Can't live without: tahini
The creamy sesame seed paste is a versatile ingredient in condiments, sauces, dressings and even sweets.
The joy of Anime Foodie
As food blogs go, Anime Foodie is deliciously unique, devoted entirely to animated edibles.
A quest fulfilled
My long search for a saté sauce that replicates the perfect balance of Indonesian street food is over.
Muscovado vs brown sugar: what’s the difference?
What’s the difference between moscovado sugar and ordinary brown sugar? Plus: the trick for storing them
Work-in-progress: polenta cornbread muffins
A recipe I've been working on for a long time is nearly complete. And then, dear reader, it will be yours.
Can't live without: gochujang
A staple in Korean kitchens, this chilli paste is sweet rather than fiery. How to find it and how to use it.
The spicy secrets of ras el hanout
My favourite spice mix is not only delicious, it also has quite a history. Plus: 5 easy ways to use it.
The little springform cake tin
I talk about using a little springform cake pan in a some of my recipes, and here it is.