Caldo Verde is the Portuguese national soup. This velvety, simple and hearty kale soup is eaten during festivities. My grandmother used too cook it when Spring had sprung and we were on our way to Summer.

Oxtail is my favourite thing to slow braise. And I slow braise a LOT. Swedes have just come into season and are amazingly sweet but with a wonderful earthiness. This is my little homage to Fergus Henderson. Less is more. No wine or any of that French nonsense.

Four new and easy Walls ice cream recipes by Gino D’Acampo. From Raspberry Chocolate Mousse to Banana and Vanilla Shakes these ice cream recipes will give you even more ways to enjoy everyone’s favourite dessert!

Luke Mackay turns out to be a fat fanatic and gives himself a good porking as well as giving us a great way to roast your belly.

It may not seem like it but a new season is slowly creeping upon us. With the changing seasons comes changing menus. So here are some recipes for Chopin potatoes and Flower sprouts from Marks and Spencer.

Luke Mackay talks about Miss Marple, pink custard and being dumped plus check out his comforting Ham Hock with Parsley Sauce recipe.

Love goat’s cheese? We have some great new recipes curtsey of chef Sophie Wright and Easy Cheesey Chèvre.

Waitrose has announced the beginning of the English apple season today and will be retailing Discovery apples from tomorrow (18th August). To celebrate, Waitrose has cooked up some delicious apple recipes to enjoy.

For a simple and tasty starter, try these ‘surf ‘n’ turf” skewers made with Parma ham, scallops and king prawns.

Luke Mackay says he is a sort of chef, sort of wine merchant and sort of food writer. We say he’s our kind of food writer. A good one. This week he tells us what kind of eater he is and why and gives a recipe for a ‘kick-ass awesome chilli’ Like he says, put the loo roll in the freezer, you’re going to need it.