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items: Tiger milk ceviche black rice bowl with coconut
items: I’m a trends specialist and here are the ultimate food trends for 2026: ingredients, cuisines and habits set to rise next year
items: I’m a trends specialist – here are 8 ingredients you’ll be eating in 2026
items: The travel trends of 2026: must-visit destinations you need to know
items: The hottest restaurant trends everyone will be talking about in 2026 – insider Gurdeep Loyal shares the tables, dishes and collabs to get on your radar
items: Lamb and hot pepper manti
items: 10 best London restaurants for Christmas get-togethers
items: Whipped feta with apricots, olives and oranges
items: Sweet potato and cranberry fritters with nuoc cham
items: Giant sausage roll
items: Keema chaat smash tacos
items: 'I'm a Londoner, here are my favourite autumn comfort foods and where to try them'
items: Gochujang prawn toast rice paper pancakes
items: Philly cheesesteak
items: Gurdeep Loyal's best new cookbook recommendations, 2025
items: Double crisp frittata
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Tiger milk ceviche black rice bowl with coconut
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Entertain
subject: Fish and seafood
subject: Recipes
description: Try Gurdeep Loyal's zesty Peruvian marinade for seafood, served with black rice for drama. Don't forget the coconut chips and jalapeños on the side.
encoded: Try our tiger milk ceviche black rice bowl with coconut, then discover mooli and pomegranate ceviche, sea bass ceviche with blood orange, aleppo pepper and pistachio or popcorn ceviche. Food and drink trends specialist Gurdeep Loyal says: "Leche de tigre (‘tiger’s milk’) is a citrus-based seafood and pickle vegetables for ceviche dishes. Lime juice and ginger are its key components, bringing zesty juice and zingy fire to the milky white elixir. "Other additions often include soy or ponzu, garlic, spices and chilli, coconut and sometimes other sharp fruits like passion fruit, pineapple or tamarillo (tree tomato). Thanks to its high acidity the marinade effectively cooks the proteins in the fish leaving it tender and very flavourful. "It’s also great as a salad dressing – some places even serve up shots of invigorating tiger’s milk as a hangover cure. At the stylish Tigermilk restaurant in London – specialising in seasonal South American cooking – pollock ceviche is served in creamy coconut leche de tigre with mango, pomegranate, red onions and coriander. At Crudo Cevicheria in Covent Garden the menu features leche de tigre seabass with sweet potato, choclo and cancha corn. "Over in New York, Peruvian fine dining restaurant Nuyores (from chef Oscar Lorenzzi) offers tuna ají amarillo leche de tigre with crispy seaweed sweet onion. And, in Paris, Selva (from chef Felipe Camargo) has a veggie take with candied celeriac, spinach tiger leche, cashews, parsley oil, crunchy quinoa, plantain chips and achiote. "Black rice – as loved by restaurants like Dimes Deli in New York – is a delicious and unexpected base for tiger’s milk ceviche. It has a rich, nutty, slightly sweet flavour and almost chewy texture, with the antioxidant anthocyanin creating its black colour. Black rice is also higher in protein than other rice, and rich in fibre." Tiger milk ceviche black rice bowl with coconut recipe

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I’m a trends specialist and here are the ultimate food trends for 2026: ingredients, cuisines and habits set to rise next year
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date: 2025-12-18T12:11:57.000Z
creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Guides
description: From soil-to-gut eating to the global cuisines to know, these are the hottest food trends for 2026
encoded: Want to know what you're going to be eating, drinking and talking about in the world of food in 2026? Trends expert Gurdeep Loyal has the lowdown on the food trends to know for the new year. Read on to know the trending cuisines, dishes, habits and appliances set to rise next year... Soil-to-gut eating The evolution of gut health conversations in 2026 will link up soil health with the microbiome as one looping system. Nutritionist Dr Lucy Williamson will be championing the drive with her new book ‘Soil to Gut’ (released in July) which will explore the connections between the health of our soil, the food we grow, and the microbes that shape our gut. Lucy explains: “Foods grown in chemical-free soils – organic or regeneratively farmed foods for example – are richer in certain nutrients and antioxidants, key fuels for our gut microbes. By supporting soil biodiversity in nature, we support the microbiome within us and, ultimately, our overall wellbeing.” She continues: “It’s an ecosystem-based approach... it recognises that the wellbeing of our soils, our food, and ourselves are all interconnected.” In this vein, ROVI restaurant by Ottolenghi has had a grand transformation and asserted a new ethos with deep connections to the land, seasons and vegetables from ‘root to tip’. At the heart of ROVI’s approach is Wolves Lane, its kitchen garden in North London – a home for regenerative producers that work in ongoing dialogue with the restaurant, allowing ROVI’s menus to evolve in harmony with the land and the growers. For the launch of the new look restaurant, they also partnered with Wildfarmed – growers of regenerative flour. Elsewhere, GAIL’s have launched The Wheat Project – a series of loaves packed with nutrition that support good gut health and British farming. Brands like Northern Pasta Co and Bold Bean Co are also championing gut-friendly eating connected to the land. Fibre is the new protein Holland & Barrett report that their online searches for fibre have increas…

