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A Middle Eastern Valentine’s Day menu from Yotam Ottolenghi

From a za’atar mac ‘n’ cheese to chocolate and tahini tarts, there’s much to love in this Middle Eastern-inspired Valentine’s Day menu from Yotam Ottolenghi.

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Gorgeous edible gift ideas for your Valentine

If you’re looking for thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift ideas, why not try creating an easy edible gift for your loved one?

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Rachel Allen’s soup for the soul: Lamb and Pearl Barley Broth

Rachel Allen shares a soup recipe perfect for putting leftover meat to use.

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How to make your bakes vegan

Find out the essential ingredient substitutes to help you switch to vegan baking, from alternatives to eggs to plant-based milk and cream.

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Santosh Shah’s Ayla

With its profound biodiversity, one-of-a-kind ingredients, and time-honoured cooking processes, Nepal’s food culture is truly unique, though surprisingly little has been published on it. Helping this vibrant cuisine get the...

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The Whole Vegetable: Cabbage

Author Sophie Gordon shares 3 easy vegan recipes for winter cabbage, along with tips for using up any leftovers.

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The cookbooks to add to your collection in 2022

2022 promises to be a bumper year for new cookbooks. So make a space on your shelf for brand-new recipe books from the likes of Asma Khan, Melissa Hemsley, Rukmini Iyer, and many more.

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Our 20 most popular recipes of 2021

From lavish bakes to super-simple salmon suppers, and from one-pot warmers to zingy courgette fritters, these were the most popular recipes on our site in 2021.

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Rachel Allen’s soup for the soul: Brussel Sprout Soup with Candied Bacon and Roasted Hazelnuts

Rachel Allen shares a soup recipe for your favourite Christmas vegetable.

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It’s a match: Rob Buckhaven’s guide to choosing your Christmas Day booze

Whether your Christmas Day feast is based around meat, fish or vegetables, find the best wine, spirits and beer to accompany your meal.

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

Our resident kitchen garden expert, Kathy Slack, guides us through what to plant and harvest in December, and what to cook with leeks.

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7 soothing audiobooks to listen to while you cook this Christmas

Entertaining, soothing, and full of charm, a food-themed audiobook is a perfect antidote to kitchen chaos this Christmas.

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