Cooking Tips

Brigitte Hafner is in the mood for lychees, the fragrant and richly textured tropical fruit just ripe for summer.

Just-caught fish cooked with skill needs little embellishment, writes Brigitte Hafner. Grab a line and plenty of lemons.

No other fruit spells Christmas like the cherry does. Brigitte Hafner gets pickling to make the most of summer’s bounty.

A table laden with fresh and colourful antipasti means happy guests and relaxed hosts, writes Brigitte Hafner.

Lemon is one of the defining flavours of Greece, lifting and enlivening even the simplest of dishes, writes Brigitte Hafner.

Artichokes take time to prepare, but their delicate flavour rewards those who persevere, writes Brigitte Hafner.

The transformation of onions by way of cooking should be approached gently and never rushed, writes Brigitte Hafner.

Brigitte Hafner says start with a free-range bird and great roast chicken is guaranteed: just season, baste and rest.

In search of the perfect pie, Brigitte Hafner braises, bakes and steams her way through a hearty and delicious line-up.

Anyone can cook pasta, but not everyone cooks it well. Brigitte Hafner shares her tricks of the nonna trade.