accelerating spread of diarrhoea bacteria, study finds

Intensive nature of modern chicken farming creates ideal conditions for campylobacter, allowing bacteria to evolve

Hannah Devlin Science correspondent27 Jul