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Tim Spector’s 10 tips for cutting down on ultra-processed food

What is ultra-processed food, and how can you eat more whole foods? Tim Spector, founder of ZOE and author of Food For Life, shares his tips.

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Creamy one-pot chicken recipes to see you through January

Discover easy creamy one-pan chicken recipes including chicken tartiflette, fricassée, curry, pies, and more.

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The best budget midweek meals to see you through the week

Eating cheaply doesn’t have to be boring or repetitive. With a bit of know-how, it’s easy to eat well for less. Check out these recipes for inspiration.

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Budget-friendly vegan recipes

Whether you’re taking part in Veganuary, attempting to reduce your meat intake or embracing a seasonal vegetable-led diet, these recipes celebrate a bounty of plant-based ingredients that are not only kind to your budget but full of flavour and nutrition.

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The vegan cookbooks you need in 2025

From the best vegan cookbooks for beginners to one-pot vegan recipes and guides to vegan baking, these are our top vegan cookbook picks.

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Our favourite fakeaways: easy homemade takeaway recipes

Whether you fancy Friday night fish and chips or a weekend curry feast, make it cheaper, healthier and tastier by ditching the takeaway menu and making your own fakeaways at home.

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Melissa Hemsley’s tips for healthy working lunches

With her latest cookbook Real Healthy, Melissa Hemsley has created a brilliant array of affordable, accessible recipes where whole foods take centre stage. Read on for Melissa’s top tips for...

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Budget-friendly Christmas recipes

Christmas cooking doesn’t have to break the bank. This selection of budget-friendly recipes, from slow-cooked ham to tasty sides and delicious puds, will help you save on much needed cash without compromising on flavour.

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10 slow cooker recipe books

Slow cookers lend a helping hand in the kitchen, doing most of the hard work for you. Here are the best slow cooker cookbooks to get you started. 

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The cookbooks to look out for in 2025

The best new cookbooks coming in 2025, featuring Nadiya Hussain, The Batch Lady, Dr Rupy, Fitwaffle, and Alexina Anatole.

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How to get the most out of your slow cooker: top tips from Nathan Anthony, Bored of Lunch

Nathan Anthony of Bored of Lunch gives us his top 6 tips about how to cook with and make the most of your slow cooker.

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Recipes you’ll love from Bored of Lunch Six Ingredient Slow Cooker

Discover a selection of recipes you’ll find inside Bored of Lunch Six Ingredient Slow Cooker, the latest cookbook by Nathan Anthony.

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