Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Jump to content
Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe: 1€ for 6 months
More
Premium
Climate
TV

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Latest

<p>You’re not just paying for what’s in the glass – you’re paying for the person who knows exactly why it’s there</p>
Features

Restaurant wine mark-ups are out of control – here’s how to beat them

Why does a £30 bottle of wine suddenly cost three times more when you sit down in a restaurant? From corkage hacks to pricing red flags, Hannah Twiggs uncovers what you’re really paying for when you order wine – and how to get better value next time you dine out

Premium
<p>The kind of dish that could convert even a watermelon sceptic</p>
Recipes

6 chef-approved recipes to make for The Big Lunch this weekend

<p>Stock up: having a fridge full of fresh veg is ideal, but Rudin says tins, jars and frozen staples are just as powerful when it comes to eating well</p>
Features

Too busy to cook? Here’s how to eat more plants every day

Premium
<p>Provençal Rosé is best served with sunshine, scenery and someone to share it with</p>
Features

Why Provençal Rosé is still the pink drink of the moment

<p>Three meals, one shop: these recipes are designed to work harder for your wallet and your weeknight schedule</p>
Recipes

Three budget dinners with one shopping list to cut food costs

<p>Are food waste apps really too good to be true? </p>
Lifestyle

Are food waste apps like Too Good To Go a moral success story?

<p>Roast, reimagined: trout takes the Sunday spotlight, proving you don’t need beef and gravy to make a meal feel like a ritual</p>
Recipes

Sunday Club: How to cook a roast in summer

<p>Not all brews are created equal – your go-to morning cuppa might be doing more than just waking you up</p>
Features

Is your tea helping or harming your gut health?

Premium
<p>‘Wine fairs and festivals are easily one of the greatest ways to immerse yourself in all that is wonderful about wine’</p>
Voices

This summer, the best wine festivals are in the UK – hurrah!

<p>Automation isn’t coming – it’s already in aisle five – the question is what we lose as machines take over</p>
Features

Tesco’s ‘VAR-style’ AI is watching your weekly shop

Premium
<p>Food prices are now 2.8 per cent higher than a year ago, up from April’s 2.6 per cent</p>
Home News

Food inflation rises again as steaks and fresh goods hit

<p>From oven-baked pasta to smoky chilli, these quick, comforting dinners prove you don’t need hours – or arguments – to get a great meal on the table</p>
Recipes

Half-term dinners kids will actually eat – in 30 minutes or less

Recipes

<p>Pizza ovens are great (if you’ve got the garden space and the patience), but a hot tray and a decent dough are all you really need to fake it at home</p>
Recipes

The easy way to make perfect pizza at home – no Big Green Egg required

<p>All the crunch, spice and creaminess you want in a flatbread – minus the faff</p>
Recipes

Shawarma mushroom flatbreads that taste way fancier than they are

<p>Proof that a tin of beans and a spoonful of pesto can make a seriously good dinner</p>
Recipes

Turn a tin of beans into dinner with this easy pesto recipe

<p>Tangy, creamy and topped with blueberries – this chia pot might just convert the haters</p>
Recipes

The lemon chia pot that might change your mind about chia pudding

<p>This is a grand statement of a dessert, perfect for summer parties</p>
Recipes

Make this lemon pavlova for your next summer celebration

<p>A super fun and tasty pudding</p>
Recipes

The lemony dessert that looks as good as it tastes

<p>Tangy, creamy and topped with blueberries – this chia pot might just convert the haters</p>
Recipes

The lemon chia pot that might change your mind about chia pudding

<p>This is a grand statement of a dessert, perfect for summer parties</p>
Recipes

Make this lemon pavlova for your next summer celebration

<p>A super fun and tasty pudding</p>
Recipes

The lemony dessert that looks as good as it tastes

Budget Bites

<p>Three ways to do dinner better this spring – fresh, fast and full of veg, these budget-friendly plates are made to share (or not)</p>
Recipes

Three easy spring dinners that look fancier than they are

Recipes

Three easy spring dinners that look fancier than they are

<p>Three ways to do dinner better this spring – fresh, fast and full of veg, these budget-friendly plates are made to share (or not)</p>
<p>Three spring-ready fish recipes that are big on flavour, light on cost – and even lighter on washing-up</p>
Recipes

Spring dinners for under £10? These three fish recipes deliver

<p>Spring on a plate – three easy, budget-friendly recipes that make the most of the season’s best</p>
Recipes

