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- Interviews with star chefs and celebrities on their lives in food
- Hand-picked recipe selections for every occasion, from picnics and barbecues to Easter and Christmas
- Curated round-ups: what to make with seasonal ingredients such as gooseberries and wild garlic
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- Drinks knowledge unlocked, from grape varieties to how to make classic cocktails
The French connection: how important is French cuisine to chefs today?
Classic French cuisine and kitchen protocol have their demands and rewards – and their impact is still felt around the world. How does it translate in today’s culinary landscape
What is brown butter, and why should you be making it?
A magical ingredient with the power of transformation, brown butter adds a sweetness to savoury dishes, conjures up a nutty flavour where there are no nuts and injects an enticing complexity of flavour to everything it touches.
Crème de la crème – everything you need to know about custard
Custard is a cornerstone of French cuisine. Pour with aplomb or go for a jiggly, set cream or filling for all manner of patisserie...
Who decided French food was best?
French food has an enduring influence on chefs and restaurants. Historian Annie Gray looks at how French cuisine became so influential.
Best of the best: everything you need to know to make the ultimate gratin dauphinois
Tom Shingler talks you through everything you need to know to make gratin dauphinois. No short cuts, no twists, just the dauphinois of dreams.
Why are the French healthier than Brits?
Despite their love of cheese and pastries, the French are healthier than the British. What's their secret, asks food journalist Sue Quinn?
How to prove your sourdough and troubleshooting tips
Find all the tips you need for proving your sourdough, plus how to tell when your dough is under- or over-proved.
An introduction to sourdough with Elaine Boddy
New to sourdough? It can be overwhelming! Sourdough expert Elaine Boddy talks you through everything you need to know.
The delicious. team’s 11 favourite French food buys
The delicious. team share some of their all-time favourite French products, including pork rillettes and the best frozen croissants.
The 5 classic French mother sauces you need to know
Sauces are key to good gastronomy. The five classic building-block recipes here - fish velouté, mayonnaise, chicken jus, hollandaise and beurre blanc – are easier to make than you might think.
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