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Move over dessert wine – we’ve fallen in love with dessert beer
Beer to drink with dessert might not be a popular choice but we think it makes a great match for plenty of puds.
The best wines and spirits to buy for spring 2023
Susy Atkins' best wines for spring and Easter 2023 include the drinks matches you need for roasts, fish, steak and even chocolate.
How to look for the best feta cheese
Cheese expert Patrick McGuigan explains what to look for in a good, barrel-aged feta cheese and the most delicious ways to cook and serve it.
Egg washing tips for the golden bakes of your dreams
What is egg wash, why does it work and how can you use it to its full advantage? Follow tips to take your pies to golden heights.
The 10 best gins for Mother’s Day 2023
Discover the very best gins for Mother's Day 2023 including a limited-edition Scottish gin, a brand new peach-flavoured gin and a real classic...
Got a packet of rice? Here are 18 budget rice recipes
Rice is the basis of so many wonderful meals and its versatility knows no bounds. Discover 18 recipes you can make with a packet of rice!
Our favourite after-dinner drink and dessert pairings
Take impressing guests to the next-level by serving up a round of homemade cocktails with your choice of dessert. It's all about finding the perfect pairing.
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.
Passive cooking: the energy-saving hack you need to know about
Passive cooking is a term used to describe dishes that are made using the residual heat after food spends a short time on the hob.
Here are 15 budget meals where onions take centre stage
A bag of onions can cost as little as 85p, and the backbone of so many meals can actually make a brilliant centrepiece with a little ingenuity.
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