Food & Drink

At this time of year, when the weather is chilly and the days are short, there’s almost nothing better than curling up with a glass of red wine. But if you don’t know much about it, it’s easy to go too heavy and overwhelm your palate. To help, we asked wine expert Aleesha Hansel to share her tips and recommendations.

Chips are one of life’s small pleasures. But there’s a big difference between cooked from frozen and made fresh. Whether you prefer them fried or baked, we asked ten chefs to share their top tips for making great homemade chips.

Street-food traders and Michelin-starred restaurants alike have switched to DIY meal kits to help us all through another lockdown. Sometimes, though, just a regular takeaway is what’s needed. From ramen and curries to pizzas and pies, here’s the best of what Deliveroo has to offer in the capital…

From the UK arrival of Japan’s most popular coffee brand to a handful of cool new spirits to fill your drinks cabinet with, these are the latest food and drink launches you need to know about…

Ready to turn up the heat on your sriracha and Tabasco? Well there’s never been a better selection of spicy sauces to get stuck into. Whether you’re looking to add a dash of heat to meat, pasta and stir-fries or are on the hunt for a new dip, here are 13 of the best to try.

Risotto is one of those cosy dishes well worth the dutiful stovetop TLC required. Here, some of the UK’s top chefs share their best tips to make this comforting, winter dish using the most basic of ingredients.

Whether you’re embracing Dry January wholeheartedly or just looking to cut back a bit after an eventful 2020, a new generation of no and low-alcohol drinks specialists are making things a lot easier – and tastier – than they used to be. From a smoky whisky replacement to an alcohol-free spirit made by the Artesian’s former head bartender, here are 12 new lighter options to try…

After all the cooking over the Christmas break, many of us will be looking for something a little more fuss free to kick-start the year. Tray bakes are simple yet delicious and are an easy way to pack loads of veg into your diet. From mushroom and cod parcels to Korean-style sticky aubergines, here are nine tasty recipes to try…

Everyone knows one of the best things about Christmas is the leftovers. Whether you’re flying solo on a furtive fridge forage or have been put in charge of Boxing Day lunch, there are some techniques and fillings that will take your sandwich from good to great. From a festive twist on a reuben to a deep-filled cheese toastie, eight chefs share their favourite recipes…

Left it a bit late to go Christmas wine shopping this year? SLMan asked expert Will Sandbach to recommend a dozen wines – including some sparklers – for under £30. Here’s what he went for…

Dating back to the 1800s, the Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail. Calling on whisky, bitters, sugar and water, it balances sweet and smoky, and comes into its own at this time of year. We asked four top bartenders what makes it so good and how to make the ultimate Old Fashioned at home.

Whether you’re a turkey novice or seasoned Christmas cook, it always helps to have some expert advice to hand ahead of the big day. With that in mind, we asked the head chefs at some of the UK’s best restaurants to shares their tips for tackling the turkey, sorting out the sides and – most importantly – creating the best roast potatoes…