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Whether you’re menu-planning, needing inspiration on which ingredients are currently in season, looking for round-ups of some of our latest recipe ideas or general handy tips on how to get the best results in your kitchen, our Guides section has it all!
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Rosie Mackean’s easy spring feast menu (with time plan)
This easy spring feast menu from dinner party queen Rosie Mackean includes an asparagus starter, simple baked pasta and nostalgic dessert.
Round-ups
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4 inspiring wild garlic recipe ideas, from cheese scones to sizzling prawns
Foraged for wild garlic? Use your bounty in our four inspiring recipe ideas, including cheesy scones, sizzling prawns and a decadent brunch.
Products
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7 buys that will help you cook a better breakfast
These are the breakfast buys our team recommend, whether you want the frothiest coffee, to toast bread to perfection or cook delicious eggs.
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How to make 5 types of cheesecake, from burnt Basque to fluffy Japanese
Learn how to make five types of cheesecake and try our knockout recipes for burnt Basque, fluffy Japanese, smooth New York-style and more.
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Top 5 Easter cake ideas
Our top five Easter cakes ideas for 2025 include a simple chocolate cake, traditional simnel, gorgeous carrot cake and Easter cupcakes.
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How to cook perfect lamb leg, shoulder & saddle
Our ultimate guide to perfect lamb cookery uses three different cuts – leg, shoulder and saddle – to demonstrate three techniques.
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3 exciting ways to use hot cross buns, from dessert to salad
Try using up hot cross buns in a treacle tart, a salad – and even as the base of a mackerel sandwich (you need to try it!).
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7 of the best mini egg recipes to make this Easter
Have a go at one of our easy mini eggs recipes this Easter. Choose from mini egg cupcakes, rocky road, Easter cakes and desserts.
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Ottolenghi’s delicious Easter feast menu
Plan a flavour-packed Easter menu with these recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi, including spiced chicken, potato salad and roasted carrots.
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The delicious. team’s 10 favourite Easter recipes
From hot cross buns and roast lamb to chocolate cakes and mini egg treats, these are the delicious. team's favourite Easter recipes.
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The ultimate traditional Easter menu
Put together the ultimate Easter lunch, including all the traditional leg of lamb, roast potatoes, gravy, simnel cake and mini egg desserts.
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Taste tested: The best Easter eggs for 2025
Discover the very best Easter eggs and chocolate treats for 2025, from classic chocolate eggs to twists with pretzels, cookies and nuts.
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How to cook schnitzel & 5 flavour twists to try
Learn how to cook schnitzel and try our twists, from poppadom chicken schnitzel to dishes inspired by aubergine parmigiana and fish tacos.
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7 days of batch cook recipe inspiration
Serve these great dishes straight up – or cook double the recipe and stash a batch in the freezer or fridge for another day.
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10 of the best wild garlic recipes
Celebrate spring with these 10 brilliant wild garlic recipes. Our ramson recipes include wild garlic butter, pesto, oil, pasta and more.
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5 of the best bakes for Mother’s Day
Make one of our brilliant Mother's Day bakes. There's an easy cake to make with kids, impressive layer cakes, a savoury bake and more.
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Rosie Mackean’s delicious Mother’s Day menu (with time plan)
Celebrate motherhood in all its forms on Sunday 30 March with a fab three-course Mother's Day menu from queen of entertaining Rosie Mackean.
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5 slow cooker recipes to batch cook, plus easy serving ideas
Get ahead with five delicious slow cooker recipes to batch cook. Serve fresh, freeze the leftovers then enjoy again using our inspiring serving ideas.
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Enjoy the craic with 5 delicious recipes from top Irish chefs and food writers
Paint the town green on St Patrick’s Day (17 March) or any time with these satisfying dishes from our favourite Irish chefs and food writers.
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The story of masala chai (and secrets to a great cup)
Masala chai, the aromatic Indian tea, is more than just a drink – it's a ritual. Learn what makes it so special and how to make a great cup.
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How to host a pancake party (with menu ideas)
Browse our best ideas for throwing a pancake party, from menus and games to essential recipes and topping ideas.
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10 of the best savoury pancake recipes for dinner
Pancakes for dinner? These savoury pancake recipes – from cheesy to spicy – are ideal for Shrove Tuesday or any day of the week.
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Wine school: merlot explained & the best bottles to buy
Kelly Sullivan makes the case for merlot – middle of the range in punch and budget but not to be sniffed at – with best bottles to buy.
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How to make flatbreads plus 5 fresh topping ideas
Learn how to make perfect flatbreads with our guide, then try new topping ideas including pork satay and ultimate cheesy garlic bread.
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Cobnut, pumpkin & even olive: The rise of gourmet British oils
Rapeseed is in decline, so what does the future look like for British oils? Nut, pumpkin and perhaps even olive oils are on the menu.
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How to make your own mustard
Want to make your own mustard? Pollyanna Coupland shares her homemade mustard recipes, from classic English to American and wholegrain.
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Rosie Mackean’s comfort food dinner party menu (with time plan)
Pure comfort, this three-course menu from Rosie Mackean is birthday-level special but without any finicky finessing to worry about.
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10 of the best Valentine’s Day baking ideas
Get baking this Feb 14th with our Valentine's cakes and bakes. These romantic recipes include red velvet cake, biscuits and cheesecake.
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The best classic Valentine’s Day menu
This is our best classic Valentine's Day menu for the most romantic night of the year, including prawn cocktail, steak and chocolate fondants.
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