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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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Why eating more pulses is a sustainably savvy move
Pulses are one of the most sustainable foods we can eat. Discover the many benefits of pulses and how to work them into your diet.
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How to use up vegetable peels
Don't throw root veg peels in the food waste. Use them to make delicious vegetable peel crisps, fritters or a stock base with our easy ideas.
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How to make your own crispy chilli oil
Chilli crisp is a relative newcomer to the world of cult condiments in the UK – here's how to make your own.
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The best tips for all your Christmas side dishes
Get plenty of inspiration and tips for how to make your Christmas dinner sides better than ever this year.
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Egg alternatives: What to do when you don’t have any eggs
No eggs? Fear not – there are plenty of alternatives to use which can bind, glaze and thicken just like their shell-covered counterparts.
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10 geeky cheese rules for the perfect cheeseboard
Do you cut the ‘nose’ off the gently oozing brie? Here’s some geeky cheese rules to get your cheeseboard right – and take another step towards cheese geekery, says Patrick McGuigan
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The best gins for 2023
Play your cards right and you might find yourself on Santa's good list. You know what that brings... beautiful bottles containing the best gin for Christmas
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17 of our best leek recipes
All hail the leek! Discover our best leek recipes which see this mighty veg paired with salty cheeses, creamy gratins and pies.
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The ultimate cheese and chutney flight pairings
You’ve heard of wine-pairing with dinner... How about taking the same approach to matching chutney to the cheeses on your Christmas cheeseboard?
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The best lagers: taste tested
Beer expert Mark Dredge celebrates the joy of a classic lager, with his picks of the very best lagers to drink in 2022.
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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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The best drinks to try in autumn
The arrival of autumn heralds a change in appetite, so drinks editor Susy picks some richer, riper wines to match the cooler weather, plus three satisfying softies for Sober October (or any time).
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17 tinned tuna recipes for when you feel drained
For family meal ideas, a quick and thrifty lunch, or when you just can't be bothered thinking, these tinned tuna recipes have your back
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Star baker: how to make the most of your oven when baking
Take a look at our Food Editor's top tips on how to unlock your oven’s potential when it comes to baking.
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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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The best thrifty drinks buys 2022
Susy Atkins shares her expert picks of the best thrifty drinks buys for 2022, including the best wines under £10, and £15 spirits.
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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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Your expert guide to cheese tasting
There’s so much more to cheese tasting than slice, chew and swallow – it’s about using all of your senses, then looking out for a ‘staircase of flavours’.
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Microwave cooking tips that could save you money
Microwave cooking is the MOST cost effective way to prepare food, ahead of slow cooking, pressure cooking and gas or electric oven cooking, at just £30 a year.
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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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10 easy pizza topping ideas
Find out top 10 pizza topping ideas here. Consider the balance of flavours and textures, and not to overload the dough.
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12 of our most show-stopping birthday cake recipes
What's a birthday without cake? Whether your loved one enjoy a fruity cake, a chocolate number, or something covered in meringue or sprinkles, we've got the show-stopping cakes you need.
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How to make one whole chicken stretch to five meals
Everyone loves a roast chicken, BUT too often it's reserved just for Sunday. These five recipes show how, with a little ingenuity, you can make a single bird last the working week. If that's not cooking ingenuity, we don't know what is.
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The best hazy beers: taste tested
Cloudy beer isn’t always a bad sign, says beer expert, Mark Dredge. Discover Mark's picks of the best hazy pale ales and beers.
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It’s okay to be corny with our 13 best sweetcorn recipes
When sweetcorn is in season in late summer, stock up and try one of our salads, barbecue dishes or even some cornbread.
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How to make homemade pizza from scratch: a complete guide
Learn how to make homemade pizza from scratch: our handy guide shows you how to make your own pizza dough and how to make pizza sauce.
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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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Barbecuing hot tips
When you’re cooking on coals, even before you decide what food to grill, you need to get the barbecuing basics in order: good quality fuel, a foolproof lighting method and a bit of nouse when it comes to controlling the temperature.
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What should I eat for dinner tonight? Easy recipes you’ll want to make right now
We've compiled 10 easy dinner recipes that can be made in minimal time, using simple ingredients and that all cry out 'eat me!'.
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