Food

A primer on some of the most popular varieties of beans

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Here's an astounding achievement: chocolate-nut cookies with less than one gram of fat each! The secret is meringue. These chocolate-nut...

Most people's ideal brownie is one that is moist in the centre, with a deep chocolate flavour. This recipe for...

These crunchy, golden cookies are full of nutty, slightly sweet flavours. They are sliced from a long piece of dough,...

Both children and adults will love these crisp, melt-in-the-mouth oatmeal and raisin cookies. They are a wholesome treat, packed with...

These chocolate chunk and nut cookies are simply irresistible eaten while still warm, when the chocolate chunks are soft and...

Quick and easy to prepare, this banana cake makes a healthy snack for hungry children or a handy addition to...

Here's one of those heavenly warm, dense chocolate cakes that is very light, surprisingly low in fat and much easier...

When chiffon cakes first appeared in the 1940s, the focus was on how easy they were to mix. Today, however,...

Compared with most cheesecakes, this version of blueberry cheesecake isn't particularly high in fat, as it uses low-fat cottage cheese...

Made with whole oranges'simmered until very tender and then finely chopped'and ground almonds, this classic Spanish cake has a moist,...

Go ahead, take another bite. This carrot cake with light cream cheese icing is delicious, and really good for you!...

Strudel, Austria's famous melt-in-the-mouth pastry, looks very impressive but is surprisingly easy to make. In this cherry and almond strudel,...

Here is an updated version of the traditional Greek pastry, made with a filling of dates, dried mango and pistachio...

This delicious, lightly spiced gingerbread is hard to resist. Enjoy a slice with a cup of tea or try it...

Any fruit'fresh, canned or frozen'can be used to make this instant version of crème brûlée. In this recipe for cinnamon...

Iced fairy cakes are easy to prepare and always popular with children. Using ricotta cheese in the topping makes a...

This comforting pear pudding is perfect for a Sunday lunch on a chilly day. Pears and blackberries are topped with...

A modern twist on lemon meringue, this citrus meringue pie recipe uses lime and orange as well as lemon in...

This light, almost fat-free sponge, rolled up around a raspberry and passion fruit filling, makes a very pretty dessert. It's...

A generous amount of good-quality dark chocolate makes this cake beautifully moist and rich. The chocolate torte is perfect with...

This is a perfect light summertime treat'a combination of colourful ripe fruits and pieces of crisp cucumber, drizzled with orange-flavoured...

Go ahead, raspberry lovers, take a bite. This velvety-smooth raspberry sorbet and rich sauce give you a double dose of...

These creamy baked custard pots, flavoured with vanilla and accompanied by a cherry compote, are sure to be popular with...

Sampling this lemon mousse with strawberries is like spooning up sunshine; the jewel-like layers of berries are an unexpected delight....

This delectable take on the popular Italian dessert includes the traditional sponge cakes soaked in coffee and liqueur for the...

Simply add candles to turn this light but gooey hazelnut meringue cake into a birthday cake. As it has a...

This glamorous version of bread and butter pudding is based on brioche and custard spiked with rum or brandy for...