10 h. ago Cocktail of the week: JM Hirsch’s tropical coconut pie – recipe | The good mixer

A rum-based freezer cocktail for a slice of island lifeThis one is for summer, and for any time you’re in the mood for something a little trashy. Lean into it. You’re going to take white rum and coconut rum, and infuse them with lime zest. Then you’re going to add coconut water. Are you feeling tropical yet? Throw in some orange bitters, because why not? Then pop that sucker in the freezer (you’ll need a 750ml resealable bottle) and grab a lounge chair by the pool. That’s the vibe.This is an edited extract from Freezer Cocktails: 75 Cocktails That Are Ready When You Are, by JM Hirsch, published this week by Hamlyn at £14.99. To order a copy for £13.49, go to guardianbookshop.com Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for pavlova with raspberries, lychees and elderflower cream | The sweet spot

Fruit and floral flavours with marshmallowy meringue make for a sensational melt-in-the-mouth dessertInspired by Pierre Hermé’s iconic ispahan macarons, where rose, lychee and raspberry create an exquisite flavour combination, this dessert reinterprets the trio in a crisp and marshmallowy pavlova. Instead of rose, I’ve used elderflower to infuse the cream, gently bringing together the delicate sweetness of lychee and the tart brightness of raspberries. Garnish with fresh elderflowers (if you can find any) and some coulis for a beautiful centrepiece. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago These shawarma mushroom flatbreads are pure flavour with minimal effort

Packed with spiced mushrooms, quick-pickled onions, crunchy slaw and tahini yoghurt, this flatbread recipe from chef Natalia Rudin is a weeknight win

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20 h. ago Jamie Oliver's cheese scone recipe takes just 20 minutes to make in an air fryer

Jamie Oliver's cheese and chive scones can be made from scratch in under 20 minutes, and are perfect to have for lunch with soup, salad or at a picnic.

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23 h. ago Indiana Pacers v Oklahoma City Thunder: NBA finals Game 1 – live buildup

Oklahoma City host Indiana in NBA finals openerNBA finals 2025 predictions: can Indiana shock OKC?Send David an email at david.lengel@theguardian.comDavid will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s a look at our predictions for the NBA finals:Thunder in five. They’ve been utterly dominant all season. That’s mostly been the case for the playoffs too, allowing for some Jokić magic in the second round. The Pacers have been a ton of fun to watch, have impressive depth and a rising star in Haliburton. But the Thunder are deeper, more talented and have the best player in the series – that’s a recipe for a gentleman’s sweep. Ryan Baldi Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Period drama fans have just days to watch 'emotional' film before it's axed

The British biographical drama film stars Felicity Jones, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Tom Hollander

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41 h. ago Rachel Roddy’s recipe for cornmeal and butter biscuits | A kitchen in Rome

Shaped like a moustache – or a smile! – these delicate confections speak to Italy’s longstanding history with polentaA book that I hope gets translated into English is Alberto Grandi and Daniele Soffiati’s La cucina Italiana non esiste – bugie e falsi miti sui prodotti e i piatti cosiddetti tipici (Italian cuisine does not exist – lies and false myths about products and dishes considered typical). The title is as provocative as the book is fascinating in the way it dismantles the legendary origins and marketing of “typical” products and “traditional” dishes to reveal engrossing histories, often more recent and inextricably bound to exchange and migration (Grandi is a professor of food history and economics at the University of Parma). In fact, far from taking anything away, the book makes a rigorous and constructive contribution to a bigger, more interesting global conversation about the past, present and future of food. It is also very funny.I mention this having picked up the book...

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41 h. ago The easiest way to turn a tin of beans into dinner – just add pesto

This flavour-packed recipe from chef Natalia Rudin uses pesto, butter beans and roasted tomatoes for a quick, comforting dish that feels far fancier than it is

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55 h. ago Chef's 'secret' ingredient makes scrambled eggs 'best you'll ever eat'

Jenn Segal, a chef and founder of Once Upon A Chef, has shared 'the secret' recipe for making the 'best' scrambled eggs every time, which makes it impossible to burn them

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58 h. ago How to turn mango pit and skin into fruit coulis – recipe | Waste not

