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Chris Cooks Cymru visits Swansea to sample the delights at Gigi Gao's Chinese restaurant
When it comes to blending cultures through food, Gigi Gao’s Chinese restaurant in Swansea is a true gem, offering a delicious marriage of...


How to make Nadiya Hussain’s vegetable peanut curry with sticky rice
This Thai-style curry will feed the whole family. Nadiya Hussain’s vegetable peanut curry with sticky rice (Chris Terry/PA) “Since...


6 vegan wines to raise a glass to Veganuary
These drinks paired with plant-based dishes taste delightful, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Vegan wines to raise a glass to Veganuary (Alamy/PA)...


PizzaExpress brings festive magic with free holiday performances
The UK’s most iconic pizzeria brand, PizzaExpress, is spreading holiday cheer this December with the launch of its brand-new Press for...


7 superb after-dinner drinks to pair with cheese and sweet treats
These seasonal libations and digestifs are downright delicious, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Looking to double the pleasure this Christmas?...


3 easy Mary Berry recipes to make this season
Take the hassle out of tea with these simple dishes. Everyone’s favourite TV cook Mary Berry is back with a new book that aims to take...


Marcus Wareing’s quick coq au vin recipe
Speed things up with this simplified dish. “A classic coq au vin, while utterly delicious, is quite a stagey recipe to prepare. There are...


The ultimate chef guide to cooking the Christmas turkey – and avoiding dry meat
Lauren Taylor speaks to top chefs for their turkey roasting tips. Few things are as synonymous with Christmas as turkey, year in year...


Loaded leftover Christmas toastie recipe
An easy Boxing Day lunch. While Christmas leftovers make great bubble and squeak and turkey curry, sometimes all you have the energy to...


Hacks for the best Christmas gravy
Whether you want to try something new or perfect a classic recipe, we’ve got you covered. Gravy can make or break a Christmas dinner, so...


Christmas food hamper gifts
'Tis the season of giving, and what better way to spread festive cheer than with the perfect Christmas food hamper? Beer & Treats Bucket Beer & Treats Bucket £34.99 Send festive cheer with the Beer & Treats Bucket, a perfect Christmas gift tailored for beer enthusiasts. This bucket is brimming with savoury delights and handcrafted brews from Salcombe Brewery, including their renowned Devon Amber, Gold, Lifesaver, and Seahorse Ale. Each beer is a testament to quality and flavo


Best Christmas food hampers
Discover the magic of Christmas with an amazing food hamper! We unwrap an array of delightful hampers brimming with the season's most delectable treats. From gourmet chocolates to fine wines and festive goodies, these hampers promise to deliver both warmth and joy to your celebrations. Taste of Christmas Basket Taste of Christmas Basket £1 14 Impress them with our Taste of Christmas Hamper, an exquisite selection meticulously curated to infuse your holiday season with delig


Best Cadbury chocolate gift hampers
Welcome to the chocolate lover's paradise! Today, we're unwrapping the best of the best: the ultimate Cadbury chocolate gift hampers! Give the gift of a Cadbury chocolate hamper Indulge in a symphony of creamy delights and melt-in-your-mouth magic with these handpicked hampers, perfect for every chocoholic's dream. Whether you’re gifting a loved one or treating yourself (we won't tell!), these hampers are packed with iconic favourites and delightful surprises. Cadbury Christm


Kate Humble’s autumn winter board recipe
The seasonal colours really make this dish. Who says sharing boards only have to be cured meats and cheeses? Kate Humble’s version is a...


Kate Humble’s Thai-spiced fish stew recipe
Try this easy, nutritious and wholesome dish for colder weather. “This is heaven in a bowl and needs no more introduction than that,”...


Kate Humble’s cauliflower curry recipe
It’s cauliflower season and this recipe is warming and healthy for autumn/winter. Kate Humble created this recipe after being inspired by...


3 wicked cocktails for Halloween parties
These gin-based ghoulish serves will up the tempo, says Sam Wylie-Harris. When it comes to an evening of gothic get-togethers and spooky...


3 autumnal air fryer recipes to try
Pumpkin panzanella anyone? Air fryers are now the third most-used appliance in British kitchens after toasters and microwave ovens,...


John Torode and Lisa Faulkner’s roast chicken and braised chipotle cabbage recipe
This recipe uses an actual brick to cook the chicken – but if you don’t have one handy, a cast-iron lid will do. “Chicken and just five...


Rick Stein’s caramelised bread and butter pudding recipe
It’s pudding season – and this is perfect for cold weekends. “For me, bread and butter is a favourite nursery pudding,” says Rick Stein....
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