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Anna Jones’ spring herb and yoghurt soupWake up sleepy palates with this fresh herb soup or a crisp salad fortified with sorrel, roasted radish and lentil -
Marvellous meatballsEveryone loves aromatic meatballs, but there’s a trick to cooking them without the blighters falling apart on the plate
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Three recipes to make the most of the season’s new potatoesThe undersold but faithful spud is an all-rounder – as at home sliced into a posh dauphinoise or mashed into a lemony pud as it is in bangers and mash
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Nigel Slater’s baked sweet potato with harissa and soured cream recipeSpicy, sweet and tender, a classic with a twist
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Marina O'Loughlin on restaurantsMarina O'Loughlin on restaurantsThe Con Club, Altrincham, Cheshire: ‘Every dish surprises’ – restaurant reviewIt happily swerves the old bish-bash-bosh, even though it could probably get away with it
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Jay Rayner on restaurantsJay Rayner on restaurantsThe Other Naughty Piglet, London: restaurant reviewWhen Andrew Lloyd Webber chooses a restaurant for his new theatre, it’s going to be good. Weirdly, the wine isn’t, says Jay Rayner
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regulars
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Felicity Cloake's perfect recipesFelicity Cloake's perfect recipesHow to cook the perfect miso ramenIt would take a lifetime to address all the possible variations of this Japanese classic. But this version from chilly northern Hokkaido is my favourite
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Nigel Slater recipesNigel Slater recipesNigel Slater’s meatballs recipesEveryone loves aromatic meatballs, but there’s a trick to cooking them without the blighters falling apart on the plate, says Nigel Slater
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drink
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California dreamy: the state’s best winesCalifornia’s wines have lost fans thanks to their saccharine, over-priced offerings. But a new wave of growers is showing that its wines are more interesting than they’ve been for years, says David Williams
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Wine: crisp whites to welcome springWhen the weather takes a turn for the better, celebrate by cracking open a refreshing white wine
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Why it pays to splash a tenner on a bottle of wineThe former head of Waitrose claims the £10 bottle hits the sweet spot where quality and price meet. Our expert recommends five wines to get before their prices go up
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BrewDog backs down over Lone Wolf pub trademark disputeBrewer withdraws action after Guardian report sparks backlash accusing firm of being ‘multinational corporate machine’
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Gregg Wallace and John Torode’s ‘friendship’: putdowns don’t get tougher than thisWe all thought the MasterChef hosts were great pals – until the Australian shattered the illusion. Sadly, it seems it was news to Gregg, too
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John Torode: I'm not friends with MasterChef co-host Gregg WallaceAustralian chef – best man at co-presenter’s wedding – tells of vicious arguments and says he has never been to Wallace’s house
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MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace fears the public will judge his young, fourth wifeWhen he’s out, people look at him because he’s on TV – and if he holds Anne-Marie’s hand, they may spot the 20-plus age gap
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MasterChef review: mince with ketchup, custard ravioli and … a new marketGregg Wallace, John Torode, hessian sacks full of pulses, and contestants who can’t cook – everything is in place as battle commences for the umpteenth series
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MLB stadium foods 2017: would you like extra cheese with your melted cheese?With Major League Baseball season getting under way this week, here are some of more inventive food items on sale at ballparks around America (and Canada)
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Rajasthan’s red mutton curry – once meagre, now an extravagant treatIt started out as a functional dish for warriors on the hoof, but laal maas has been perfected over the ages and is now on the menu at some of India’s top restaurants
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Greece on a budget: locals' tips on where to stay and eatStill in the midst of its debt crisis, the notion of UK travellers on a budget in Greece might induce some black humour from locals, but tourists can help the economy – and save a few euros themselves
Rachel Roddy's Italian Easter Egg, spinach and ricotta pie