Menus
Is there anything more satisfying than putting a menu together? Whether you’re hosting a special dinner party, looking to cook with ingredients that showcase the best of the season, or are determined to keep costs down, and want to stick to a budget menu plan, we’ve got everything covered for you right here.
And what better time of year to plan the best menus than Christmas time? We’ve got plenty of Christmas menus, from make-ahead to vegetarian, to get you into the festive spirit.
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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 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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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.
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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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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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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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Rosie Mackean’s cosy January dinner party menu (with time plan)
Dinner-party queen Rosie Mackean's cosy January menu includes a crowdpleasing chicken main and make-ahead dessert, plus get-ahead time plan.
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Ravinder Bhogal’s epic New Year’s Eve menu
Restaurateur and food writer Ravinder Bhogal is known for her exciting mixture of worldly styles: this is her spectacular New Year’s Eve menu.
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The best traditional Christmas dinner menu
This is our definitive traditional Christmas dinner menu, with every element made the best, from the turkey to the sprouts and gravy.
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Your step-by-step Christmas dinner time plan
Follow our step-by-step Christmas dinner time plan and you’ll be as chilled as a snowman while cooking the most important meal of the year.
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How to host an Italian-style dinner party (with menu ideas)
Our guide to hosting an Italian dinner party covers the typical structure of an Italian meal, the traditional courses and handpicked recipes.
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Ravinder Bhogal’s alternative Easter menu
Ravinder Bhogal's alternative Easter menu is a sublime, cosmopolitan spread fit for any special long weekend gathering.
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Amy Poon’s home-style Chinese New Year menu
Amy Poon shares a special Chinese New Year menu with us, including steamed sea bass and pork meatballs. The perfect treats for Lunar New Year.
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The ultimate romantic Valentine’s Day menu
Cook up a feast for your loved one this Valentine's Day with our romantic menu for two, featuring clams, truffle tagliatelle and fondants.
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The modern Burns Night menu
Scottish chef Roberta Hall-McCarron’s alternative Burns Night menu features a rhubarb cocktail, hearty pie and sophisticated cheesecake.
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Manteca’s Italian celebration menu
Manteca's Italian celebration menu features meaty delights, exquisite tortellini and your new favourite chocolate and caramel pudding.
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How to make a zero-waste Christmas dinner
Follow our guide to a zero-waste Christmas dinner. We've got the shopping list, menu, recipes and time plan. Nothing goes in the bin!
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Maunika Gowardhan’s Diwali menu
Make and share food writer Maunika Gowardhan's celebratory dishes from across India for Diwali, from a vegetable korma to Sindhi fish pulao.
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3 ready-made French menus from top chefs
Bring a taste of France's regional cooking to your table with these 3 menus from top French chefs. Get dinner party ready with Michel Roux Jr, whip up a weekend feast with Raymond Blanc, or prepare an afternoon tea to remember with Manon Lagrève.
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Classic Christmas Day menu
Check out our classic Christmas menu including recipes for the best roast turkey, pigs in blankets, Christmas pudding and all the trimmings.
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4 three-course menus for August
Stuck for ideas? Check out three-course seasonal menus for the month of August, from dinner party dishes to tapas-style small plates...
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4 three-course menus for July
Love to entertain? Good, because we've devised 4 three-course menus for the month of July. Including veggie, vegan, speedy and impressive menus...
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4 three-course menus for June
Make the most of summer weather and check out these 4 three-course menus for June, including meals for barbecue, picnic and alfresco dining.
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4 three-course menus for March
Find 4 three-course menus to make in March including plenty of dinner party inspiration, a vegan lunch and a marvellous menu for Mother's Day.
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4 three-course menus for November
Come on in for our indulgent November menus. There's something for Bonfire Night, and two dinner party menus (one each for meat-eaters and pescatarians), plus an epic Sunday roast.
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4 three-course menus for October
From dinner menus and a Halloween-inspired feast to a really good Sunday roast, check out these three-course menus using October seasonal produce.
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Our menu of the month
September is a month of between the seasons eating. As summer turns to autumn, we start to turn to comforting dishes that are a little more hearty and a little less cold!
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How to make your meat and fish go further
A little goes a long way. See how a small amount of meat or fish can stretch into a feast without compromising on flavour, thanks to five new weeknight winners.
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5 picnic menus for al fresco dining
Up the ante this year with some of our best ever picnic menu ideas: from homemade quiche to picnic loaves and individual cakes that can handle being taken on a walk.
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