Known as the Godfather of Italian cuisine, Gualtiero Marchesihas a secret weapon when it comes to creating culinary masterpieces: his love of music. The chef uses music as inspiration for many of his dishes, going as far as creating a pyramid dish based on Guiseppe Verdi'sAida. You, too, can cook with a chef's touch with the following recipes:
Hetson Blumenthal's recipe for mock turtle soup is to feature in a new exhibition dedicated to Alice In Wonderland - Alice: Curiouser And Curiouser - at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Dal is one of those recipes that goes all the way back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. Unlike dishes such as biryani, brought to India by the Moghuls, it is one of those foods that has always been there. It is therefore a building block of Indian culture.
A look at Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world - the Islamic festival of breaking the fast of Ramadan that involves a feast of wonderful flavours.