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I’m a trends specialist – here are 8 ingredients you’ll be eating in 2026
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date: 2025-12-18T12:10:59.000Z
creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Guides
description: Get a bit more experimental with your cooking and dining out in 2026 – these are the trending flavours you need to know
encoded: Restaurants and bakeries across the UK are leading the way with introducing new flavours and dishes to try. Expect to see these eight ingredients popping up more and more all next year in cookbooks, on menus and perhaps in your own cooking. Get to them know to impress your friends at your next dinner party and be ahead of the curve... Grape At Ravneet Gill’s restaurant Gina, they have been championing grapes with dishes like Fragola grape jelly & vanilla panna cotta, along with an airy cotton cake with Fragola grape. In savoury cooking, recipes such as chargrilled grapes (great served as a side dish for roasts) or grape focaccia are increasingly popular. Try our gorgonzola and grape flatbreads for our take on the trend. Roasted grapes are particularly loved by Ed Smith who uses them often in his recipes – and he also has new book called Peckish out in 2026. We've created this baked feta with roasted grapes and rosemary for an effortless starter recipe. If you want to go sweet, try this black grape and wine sorbet. Dark maple syrup Dark maple syrup is harvested at the very end of the season and has a rich, dark amber colour and intense treacle flavour. It was one of the champion ingredients in my cookbook Flavour Heroes – 15 Modern Pantry Ingredients to Amplify Your Cooking, used in dishes like pecan-cognac carrot cake with maple glaze, and a roasted butterbean salad with dark maple-preserved lemon dressing. It's also popping up on menus all over the country like at bakery Popham’s who use it for their bacon and maple pastry, which they also sell in their shop. Check out our maple syrup recipes for inspiration of where to use it – from pancakes and cookies to maple baked beans, soup and sticky glazed sausages. Pomelo Pomelo is a large, thick-rinded citrus fruit, with flesh that’s similar to grapefruit. It is widely used in Southeast Asian cuisines, particularly Vietnamese and Thai food, such as for yam som o, a classic Thai pomelo salad. Michelin-recommended pan-Asia…

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The travel trends of 2026: must-visit destinations you need to know
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date: 2025-12-18T12:09:54.000Z
creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Travel
description: Get planning your holidays for 2026 - these are the up and coming destinations you need to know
encoded: Looking for some holiday inspiration for the new year? Swap your familiar destinations and try something new – these are the hotspots all around the world that we predict are going to be big in 2026. From the city being hailed 'the new Marrakech' in Morrocco to unspoilt Greek islands and where to go in Asia, this is all the holiday inspiration you need. Time to get booking... Aix-en-Provence, France The sun-soaked city of Aix, just 30 minutes from Marseille, has long attracted food adventurers looking for an authentic taste of Provence. In recent years it’s seen a new wave of culinary creatives bringing their unique flair to the town. The bustling open-air Marché d’Aix is a great place to start exploring, where stalls overflow with local goat’s cheeses, lavender honey, fragrant herbes de Provence and calissons: marzipan-like iced confectionery made from almonds. Pick up a buttery croissant at Farinoman Fou – one of the best bakeries in town – then wander through Cours Mirabeau taking in the calm vibes of the café-lined streets. For lunch, head to modern bistro Le Ramus for contemporary takes on traditional dishes such as panisse with curry aïoli, seared octopus tartare and homemade tarte tatin. Don’t miss Château La Coste, a beautiful vineyard that hosts contemporary art exhibitions with five restaurants dotted around the estate. End your day at Les Galinas, a rustic Provençal restaurant with a focus on seasonality and simplicity. Try dishes like confit lamb with nutmeg, mackerel in white wine, devilled ‘mimosa’ eggs and flambéed crêpes suzette to finish. For more French holiday inspiration, check out our round-up of the best French food trips. Rabat, Morocco Morocco’s cosmopolitan coastal Rabat, a relaxed city with its own unique culinary culture, is being hailed as the new Marrakesh. After taking in the city’s 12th century mosque and historic hilltop kasbah, the vibrant Souk el Kebir (‘big market’) is the best place to begin your foodie immersion. Its atmospheric …

