Social media and the great recipe explosion: does more mean better?

Recipes were passed through generations, now they’re shared around the world via Instagram and Pinterest in seconds – and you don’t even have to leave home for the ingredients

Nathan Outlaw: Family-friendly recipes from the Michelin-starred chef

At his Port Isaac base, the chef discusses his far-flung restaurant empire and introduces foolproof dishes from his new Home Kitchen cookbook – including sticky toffee pudding and pork chops with broad beans

René Redzepi on Noma’s last supper – and what comes next

The decade’s greatest restaurant will serve its final meal next month. Head chef René Redzepi talks about his new restaurant that will again revolutionise cooking – Noma 2.0

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Dan Barber’s long-term mission: to change food and farming for ever

America’s philosopher chef won over a president to his vision of sustainability. And now he’s bringing it to Britain

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The best thing I ate in 2016

From a homemade birthday cake to wild pig in the Yucatán, the big names in food, including Nigella Lawson, René Redzepi and Nadiya Hussain, recall their favourite eating experiences of 2016

The great Christmas 2016 taste test

Observer Food Monthly’s cast of Dickensian players feast on the high street’s cakes, cheese and chocolates. Which are the best buys? And did anyone ask for more?