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What to plant, harvest and cook in February with Kathy Slack

Author Kathy Slack teaches us what to plant, harvest and cook in February. From planting aubergines and choosing the right seeds for a first-time tomato grower to what to cook with forced rhubarb, there’s plenty to be be getting on with this month.

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How to make chicken stock

A reliable chicken stock recipe is a useful addition to your kitchen repertoire, especially if you want to make the most of that leftover Sunday roast carcass. Here’s a step-by-step guide.

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Your lockdown Valentine’s Day menu from Tart London

This weekend, cook up this three-course menu from Tart London’s cookbook, A Love of Eating, to share with your love.

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with these 6 recipes

From dumplings to steamed fish, make these 6 recipes for a Lunar New Year celebration.

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A sneak peek at The New York Times Cooking: No-Recipe Recipes

A look inside one of the most hotly anticipated cookbooks of the year, including five recipes.

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How to spatchcock a chicken

Add spatchcocking a chicken to your set of kitchen skills with this easy step-by-step guide, plus recipes to put your new know-how to use from the likes of Nadiya Hussain and Ainsley Harriott.

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What to plant, harvest and cook in January with Kathy Slack

Author Kathy Slack teaches us what to grow, harvest and cook in January, from planting basil seeds and chitting potatoes to making the most of a parsnip harvest with a loaf cake and veg korma.

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10 new cooking skills to learn in The Artisan Kitchen

From mastering the basics of sourdough to learning how to make your own chorizo, The Artisan Kitchen will teach you a whole range of kitchen skills.

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10 healthy twists on your favourite meals from The Fitness Chef

Sticking to a lighter diet doesn’t have to mean giving up your favourite foods. We take a look inside The Fitness Chef: Still Tasty at some of Graeme Tomlinson’s healthy twists on classic dishes, including mac ‘n’ cheese, tiramisu, and massaman curry.

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Vegan cakes and bakes from Nigella Lawson

From sticky gingerbread to a sumptuous chocolate cake, these are our favourite vegan cakes and bakes from Nigella Lawson.

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Vegan snacks to keep you going between meals

Satisfy your snack cravings with these vegan-friendly recipes, including flavoursome dips and speedy sweet treats.

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What to do with any surplus food this Christmas

If you’re keen to cut down on your food waste and make the most of any leftovers this Christmas, scroll on to check out our top three tips for what to do with surplus food.

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