Whether you're looking for the ideal restaurant to curb your kimchi cravings, need inspiration for tonight's dinner or are after advice on how to make the creamiest risotto ever, we've got you covered. Our talented team of food obsessed writers and chefs are here satisfy your foodie cravings one article at a time.
THE IDEAL FOOD TEAM
IDEAL RECIPES: SLOW BRAISED BEEF & AUBERGINE MADRAS
Ideal for a home cooked, healthy alternative to curry night.
Don't be put off by...
IDEAL RECIPES: CRISPY PRAWN PARCELS WITH CHILLI DIPPING SAUCE
Ideal for a Saturday night treat. Or any night of the week, for that...
THE IDEAL RECIPE FOR VEGETABLE LASAGNE
Ideal for guilt free comfort food
Changeable weather, uncertain times, boredom...no wonder we're craving comfort...
THE IDEAL RECIPE FOR CALAMARI WITH CHILLI & GARLIC SALT
Ideal for a taste of the sea at home...
Here at IDEAL we’re suckers for seafood,...
THE IDEAL RECIPE FOR ROAST GARLIC & ROSEMARY BREAD
Ideal as a great side dish to pasta, soup or as a dish all...
THE IDEAL TREAT: CHERRY, VANILLA & AMARETTI CRUMB GELATO
Ideal for those looking for an easy yet delicious indulgence.
You deserve a treat you...
THE IDEAL RECIPE FOR ONE-PAN BEEF LASAGNE WITH RICOTTA & BASIL
Ideal for an easy Italian supper of maximum flavour and minimum fuss.
If you were...
LOCKDOWN LUNCH: BRUSCHETTA WITH SLOW ROASTED TOMATOES
Ideal for those looking for something different from their lockdown lunch.
With so much focus...
5 CREATIVE USES FOR LEFTOVER WINE
Aside from hangovers, one of the other great tragedies of wine is that once...
5 MUST VISITS IN YOUR IDEAL FOODIE TOUR OF SRI LANKA
The ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ is having a foodie moment on these shores...
5 IDEAL ACTIVE HOLIDAYS FOR KEEP-FIT FANS
My body’s not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Though Antony Bourdain certainly had...
THE IDEAL GOOEY CHOCOLATE ORANGE PUDDINGS WITH A ‘CREAM EGG’ FILLING
Yep, that title got us salivating too. Pass us a tissue.
This one is...
THE IDEAL KITCHEN GARDEN: HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN HERBS AT HOME
Suddenly, we’re all wondering how to get more flavour into our food with fewer...
10 IDEAL WINE & PANTRY PAIRINGS
The IDEAL guide to pairing store cupboard essentials with wine.
Yep, we read it as...
5 IDEAL HEALTHY TAKEAWAY OPTIONS THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE
Okay, time to fess up; who’s created some truly weird dinner combinations in the...
TEA: THE IDEAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS
When we think of certain habits being quintessentially ‘British’, there are a few topics...
5 SAUCES & CONDIMENTS WHICH TASTE SO MUCH BETTER HOMEMADE
Ideal for your next dinner party, barbecue or simply for a midweek treat.
Sometimes, a...
THE IDEAL GUIDE TO FINE DESSERT WINES
If you have a sweet tooth, choosing something to drink among all the dry,...
HOW TO COOK THE IDEAL EGG, 5 WAYS
Who hasn’t suffered bad luck when sharing stoves with the humble egg at one...
5 IDEAL STEPS TO A FLIPPING PERFECT PANCAKE DAY
This Pancake Day don’t be a flop, ditch the packet mix and impress your...
5 TIPS FOR COOKING THE IDEAL MEAL THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
It’s a dream that often clashes with reality. You’re planning to cook a delicious...
10 OF EUROPE’S MOST INSTAGRAMMED DISHES
...IDEAL for your next foodie photography holiday.
So, Big Ben bonged, kinda, and we whimpered...
5 IDEAL TIPS ON HOW TO STORE FINE WINE
We’ve all heard the saying ‘like a fine wine, you just get better with...
10 IDEAL IDEAS FOR UNUSUAL PRODUCE TO GROW IN YOUR GARDEN THIS YEAR
In the miserable January days, summer seems like a lifetime away. But have hope,...
5 IDEAL CHEFS JOBS WITH MORE SOCIABLE HOURS
The hours and demands of high flying, fine dining restaurants are notoriously tough. We’ve...
5 IDEAL NON OR LOW ALCOHOLIC DRINKS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
The Christmas party period is soon upon us, and with it the late nights,...
5 IDEAL REASONS TO MAKE CUBA YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY
Cuba, largest island in the Caribbean, is the perfect combination of beautiful beaches, cobbled...
5 IDEAL PLACES FOR THE TASTIEST TACOS IN LONDON
If you think tacos are just an easy midweek night in with an Old...
5 IDEAL HOME COOK’S HACKS TO ELEVATE YOUR MEALS TO MASTERCHEF LEVEL
Learning how to cook is a lifelong love affair that never entirely ends; the...
4 IDEAL KITCHEN KNIFE TECHNIQUES EVERY AMATEUR CHEF SHOULD KNOW
Fancy yourself as a bit of a chef? Well learning how to use a...
5 IDEAL THINGS TO BRING YOUR HOME COOKING TO PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
So, you can tell your brunoise from your batonnet. Your cakes never sink and...
8 IDEAL BBQ RECIPES TO TRY THIS SUMMER
According to recent weather reports, the UK is set to revel in a three-week...