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The Batch Lady’s chicken and mushroom humble pie recipe
You can make this dish vegetarian by swapping the chicken for a similar meat substitute. “This is the kind of pie that cold days are made...


What’s the big deal with TikTok-trending bone broth?
Why has it garnered over 150 million views on the platform and is really that good for our health? Imy Brighty-Potts finds out. TikTok is...


Hensol Castle Distillery’s Welsh Dry Gin named best in Wales
Hensol Castle Distillery’s Welsh Dry Gin has been crowned best in Wales at the prestigious World Gin Awards 2023. The ceremony, which...


7 wonderful whiskies to warm you up this January
Time to reach for a robust, dark spirit, says Sam Wylie-Harris. When you want to brighten these long, wintry evenings, there’s nothing...


Annie Bell’s healthier planet burger recipe
A crowd-pleasing dish that happens to be kind to the environment. “ These burgers go down the half-beef, half-lentil route, and they are...


7 easy dishes you didn’t know you could make in an air fryer
New research suggests air fryers might be more cost-effective than ovens. By Lisa Salmon. As the cost-of-living crisis bites, you might...


Nisha Katona’s Mowgli sticky fingers recipe
Using slices of paneer instead of chicken wings, this is a meat-free take on a restaurant favourite. “What happens when the famous Mowgli...


Joe Swash’s white chocolate soufflés with raspberry sauce
Individual sweet souffles with fruity sauce make for a decadent dessert. “Getting to grips with making soufflés on Celebrity MasterChef...


Joe Swash on how his dad’s death affected him and why cooking for his family is therapeutic
The actor and presenter has written his first cookbook. Katie Wright finds out more. It’s not often a cookbook can bring you to tears...


Joe Swash’s mushroom risotto
With mushrooms, garlic and herbs, this tasty risotto is an ideal supper on chilly nights. “I didn’t like mushrooms as a child and...


Joe Swash’s cheese and Marmite scrolls
Inspired by Joe Swash’s time in Australia, these flavoursome bread scrolls are a favourite of wife Stacey Solomon’s. “Australia and I’m a...


Suzie Lee’s veggie Singapore noodles recipe
A classic for a reason. “Fun fact: Singapore noodles actually originate from Hong Kong, not Singapore,” says Suzie Lee, author of Simply...


Joe Wicks’ sweet potato nachos recipe
Tuck into slices of sweet potato loaded with veggie mince, beans, cheese and salsa. “This is actually a really healthy recipe with loads...


Jamie Oliver’s smoked salmon pasta recipe
This one-pot dish is only meant to take eight minutes to whip up. For a speedy midweek meal, it doesn’t get better than this. Smoked...


Joe Wicks’ sausage, sweet potato and mustard tray bake recipe
An easy but delicious dinner idea, this veg-packed meal is hearty and healthy. “Simple but satisfying, this tray bake is so easy to chuck...


Loaded breakfast burritos
A loaded breakfast burrito from Lorna Cooper will get the whole family off to a great start to the day. A loaded breakfast burrito makes...


Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s chicken and chorizo rice recipe
Make this flavour-packed dish for dinner. “There are various incarnations of one-pan chicken and rice dishes, originating from all over...


Gluten-Free Figgy Pudding
Did you know that 'We Wish you A Merry Christmas' was a 1930s carol composed by Bristolian organist Arthur Warrell? Still sung every year...


Oaty Apple & Cranberry Stuffing
Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon, diced 450g/1lb Bramley apples, peeled, cored and...


How to make Donna Hay’s chewy caramels with salted peanuts
These would make a great homemade Christmas gift. Step away from the Quality Street and make these chewy little caramels instead…...
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