GET READY FOR THE BURNS SUPPER GALA DINNER

Hilton Dubai Jumeirah will be hosting their annual Burns Supper Gala Dinner for the third consecutive year. Chef Steven Smalley gives us a glimpse of this month’s menu and trends to look forward to in 2020

A TOUCH OF ROYALTY

We journey to Oman for an evening of decadence and enjoy a Middle Eastern twist on the wedding menu of a much-loved royal duo.

Easiest ever midweek meals

Make one of these speedy midweek suppers that, with just a tweak or two, can be made into equally delicious, vegan versions

Travel hotlist 2020

Planning your holidays? From city breaks to indulgent beach retreats and active outdoor getaways, we reveal the foodie destinations to visit this year

Cook with love

Staying in is the new going out this Valentine’s Day with a menu for two from Tom Kerridge’s new Bar & Grill

VEGGIE SOUPS

Bring some sunshine to your day with these vibrant, nourishing soups. As an added bonus, they’re all easily frozen and reheated

BLOOD ORANGE POUND CAKE

Traditionally, this American staple was made with a pound (or around 450g) each of eggs, butter, sugar and flour. This modern version has a tang of soured cream and sharp blood orange icing to balance the sweetness

Planet pancake

Go global on Pancake Day with Cassie Best’s recipes

3 trips to take Exploring Ireland

Get lost in the colourful streets of Kinsale, soak up the fresh sea air at Inchydoney beach and revel in five-star grandeur at The K Club on our stunning coastal road trip of the Emerald Isle.

Smoky Grills To Share

The sun’s out, the drinks are chilled and friends are on the way – it’s time to barbecue with our pick & mix menu of three sharing skewers plus sides.

San Francisco

With a laid-back Californian vibe and a commitment to showcasing local produce, this American city offers the ideal getaway for foodies

Tried & Tasted

Each month, we review three of the city's top tables.

Reif Japanese Kushiyaki

Serving up street food style Japanese eats, Reif Japanese Kushiyaki at Dar Wasl Mall in Jumeirah, Dubai is now open. Led by chef-owner Reif Othman, the homegrown concept is all about flavour, simplicity and minimal food wastage – with quality and affordability at the forefront. Here, chef Reif shares more about his new restaurant.

Gourmet Arctic Adventures

Light up your winter and escape to snow-shrouded Scandinavia and Iceland to seek out the aurora borealis, and dine under its magical ghostly glow on some of the region’s best local produce

Smoothies

Simply blitz together a handful or two of fresh fruit, nuts and oats to make these beautifully vibrant recipes

Living With Food Intolerances

In the second installment of this series, we look into what solutions are offered for people dealing with food intolerance and how a bespoke meal plan from Dubai Herbal & Treatment Centre can help to rid of the intolerance altogether.

Easiest Ever Midweek Meals

A week of simple, delicious suppers from food writer, Jane Lovett

Living With Food Intolerances

In a new two-part series, we visit the Dubai Herbal & Treatment Centre to learn firsthand all you need to know about identifying and living with food intolerances.

Introducing Riviera By Four Seasons

Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya unveils its first stand-alone restaurant, Riviera by Four Season

A Journey To The Orient

Inspired by the cultural and culinary diversity of the Arab region, Ninive is a green, urban oasis suspended between two of the UAE’s most iconic towers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, serving dishes that pay homage to the Arab kitchen in a fresh and hospitable approach.

3 Trips To Take-Make A New Food Discovery

What distance would you travel for an exciting food scene? From a Beirut beach break to a South American adventure, and a Canadian culinary hotspot, we select the best breaks for galloping gourmets

Rainbow Zebra Cake

Surprise your guests with this colourful showstopping party cake

7 Workouts To Suit Your Mood

How you’re feeling can have a big impact on how you workout, from increasing the amount of effort you put in to making you skip a session altogether.

4 Ways With Burgers

Jazz up a shop-bought burger with our clever twists to make them extra special.

Pack A School Lunchbox

Kcal’s Director of Nutrition, Lauren Jacobsen shares all the inspiration you’ll need for creating tasty and nutritious back-to-school lunchboxes that your kids will love.

Cleansing In Phuket

From probiotic drinks to raw superfood grain-free crackers, this intimate wellness resort in Thailand has been creating it all – and now they’re inviting guests into the kitchen with a new retreat.

Budget Cuba

A creative food scene has emerged in Cuba since the beautiful island opened up to private investment and US tourism. Get ready to indulge in fresh lobster, perfectly cooked steak and ridiculously good piña coladas without breaking the bank.

Cooking With Cream

A versatile ingredient used in kitchens globally, cream can be utilised to create everything from sweet and savoury sauces to forming the base of many desserts and patisserie. It’s great drizzled over a hot pudding, spooned atop soup or poured over baked fish, creating smooth textures and rich flavours. We journey to France to discover how cream is made and why the country’s product is of the best in the world.

My restaurant Rules For The New Year

Our soothsaying columnist shares his predictions and wishes for the foodie year ahead

Discovering French Butter

We travel to France to see how butter is made – that’s every step of the process before it lands in the Middle East’s supermarkets, from milking the cows all the way through to packaging the butter ready for sale.