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An Interview with Dean Edwards: Feelgood Family Food

With his brilliant new cookbook, Feelgood Family Food, out now, we chat cookbooks and foodie passions with the lovely Dean Edwards. Find out about his latest book, favourite ingredients and his foodie inspirations.

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Top Tips for Getting ‘Al Fresco’ Right

With picnic season in full swing, we asked Genevieve Taylor, author of How to Eat Outside, to give us her top tips for al fresco dining.

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Edible gift ideas for Father’s Day

Looking to give something extra thoughtful this Father’s Day? These recipes for edible treats make the perfect, budget-friendly personal gift.

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How to Tie Meat for Roasting

Not every roast needs tying. Many are naturally suited to seasoning and popping in an oven, such as pork loin and other bone-in cuts that have their own built-in structural supports. But roasts that have been butterflied and seasoned, are stuffed, or have an irregular shape require a bit of reassembly and securing with butcher’s twine.

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Everyday Detox: 5 Swaps That Make Detoxing Simple

Megan Gilmore, the creator and recipe developer behind Detoxinista.com and author of new cookbook Everyday Detox, shows you how you can gently detox on a daily basis, while creating healthy habits that won’t compromise family dinners or your social schedule.

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5 summery curries

From Meera Sodha’s beetroot curry to Rukmini Iyer’s one-pot Keralan prawn curry, here are 5 summery curries to try now.

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Top 5 Vegetarian Barbecue Recipes

Vegetarian barbecuing can be so much more exciting than plain Quorn burgers and sausages! Let The Happy Foodie inspire you with our top 5 veggie BBQ recipes from some of our favourite authors.

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10 Things Brits don’t get about BBQ’n

American DJ and barbecue cook DJ BBQ is all about cooking over wood and coal, from huge hunks of meat cooked slow and low to quick-fire grills and dishes to feed a crowd, plus a whole load of ‘rad’ sides and marinades that will blow your mind. Here he shares some American pearls of wisdom when it comes to barbecuing in style.

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Meet Our New Authors: The Groundnut Boys – Duval Timothy, Folayemi Brown and Jacob Fodio Todd

With their incredible new cookbook, The Groundnut Cookbook, out 2nd July, we find out everything you need to know about dynamic London trio Duval Timothy, Folayemi Brown and Jacob Fodio Todd.

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Top 5 vegetarian recipes 2015

To celebrate National Vegetarian Week 2015, we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite meat-free dishes. From scrumptious vegan fare to adventurous vegetarian bakes, get inspired with our top 5 veggielicious recipes!

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An Interview with Mary McCartney: Her New Vegetarian Cookbook and Foodie Passions

With her gorgeous new vegetarian cookbook, At My Table, out now, we chat cookbooks and foodie passions with the lovely Mary McCartney. Find out about her latest book, favourite ingredients and all about her foodie inspirations.

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How to Make The Perfect Cup of Tea

A simple step-by-step guide to making the perfect cup of tea from Cathy Cassidy, author of Looking Glass Girl.

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