10 Sep 2014: Felicity Cloake: Would you splash out on mincing and sous-vide machines in pursuit of the perfect pâté de campagne? Order pig fat and offal from the butcher? Or just pop to the supermarket for some Shippam’s meat paste?
The summer holidays are for family time, for sun, sea and sand – and for squabbles. Food that everyone can enjoy is the key to familial harmony, so make sure your lunches are tasty and easy
Felicity Cloake: Do you have a soft spot for this retro classic? What kind of prawns do you use, is iceberg essential, and can any fancy sauces beat mayonnaise mixed with tomato ketchup?
Like its cousin the peach, nectarine has a great affinity with vanilla, cream and raspberries, but it also goes surprisingly well with scallops, basil and almonds
It takes a little effort to get to the meat of the matter with fresh broad beans, but it's worthwhile. Serve them with everything and make no apologies
There's no law that says you have to pull out all the stops when you have friends over for dinner. A few simple, stress-free dishes can make just as memorable a meal as more fancy fare
We look back at Apple's tech products, including game-changers such as the iMac and iPhone, curiosities like Lisa – and duds, like the 20th Anniversary Macintosh