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The hottest restaurant trends everyone will be talking about in 2026 – insider Gurdeep Loyal shares the tables, dishes and collabs to get on your radar
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date: 2025-12-18T11:59:59.000Z
creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Restaurants
description: From the rise of the 'sister bar' to the ingredients and cuisines to know, this is what to expect from the world of restaurants in 2026
encoded: Wondering what the hottest restaurant of 2026 is going to be? Or what will be on the menus? Trends expert Gurdeep Loyal has rounded up the restaurant trends to look out for in the New Year. From new ingredients popping up on menus to memorable woodland experiences and restaurants supporting local communities, there's plenty to get excited about. The only question is, where to book first... The sister bar and pub mixology City restaurants around the country are converting their basements into proper cocktail bars for pre-dinner and after-hours drinks, or even opening 'sister' drinking establishments next door, aligned to the restaurant’s ethos. Brunswick House, Jackson Boxer’s restaurant in Vauxhall, has just launched The Black Duke in its vaulted cellars, serving cocktails including the Bergamot Margarita, Brunswick Milk Punch and One Sip Negroni. At the newly opened Japanese omakase Moi in Soho, cocktail lounge The Listening Room has a bespoke sound system and vinyl residencies, with small plates, sushi and drinks like the Uchi Martini with koji sake. El Pastor Soho will soon open El Siete, a low-lit cocktail lounge serving agave-led cocktails with a discerning selection of sipping mezcals and tequilas. For snacking, a short menu of mini tostadas featuring El Pastor’s house-made heirloom corn tortillas will be available to order late into the night, along with addictive chile popcorn. One of the most exciting sister bars is from Joseph Otway and the team behind pioneering farm-to-fork restaurant Higher Ground, and wine bar and kitchen Flawd Wine, in Manchester, who have opened Bar Shrimp. This cocktail and seafood bar, right next door to the main restaurant, is all about considered cocktails, beers on tap, British seafood and snacks, with a first-rate soundtrack. Drinks include the Shrimp Spritz with vergano americano and sipello; the Marigold Gimlet; and the Disco Bal Shot with mezcal and green chartreuse. The food menu features oysters on ice, hand-dived scallop …

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Lamb and hot pepper manti
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Entertain
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: In a new series our trends expert Gurd Loyal shares a recipe that is having a moment online and in the restaurant world – this month a Turkish dumpling with global reach
encoded: Try our lamb and hot pepper manti, then discover more Turkish recipes, such as Turkish eggs, Turkish gozleme, Turkish lahmacun, Turkish stuffed peppers and pide. Food and drink trends specialist Gurdeep Loyal says: "Manti are Turkish dumplings stuffed with whose tasty rewards more than warrant the effort – championed by top chefs like Selin Kiazim of Leydi and Hasan ‘Big Has’ Semay. For Özlem Warren, author of Sebze, they are particularly special. 'Manti always brings back fond memories,' she tells me. 'My grandparents, my parents, whoever was around, would gather round the table to join the manti-making ritual at home. Some would prepare the filling, some would stretch the dough, of course with a constant flow of tea, coffee and daily banter.' "The dough is hand-kneaded, rested, then rolled thin before being stuffed and shaped. The most traditional filling in Turkey is a combination of grated onions, minced lamb or beef (or both) and seasonings, shaped into square pyramids. They can be small ravioli-sized or larger dumplings, which are either boiled or steamed. "However, Özlem explains, regionally in Turkey 'we also make vegetarian manti, especially in the north-western part of the country, with a spiced, mashed chickpea and caramelised onion filling, shaped as small boats'. What makes manti especially suitable for a feast are the layers of flavour that come with them, as they’re always served with garlicky yogurt and a spiced oil or butter sauce. Özlem likes 'a mix of olive oil, pepper paste, dried mint, sumac and pul biber in my sauce – it’s a combination that makes manti an irresistible, melt in the mouth flavour sensation'. Her top tips for shaping are to lightly dust your fingers with flour, to seal the ends well and to par-bake the manti before boiling. "Variations on manti are found in Central and West Asia – particularly in Afghani, Uzbek and Armenian cuisines, where they can include ingredients like cabbage and pumpkin, and are often baked until crispy or …

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10 best London restaurants for Christmas get-togethers
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date: 2025-11-05T14:25:01.000Z
creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Guides
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Discover the best London spots for festive gatherings, from Turkish to Thai cuisine
encoded: Planning a big Christmas get together? These are some of London's best restaurants for groups, and it's not all classic Christmas dinner – gather a group and head for a Thai, Spanish, Filipino or Turkish feast... For more London restaurant inspiration, check out the 15 best Michelin star restaurants in London or the best pubs in London with great food. 1. Ambassadors Clubhouse Punjabi Luxurious Punjabi cuisine is the heart of the offering at Ambassadors Clubhouse, the latest venture from the team behind Michelin-starred Gymkhana. Taking inspiration from the party mansions and palaces of northern India, its feast menus are ideal for get togethers, set in a sultry, darkly opulent setting. Menu highlights for meat-eaters include its famous BBQ butter chicken chops, achari duck chaat with masala mathai and decadent tawa masala crab cheela. For vegetarians there’s a smoky dunghar paneer tikka with kaju masala and creamy malai morel mattar. Finish with the indulgent gur malai toast with saunfiyan apples and burnt ghee ice cream. The attentive staff are on hand to guide you through every dish with expert precision, and there’s an after-hours party bar called Ambassy downstairs too. ambassadorsclubhouse.com 2. Leydi Turkish This modern Turkish restaurant from chef Selin Kiazim – formerly of Oklava – has quickly built a reputation as one of the best restaurants in the city. Its feast menus are a journey into the soul of contemporary Turkish cooking, kicking off with a meze of Turkish breads (tirnak pide and lavash), cacik minted yogurt, smoked aubergine pounded with garlic and sundried red pepper salca muhumara. The mangal grill is central to the Leydi menu, used for its flavour-packed shish köfte, chicken shish and karides tiger prawns with pul biber. Other menu highlights include freshly baked lahmacun and an islak burger – a spiced beef köfte bun drenched in garlic tomato sauce. For dessert there are delights like Turkish ice cream with pick and mix toppings, pistachio ka…

