How to stop pasta sticking together Don’t just tip it into boiling water and leave it, says our pasta panel – it needs a bit of attention The Guardian - UK · May 19
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for orzo with peas, broad beans, asparagus, parmesan and lemon A deliciously rustic, risotto-style pasta using seasonal spring veg and finished with butter, parmesan and lemon zest The Guardian - UK · May 14
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for spring chicken thighs with spring onions, mint and peas Softly braised vegetables combine with crisp-skinned chicken thighs in this reliable, versatile dish The Guardian - UK · May 7
Why we care so much about preserving family recipes What we inherit in the kitchen isn’t only a list of ingredients, but a living tradition – one that shifts with our lives, our fridges and the people we feed The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for spaghetti with crab, chilli, herbs and lemon Crab pasta done (mostly) the River Cafe way, with an ‘electric sauce’ of olive oil, red chilli, parsley, garlic and lemon The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for almond and lemon spiced treacle tart Some desserts never go out of fashion – even medieval ones – and, with its nutty, spiced almond and dried fruit filling, this treacle tart-alike is one of them The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
Rachel Roddy’s ‘high-ranking’ penne with potatoes, cabbage, butter and cheese – recipe Penne may be the default short pasta all-rounder, but this variation on an alpine classic is soft, warming and a bit special The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for hazelnut and chocolate cake A rather pastoral feel accompanies this week’s simple recipe for a nutty chocolate cake The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
Rachel Roddy’s Easter cannelloni with spinach, peas, ricotta and mozzarella – recipe Cannelloni made with sheets of fresh egg pasta are a treat, especially on a feast day, and they can be made the day before The Guardian - UK · Apr 2
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for potato, aubergine and herb tortino alla fiorentina A substantial, velvety dish to carry you through into the summer months The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for spaghetti with mushrooms, soft cheese and herbs Hidden depth and flavour can be found in mushrooms, while the cheese brings a silky texture to this simple supper The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for risotto in bianco Make use of every inch of parmesan or other grana-type cheeses with this most simple and lovely of risottos The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for apple, honey and poppy seed cake The chemistry and alchemy of honey’s special kind of sweetness, and how it complements just the right kind of apples in a humble yet delicious cake The Guardian - UK · Mar 5
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for beans with greens and sausages A comforting and rustic plate inspired by trip to a traditional Roman trattoria The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for chocolate and rosemary panna cotta A decadent, velvety and chocolatey set cream dessert infused with aromatic rosemary
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for cacio e pepe, the old-fashioned way Shaken and rubbed in a cloth, this simple Italian classic has never tasted better
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for pork ragu with herbs (for gnocchi or pasta) Marbled flesh and fat are key to this rich, succulent, dense ragu, boosted with powerful notes of bay, sage and rosemary
The Guardian - UK · Jan 29 Rachel Roddy’s puntarelle, radicchio, celery, apple and cheese salad recipe This crisp and punchy salad is a tribute to the late veg specialist Charlie Hicks and a shared love of the versatile Italian chicory puntarelle
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for pasta e fagioli with coconut, spring onion, chilli and lemon This bean and pasta dish has always taken on variations from around Italy – and even Thailand
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025 It’s not all about roasting on an open fire – there’s so much more you can do with chestnuts They have strong Christmas connotations, but these nuts are so versatile, whether you’re eating them hot out of the shell, or with pasta or pheasant. Plus: a burger that lives up to the hype
The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025 Same sheet, different dish: how to use up excess lasagne sheets Smash them up and put them in soup or serve with pasta sauce, says our overstocked panel of pasta pundits
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for leftover polenta biscuits A biscuit crossed with a flapjack crossed with a bread pudding: these snacks are best enjoyed with a hot drink
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for baked leek and egg gratin Soft leeks topped with halved boiled eggs and smothered in a blanket of cheesy bechamel: what’s not to like?
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for pizzette with courgette, mozzarella and mint These mighty mini pizzas, inspired by the late Russell Norman, are characteristically unfussy, practical and delicious
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2025 How to avoid clumpy cheesy pasta sauces We asked a wise panel of cheesy pasta perfectionists how they solve the blobby cheese problem