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The ultimate cheese and chutney flight pairings
You’ve heard of wine-pairing with dinner... How about taking the same approach to matching chutney to the cheeses on your Christmas cheeseboard?
The best lagers: taste tested
Beer expert Mark Dredge celebrates the joy of a classic lager, with his picks of the very best lagers to drink in 2022.
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.
The best drinks to try in autumn
The arrival of autumn heralds a change in appetite, so drinks editor Susy picks some richer, riper wines to match the cooler weather, plus three satisfying softies for Sober October (or any time).
17 tinned tuna recipes for when you feel drained
For family meal ideas, a quick and thrifty lunch, or when you just can't be bothered thinking, these tinned tuna recipes have your back
Star baker: how to make the most of your oven when baking
Take a look at our Food Editor's top tips on how to unlock your oven’s potential when it comes to baking.
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.
The best thrifty drinks buys 2022
Susy Atkins shares her expert picks of the best thrifty drinks buys for 2022, including the best wines under £10, and £15 spirits.
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!
Your expert guide to cheese tasting
There’s so much more to cheese tasting than slice, chew and swallow – it’s about using all of your senses, then looking out for a ‘staircase of flavours’.
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