Ask Sonya
Your everyday dietary dilemmas, solved
Add interest to a bland bowl of grains
Ask Sonya: Serving suggestions for quinoa, lentils and couscous
Simple meals for teens
Ask Sonya: Cauliflower cheese fritters or baked potato with goat's cheese and asparagus are quick and tasty meals for beginners
Healthy snacks for breastfeeding mums
Ask Sonya: Simple suggestions for food you can share with your baby
Tasty meals with only four ingredients
Ask Sonya: If you want to keep things simple, make sure your ingredients are clean, subtle and seasonal. Try these three recipes for size
What to feed hungry guests before dinner
Ask Sonya: Keep your peckish guests wanting more with this selection of homemade nibbles
Quick pasta sauces for midweek
Ask Sonya: Mushrooms and fennel are great starting points for some lively and light springtime pasta sauces
Easy meals for self-catering holidays
Ask Sonya: Holiday cooking should be simple – no need to take the kitchen sink – just bring the basics
How to roll the perfect shortcrust pastry
Ask Sonya: The secret to successful shortcrust pastry
Help! New ways to cook potatoes
Ask Sonya: Sonya Kidney gives your humble spud a new look with a range of memorable dishes
Recipe ideas for toddlers
Ask Sonya: Ideas for introducing your toddler to new flavours that you can eat as well
What chocolate puddings are quick to make?
Ask Sonya: This chocolate mousse recipe is quick, easy and can be made several days in advance
The best breakfast for a long-distance runner
Ask Sonya: Bacon and egg with some fresh fruit will give you the full complement of fats, proteins and carbohydrates that you need
All you need for a well-dressed salad
Ask Sonya: Are your dressings depressing? Forget vinaigrette – Sonya Kidney suggests some tasty alternatives
'What can I substitute for onions and garlic to combat IBS?'
Ask Sonya: An enforced change in diet is a good time to explore different flavours and ingredients
'What meals freeze well?'
Ask Sonya: Homemade frozen meals don't just have to be curries and stews. How about stuffing a chicken breast? Or making some spicy meatballs?
What's a good lunch for someone in marathon training?
Ask Sonya: Taking a carb-heavy lunch into work doesn't just mean sandwiches and pasta – try buckwheat pancakes for instance
How to make pasta more healthy
Ask Sonya: A few simple tips can keep pasta from being overly calorific – without having to sacrifice the cheese or meat
The art of fruit bowl maintenance
Ask Sonya: How you store your fruit will affect how quickly it ripens – our resident food guru suggests how to manage your mangoes (and bananas, and pears ...)
How do I liven up everyday cooking?
Ask Sonya: Struggling to keep things interesting in the kitchen? A few gradual changes or literally spicing things up can work wonders
What's a quick and healthy snack for a busy teacher?
Ask Sonya: If you're looking for a quick, healthy snack, you can't get much better than flapjack or mushroom pate
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