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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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The best North American beers: taste tested

Beer expert Mark Dredge picks his top North American beers and looks at how modern Stateside brewers changed the world of beer...

Round-ups

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Four next-level barbecue sides you need in your life

We love a good barbecue but we have to admit: these make-ahead sides are so good you might decide the main event isn’t even needed.

Skills

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What’s fond – and why is it the secret to making incredible sauces?

It’s the key to making great pan sauces and reason why a stainless steel pan is a must-have – but what is fond and how do you create it?

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The best English and Welsh wines to sip this summer

English and Welsh wines continue to go from strength to strength. Drinks expert Susy Atkins selects the best of the current crop.

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The best German beers for watching the football

With a summer of sport ahead of us, drinks expert Mark Dredge shares his top German beers from the Euro 2024 host nation.

Reviews

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How delicious. reviews appliances

Find out how our experts review appliances to help you get the best value for money and make the right choices for your kitchen.

Health

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Is low-fat dairy really better for you than full fat?

It’s one of the most debated topics in nutrition: is full-fat or low-fat dairy better for your health? Sue Quinn dives into the dairy debate.

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Best of the best: how to make the ultimate steak tartare

Learn how to make the best steak tartare on the planet with our in-depth guide to the classic recipe.

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10 of the best fragrant elderflower recipes

Make the most of fragrant elderflowers this summer. Our best elderflower recipes include homemade cordial and fizz, desserts and bakes.

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Metal, ceramic, glass, enamel: What type of bakeware is best?

What your baking dishes and tins are made from makes a difference. We explore the merits of various materials to ensure a perfect bake.

Cookbooks

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15 of the best new cookbooks from this spring

Our edit of the best new recent cookbooks includes must-make recipe picks – and curious facts that give you a flavour of the books...

Health

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Are carbs really the enemy?

Are carbs really the enemy, or is it time to make peace with this misunderstood food group, and learn which carbs are best for our health?

Skills

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5 freezer tips that will make you a better cook

Discover our freezer tips – including why freezing can improve ingredients, and which foods cook better from frozen.

Round-ups

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The best UK food festivals happening this summer 2024

UK food festivals are firmly on the menu for summer 2024 – hurrah! Look up your local festival with our handy guide, organised by region.

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Where to pick your own this summer

Produce picked yourself will always taste better than shop-bought. Check out this directory of ‘pick your own’ locations across the UK.

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The best beers from sustainable breweries

As sustainability begins to play a more important role in drinkers’ choices, expert Mark Dredge picks his favourite sustainable beers.

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The best new bottles to get you out of a wine rut

Are you stuck in a wine rut? Always buy the same wine style on your weekly shop? Susy Atkins suggests new wines to swap for your usual picks.

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What to look for when buying honey – and why it matters

Why is some honey runny? Is what you're buying really honey? Discover the difference between a squeezy supermarket bottle and local jar.

Skills

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How to plate like a top chef

A meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant is a feast for the eyes and taste buds – but how do top chefs work out how to plate their creations?

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10 of the best jersey royal potato recipes

Make the most of jersey royal season with these delicious dishes. Our best Jersey Royal recipes include potato salad, chips, tapas and mains.

Skills

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Cook these 3 hero recipes, master 12 skills

Learn to cook the best-ever eggs florentine, sausage rolls and baked alaska – and master 12 key cookery skills in the process.

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20 recipes that prove why anchovies should be everybody’s favourite ingredient

This salty little fish goes great in many a dish – discover 20 anchovy recipes that make the most of the tinned fish.

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How to season without salt

When it comes to savoury seasoning, there’s a whole world out there beyond salt. And the results can be far more flavourful.

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10 of the best wild garlic recipes

Celebrate spring with these 10 brilliant wild garlic recipes. Our ramson recipes include wild garlic butter, pesto, oil, pasta and more.

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How to use every part of a whole chicken

Buying a whole chicken is often better value than specific cuts. Learn how to make the most of it – skin, fat, carcass and all...

Discoveries

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8 great food buys to add your shopping basket this spring

The delicious. team's best food buys for spring include jarred romesco, a British-grown chickpea alternative and moreish dips.

Health

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Are plant milks really the healthy option?

In the UK we spend more on non-dairy milks than any other European country. But are plant milks good for you? Sue Quinn investigates.

Drinks

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The best new bottles to try this spring

Drinks expert Susy Atkins shares her pick of the best new drinks to try this spring. Her favourites include wines, fizz, gin and more.

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The best beers brewed with citra hops

Bright, fruity citra is the most popular hop variety in the world. Mark Dredge picks his favourite citra hop beers with food matches.

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