Your pictures on the theme of 'my favourite food'

We asked our readers to send in their best pictures on the theme "my favourite food". Here are some of the pictures we received from around the world.

News imageNatasha Everson-Williams Lemon, courgette and crispy caper pastaNatasha Everson-Williams
Natasha Everson-Williams: "I can't get enough of my favourite food - pasta. Here is a plate of lemon, courgette and crispy caper pasta for a lockdown lunch."
News imageAppollina Leiper Pineapple tartAppollina Leiper
Appollina Leiper: "I always get a pineapple tart from the bakery when I visit my parents in Carnoustie."
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News imageLouise Fernandes Biryani in a potLouise Fernandes
Louise Fernandes: "My mum's biryani on a sunny Easter Sunday. Now you see it, now you don't!"
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News imageAnthony Heron Funnel cakeAnthony Heron
Anthony Heron: "Prague funnel cake. This is one of my favourite foods as it reminds me of my travels to Europe. I am looking forward to returning again when the time is right."
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News imageManogaran Durasamy Smoked haddock kedgereeManogaran Durasamy
Manogaran Durasamy: "A smoked haddock kedgeree is always a pleasant welcome when my favourite food is prepared by my wife and served for lunch."
News imageShane Barker FruitShane Barker
Shane Barker: "A 'light' snack. When I am eating healthily, my favourite food is fresh fruit. After taking this photograph, using a torch, I remembered having a wonderful fruit salad."
News imageMike Wright Blood orangeMike Wright
Mike Wright: "Oranges have been one of my favourite foods for as long as I can remember. I think I've eaten one after tea every day for about the last 60 years or so. This shot is a close-up of a blood orange, which are currently coming towards the end of their season."
News imageJames Bimson 99 ice creamJames Bimson
James Bimson: "There's nothing nicer than a 99, with a Flake and some raspberry sauce."
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News imageIngo Dierking CannoliIngo Dierking
Ingo Dierking: "Cannoli from a street vendor in Taormina, Sicily… priceless."
News imageJudith Sales BeetrootJudith Sales
Judith Sales: "Home-grown beetroot ready for roasting. My absolute favourite."
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News imageHemant B Kaushik Woman 'eating' the sunHemant B Kaushik
Hemant B Kaushik: "According to Hindu mythology, hungry Lord Hanuman once tried eating the sun, assuming it to be a ripe fruit. During lockdown, my daughter wanted to taste this beautiful evening sun in Guwahati, India!"
News imageGareth Evison PineappleGareth Evison
Gareth Evison: "Baby pineapple growing sweetness."
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News imageLia Mageira Vegetable treeLia Mageira
Lia Mageira: "When I collect the vegetables from my kitchen garden, I like to make shapes or a presentation before I put them in the fridge. That is one of the reasons why vegetables are my favourite food."
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News imageSally Stanifort Mushrooms in a panSally Stanifort
Sally Staniforth: "Who doesn't love mushrooms? Earthy and meaty, they lift any meal. I was making mushrooms on toast for lunch when the sunlight hit the pan, capturing the swirling mist rising from the sizzling pan. It was a moment to whip out the mobile phone and take a quick snap."
News imageLuxshanya Jayarathnam Curd rice and potatoLuxshanya Jayarathnam
Luxshanya Jayarathnam: "A simple food from south India, yet so mouth-watering and delicious - curd rice with potato fry."
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News imageTasleem Jessa Damani Custard cremeTasleem Jessa Damani
Tasleem Jessa Damani: "The simple, forgotten, custard cream. A perfect snack with a cup of tea."
News imageJustin Saculles Whippet catching snacksJustin Saculles
Justin Saculles: "Summer the whippet expressing her happiness in lockdown, by catching her favourite treats."
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News imageHanna Carlson Tropical citrus raw vegan cheesecakeHanna Carlson
Hanna Carlson: "Baking and food photography are two big passions of mine, and this past year has really given me the chance to focus on developing my baking and photography skills. I focus on creating vegan recipes that are easy to make, delicious, and healthy. So here, a tropical citrus raw vegan cheesecake."
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News imageAngela Parry Pancake with a face of fruitAngela Parry
Angela Parry: "I am a pancake fan. Here's one I came up with while experimenting with different toppings during lockdown."
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The next theme is "fences" and the deadline for entries is 20 April 2021.

The pictures will be published later that week and you will be able to find them, along with other galleries, on the In Pictures section of the website.

Further details and themes are at: We set the theme, you take the pictures.

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