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Whipped feta with apricots, olives and oranges
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegetarian
description: This savoury dip is great to kick off a party – loaded with festive dried fruits and nuts. The pomegranate drizzle adds an extra puckering twist
encoded: Try whipped feta with apricots, olives and oranges, then discover more Christmas starter recipes. Whipped feta with apricots, olives and oranges recipe

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Sweet potato and cranberry fritters with nuoc cham
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: These Vietnamese-inspired sweet potato fritters have a festive twist with dried cranberries. The tangy-sweet-salty dipping sauce is a great one to have to hand for the festive season
encoded: Try our sweet potato and cranberry fritters with nuoc cham, then check out our classic pea fritters, courgette fritters and chickpea fritters. Plus, discover more ways with sweet potato. Sweet potato and cranberry fritters with nuoc cham recipe

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Giant sausage roll
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: This party sausage roll makes for an impressive addition to a festive starter grazing table. The tamarind glaze gives a tropical tanginess and the pistachios add nutty crunch
encoded: Try our giant sausage roll, then discover our easy sausage rolls, lamb sausage rolls and Christmas starter recipes. Giant sausage roll recipe

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Keema chaat smash tacos
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Entertain
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: This Indian twist on tacos has a garam masala spiced lamb patty, tangy tamarind sauce and crunchy chaat toppings
encoded: Try our keema chaat smash tacos, then discover our pork tacos, birria tacos, tacos al pastor, steak tacos and more taco recipes. Serve them alongside our homemade tomato salsa, guacamole and classic nachos as part of a Mexican-style spread. Smash burgers, smashed potatoes, smashed courgettes. Smashed food is one of the most inescapable – and playfully delicious – trends of the moment. Smash tacos are its tastiest manifestation and one that can be taken in countless culture-crossing directions. The method is simple: first you take either a fresh corn or wheat tortilla, then you smash a flavour-loaded mince patty onto its surface – this can be beef, pork, lamb or even prawn. This is cooked directly on a hot griddle or skillet until crispy and charred on both sides. Then you load it up with your choice of lettuce, pickles and sauces, grasp with both hands, curl upwards to hold everything in and devour from one side to the other. You can keep things traditionally Mexican with chipotle-spiced beef, jalapeños and tomato salsa, or go in a Turkish direction with lahmacun-inspired cumin-spiced lamb topped with hot pepper paste and yogurt, or try Korean flavours with gochujang-spiced pork, pickled daikon radishes and spring onions. Keema chaat smash tacos recipe

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'I'm a Londoner, here are my favourite autumn comfort foods and where to try them'
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date: 2025-09-18T16:14:47.000Z
creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Guides
subject: Restaurants
description: From deep-filled pies and apple crumble, to warming curries and slow-cooked tacos, this is where to find some of the best comfort foods in London
encoded: As summer turns to autumn, the season of comfort food arrives. Trends expert Gurdeep Loyal shares his favourite comfort foods to enjoy in autumn, plus where to try them in London and our best recipes to make at home. For more like this, check out our best comfort food recipes with over 60 recipes. 1. Deep filled savoury pies Cutting into a buttery crusted, deep-filled savoury pie is one of the most wonderful autumnal sights to behold. Equally comforting is a deep-filled fish pie topped with piped mash potato, or even a pie with a flaky puff-pastry top. What matters is that the filling is richly flavoured, with a thick, warming gravy. Quo Vadis in Soho from Jeremy Lee is famous for it’s daily-changing majestic suet-crusted pies – with fillings like Swaledale mutton, celeriac and turnip, guinea fowl and porcini, or ham hock, chicken and leek. At The Hero Pub in Warrick Avenue, their classic duck, and cheese and onion pies are topped with piped Duchess potatoes, perfectly burnished before they’re served. And at Blacklock, the steak and stout pie is made using the trimmings from their morning butchery, fuelled by a hearty stout. Make it at home: make a golden braised beef and mushroom pie, lamb shank shepherd's pie topped with fluffy mash or a deep filled vegan butternut squash pie. 2. Roti and curry There’s something deeply comforting about abandoning cutlery and eating with your hands – especially when it’s to scoop up a fragrant curry with torn pieces of roti. At Roti King in Euston, their iconically flaky roti canai are hand rolled and stretched to order, served with your choice of beef rendang, chicken kari or dhal. In Elephant and Castle, head to Guyanese restaurant Kaieteur Kitchen where chef Faye Gomes’ rotis are served with slow-cooked oxtail pepperpot, okra and curry chicken. And at The Tamil Prince in Islington, try their famous flaky-buttery rotis with paneer butter masala, Chettinad lamb curry or Thanjuvar chicken curry. Make it at home: we've got plenty of…

