Oaxaca authors Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral have launched a new book all about cooking asada – Mexican-style grilled meat – at home. Dividing chapters into the eight crucial elements of any carne asada – botanas (starters), carnes (meats), mariscos (seafood), side dishes and vegetables, salsas, cocktails and puddings – the pair walk you through every step. Here, they share their ultimate recipes for barbacoa lamb, grilled prawns and slow-cooked ribs…

More than 1.2 million followers. Over 1 billion views. Max La Manna is a social media sensation. He’s also an author and dedicated low-waste chef who’s spent the last year asking his audience which foods they throw away the most. Their answers have helped to shape his excellent new cookbook, You Can Cook This. Max sat down with SLMan to talk easy kitchen hacks, weekend brunch ideas and his mother’s epic tomato sauce…

Nutritional medicine expert Dr Rupy is the man behind the popular Doctor’s Kitchen books and podcast, which has over 12m downloads to date. His new book Dr Rupy Cooks features more than 100 delicious and easy recipes that put taste and nutrition joint first. Here, he shares his tips for eating well – plus three great dishes to try at home.

Comfort food doesn’t get better than a hot pie with lashings of gravy and fluffy mash. Reckon you could make your own? We asked some of the nation’s top chefs for their tips and hacks…

Mezcal is tequila’s cool older sibling – and it’s finally getting the attention it deserves. We went to the pros to find out why this smoky Mexican spirit is one of the most interesting things to be drinking right now…

Exciting times – Ottolenghi’s got a new cookbook out. This one’s all about using simple, homemade condiments to elevate crowd-favourite staples like roasted mushrooms or fried eggs. Here are three of the recipes we rate…

Theo Randall believes your kitchen cupboard should always contain some key Italian ingredients. In his new book, the Michelin-starred chef has taken ten of these staples – including breadcrumbs, lemons and polenta – and created simple, satisfying recipes with them. From meatballs with burrata to slow-cooked chicken thighs with porcini mushrooms, Theo let SLMan in on four of his favourites…

Most of us now know curry’s about so much more than ordering the hottest thing on the menu after a few drinks. At the very least, it’s an easy win on the home front. Whether you’re looking for a showstopping feast to impress friends or fancy a Sunday night supper that will last well into the week, some of the most respected Indian chefs in the land gave us their favourite simple recipes…

Nobuyuki ‘Nobu’ Matsuhisa is the man who gave black cod to the world. Since impressing Robert De Niro and the Beverly Hills crowd with his signature dish back in the 80s, Nobu has built a 50-strong global restaurant empire. As he celebrates the 25th birthday of his London outpost on Old Park Lane, he shared what he’s learnt with SLMan – and gave us five dishes you can make at home.

Quitting booze for January doesn't have to be boring. New alcohol-free spirit Sipsmith FreeGlider works just as well with tonic as in cocktails – perfect if you want to treat yourself while moderating your intake. To help spread the word, Sipsmith is doing something special for a different customer every day in January. Read on for everything you need to know about the alcohol alternative – including a couple of cocktail ideas – and how to win a visit from the Swancierge delivery service…

Toast is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. A simple base that works just as well with ricotta and blackcurrant jam as it does piled high with avocado and eggs, if you’re looking to take yours to the next level, we asked some our favourite chefs to share their top toast toppings. From an Indian-inspired take on beans on toast to sumac scrambled eggs, these are the ideas to try…