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Whether you’re menu-planning, needing inspiration on which ingredients are currently in season, looking for round-ups of some of our latest recipe ideas or general handy tips on how to get the best results in your kitchen, our Guides section has it all!

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3 alternative ways to make classic scones

We pitted our go-to method against three different techniques to find out the best way to make perfect classic scones. Find out who rose victorious...

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10 sweet and savoury pancake topping ideas

From lemon and sugar to smoked salmon and horseradish, check out our top 10 sweet and savoury pancake topping ideas for Shrove Tuesday.

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Is sugar really that bad for you?

Is sugar really that bad for you? Anthony Warner talks about good sugars, bad sugars and why demonising the sweet stuff isn't necessarily a good thing.

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10 proper puddings to perk up Blue Monday

Here are our top 10 really, truly, properly indulgent delicious. puddings that are sure to perk up Blue Monday. Find crumbles, fondants, brownies and more.

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10 no-nonsense tips to cut down on food waste

Anti-food-waste campaigner and chef Tom Hunt shares his 10 best tips and tricks to help you eat better and waste less food.

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How to make the ultimate chilli con carne

Learn how to make a wonderful no-fail chilli con carne with expert advice and tips from Donal Skehan.

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5 festive days out that aren’t Christmas markets

If you’re tired of Christmas markets but still want to put food and drink centre stage, consider one of our top festive days out for food lovers.

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Is being flexitarian a 21st-century fad?

Is being flexitarian a 21st-century fad? Lauren Bravo talks about the pros and cons of a flexitarian diet and whether it's worth going totally vegan.

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How to make chocolate truffles

Homemade chocolate truffles are surprisingly easy to make and make a thoughtful festive gift. Try Paul A Young's recipe at home.

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Why we’re eating with our eyes more than ever

Ffood writer Katy Salter asks if our obsession with ‘like’-generating novelty foods is warping our idea of what’s actually good to eat.

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Three stunning ways to decorate your Christmas cake

Take a simple fruit cake and wow guests with one of these three easy ways to decorate it. There's a gingerbread house town, a bow or a snowflake scene.

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Quick and easy cheese straws – video

Create a quick and easy canapé for your party, or spend some time in the kitchen with the little ones, and make these tasty cheese straws.

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How to buy the best smoked salmon

CJ Jackson, CEO of The Seafood School at Billingsgate and Seafish UK ambassador, guides us through what to look out for when shopping for smoked salmon.

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How to decorate a Christmas cake with cake lace

Transform your Christmas cake into a masterpiece of pure-white snowy finery with our easy-to-follow guide to making cake lace

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How to make sugar paste ranunculus flowers

Learn how to make sugar paste flowers with cakemaker Kat Silverfield’s step-by-step guide. Once you've mastered the technique, use to decorate cakes.

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Why aren’t doctors taught about nutrition?

Dale Pinnock explains why healthy eating and good nutrition could reduce illness, improve patient outcomes and – crucially – save the NHS money.

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Mushroom foraging with John Wright

Content editor, Ellie Donnell, goes mushroom foraging in Puddletown Forest, Dorset, with expert forager, John Wright. Here's what she got up to...

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10-step guide to the perfect cooked breakfast

Ever been served stewed mushrooms or cold eggs as an excuse for a fry-up? Learn how to make the ultimate English breakfast with our guide

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Is eating a raw-food diet a healthy choice?

The raw-food diet has gained in popularity over the past few years, but is there any nutritional advantage? Sue Quinn investiagtes.

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How to make maple and bacon danish pastries

Learn how to make these maple and bacon Danish pastries with Florin Grama, Head Baker at Pophams Bakery, using this easy guide

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How to make royal icing

Why buy royal icing when it’s this simple to make? Follow our easy step-by-step guide to find out how to make royal icing for your Christmas cake this year

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How to make marzipan

Marzipan is a festive must-have and homemade is so much better than shop-bought stuff. Give it a go with our easy-to-follow guide. 

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How to make salt-baked lamb

Make salt-baked lamb in this step-by-step by chef Florence Knight. She says: "The salt dough crust traps the juices, producing the most succulent meat"

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How to flip a tortilla

Turning tortillas can be tricky, but this step-by-step method works. Just remember to use a non-stick pan and be confident and flip in one movement.

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How to make a genoise sponge

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make a perfect, light and airy genoise (or genoese) sponge cake – a French patisserie classic.

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How to skin and pin bone fresh salmon

Follow these four simple steps to prepare a whole salmon fillet which will ensure a neat finish with minimal flesh waste.

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Halloumi nut roast – video

Hosting a vegetarian Christmas? This epic halloumi and pistachio nut roast is packed full of flavour and has a healthy helping of wow-factor.

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How to make proper Spanish croquetas

Learn how to make proper Spanish croquetas, with top London chef Jose Pizarro, then serve them at a tapas party with a cool glass of manzanilla.

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