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Gochujang prawn toast rice paper pancakes
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Entertain
subject: Fish and seafood
subject: Recipes
description: Turn paper-thin Vietnamese rice paper sheets into a crispy pancake, complete with spicy sesame prawn filling
encoded: Try gochujang prawn toast rice paper pancakes, then try our bánh xèo tôm Vietnamese pancakes, bun cha with sizzling meatballs and Vietnamese chicken curry (cà ri gà bí). Rice paper sheets are paper-thin transparent wraps traditionally made from rice, tapioca and water. What’s unique about them is that they can be both supple and chewy, or shatteringly crispy, depending on how you use them. For Thuy Diem Pham (@chef_thuy_pham), chef and author of The Little Viet Kitchen and Vietnamese Made Easy, they are a staple of her cooking. “As a Vietnamese, rice paper isn’t just something I use often, it’s something I adore,” she tells me. “It’s incredibly versatile: a light, stretchy sheet that transforms into goi cuon (summer rolls), bánh cuon (steamed rice rolls), cha giò (fried spring rolls), dumplings or even crispy Vietnamese pizza on the BBQ!” When using it for rolls, Thuy has an expert trick: “Don’t use warm water to wet the paper, as it softens too fast and you lose control. Use cold water instead. The key is to understand rice paper so you can control it, know when it’s soft, when it’s still firm and when it’s perfectly elastic. When it’s hydrated just right, it’s much stronger than you’d expect. When rolling, keep it snug and airtight, and push out the air so the fillings don’t slide out mid-bite.” You could also turn this recipe into crispy rolls if you like by blooming the rice paper in water, rolling up the prawn filling into mini cigars, then deep-frying. Gochujang prawn toast rice paper pancakes recipe

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Philly cheesesteak
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: The iconic sandwich of Philadelphia has had a revival. Make your own with ribeye steak, pickled chilli peppers, two types of cheese and more
encoded: Try our Philly cheesesteak, then check out our brisket sandwiches with beer onions and blue cheese, classic bulgogi and steak bulgogi bowl. Philadelphia is experiencing something of a culinary renaissance, with some of the best chefs in the US now based there, along with a large African American and south-east Asian diaspora leaving their own delicious marks on the city’s culinary scene. With this, the iconic sandwich of Philadelphia, the Philly cheesesteak, has had a revival. There are a handful of Philly cheesesteak institutions that are worth a visit: Pat’s and Geno’s being the most popular with tourists, Jim’s on South Street and Uncle Gus’ Steaks in Reading Terminal Market being popular with locals, and the viral Angelo’s Pizzeria serving up some of the best cheesesteaks around because of how it seasons its meat. The main decisions to make with ordering one is ‘wit or witout’, which refers to onions. Then, there are cheese options to choose from: provolone, American jack, cheddar and bright orange Cheez Whiz being the most popular. Then, there are toppings and condiments to pick: green peppers, ‘long hot’ chilli peppers, ketchup, relish, mustard and Lucifer’s hot pepper powder being some of the top picks. This recipe amalgamates them all! Philly cheesesteak recipe

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Gurdeep Loyal's best new cookbook recommendations, 2025
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date: 2025-07-04T09:29:02.000Z
creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Home and kitchen
subject: Reviews
description: Trends expert Gurdeep Loyal's best new cookbook recommendations for food and drink inspiration from across the globe
encoded: Whether you're looking for food and drink inspiration, wanting to add to your kitchen library or searching for the perfect gift for the foodie who has everything, cookbooks are the answer. Our trends expert Gurdeep Loyal brings you his favourite new books that'll have you cooking up a storm. Discover new and emerging voices from across the globe, whose books allow them to share their stories and recipes. From Ukraine and Nigeria to Armenia, cook your way across the world with Gurdeep's favourite new cookbooks of 2025. Looking for other inspiration for the latest trends? Check out Gurdeep Loyal's guide the best homeware brands. Gurdeep Loyal's favourite new cookbooks 2025 at a glance Fusão by Ixta Belfrage, £21.35 Sama Sama by Julie Lin, £21.35 Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria by Ozoz Sokoh, £24.93 Green Mountains by Caroline Eden, £20.69 Bayrūt: Recipes from the Heart of a Lebanese City Kitchen by Hisham Assaad, £20.15 Bread & War by Felicity Spector, £15 The Snack Hacker by George Egg, £15.89 Boustany by Sami Tamimi, £23.83 Long Day? Cook This. by Justin Tsang, £20.25 Sunny Days, Taco Nights by Enrique Olvera, £22.99 Roti by Anuradha Ravindranath, £16.99 Kapusta – Vegetable-Forward Recipes from Eastern Europe by Alissa Timoshkina, £20.97 Danube: Recipes and Stories from Eastern Europe by Irina Georgescu, £20.93 Best new cookbooks to buy 2025 Fusão by Ixta Belfrage Available from Amazon (£21.35), Waterstones (£23.99), Bookshop.org (£26.60) The second solo cookbook from best-selling author and chef Ixta Belfrage is playfully subtitled “Untraditional recipes inspired by Brazil” and is a vibrant celebration of culture, identity and flavour. She grew up absorbing food traditions from Italy, Mexico and Brazil, which is embodied in this colourful new book, the title of which translates to ‘fusion’ in Portuguese. Inside, Ixta brings her signature creativity and flair to the food of her mother’s homeland. It’s divided into sections for flavour bombs, meat, seafood, ve…