Three budget-friendly spring recipes you’ll want to make this week

<p>Big flavours, tiny shopping list – these 7-ingredient recipes are proof that cooking smart doesn’t mean skimping on taste</p>
Recipes

Big flavours, small shopping list: 7-ingredient recipes you’ll love

<p>Fast, flavour-packed and fuss-free: these 30-minute vegan recipes prove you don’t need endless prep time to whip up meals that actually impress</p>
Recipes

Three 30-minute vegan recipes you’ll actually want to cook

<p>Fast, flavour-packed and fuss-free: these 30-minute vegan recipes prove you don’t need endless prep time to whip up meals that actually impress</p>
Recipes

Three 30-minute vegan recipes you’ll actually want to cook

<p>These Italian-inspired recipes transform Christmas leftovers into bold, flavourful dishes – perfect for keeping the festive spirit alive in new and exciting ways</p>
Recipes

Italian-inspired recipes for your Christmas leftovers

<p>These warming autumn recipes also minimise on food waste </p>
Recipes

Budget Bites: Healthy, hearty soups and stews to keep cosy this autumn

Restaurants

<p>Two bistros, one postcode, zero resemblance – Marylebone’s newest rivals could hardly be more different</p>
IndyEats

Fine and Dime: One neighbourhood, two bistros, totally different vibes

<p>Freshly refitted and surprisingly affordable, Park Corner Brasserie is Hilton Park Lane’s most charming surprise</p>
IndyEats

Hilton at 100: Is Park Lane’s flagship still worth checking into?

<p>From burnout to bliss in just 90 minutes – Wildhive’s Callow Hall is proof that escape needn’t be far to feel a world away</p>
IndyEats

A 24-hour reset at Wildhive’s Callow Hall in Derbyshire

<p>The Isle of Skye in all its untamed glory – a landscape as dramatic as its flavours</p>
IndyEats

The Misty Isle’s magic: Feasting my way around the Isle of Skye

Chefs

<p>The unmistakeable ‘Volcanic’ hue: not just a colour, but a status symbol in enamel and iron</p>
Features

Le Creuset at 100: How a French pot became a kitchen icon

Premium
Features

Le Creuset at 100: How a French pot became a kitchen icon

Head shot of Emma Henderson
Emma Henderson
Premium
<p>The unmistakeable ‘Volcanic’ hue: not just a colour, but a status symbol in enamel and iron</p>
<p>Proof that you really can fall in love with a lemon – and write a whole book about it</p>
Features

Why I wrote a whole cookbook about lemons (yes, I’m obsessed)

<p>A taste of Malaysia: bold, comforting recipes that tell Julie Lin’s story</p>
Features

A delicious guide to Malaysian food with chef Julie Lin

<p>‘Indian food is very forgiving,’ says Khan – and the key, she insists, is building flavour, not fuss</p>
Features

Asma Khan wants you to stop overthinking Indian food

<p>The critics and judges at last year’s Too Many Critics dinner, where more than £145,000 was raised – proof that even the most opinionated diners can take the heat when it’s for a good cause</p>
Food and Drink

Too Many Critics: Our food editor to swap pen for pan at charity event

<p>The critics and judges at last year’s Too Many Critics dinner, where more than £145,000 was raised – proof that even the most opinionated diners can take the heat when it’s for a good cause</p>
Food and Drink

Too Many Critics: Our food editor to swap pen for pan at charity event

<p>Katie Caldesi doesn’t just talk the talk – she’s living proof that what we eat can change everything</p>
Features

She reversed her husband’s diabetes with this simple food swap

<p>Tom Kerridge says nothing beats the flavour of fire and smoke – even if it’s raining</p>
Features

Tom Kerridge’s essential tips for barbecuing like a pro

Wine

<p>Whether you prefer red, white or rosé, there are some great deals to be had</p>
Deals

Best wine deals for June 2025

<p>Gourmet experiences and world-class wine await visitors to New South Wales </p>
SPONSORED

Raise a glass to New South Wales: Australia’s most exciting wine state

<p>We taste tested for flavour and how well the wines paired with food </p>
Wine

Best rosé wines 2025, taste-tested by a wine expert

<p>Gary Barlow’s new ITV show explores the food and wine scene in Australia</p>
Voices

How Gary Barlow embodies everything I believe about wine

Premium
<p>Lesley Beuscher was found under the influence of alcohol while teaching at Mount Pleasant Lane School </p>
Home News

