Pad thai

If you have a fussy eater at home, you can always scoop out some veg and noodles before adding this sauce and instead use either a simple teriyaki or tomato pasta sauce Living in the country we don’t have any Thai restaurants and I miss this dish. I thought it …...Read More

Elizabeth Day: Remember what happens when you assume…

Hair: Fabio Nogueira. Make-up: Ruby Hammer. Styling: Holly Elgeti. Blouse, lisou. trousers, roland mouret. Jewellery, Alighieri. During the early days of my career, I had an editor whose favourite catchphrase was that ‘assumption is the mother of all mess-ups’. In fact, he used a less salubrious term than ‘mess-ups’ but …...Read More

Gardeners: you'll really dig these

For those of you who get your hands dirty (and the rest of us!), these botanically charged treats guarantee TLC Beauty assistant: Alice Robertson. Paper set: Lou Blackshaw You don’t have to be into gardening (or be great friends with someone who is) in order to appreciate the products on …...Read More

Carrot cake

Leave off the cream cheese for a simple loaf rather than a cake There’s nothing more homely than a carrot cake. You can swap half the carrot for courgette if you want to add some more greens into your life. And leave off the cream cheese for a simple loaf …...Read More

Feta, Tomato and Spinach Muffins

These packed with protein so are great for energy levels and freeze well These taste like a pizza and are insanely good. They are packed with protein so are great for energy levels and freeze well, so you can make them in advance and keep them in the freezer. They …...Read More

Mothers and daughters: 'I sang that day for Harry, Meghan… and Mum'

She’s won countless awards and performed at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding. But for choir conductor Karen Gibson her happiest achievement is the pride of her mother Nathalie Karen and Nathalie at the Queen’s Garden Party in 2018 KAREN’S STORY Choir conductor and workshop leader Karen Gibson, 56, …...Read More

Pearl Barley Chicken Stew

If you have little ones, just chop the veg so that it’s bitesize and when you serve, cut up or shred the chicken pieces A brilliant warming, filling, family-friendly meal. I use chicken thighs as they are cheaper and tastier than breasts, but you can use them if you prefer …...Read More

Salmon and Sweet Potato Traybake

You can use this recipe for chicken as well – simply adjust the timings One-pot wonders are my absolute favourite since having my son Rudy, two. Chuck everything in and wait for the goods. Minimal effort, maximum gains. You can use this recipe for chicken as well – simply adjust …...Read More

HOROSCOPES: Think and don't shout this week, Leo

Leo 24 JULY-23 AUG A relationship problem will come to a head this week but that could be good, especially if one or both of you has been pretending nothing is wrong. The most important thing is that you start thinking about it – and that means thinking, not shouting. …...Read More

A slice of Sunshine

Food writer Skye McAlpine’s London home is a feast of ice-cream shades and vintage treasures – with the light, bright kitchen at its hear Skye feels most content pottering in her bright, sunny kitchen – cooking or listening to a podcast Neapolitan ice cream may not seem an obvious decoration …...Read More