Make the most of those mango scraps by turning them into a smooth, fruity sauce to stir into sundowners, drizzle over desserts or spoon on to porridgeSaving food from being wasted can range from just composting food scraps to cooking with the whole ingredient, which means the leaves, stems, skin and everything in between. It’s often argued that it’s not really worth saving food from the waste bin if energy or other ingredients are required, but I believe that all food is worth saving.We obviously need to cook and eat food every day, so why not reinvent dishes to include these otherwise unwanted ingredients? Zero waste at its simplest can also mean basic, innovative recipes and solutions for byproducts, such as today’s mango pit and skin coulis. Such recipes are an easier sell, because they simplify the concept and create a valuable product out of very little. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Lamb with beans, and rum baba: Claude Bosi’s recipes for a French early summer feast

A slow-cooked masterpiece and a showstopping classic boozy puddingThere’s a reason classic French bistros will never go out of fashion, and that’s because they serve food that, deep down, we really want to eat. Think the comforting familiarity of terrine and steak tartare, of onion soup and moules-frîtes, the sheer pleasure that is a proper Paris-Brest or tarte tatin In my home town of Lyon, we’ve even developed our own local take on the bistro in the form of the bouchon, to showcase and preserve the region’s culinary traditions. Bistro, bouchon, brasserie: whatever you call it, this is, above all else, good, honest cooking, rustic rather than show-offy, and it’s made to share around a noisy table, whether that’s in a restaurant or in the comfort of your own home. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago The chia pudding for people who think they hate chia pudding

Chef Natalia Rudin isn’t usually a fan of the trendy chia pot – but with zingy lemon, sweet blueberries and creamy yoghurt, this one’s changed her mind

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2 d. ago Christine McGuinness ‘went extremely quiet after fuss over her sexuality’

The TV personality and Paddy McGuinness announced in 2022 they had split after more than a decade of marriage.

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3 d. ago Easy and tasty three ingredient shortbread recipe ready in just over half an hour

Shortbread is a beloved Scottish treat said to date back to Mary Queen of Scots, and a simple three-ingredient recipe now makes it easy to enjoy year-round

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3 d. ago Tuna mayo tastes even better when using one simple ingredient instead

Tuna mayo is a really popular sandwich filling, but it can feel quite heavy. A cook has shared a simple recipe to lighten up tuna salad while making it even tastier

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3 d. ago Georgina Hayden’s recipe for spring meatballs with pasta and peas

Served in a comforting broth and topped with fresh herbs and grated pecorino, this versatile dish is one for all agesThere is something deeply nostalgic about this dish, although it wasn’t something I grew up with. Perhaps it’s the use of small pasta that makes me feel childlike, but either way, it is the kind of recipe that is immensely versatile: it can be an elegant, light spring meal finished with punchy extra-virgin olive oil, an extra sprinkle of pepper and a grating of pecorino, or you could label it kid-friendly and comforting. It’s not exclusively so, but I’d hazard a bet that they’ll enjoy it. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 'Yuck!': Guardian Australia staff taste test viral 'healthy' TikTok mousse recipes – video

Boiled eggs? Tofu? Avocado? Are these high-protein, low-sugar alternative mousse recipes the new way to make the chocolate dessert? TikTok certainly seems to think so. Guardian Australia staff put them through a taste test so you can decide if you should try making these at home – or give them a miss and keep scrolling instead ► Subscribe to Guardian Australia on YouTubeCurd surge: TikTok recipes drive a national cottage cheese shortage‘My face is leaking’: taste testing the spicy ramen deemed too dangerous for Denmark Continue reading...

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4 d. ago North Macedonia announces plan to take tariffs on US goods to zero in hopes of reciprocation

North Macedonia has announced plans to abolish all import taxes on the United States in the hope of reaching a reciprocal zero-tariff deal with the Trump administration

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4 d. ago Tom Kerridge, Mary Berry and Ainsley Harriot share their recipes for the perfect summer lunch

Each year, the Eden Project invites people across the country to lunch together

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4 d. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for smoked trout and crisp potato cakes with capers, caraway and dill | Quick and easy

Tangy capers, caraway and dill add spice to these delectable rösti-alikes topped with smoked fish and creme fraicheThese rösti-adjacent potato cakes with capers, which crisp up beautifully at the edges, are an absolute win. I would eat them by themselves standing up at the cooker, but when they’re draped with a little smoked trout, creme fraiche and dill, and served alongside a light salad, they make for an elegant dinner for two. Some shaved fennel (with its frilly leaves) in a lemony dressing wouldn’t go amiss here, either. Continue reading...

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