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Ping Coombes’ crispy Bangkok eggs recipe
Change up brunch with this sweet and spicy version. Crispy Bangkok eggs (Sam Folan 2026/PA) “I took the family to Bangkok two years ago. We went to this highly recommended restaurant and one of the dishes the girls raved about was fried eggs in a sweet and spicy sauce,” says Ping Coombes. “They could not get enough of this, so I set out to recreate it. The secret to the crispy edges on eggs is the amount of oil you use.” Crispy Bangkok eggs Ingredients: (Serves 2-4) 6–7tbsp v


Make sure you pick up Welsh yogurt next time your in the supermarket
Last year marked a proud milestone for Llaeth y Llan as the family business celebrated its 40th anniversary, four decades of producing exceptional dairy with deep roots in the Welsh countryside. Llaeth y Llan celebrates their 40th year. From its beginnings as a small local venture to becoming one of Wales’ most respected dairy brands, Llaeth y Llan has remained true to its founding values, quality, locality and pride in Welsh produce. At the heart of the business is a simple


How to make Ella Mills’ chunky chickpea and lentil soup with tahini and tomatoes
Soup season is upon us. Chunky chickpea and lentil soup with tahini and tomatoes (Clare Winfield/PA) “This one-pan soup is such a lifesaver – hearty, comforting, and packed with protein from the lentils and chickpeas,” says Deliciously Ella, aka Ella Mills. “You simply throw everything into the pan, and it pretty much cooks itself, making it perfect for those evenings when you’re low on energy but still want something nourishing. It also freezes brilliantly, if you want to do


How to make Ella Mills’ creamy white bean and mushroom orzo risotto
No risotto rice in the cupboard? No problem. Creamy white bean and mushroom orzo risotto (Clare Winfield/PA) “When I want something cosy and comforting but super easy, with almost no washing up, this creamy, zesty white bean and mushroom orzo is my go-to. Everything comes together in one pan, making it the perfect fuss-free meal for busy days,” says Ella Mills, founder of the Deliciously Ella brand. “With earthy mushrooms, hearty beans and velvety orzo, it’s rich and satisfyi


How to make Ella Mills’ pulled aubergine tortillas with crispy roasted cabbage
A total feast. Pulled aubergine tortillas with crispy roasted cabbage (Clare Winfield/PA) This is a two-parter of a recipe, which makes the most of leftovers. Start with Deliciously Ella’s pulled miso aubergine ragu. “A hearty and flavourful pulled aubergine ragu with lentils, perfect as a main dish on its own or served over pasta or grains. The aubergine is roasted until tender, shredded, then combined with lentils and a spiced tomato sauce to create a rich, satisfying sauce


Ella Mills: ‘When everyone is so overwhelmed and so busy, it’s got to be easy’
Deliciously Ella is back with a new plant-based cookbook designed to make healthy weeknight dinners a doddle. Ella Mills (Sophia Spring/PA) Barely have time to moan about how little time you have? You know you really are short on it. Amidst the manic work deadlines, school pick-up, the big shop and keeping the dog alive, it’s easy to forget to feed yourself. Well, properly, at least. So if you’ve eaten too many fish finger sandwiches, ready meals and packets of crisps stood a


Joe Wicks: ‘Don’t convince yourself you haven’t got time to cook and that you can’t, because you can’
The Body Coach is back with a new cookbook, Protein In 15, which he hopes will get us all back in the kitchen and away from ultra-processed foods. Joe Wicks The Body Coach “My little boy, he had leftover Thai green curry for breakfast yesterday,” says Joe Wicks, 40, deadly serious. “It had baby corn, mangetout, chicken, not even any rice, it was just the actual curry, and he loved it. And it’s like, why do I need to give my child sugary cereals when that’s just been sold to u


PizzaExpress Brings a Free Christmas Concierge to Cardiff
Christmas in Cardiff just got a whole lot easier. PizzaExpress is launching a FREE Christmas Concierge service at Cardiff St David’s, giving city-centre shoppers their precious festive time back. (PizzaExpress Cardiff) Because let’s be honest, December in Cardiff is magical… but the festive admin? Not so much. New research shows Brits lose more than an entire day to Christmas chores, with 33% calling wrapping their biggest nightmare and 62% saying the season has become more s


How to make Joe Wicks’ Moroccan-style lamb and butternut squash
This looks fancy, but is straightforward to throw together. Moroccan-style lamb and butternut squash (Mike English Photography/PA) “This is a proper crowd-pleaser, with unbelievable levels of flavour from the flaked almonds and crumbled feta cheese,” says Joe Wicks, whose new cookbook is all about protein. “It’s all these little extra touches that really make this a standout dish for me. Friends and family will be well impressed if you make the effort with this.” Moroccan-sty


How to make Joe Wicks’ Thai Me Up, Baby
A fragrant and filling Thai green curry that’ll keep the whole family happy. Joe Wick's Thai green curry “If you ever find yourself craving a takeaway, give this recipe a go. It’s simple and delicious,” says The Body Coach, Joe Wicks. “Avoid the tinned coconut milks, which often contain gums and emulsifiers, and instead opt for the solid block of creamed coconut, which is 99.9% pure coconut. The great thing with curries like this is you can really throw in any of your favouri
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