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The best lower-alcohol beers: taste tested
Big flavour doesn’t have to mean high strength, says beer expert Mark Dredge. Choose from three of Mark's favourite lower-alcohol beers.
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.
10 exciting breakfast ideas for weekdays
Stuck in a cereal rut? Here are 10 breakfast ideas for weekdays, including overnight oats, avo toast, make-ahead bakes and more.
The modern Burns Night menu
Scottish chef Roberta Hall-McCarron’s alternative Burns Night menu features a rhubarb cocktail, hearty pie and sophisticated cheesecake.
What to do with leftover bananas
Don't let bananas go to waste. Discover delicious ideas for using up every part of overripe and leftover bananas, including the skins.
Five ways to eat better in the new year
Looking to improve your diet and health in 2024? Sue Quinn talks to experts for tips, based on the latest science, to help you eat better.
How to make roti canai with the Roti King
Learn how to make roti canai like the Roti King himself, with this step-by-step guide. Sugen Gopal shares his recipe for the cult flatbreads.
4 clever ways to reuse your coffee grounds
Spent coffee grounds can build up in your food waste bin. Here's four easy, eco-friendly ideas for how to use coffee grounds one more time...
How to reheat food in the air fryer
Air fryers – the kitchen gadget of the moment and going nowhere soon – are great for cooking food, from chicken to cakes. But their hidden hack is their ability to reheat foods that a microwave would turn unpleasantly soggy and flabby.
10 of the best food & drink buys to brighten up January
The best food buys from producers large and small, taste-tested. This month: artisan pasta, outstanding cheese and haggis for Burns Night.
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