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Double crisp frittata
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: The viral 'potato chip tortilla' marries thick-cut crinkle crisps with Chinese chilli crisp to make something simple but delicious
encoded: Try Gurdeep's double crisp frittata, then discover courgette frittata, broccoli and taleggio frittata, mini picnic frittatas or broccoli and roasted red pepper frittata. The potato chip tortilla – made famous thanks to Ferran Adrià – has become something of a viral hit on Instagram and TikTok. It’s simple to make: eggs are whisked, combined with potato crisps, Spanish ham, pimentos and thyme, then slowly cooked on a hob until just set. It’s led to countless remixes, including Italian-inspired frittatas, cooked first on the stove, then finished in the oven or grill. Frittatas are the signature dish of Bristol-based Elly Curshen (also known on Instagram as @ellypear), renowned for her inventive no-waste recipes: “I started making frittatas at The Pear Café because I wanted an alternative to sandwiches that people could take away easily,” she tells me. “The frittata was the perfect answer and became not only my signature dish but my favourite final resting place for leftovers.” Elly always starts with the same base of cooked new potatoes fried in butter or oil, eggs and cheese, such as a good cheddar. “After that, you’re only limited by your imagination,” she continues. “One combo that works really well is a curried cauliflower frittata – made using both the florets and leaves of the cauliflower, along with fresh coriander, curry powder, mustard seeds and nigella seeds. Serve with mango chutney.” My frittata here takes inspiration from both Ferran and Elly, with the culinary delights of thick-cut crinkle crisps and Chinese chilli crisp combined into something simple but delicious. Double crisp frittata recipe

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Gurdeep Loyal's favourite homeware brands and products to discover
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date: 2025-06-30T15:21:02.000Z
creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Guides
subject: Home and kitchen
description: Each month, our trends expert Gurdeep Loyal brings you the best stylish homeware brands and releases to discover, from serveware and tableware to linens, glassware and more
encoded: Are you looking for a stylish addition to your kitchen? Our trends expert Gurdeep Loyal brings you his favourite new homeware brands, launches and special releases that you'll be swooning over. Discover new small brands, colourful tableware, timeless glassware and irresistible serveware that will make your dinner parties shine. If your kitchen is your haven, these picks will be the perfect finishing touches. Look out for new additions to the list every month. For more home inspiration, check out our picks of the best autumn home decor ideas and best kitchen wall art for foodies. For more autumnal inspiration, see our best autumn travel breaks for food lovers and our guide to how to make the most of autumn ingredients. Best new homeware brands and products to discover Iittala Teema tableware Available from Nordic Nest (from £13.10) Buttercup yellow is the ‘it’ kitchen accessory colour of the moment and Scandinavian brand Iittala’s Teema crockery collection is the perfect shade of egg yolk to play with the trend at home. Originally created by Finnish designer Kaj Franck in 1952, the range’s minimalist shapes are both timelessly elegant and hard-wearing, made from durable ceramic that can be used every day. The range includes cups, platters, plates and bowls in bold primary shapes, and it’s also available in other retro colours like lilac, rose pink and sage green. Fable glassware Available from Fable, Selfridges Zero-waste company Fable is known for its minimalist, durable, lead-free crystal glassware. Its collection blends modern design with functionality, with beautiful stemware wine glasses, Japanese tall and short glasses, elegant coupes and glass carafes. Designed for everyday use, they’re sturdy and lightweight enough to use casually but can also add a touch a sophistication to more formal occasions. It makes ceramic coffee mugs and espresso cups as well, hand finished in Portugal in delicate pastel shades. Fellow Stagg Pour-Over Set XF Available from Fenwick (£…

