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Metal, ceramic, glass, enamel: What type of bakeware is best?
What your baking dishes and tins are made from makes a difference. We explore the merits of various materials to ensure a perfect bake.
15 of the best new cookbooks from this spring
Our edit of the best new recent cookbooks includes must-make recipe picks – and curious facts that give you a flavour of the books...
Are carbs really the enemy?
Are carbs really the enemy, or is it time to make peace with this misunderstood food group, and learn which carbs are best for our health?
5 freezer tips that will make you a better cook
Discover our freezer tips – including why freezing can improve ingredients, and which foods cook better from frozen.
The best beers from sustainable breweries
As sustainability begins to play a more important role in drinkers’ choices, expert Mark Dredge picks his favourite sustainable beers.
The best new bottles to get you out of a wine rut
Are you stuck in a wine rut? Always buy the same wine style on your weekly shop? Susy Atkins suggests new wines to swap for your usual picks.
What to look for when buying honey – and why it matters
Why is some honey runny? Is what you're buying really honey? Discover the difference between a squeezy supermarket bottle and local jar.
How to plate like a top chef
A meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant is a feast for the eyes and taste buds – but how do top chefs work out how to plate their creations?
10 of the best jersey royal potato recipes
Make the most of jersey royal season with these delicious dishes. Our best Jersey Royal recipes include potato salad, chips, tapas and mains.
Cook these 3 hero recipes, master 12 skills
Learn to cook the best-ever eggs florentine, sausage rolls and baked alaska – and master 12 key cookery skills in the process.
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