The domestic goddess who couldn’t cook

When Katharine Whitehorn was asked to write Cooking in a Bedsitter there were two problems: she wasn't interested in cooking and she didn't live in a bedsit. Forty years on it's still a kitchen classic. She talks to Rachel Cooke about gas rings, women's rights and how to bake a kipper in a jug

Cook today – eat tomorrow

Nigel Slater: In high summer, I like to cook a little something for tomorrow, choosing the coolest part of the day in which to do it. The idea of waking up in the morning knowing that your lunch or supper is half made is a pretty ace way to start the day...

Italian without the pasta

This summer, Nigel Slater is cooking bright tasting salads and bruschetta, uncomplicated roasts and refreshing desserts - classic Italian fare, but on the lighter side

Angela’s bashes

Chef Angela Hartnett is about to open another restaurant for Gordon Ramsay. But this time it's inspired by her Italian roots. Eva Wiseman joins her for lunch

Quick and easy feasts

Allegra McEvedy, chef and co-founder of the award-winning fast-food chain, Leon, prepares six dishes inspired by her travels

The god of green things

Arthur Potts-Dawson is the chef behind the groundbreakingly ethical restaurant, Acorn House in London, and the winner of OFM's best newcomer award last year. Here he recreates some of his favourite recipes - using seasonal, local ingredients , naturally

Summer puddings and tarts

Gorgeously gooey desserts, from fruit-topped tarts and creamy cheesecakes to decadent ice cream confections

The delicious dozen

Passion fruit brûlée, blueberry banana pancakes, traditional apple pie - these are the latest, wickedly easy recipes from Australia's domestic goddess, Donna Hay

Sweet charity

The world's top chefs have donated recipes to raise money for the homeless charity, Crisis, this Christmas

Who’s got room for pud?

Hefty slabs of plum pudding after turkey and all the trimmings isn't everyone's cup of tea. Bill Granger has some good alternatives, from chocolate almond cakes with chocolate sauce, to apple pancakes and cranberry cookies

Nigel Slater’s British classics

To celebrate his fantastic new book, Eating For England, we asked Britain's best food writer to tweak the nation's favourite dishes.