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20 food experiences around the world that every food lover should try
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date: 2025-06-26T14:54:21.000Z
creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Asia
subject: Canada
subject: Europe
subject: North America
subject: South America
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Local city guides
description: From summer crayfish banquets in Malmö to Quebec's snow-taffy celebrations, check out Gurdeep Loyal's favourite foodie experiences from across the globe
encoded: Looking to add memorable foodie experiences to your bucket list? We asked food and drink trends specialist Gurdeep Loyal for 20 recommendations from around the world. For more from Gurd, check out his favourite homeware brands and products to discover, Gurdeep Loyal's culinary hotspots and Gurdeep Loyal's trend-led recipes. Gurdeep's favourite foodie experiences around the world 1. London, UK – Eat pie and mash in an iconic East End pie house Pie, mash and liquor (parsley sauce) is a culinary icon, upheld today by a handful of East End family eateries. G Kelly on Roman Road Market (in the Mile End neighbourhood) has been serving pies, mash, liquor and jellied eels since 1939. Its classic beef mince pie has a perfectly burnished pastry crust and is served with a puddle of flavourful green liquor and creamy mash. S&R Kelly & Sons in Bethnal Green is another East End institution – it’s been making traditional handmade mince meat pies since 1915. 2. Malmö, Sweden – Welcome August like a Scandi at a crayfish party August in Sweden is all about kräftskiva: outdoor parties centred around music, drinking and vats of freshly caught crayfish boiled in briny liquid (sometimes with a splash of ale), served cold with a crown of fresh dill. Malmö on the southwestern coast of Sweden is one of the best places to experience one. The Malmö Festival takes over Stortorget Square every August with long banquet tables (they stretch for more than 1km) piled high with boiled crayfish. 3. Mumbai, India – Do a sunset chaat street-snack crawl at Juhu Chowpatty Beach Juhu Chowpatty Beach in Mumbai is famous for its long sandy beach, sunset views and some of the best – and most colourful – street food stands in all of India. Visit Shree Ram Pav Bhaji for its paneer pav bhaji served with a buttery roll, masala pilou and Indo-Chinese hakka noodles. Sharma Chaat Bhandar is known for crunchy pani puri and papdi chaat, while Juhu Sealand specialises in technicolour falooda milkshakes and creamy pist…

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Yakitori with citrussy hot honey
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: Sweet honey, citrussy yuzu koshō and fiery red chilli are drizzled over freshly charred yakitori
encoded: Try yakitori with citrussy hot honey, then discover yakitori chicken skewers with miso, salmon yakitori with stir-fried brown rice or chicken thigh yakitori. I first encountered Mike’s Hot Honey in Williamsburg, New York, a decade ago, when it seemed like every food establishment in the neighbourhood had bottles of the stuff on their tables, regardless of the cuisine they were serving. Hot honey’s popularity has sky rocketed in recent years – there are now entire aisles devoted to the stuff in hipster delis around the world. Recipes extracted from Flavour Heroes by Gurdeep Loyal (£27, Quadrille). Photographs: Patricia Niven. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Yakitori with citrussy hot honey recipe

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Dame Blanche with sesame-toffee coffee
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: This take on an ice cream sundae enriches the fudge sauce with toasted sesame oil and adds essential crunch via bittersweet coffee brittle
encoded: Try Dame Blanche with sesame-toffee coffee, then discover knickerbocker glory, strawberry sundae with strawberry sauce or The National Catastrophe ice cream sundae. It was a true pleasure to discover that the relatively mundane sounding ‘vanilla and chocolate ice cream sundae’ has a fabulously extravagant title in Belgium: a dame blanche. The original all-white dessert was created by French chef Auguste Escoffier and named after an 1825 comic-fantasy opera. Pile high with whipped cream and top with a maraschino cocktail cherry if you’re feeling extra frou-frou (which I always am). Recipes extracted from Flavour Heroes by Gurdeep Loyal (£27, Quadrille). Photographs: Patricia Niven. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Dame Blanche with sesame-toffee coffee recipe

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Peanut butter pie with a cinnamon cereal crust
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
description: This peanut butter cream pie is unashamedly gluttonous – one of the tastiest creations I’ve dreamt up
encoded: Try our peanut butter pie with a cinnamon cereal crust, then try chocolate and peanut butter sheet cake, peanut butter brownies or easy banana bread with peanut butter frosting. There’s a particularly funny line by Henry James in Washington Square. Taking a gentle swipe at his plus-sized protagonist, Catherine Sloper, James proclaims that she was “something of a glutton... [She never] stole raisins out of the pantry, but she devoted her pocket money to the purchase of cream cakes”. It’s something I fully identify with: in my teens I too spent much of my pocket money on chocolate éclairs, custard slices and cream-filled buns. As an adult, the habit has endured, although these days I’m more likely to bake an indulgent treat for myself. Recipes extracted from Flavour Heroes by Gurdeep Loyal (£27, Quadrille). Photographs: Patricia Niven. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Peanut butter pie with a cinnamon cereal crust recipe

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Herby-harissa shawarma with shallot raita
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
description: The smoked spiciness of harissa blended with the brightness of leafy mixed herbs infuses chicken thighs with punchy yet delicate flavours
encoded: Try herby-harissa shawarma with shallot raita, then discover kebab king chicken shawarma, slow-cooked lamb shawarma or mushroom shawarma. Green harissa is very much the ‘it’ ingredient of the moment – taking the scarlet red staple our pantries have become accustomed to and enlivening it with green chillies, verdant herbs and spiky jalapeños. My shawarma recipe takes inspiration from this viridescent trend – also riffing on the classic north Indian hariyali chicken, which translates as ‘green chicken’. Dollop liberally with sharp, cooling shallot raita for the full en vogue effect. Recipes extracted from Flavour Heroes by Gurdeep Loyal (£27, Quadrille). Photographs: Patricia Niven. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Herby-harissa shawarma with shallot raita recipe

