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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...


Stunning party season make-up looks for under £14
Make-up artists share their best festive ideas. By Katie Wright. It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and the busiest. As soon as...


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...


Ruth Jones on writing in her pyjamas, waiting for inspiration and the joy of having a varied career
As her latest novel is published, the Welsh author, screenwriter and comedy star talks to Lisa Salmon. As feisty Nessa in the popular BBC...


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...


Wicked is coming to Cardiff in 2024 as part of a major UK tour
The spectacular, multi-record-breaking, and critically acclaimed touring production, dubbed “one of the most successful musicals of all...


Cast announced for UK tour of Around the World in 80 Days
Circus meets theatre in Around the World in 80 Days, a brand-new adaptation of Jules Verne’s iconic story, set to tour the UK from...


15 stylish and affordable gifts for the home
From little luxuries to nifty treats and treasures, Sam Wylie-Harris reveals her top picks. Looking for Christmas shopping inspiration?...


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…...


Bacon-topped Roast Turkey with Clementine, Sage & Garlic Butter
Delicious whole roast turkey recipe, this Christmas Turkey recipe was created by the wonderful Gourmet Mum. Ingredients 4.5 kg British...


Giuseppe Dell’Anno’s pizza rolls with sweet peppers recipe
Party food with an Italian twist. “This tear-and-share traybake makes a great and always welcome addition to an informal dinner buffet, a...
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