Food, drink and recipes

Your five a day

Did you stuff your face at Christmas? Start the New Year with a healthy diet. Make sure you're getting your five-a-day.

• Vegan chocolate brownie ckae
• Save money on groceries
• Calorie counter

The truth about spam

Nutritionist Amanda Ursell explains how canned food is comparable to fresh and details the contents of spam.

• Prepare a classic martini
• Cookery video masterclasses
• Eat with the stars

Cook in high heels

New cooking duo, Korin Nolan (the Wright Stuff) and Sasha Parker (face of Pretty Polly) demonstrate how to cook a nutritious aphrodisiac menu.

• Asparagus and cured ham bake
• Chilli and ginger beef fillet
• Tia Maria chocolate mousse

Loyd Grossman interview

Loyd Grossman, world acclaimed food critic and master of curry and pasta sauces, tell us about his approach to cooking at home.

• Spinach dumplings
• Aubergine penne
• Vanilla pannacotta

Food for lovers

Hayley Edwards, of The Roving Chef, demonstrates how to create hearty, winter warming suppers. Perfect for a cosy night in with your lover.

• Beef casserole with prunes
• Cauliflower cheese
• Shepherd's pie

Visit Valencia for food, wine & Spanish culture

If you love great food, sun, sand and the city, then visit Valencia and you won't be disappointed.

• Stay in the King's hotel
• What to do in the city
• Local food & wine

A proper martini

The proper Martini has become an endangered species. Read our food detective's recipe on how to make the perfect 'proper' martini.

• Martini video masterclass
• Classic collins video masterclass
• Classic sour masterclass

Eat with the stars

Read our new 'Simon Says' column containing top tips on how to get a table at Nobu, The Ivy and other famous celebrity haunts.

• The best olive oil
• Supermarket savings