The word curry comes from ‘kari’, the Indian word for sauce. But a curry need not be a hot and spicy Indian affair that brings tears to the eyes. It can be a combination of spices in many forms, from the mild to the numbingly hot.

In case you’re thinking that chocolate curls are too difficult to bother with, think again. James Martin puts it like this: ‘There is no real art to this other than using a scraper and waiting for the chocolate to set just right.’

To make your own crackers, you’ve got to be keen to roll up your sleeves, pick up your rolling pin and roll – and then keep on rolling!

How often does one bite into a gorgeous-looking celebration cake, only to find that it is tasteless or rubbery? Planet Cake offers several recipes which actually taste as good as they look.

This chocolate cake recipe is melt-in-your mouth, besides being simple and reliable. It’s not too rich but that doesn’t stop it from offering a wonderfully indulgent taste experience.

Making your own pasta takes time but you’ve got to try it at least once in your life! We share a simple recipe here which requires nothing more than egg yolks, whole eggs, flour, olive oil and a pinch of salt.

If you believe you can’t cook or that you need to study cooking to improve, consider this: ‘The truth is you’re already a cook.’ These are the words of celebrated cookbook author and chef, Edward Brown – who also happens to be a Zen priest.

This beetroot tart recipe is a colourful affair. It is made with a good quality puff pastry base, which gets cut into circles.

What could be more ancient a dish than a salad made up of freshly picked leaves? As Harold McGee puts it: ‘Leaves are the quintessential vegetable.

Since Christmas is around the corner, you might be wondering what to prepare for dessert. If your family is not keen on a traditional Christmas pudding, this blueberry pie will be a lovely alternative.