Teacher banned from the classroom after drinking ‘Costa cup of wine’

<p></p>
Voices

Why is wedding wine always so awful? What to serve on the big day

Premium
<p>Gary Barlow’s new ITV show explores the food and wine scene in Australia</p>
Voices

How Gary Barlow embodies everything I believe about wine

Premium
<p>Lesley Beuscher was found under the influence of alcohol while teaching at Mount Pleasant Lane School </p>
Home News

Teacher banned from the classroom after drinking ‘Costa cup of wine’

<p></p>
Voices

Why is wedding wine always so awful? What to serve on the big day

Premium

IndyBest

<p>We considered everything from quality of ingredients to portion size</p>
Subscription Boxes

Best recipe boxes and meal delivery kits 2025, tried and tested

Subscription Boxes

Best recipe boxes and meal delivery kits 2025, tried and tested

<p>We considered everything from quality of ingredients to portion size</p>
<p>This important mineral helps relieve stress, improve sleep, and supports bones and teeth </p>
Food & Drink

Best magnesium supplements, as recommended by experts and editors

<p>If tinnies don’t cut it, upgrade to a freshly pulled pint of Guinness, IPA, cider and more </p>
Beer, Cider & Perry

6 best home beer dispensers in 2025

<p>Kefir contains natural probiotics like lacto and bifido bacterium</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

What is kefir and how does it help gut health?

<p>I got my hands on the bar to see if the hype was valid</p>
Food & Drink

M&S restocks viral pistachio chocolate bar – but how does it taste?

<p>I got my hands on the bar to see if the hype was valid</p>
Food & Drink

M&S restocks viral pistachio chocolate bar – but how does it taste?

<p>The capsules, drops and powders cover nutrients such as omega 3, vitamin D, magnesium and more </p>
Food & Drink

Best menopause supplements as recommended by experts

<p>We looked for rich, smooth taste as well as an energising pick-me-up for that mid-afternoon slump</p>
Coffee

9 best instant coffees to buy in 2025, taste-tested

<p>Each week you can choose from more than 75 different recipes to find the one that makes your stomach sing</p>
Deals

Gousto discount codes for June 2025 – exclusive 50% off

<p>Our expert spirits writer has tested some of these tipples </p>
Deals

Best whisky deals to raise a glass to in 2025

<p>We asked experts which collagen supplements they recommend and why </p>
Food & Drink

Best collagen supplement 2025, as recommended by experts

<p>Armagnac has been enjoyed for hundreds of years, and we’ve sampled bottles across a range of price points </p>
Spirits

Best armagnacs 2025, tried and tasted

<p>Probiotics have the power to support skin quality, gut health and mood</p>
Food & Drink

Best probiotics to take if you want to improve your gut health

<p>Could adding butter and MCT oil to my morning coffee impact my health?</p>
Sports & Fitness

I ‘bulletproofed’ my coffee with MCT oil

<p>Treat yourself to a bottle of the good stuff at discount prices</p>
Deals

Best champagne deals in May 2025

<p>Healthy and sugarfree food isn’t always easy to spot</p>
Features

From bread to smoothies: The hidden sugars in our ‘healthy’ choices

Premium

Food and drink deals

<p>Stock up with your favourite chocolate brands using these Easter egg deals</p>
Easter

Best Easter egg deals 2025: Cadbury, Hotel Chocolat and more

<p>Stock up on your favourite chocolate for less</p>
Deals

Hotel Chocolat discount code 2025: 10% off in June

<p>The Nespresso vertuo evoluo has fallen from £219 to £79 </p>
Deals

How to save 20% on Nespresso coffee machines and pods

<p>Did somebody say Just Eat deals? </p>
Deals

Get 20% off takeaways with these Just Eat discount codes

More

More food and drink features

<p>Dating back more than 2,000 years, kombucha is the original gut health drink</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Drinking kombucha has transformed my gut health – here’s how

Fitness and wellbeing

Drinking kombucha has transformed my gut health – here’s how

<p>Dating back more than 2,000 years, kombucha is the original gut health drink</p>
<p>Starbucks has revealed its new summer menu that features new food and drink options. Pictured is the new Iced Horchata Oat Milk Shaken Espresso.</p>
Lifestyle

