Menus
Is there anything more satisfying than putting a menu together? Whether you’re hosting a special dinner party, looking to cook with ingredients that showcase the best of the season, or are determined to keep costs down, and want to stick to a budget menu plan, we’ve got everything covered for you right here.
And what better time of year to plan the best menus than Christmas time? We’ve got plenty of Christmas menus, from make-ahead to vegetarian, to get you into the festive spirit.
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How to host an Italian-style dinner party (with menu ideas)
Our guide to hosting an Italian dinner party covers the typical structure of an Italian meal, the traditional courses and handpicked recipes.
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Ravinder Bhogal’s alternative Easter menu
Ravinder Bhogal's alternative Easter menu is a sublime, cosmopolitan spread fit for any special long weekend gathering.
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Amy Poon’s home-style Chinese New Year menu
Amy Poon shares a special Chinese New Year menu with us, including steamed sea bass and pork meatballs. The perfect treats for Lunar New Year.
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The ultimate romantic Valentine’s Day menu
Cook up a feast for your loved one this Valentine's Day with our romantic menu for two, featuring clams, truffle tagliatelle and fondants.
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Manteca’s Italian celebration menu
Manteca's Italian celebration menu features meaty delights, exquisite tortellini and your new favourite chocolate and caramel pudding.
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How to make a zero-waste Christmas dinner
Follow our guide to a zero-waste Christmas dinner. We've got the shopping list, menu, recipes and time plan. Nothing goes in the bin!
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Maunika Gowardhan’s Diwali menu
Make and share food writer Maunika Gowardhan's celebratory dishes from across India for Diwali, from a vegetable korma to Sindhi fish pulao.
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3 ready-made French menus from top chefs
Bring a taste of France's regional cooking to your table with these 3 menus from top French chefs. Get dinner party ready with Michel Roux Jr, whip up a weekend feast with Raymond Blanc, or prepare an afternoon tea to remember with Manon Lagrève.
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Classic Christmas Day menu
Check out our classic Christmas menu including recipes for the best roast turkey, pigs in blankets, Christmas pudding and all the trimmings.
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4 three-course menus for August
Stuck for ideas? Check out three-course seasonal menus for the month of August, from dinner party dishes to tapas-style small plates...
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4 three-course menus for July
Love to entertain? Good, because we've devised 4 three-course menus for the month of July. Including veggie, vegan, speedy and impressive menus...
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4 three-course menus for June
Make the most of summer weather and check out these 4 three-course menus for June, including meals for barbecue, picnic and alfresco dining.
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4 three-course menus for March
Find 4 three-course menus to make in March including plenty of dinner party inspiration, a vegan lunch and a marvellous menu for Mother's Day.
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4 three-course menus for November
Come on in for our indulgent November menus. There's something for Bonfire Night, and two dinner party menus (one each for meat-eaters and pescatarians), plus an epic Sunday roast.
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4 three-course menus for October
From dinner menus and a Halloween-inspired feast to a really good Sunday roast, check out these three-course menus using October seasonal produce.
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Our menu of the month
September is a month of between the seasons eating. As summer turns to autumn, we start to turn to comforting dishes that are a little more hearty and a little less cold!
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How to make your meat and fish go further
A little goes a long way. See how a small amount of meat or fish can stretch into a feast without compromising on flavour, thanks to five new weeknight winners.
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5 picnic menus for al fresco dining
Up the ante this year with some of our best ever picnic menu ideas: from homemade quiche to picnic loaves and individual cakes that can handle being taken on a walk.
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The Platinum Jubilee menu
To all you who wouldn't dream of serving anything other Jubilee-themed meal on the bank holiday weekend, this menu goes out to you.
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5 nights of family dinner ideas for this week
Feeding a family? Weekdays don’t afford you much time to meal prep. We’ve done the hard work and picked 5 of our best family dinner recipes for weeknights.
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Three simple Easter menus for stress-free success
These make-ahead Easter menus can all be prepared in advance, are simple enough not to require hours in the kitchen but sure will impress!
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4 fantastic Mother’s Day menus
Whether it's brunch, lunch or afternoon tea you fancy whipping up, we've put together four enticing menus options for Mother's Day.
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Vivek Singh’s Holi celebration menu
Celebrate with Vivek Singh's Holi menu for 6-8 people. The menu is full of colourful Indian street food dishes, including chaat and malpua.
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5 nights of healthy dinner ideas for this week
If you're trying to eat healthier, weekdays don’t afford you much time to prep. We’ve picked 5 of our best healthy recipes for weeknights.
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5 nights of vegetarian dinner ideas for this week
We’ve done the hard work and picked 5 of our best vegetarian dinner recipes for weeknights, with ideas on how to use up the leftovers too.
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5 nights of budget dinner ideas for this week
Want an easy meal plan that helps you save money? We've done the hard work and picked 5 of our best budget weeknight recipes for you.
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5 nights of dinner ideas for this week
Weekdays are hectic, so if you want to avoid thinking about meal-planning altogether, we've picked 5 of our quick and easy weeknight recipes.
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Rohit Ghai’s Indian vegetarian menu
Rising-star chef Rohit Ghai has created an Indian vegetarian menu for delicious. Pick a few dishes or make the whole menu for a full-on feast.
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4 three-course menus for February
Celebrate with one of our February menus including show-stopping ideas for a dinner party, Valentine's Day and Pancake Day.
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