Food and Drink

Allergy Awareness Week runs from 25April to 1 May. Tanya Ednan-Laperouse, from the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, explains the importance of raising awareness and how you can support the Foundation just by shopping at Co-op. And Jayne Brown, Co-op Free From Brand Manager, talks about why clear food labelling matters There are an estimated 2…

Food editor Gregor McMaster rounds up some clever bakes that make the most of your leftover Easter eggs & chocolate. Surrounded by Easter chocolate? You’re not alone. It’s estimated that around 80 million Easter eggs are sold in the UK each year – that’s a lot of chocolate! But you don’t have to eat them…

Searching for a quick and easy pasta recipe? Food editor Gregor McMaster rounds up seven recipes you may not have tried before Pasta is my go-to dish for a midweek meal. Quick, cheap and versatile, it’s a firm favourite for a reason. I like to fill my storecupboards with Co-op’s Honest Value pasta – it’s kinder…

Food editor Gregor McMaster shares his favourite recipes for a St Patricks’ Day feast. Ireland has brought some great food and drink to the world — Irish stout, stews and soda bread come instantly to mind. With a rich history of hearty food and flavour, St Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to cook a…

We all have those days where we don’t know what to cook. Instead of looking desperately in your fridge, try having a rummage in your kitchen cupboards. You’ll be surprised by how many of these ingredients you already have.

Getting out and about this winter? Food editor Gregor McMaster shares four of his favourite flask-friendly recipes to take with you when you’re braving the cold.

Food editor Gregor McMaster shares innovative recipes for a different take on everyone’s favourite easy dinner

Although the days are technically getting lighter, these dark evenings can still feel very long. Food Editor Gregor McMaster shares some colourful meals to cheer up your January. At this time of year, I like to serve up a rainbow on my table to counter the dark, cold evenings. There’s something about bright, colourful dishes…

Refresh your breakfast with food editor Gregor McMaster’s favourites.

The party season is over and your body may be politely suggesting you take it easy over the coming weeks. The good news is, you’re not alone – more and more people are going alcohol-free in January. Whether you go completely dry or just mostly dry, here are some ideas for helping those 31 days…

Co-op food editor Gregor McMaster shares simple garnishes that will give your mocktails and low-alcohol cocktails an upgrade in January and beyond.

This January, why not give plant-based dishes a go? Co-op executive innovative chef Dai Llewellyn introduces easy switches so you can give your family favourites a vegan makeover. This Veganuary, I want to show you how easy it is to make some of your familiar recipes vegan friendly – without losing any of the flavours…