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Halloumi, mango, courgette and tarragon pizzettes
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegetarian
description: Use mango chutney for sweet tang, melted halloumi for chewy saltiness, charred courgettes for bitter freshness and tarragon for a herbal hit of anise
encoded: Try halloumi, mango, courgette and tarragon pizzettes, then discover pear, gorgonzola and pickled walnut pizzettes, sloppy joe pizzettes or butternut and pancetta pizzettes. I love a scissor-cut Roman-style pizza slice, especially one that’s charred at the bottom, chewy in the middle and liberally topped with a plethora of things, which could be anything as long as they include fennel sausage. Bonci in Rome, MyPixxa and Malletti in London are bastions of brilliance in this genre, all of which have taught me that a tomato base really is not essential when it comes to very good pizza. This recipe is my globally remixed ode to those joints. Recipes extracted from Flavour Heroes by Gurdeep Loyal (£27, Quadrille). Photographs: Patricia Niven. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Halloumi, mango, courgette and tarragon pizzettes recipe

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Gurdeep Loyal's culinary hotspots
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creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: olive trends expert Gurdeep Loyal shares his top destinations for foodie travel trips, from Provençal classics in Aix-en-Provence to the thriving food community of Anglesey
encoded: Read Gurd's guide to UK and European culinary hotspots, then check out his 2024 food and drink predictions, our winter sun destinations for foodies and then the UK's best artisan bakeries. Hexham, Northumberland The villages surrounding this market town are home to some of the most exciting culinary talent in the north of England right now. Hjem, from Swedish chef Alex Nietosvuori and Northumberland-born Ally Thompson, is a Michelin star destination marrying Scandinavian techniques with local produce. The exquisite tasting menu includes vegetables from Hexhamshire Organics and pork from North Acomb Farm. The Kirkstyle Inn is one of the best gastropubs in the region, showcasing seasonal tastes of the local area with dishes like game terrine, damson and hazelnut, and North Sea halibut, mussel, kohlrabi and leek. The menu at The Beaumont in Hexham includes Josper-fired Yorkshire 32-day-aged steaks and Lindisfarne oysters. And Pine, set in an old cow barn, is a fine-dining restaurant filled with foraged ingredients from the Northumberland countryside. Inventive dishes include razor clam, rhubarb and rose geranium, pork neck, salsify and beer, and tagete flower and pineapple weed. Deal, Kent The area surrounding the quaint coastal town of Deal is gathering a reputation as a destination for good food and dining, quirky independent shops and a lively weekly market. Updown – set in a restored farmhouse with woodlands and wildflower gardens – is a restaurant with rooms from couple Ruth Leigh and Oliver Brown. Their Italian-leaning menu is hyper-seasonal, using local ingredients. Dishes include raw sea bass with almonds and cherries, and grilled lamb chump with broad beans, artichokes and bagna càuda. The Blue Pelican is a Japanese izakaya-style restaurant with beautiful sea views. Inventive dishes include pork katsu with castelfranco and sesame dressing, and local squid with Tokyo turnips and pomelo. Its Cellar Bar has a menu of natural wines, Japanese whiskies and sake – wi…

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Best restaurants in Philadelphia
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date: 2025-05-27T16:08:23.000Z
creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: North America
subject: Travel
description: Eat your way around this diverse city by way of Cambodian noodle bars, bustling seafood counters, street-side caviar kiosks and, of course, Philly cheesesteaks and hoagie sandwiches
encoded: Philadelphia – the city of brotherly love – is a place where historic buildings like Independence Hall (where the US constitution was signed in 1787), extraordinary art galleries like the Barnes Foundation, and icons of American culture like the Liberty Bell can be found. It is also without doubt one of the most exciting food cities in America right now. Discover everything from sky-high cocktail bars and vegan fine-dining restaurants to lively oyster counters, perfect hand-crafted cannoli and one of the best sandwiches (or hoagies) you will ever eat, plus some of the most innovative contemporary Southeast-Asian, Central-American and African-American cooking in the country. Philly is a city that lives up to its cordial reputation in every way, with a welcoming – and progressive – food scene that’s surprising at every turn. From its energetic downtown Centre City area to the stylishly hip Fishtown – and from bohemian East Passyunk Avenue to the cultural melting pot that is West Philly – every neighbourhood has its own unique gastronomic energy, contrasting and complimenting the others with full volume flavour. What’s more, Philadelphia is the same distance from London as New York, is a fraction of the cost when it comes to great hotels, and is also refreshingly walkable. Just be sure to take the advice of locals: come hungry, get ready to be amazed, and be sure to wear stretchy pants! Jump to: Best restaurants in Philadelphia Best restaurants for Philly cheesesteaks in Philadelphia Best restaurant hubs and markets in Philadelphia Best bakeries in Philadelphia Best cocktail bars in Philadelphia Best restaurants in Philadelphia Suraya This bustling restaurant – right in the heart of the happening Fishtown neighbourhood – serves up classic and contemporary Levant-inspired dishes. It’s a large, welcoming space with ornate painted tiled floors and a buzzy garden terrace in the back. From the meze menu, the exceptional hummus is served with your choice of toppings like cri…

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