Starbucks unveils changes to its menu for summer

<p>May 28 is National Hamburger Day</p>
Food and Drink

National Hamburger Day 2025: Where to get a free or discounted burger

<p>A simple midweek supper with lots of zing</p>
Recipes

Lemon courgette carbonara is the sunshine pasta of the summer

<p>FDA recalls imported Republic of Korea oysters due to potential norovirus contamination</p>
Food and Drink

FDA recalls certain oysters due to potential norovirus contamination

<p>FDA recalls imported Republic of Korea oysters due to potential norovirus contamination</p>
Food and Drink

FDA recalls certain oysters due to potential norovirus contamination

<p>Proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be beige</p>
Recipes

Sunday Club: A lasagne for the in-between season

<p>One shows off Gopal’s spice mastery, the other his flair for speed – together, they sum up the appeal of Roti King in two plates</p>
Recipes

Roti King recipes from Sugen Gopal’s debut cookbook

<p>The warmer weather is the perfect opportunity to dust off the barbecue and grill a juicy steak</p>
Recipes

Planning a BBQ this weekend? This is how to cook the perfect steak

<p>Tom Hunt’s barbecued venison with green sauce is smoky, succulent and perfect for outdoor cooking – if the weather holds</p>
Recipes

Two brilliant recipes for a bank holiday weekend

<p>It’s not the salt you add – it’s the salt already in your food that’s doing the damage</p>
Features

Why your healthy lunch could blow your salt limit by lunchtime

Premium
<p>Making plants the focus of a meal can help you save money</p>
Food and Drink

How to feed a family for just £25 per person per week

<p>Taco Bell has announced its latest collaboration and the return of a fan favorite.</p>
News

Taco Bell announces new collaboration with fan-favorite sauce brand

<p>Shake Shack has introduced fried pickles to its menu</p>
Food and Drink

Shake Shack debuts brand new menu item — but fans have concerns

<p>Thai-spice chicken with gingery green vegetables and brown rice</p>
Recipes

13 healthy high-protein recipes to help you get in shape for summer

Premium
<p>Foods rich in protein can include meats, seafood, eggs and beans</p>
Food and Drink

TikTok’s protein obsession has us lacking another key nutrient

<p>A simple weekday dish for one</p>
Recipes

Quick, creamy garlic udon with chilli oil

<p>Try this shellfish dish with a Malaysian twist</p>
Recipes

Sambal mussels with wild garlic and coconut rice

<p>A rich dish that uses a classic Malaysian ingredient – evaporated milk</p>
Recipes

Crispy chicken with rich salted egg yolk sauce

<p>Duck, dauphinoise and cherries – the kind of Sunday dinner that tastes better because you made it yourself, candles lit, wine breathing, record spinning</p>
Recipes

The best Sunday dinner? Crispy duck legs and dauphinoise

<p>Fast, fragrant and full of umami – this Indo-Chinese noodle stir-fry is Khan’s ode to the bustling hakka kitchens of India</p>
Recipes

Cook Asma Khan’s vibrant Indian steak and noodle recipes

<p>Brownies in an air fryer is a no brainer</p>
Recipes

Make low-sugar, high-fibre brownies in your air fryer

<p>Where sea meets plate – Catch brings Weymouth’s harbour history to the table</p>
Features

Weymouth’s fish market turned fine-dining hotspot

<p>An early version of coq au vin is contained in <em>De Re Coquinaria</em></p>
Food and Drink

Secrets of ancient Roman elites revealed in 1,500-year-old cookbook

<p>A tablespoon a day keeps the gut gripes away</p>
Features

Can a daily shot of olive oil really improve your gut health?

Premium
<p>Big on flavour, low on salt – this Thai red curry is a reminder that smart swaps can make a real difference without sacrificing taste</p>
Recipes

Six low-salt recipes that prove flavour doesn’t need a shaker

<p>The ultimate picnic food</p>
Recipes

Make low-carb Scotch eggs that are crispier than the original

<p>This light dish will see you through summer</p>
Recipes

Low-carb stuffed courgettes you can make in the air fryer

<p>Fish and chips is one of the most popular fast foods (Niall Carson/PA)</p>
Food and Drink

Why has condiment giant Heinz rebranded tartare sauce?

<p>Packs of ‘Brexit Selection Freshly Chlorinated Chicken’ sit on display at ‘Costupper’ Brexit Minimart pop-up store, set up by the People’s Vote campaign group, in November 2018</p>
Health

What is chlorinated chicken and will it be sold in the UK?

