Child depression and TV

Last Updated : Friday, 30 October 2009, 16:51 GMT

Obsessive compulsive internet dating

Last Updated : Friday, 30 October 2009, 12:14 GMT

Recently, a friend of mine was spending a lot of time dating online. In fact, she was perched on her laptop, clicking away on profiles, with a furrow in her brow, most of the time. It was almost...

10 things you need to know about first-date sex

Last Updated : Friday, 30 October 2009, 04:17 GMT

Most women will tell you that they're scared of seeming 'easy' if they sleep with a man on the first date. But according to a recent survey, three-quarters of men and women say it's fine to have sex...

Sleep deprivation and memory

Last Updated : Thursday, 29 October 2009, 16:52 GMT

Weight loss pills vs anti-fat jab

Last Updated : Thursday, 29 October 2009, 16:51 GMT

Stress, plastics and male infertility

Last Updated : Thursday, 29 October 2009, 16:51 GMT

White wine 'erodes teeth'

Last Updated : Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 16:51 GMT

Womb transplant 'years away'

Last Updated : Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 16:51 GMT

'False hope' from fertility tests?

Last Updated : Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 16:51 GMT

Mobile phones 'distract walkers'

Last Updated : Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 16:51 GMT

New IVF test 'trebles chances'

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 16:51 GMT

Saturday night in

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:23 GMT

Good wine, lively conversation and an easy but impressive meal - who needs to go out?

'Healthy pizza' discovered

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:22 GMT

The world's deadliest foods

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:21 GMT

A dose of food poisoning is nothing compared to the health horrors these delicacies could give you. From deadly fish to illegal cheese and even the humble garden berry, the world's kitchens are...

Delia's collection: English food

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:20 GMT

No-one captures the essence of English cookery more accurately than Delia Smith, which is why Delia Online is a great site to visit for all your traditional tucker

Delia's collection: English food

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:19 GMT

This is one of the recipes, developed by Delia in conjunction with McCain, to give the Norwich players maximum potential for success in her fuel time plan

Delia's collection: English food

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:19 GMT

Here is a revolution in the best way to roast a small chicken

Delia's collection: English food

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:18 GMT

Cherry cake has always been a firm family favourite. However, sometimes without there being any possible explanation, those unobliging cherries refuse to stay suspended in the cake and, sadly, end up...

Delia's collection: English food

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:18 GMT

I find Cornish pasties often have too much pastry and not enough filling. However, the traditional filling of steak, potato and turnip is so delicious I now make one big pie using this filling - which...

Delia's collection: English food

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:11 GMT

This recipe, inspired by the strawberry-and-cream dessert traditionally served at Eton College on 4th June, is great for nervous meringue makers - because the meringues are broken up, it simply doesn'...

Just beat it

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:06 GMT

Simple, nutritious and easy to cook, around 28 million eggs are consumed in the UK every day, making them one of life's basic and indispensable foods. We talk to top chef Michel Roux about why eggs...

Give the kids a pizza the action

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:05 GMT

Before Jamie Oliver, there was Stephanie Alexander

Delia's collection: Early summer treats

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:03 GMT

We have a tradition with some close friends that involves always having Easter Sunday lunch at Yetman's restaurant, in Holt in Norfolk, where Alison and Peter Yetman cook and serve my absolute...

Delia's collection: Early summer treats

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:02 GMT

Delia's collection: Early summer treats

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:02 GMT

This is so special it's hard to believe it's so easy. If you don't live near a Sainsbury's you can use any fresh cheese sauce for this and heat it gently with some chopped spinach leaves first

Delia's collection: Early summer treats

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:01 GMT

This must be one of the greatest salad recipes ever. It's traditionally made with Cos lettuce, but I like a mixture of lettuce and some crunchy rocket leaves

Delia's collection: Early summer treats

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 07:00 GMT

This is one of those oh-so-simple-but-oh-so-good desserts that offers precisely the right background to vivid, rich fruit like blackcurrants

Delia's collection: Early summer treats

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:59 GMT

I am indebted to Chris Payne, who very generously gave me this splendid recipe. If you don't possess a ridged grill pan, you could grill the aubergine slices till nicely browned and tender. Either way...

Delia's collection: Early summer treats

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:58 GMT

This is my version of the famous poule au pot associated with Henri IV of France, whose ambition was that every family in his kingdom might be able to afford to eat this dish every Sunday. I'm really...

Kitchen cupboard classics

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:53 GMT

Take up the tongs

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:53 GMT

Summer's here and the nation is abandoning perfectly adequate kitchens to brave the great outdoors for the barbecue season

Be a garden gourmet

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:50 GMT

There's nothing like eating outdoors - it can be spontaneous, creative and casual all at the same time

Delia's collection: Dishes for one or two

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:48 GMT

Delia's got a fabulous range of recipes for one or two from chicken to omelettes, pasta to pork - all quick and easy to prepare at the end of a busy day

Delia's collection: Dishes for one or two

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:48 GMT

This classic Italian recipe should be made with veal, but we find it tastes even nicer made with pork escalopes. Sometimes you can buy them ready prepared but, if you can't, it'svery simple to prepare...

