This risotto is great when the asparagus season has just started. However, even though it can be very expensive, a little asparagus can go along way as it has such a deep flavour. You can make this risotto with a vegetable stock but make sure it's fresh and not made from a stock cube - the result will be much tastier!

As it was one of the biggest diet crazes of 2012, Huffpost UK Lifestyle thought it was only fair to remind readers of Venice A. Fulton's tops ideas fo...

Originally from Australia Tori Haschka moved to London and her love of travel and food spawned a well-loved blog that has finally become a book. Each dish in A Suitcase and a Spatula has a note beside it explaining where the inspiration comes from.

Some media reports made an example of individual cases - an ice cream brioche coming in at 2,144 calories and a meatball sandwich "containing more fat per serving than a Big Mac". What's important to note is that this research is based on analysis of the nutritional values of randomly selected recipes created by celebrity chefs. There is also no proof that more indulgent recipes directly lead to higher rates of obesity.

One of the first things I was taught in school about Peru's geography was the beauty of its three main geographical areas; the coast, the mountains and the jungle; la costa, la sierra y la selva. Here you can find many treasures that are blessed with a wide variety of climates and soils to grow many ingredients.

Celebrity chefs are "exacerbating" the country's obesity crisis by encouraging people to eat fatty dishes, a new study has claimed. Nutrition exper...

This tasty new dish captures the main four dimensions to Asian Food: sweet, sour, salty and hot. To best accompany the mix of flavours, having a nice glass of chilled Rosé will compliment the dish very well.

History is very important in our cuisine. I have always revered our heritage and treasured our past as it gives us a grounding about where we came from, and where we are going. It helps us understand the reason behind what we are doing, why we are doing it and gives us a guide.

This veal dish is a Italian classic called saltimbocca which means jump in the mouth. By using veal loin it is much more tender than the traditional cushion of veal. The combination of veal and prosciutto is delicious especially when it is crispy. Try it!

The introduction to The Great British Farmhouse Cookbook is a background to the Yeo Valley Farm, it's not hugely related to recipes but beautifully written and lovely to read.

This recipe is a great way to cook aubergine as by boiling them, you remove any bitter juices and you ensure they are cooked. The combination of aubergine and tomato is a classic too. Perfect for vegetarians - try with a glass of Primitivo di Puglia. Have a lovely weekend!

The Vegetarian Pantry - Chloe Coker & Jane Montgomery Ryland Peters & Small - 2013 The Vegetarian Pantry wants to show both vegetarians and meat ea...

This dish is great for two or four people. The time of preparation isn't very long and if you prepare it beforehand you could go out and when you get back home you just pop it in the oven and 14 minutes later its on the table. Also it doesn't make your oven smell!

As the weather has a distinctly un-Easterly feel, that's all the more reason to stay in the kitchen all day and prepare a fantastic feast for friends ...

This is a really hearty fish stew that can be prepared beforehand as long as you cook the fish at the last minute; perfect for a dinner party or for someone special. The beauty about this dish is that the fish is cooked at the last minute so it's cooked perfectly and by making the base you get massive amounts of flavour. Serve with a glass of Fallengina and have a good weekend!

Food Glorious Food Mitchell Beazley - 2013 Photography: William Shaw & Isabel De Cordova Based on a television programme, Food Glorious Food is de...

This is a very tasty pasta dish because of the sweet tasting red mullet and cherry tomatoes. The addition of the black olives add a saltiness that works really well. The pangratto adds a crunch that makes the whole dish very appetising.

Lifestyle writer Kate McAuley learns to cook with the Masterchef.

Do you call your mother mammy? What does "sucking diesel" mean? Are you a flame haired warrior princess or prince? If you know the right answers to these questions you could be more Irish than you think! And now all you St Patrick's Day revellers can find out, just in time for the big day!

We live in a country where 30% of children leave school obese or overweight and where we spend £6billion on treating diet related diseases every year. We have a generational skills gap - 60% of 18 to 25 year olds leave home without being able to cook five basic dishes. And it is making us unhealthy and unhappy.

I have a great respect and appreciation bought about by my ancestral indigenous heritage which worshipped Mother Earth: Pacha Mama. As a cook and restaurateur, Mother Earth is tied to my life like the most fulfilling umbilical cord, supplying me with the most beautiful produce and ingredients which help me live, work and feed others.

Retro Cakes and Cookies - Wendy Sweetser Cico Books - 2013 Photography: Stuart West Retro Cakes and Cookies contains mainly British and American re...

This is a great alternative to roast lamb rack. When you try it you will notice how easy it is to prepare and how tasty the lamb is.

Flowers and gifts demonstrate that you've got a wallet, but cooking a meal is arguably a more profound way to demonstrate that you love your mum on Mo...