Autumn food and drink

Cocktail of the week: Lilienblum’s calvados old fashioned – recipe | The good mixer

A kind-of old fashioned with a wintry, appley twist. Calvados old fashionedServes 1 For the honey syrup (makes about 10 serves) 30ml honey For the drink 5ml (ie, 1 bar spoon) honey syrup (see...

Bonfire Night treats: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes for hand pies

For anyone who’ll be standing outside on Tuesday, looking up at fireworks in the night sky, might I...

Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for smoked salt chocolate creme brulee | The sweet spot

There are few things I love more than baked custard, and I’m reminded of just how easy it...

How to make leek and potato soup – recipe | Felicity Cloake

I find potatoes in all forms, from fluffy mash to dripping-soaked chips, supremely comforting, but there’s little that...

Amy Poon’s recipes for Chinese home favourites: spring onion and ginger noodles, and braised pumpkin with pork

It’s good to keep things simple, and I am on a mission to demonstrate just how simple Chinese...

Georgina Hayden’s potato and celeriac soup with almond breadcrumb topping – recipe

I’m not ashamed to say that as soon as September hits, my stick blender comes out. Just as I embrace salads when the clocks...

Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for mushroom, spinach and hazelnut orzotto | Quick and easy

Orzo is such a hero ingredient, giving a risotto-like texture without the stirring, and especially so if you cook it in the oven for...