Delia's collection: Dishes for one or two

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:47 GMT

I was given this recipe when I went to the Isle of Skye to write about salmon farming on the Strathaird Estate. It makes a very special and extremely quick supper dish for two people, or it can be...

Delia's collection: Dishes for one or two

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:46 GMT

It's hard to believe something so simple and easy can, firstly, be low-fat and secondly, taste so very good. I guarantee that once you've made this once, you'll go on making it for ever

Delia's collection: Dishes for one or two

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:45 GMT

This is my version of the toasted cheese and ham sandwich of café society fame, and just thinking about it and imagining atmospheric, crowded pavement cafés makes me long to be in Paris and eat it...

Delia's collection: Dishes for one or two

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:42 GMT

This works superbly well with plaice fillets, but sole would be excellent, or thicker fish fillets such as cod or haddock, in which case allow 5 minutes extra cooking time. I don't feel it needs a...

Dig it and cook it

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:39 GMT

Growing our own food has never been more popular with allotment waiting lists reflecting a revival in gardening. Make the most of homegrown harvests with recipes from a new book, The Allotment...

Dinner in a dash: recipe

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:38 GMT

Slaving over a hot stove on summer evenings is no fun. But there's no need with chef Lindsey Bareham's Dinners In A Dash, a collection of recipes proving you can prepare and cook family-pleasing...

Dinner in a dash

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:38 GMT

Slaving over a hot stove on summer evenings is no fun. But there's no need with chef Lindsey Bareham's Dinners In A Dash, a collection of recipes proving you can prepare and cook family-pleasing...

Cooking with coffee: Cheesecake

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:37 GMT

Coffee needn't just come in a cup, it can be used in a whole range of mouth watering ways. We find the best coffee-flavoured delights from desserts to cakes - guaranteed to help you avoid that...

Cooking with coffee: Crepes

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:36 GMT

Recipe for ground coffee crepes with vanilla ice cream and coffee sauce

Cooking with coffee

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:35 GMT

Coffee needn't just come in a cup, it can be used in a whole range of mouth watering ways. We find the best coffee-flavoured delights from desserts to cakes - guaranteed to help you avoid that...

Lunchbox lessons

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:35 GMT

Starting school's a big step so make sure their lunchtime grub isn't just filling but deliciously cheering. We check out lunchbox fillers, lunchboxes and healthy snacks to mark National Lunchbox Week,...

Lunchbox lessons - Snack ideas

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:34 GMT

Lunchbox lessons - Tortilla roll-ups

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:33 GMT

Flavour of the month: Artichokes

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:33 GMT

Flavour of the month: nectarine and artichoke recipes

Flavours of the month: Nectarines

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:32 GMT

Flavour of the month: nectarine and artichoke recipes

Traditional teenage food

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:31 GMT

Traditional food for teenagers - toad in the hole and fruit crumble, courtesy of Sarah Edington, author of the Complete Traditional Recipe Book

Recipe archive

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:31 GMT

Recipe archive

Flavours of the month: Sweetcorn

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:30 GMT

Flavours of the month: damson ice cream recipe and haddock and sweetcorn chowder recipes. Plus, growing tips and nutritional value

Flavours of the month: Damsons

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:29 GMT

Flavours of the month: damson ice cream recipe and haddock and sweetcorn chowder recipes. Plus, growing tips and nutritional value

Ice, ice baby

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:29 GMT

Carla Bardi, author of Italian Ice Cream: Gelato, Sorbetto, Granita and Semifreddi talks us through some of her favourite recipes

Rick Stein's Summer paella

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:26 GMT

Rick Stein's Mediterranean dishes: Chicken and prawn paella with Artichokes and Chorizo

To a tea: Mixed berry tartlets

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:24 GMT

The charming and relaxing ritual of afternoon tea is back in fashion. We provide the perfect teatime menu to help you spend the afternoon in style

To a tea: Scones

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:21 GMT

The charming and relaxing ritual of afternoon tea is back in fashion. We provide the perfect teatime menu to help you spend the afternoon in style with jam and scones

Best of British

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:20 GMT

Wherever you are from in the UK there's a regional dish fit for a king - or at least a local -that heralds from each particular area. The British Food Fortnight this year wants to get people cooking...

Best of British

Last Updated : Monday, 26 October 2009, 06:17 GMT

Wherever you are from in the UK there's a regional dish fit for king - or at least a local -that heralds from each particular area. The British Food Fortnight this year wants to get people cooking...