Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for oven-baked caponata
The classic Sicilian aubergine and pepper stew – with a neat, oven-based twist With a new baby to look after, my husband Hugh and I have delegated the cooking of …
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From polenta crisps to coconut bars: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes for late-summer snacks
An intensely garlicky, herby anchovy dip for raw vegetables; parmesan polenta crisps with tapenade; and coconut and coffee bars I’m a self-confessed snacker. Being around good food most of my …
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CBDs: are they the elusive hangover-free drinks?
Cannabidiols (CBDs), the non-psychoactive element of cannabis, are legal and widely sold in drinks. Do they work, could they replace alcohol – and are they even drinkable? We test five …
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How to make the most of a marrow
A glut of courgettes can be left to grow into marrows, then tossed on the barbecue or under the grill, and the resulting moist, smoky flesh doused in lemon and …
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Cocktail of the week: Townsend’s strawberry daiquiri
Strawberries and white rum combine to winning effect in this summer cooler We came up with this hot-weather refresher to help deal with this summer’s glorious glut of English strawberries. …
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Wildflower, London NW1: ‘In the old days, foraging was called Wombling’ – restaurant review
I salute the chef’s courage in opening a fine dining restaurant in a shipping container, especially in the current climate, but … Wildflower in north London is no doubt named …
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Eat out to help out’: 64m meals claimed in UK under scheme
Number of people in restaurants 61% higher than average for Monday to Wednesday last year The “eat out to help out” scheme encouraged more people into UK restaurants last week, …
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