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GT’s guide to different types of chilli (and a quick history lesson)

Across continents and cuisines, there are few places untouched by chilli’s lovely heat. Find out the origins.

Umami is more than just a culinary buzzword. We take a deep-dive into what umami means, our “fifth taste”, and how best to achieve it.

For some, choosing the right glass to pair with a wine is as critical as the wine itself.

A perfectly flaky crust and tart filling makes this blackberry and apple crostata recipe an Italian dessert worth the effort.

Lee Ho Fook chef-owner Victor Liong reveals his step-by-step guide to prepare a delicious pullet chicken dish

This Indonesian layer cake symbolises longevity and prosperity for the year ahead, and is surprisingly easy to make.

An easy sorbet recipe to follow, resulting in frosty, fragrant peach sorbet, plum sorbet or strawberry sorbet.

Roll up this fresh take on a traditional Yule log, with fresh raspberries and pistachios.

Set up a celebration station at your next party with this show-stopping gin-cured salmon gravlax as the hero.

Crisp pastry, sunshine-yellow custard and a caramelised top make Portuguese tarts a global hit.