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

In the March instalment of her monthly column, kitchen gardener Kathy Slack gets us ready for an Easter weekend seed sowing spree and shares three recipes for a kale harvest.

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The intuitive cook’s store cupboard

Improvisational cooking is much easier than you think, especially when your store cupboard is stocked with all of the basics. In this extract from The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes, author Sam Sifton shares his prepped pantry must-haves.

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How to make authentic carbonara

Master the essentials of a perfect spaghetti carbonara, from achieving a silky, scramble-free sauce to selecting the best ingredients.

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How to bake chocolate chip cookies

Learn how to nail perfect gooey-centred chocolate chip cookies with these top tips, plus recipes from the likes of Nigella and Ottolenghi.

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10 noodle dishes you’ll discover in The Noodle Cookbook

Are you a lover of noodles seeking healthier twists that still deliver big on flavour? The Noodle Cookbook is for you. Here are 10 noodle recipes to give you a flavour of what to expect.

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Cook from the Book: The Noodle Coobook

We tried our hand at some effortlessly vibrant recipes from The Noodle Cookbook by Damian Lee, including a warm noodle salad and a healthy duck soup.

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How to make foolproof fluffy rice

Meera Sodha’s step-by-step guide to making foolproof rice, every time.

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Embrace the new season with these spring ingredient recipes

Swap your winter roots for spring greens, turn hearty stews into zesty broths and switch those stodgy carbs for lighter meals as you transition into spring.

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7 orzo recipes to try now

An incredibly versatile rice-shaped pasta, orzo is delicious in soups and stews, bulking out dishes with a creamy and silky texture that makes it a good alternative in risotto too.

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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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