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Ixta Belfrage's insider guide to Rio de Janeiro

The cook and writer loves the beautiful beaches, dramatic sunsets and incredible food of the party-loving Brazilian city where her mother was born

Evening Standard · Mar 1

Elevate their kitchen: the most decadent Christmas gifts for the serious gourmand

From cult condiments to Christmas hampers they’ll actually love, Claudia Cockerell curates the best gifts for gourmands

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

Why you should try this coffee and chilli butter steak recipe – and how to slice it properly

Learn why cutting against the grain makes all the difference, then try this speedy steak recipe with a bold marinade of coffee, chilli and lime butter

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

What to serve as appetisers that won’t spoil appetites

Think salty and small – and something to get the tongues wagging over a margarita.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022

Ixta Belfrage’s secret ingredient: dried habanero chillies

From stews and broths to custard desserts, the cook and food writer describes how to capture the unique flavour of this staple Mexican seasoning

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022

Fusion is the name of the game in these exciting recipes

‘Mezcla’, the title of Ixta Belfrage’s first solo cookbook, means mix, blend or fusion, and is the perfect way to describe these delicious recipes, says Prudence Wade

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022

Ixta Belfrage: ‘I want to reclaim the word fusion in cooking’

After the release of her first solo book, the Ottolenghi protégé speaks to Prudence Wade about dreaming up recipes, why ‘Mezcla’ is the perfect way to describe her cooking, and how fusion got lost in translation

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022