<p>The US is the biggest overseas market for Scotch, although new tariffs imposed by Donald Trump could impact on sales. (David Cheskin/PA)</p>
Food and Drink

The country emerging as a surprise contender in the world of whisky

<p>The ‘ultimate crowd-pleaser’, according to the TV chef</p>
Recipes

Tom Kerridge’s spicy buffalo wings for your next barbecue blowout

<p>Vegetarian barbecue food at its best</p>
Recipes

Tom Kerridge’s smoky halloumi and aubergine barbecue burger

<p>Up your barbecue game with this slow cooked meat, finished off on the grill</p>
Recipes

Tom Kerridge’s smoky beef short ribs for the ultimate barbecue feast

<p>Minimal effort, maximum fridge-clearing potential – weeknight gold</p>
Recipes

5 easy dinners that save time without skimping on flavour

<p></p>
Recipes

20 barbecue recipes to impress this May bank holiday

Premium
<p>Kellett, food writer and host, in the East London warehouse she now calls home – proof that the good life doesn’t have to cost the earth</p>
Features

The £25-a-week dinner party life that’s changing how we eat

<p>Chipotle Mexican Grill brick building. Chipotle is a chain of fast casual restaurants that specialize in burritos and tacos</p>
Food and Drink

Here’s how to get free food from Chipotle on Cinco De Mayo

<p>Ingredients for pasta with pecorino and pepper</p>
Food and Drink

Scientists reveal unexpected ingredient for cooking the perfect pasta

<p>Poll: Does the UK’s sugar tax actually work?</p>
UK Politics

Poll: Does the UK’s sugar tax actually work?

<p>A delightful treat that combines the rich creaminess of coconut with the sweet flavour of strawberries and the delicate floral essence of rose</p>
Recipes

This coconut, strawberry and rose dip doubles as brunch or dessert

<p>From spreadsheets to supper clubs – Sonali Shah found her flavour</p>
Features

Sonali Shah swapped the City for supper clubs – and Ben Affleck

<p>Whether served as a starter, appetiser, or light meal, courgette mutabal brings a fresh, earthy twist to a beloved classic</p>
Recipes

This smoky courgette dip is tahini-packed and flatbread-ready

<p>The crispy bits of bacon and croutons add an extra layer of crunch</p>
Recipes

This chicken caesar dip is crunchy, creamy and dangerously good

<p>Here’s a Jamie Oliver recipe for some baking inspiration</p>
Food and Drink

The Jamie Oliver air fryer mint choc chip recipe you need to try

<p>Phoenix Ross makes bigger versions of iconic foods for his social media pages</p>
Food and Drink

TikTok chef makes giant Creme Egg the weight of a child

<p>Cook up a plan: the best way to reduce UPF consumption is to make meals from scratch </p>
Fitness and wellbeing

10 tips for cutting back on ultra-processed food at home

Premium
<p>Sweet pea guacamole with charred jalapeño and sunflower seeds – a spring-fresh twist on a classic</p>
Recipes

Spring’s best veg, two killer recipes – and one very green guac

<p>The calm before the cramp: runners hit their stride, hopefully fuelled by porridge and potatoes</p>
Recipes

How runners balance carbs with protein for the ultimate workout

Premium
<p>Close-up of McDonalds outdoor sign with typical rounded yellow M letter against cloudless blue sky</p>
Food and Drink

McDonald’s is releasing chicken strips — here’s when you can get them

<p>More than 1.5 million chickens die prematurely on UK farms each week. The vast majority – more than 90 per cent of broilers – are still fast-growing breeds</p>
Features

Why supermarkets are still selling cruelly bred chickens

Premium
<p>The calm before the cramp: runners hit their stride, hopefully fuelled by porridge and potatoes</p>
Recipes

How runners balance carbs with protein for the ultimate workout

Premium
<p>White Claw Hard Seltzers</p>
Food and Drink

White Claw launches new product just in time for summer

<p>File. A woman throws food waste and melon skins into a public garbage can after a picnic on the shores of Ternay Lake in Saint Marcel les Annonay, France</p>
News

This one big motivator makes people waste less food

<p>Proof that brunch can still be smug and satisfying without a single smashed avocado in sight</p>
Recipes

5 gut-friendly recipes to boost your health with plant points

<p>From Gwalior to Knightsbridge – Ghai’s mission to rewrite the Indian restaurant rulebook starts here</p>
Features

Rohit Ghai on changing the way we think about Indian food

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in