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Deep-frying: the 8 secrets every cook should know

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Is organic food really better for you?

The scientific debate has been raging for years and it’s hard to know what to believe. Sue Quinn gets to the root of whether organic food really is better.

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10 etiquette rules every good guest should know

Drinks

7 famous cocktails from classic literature

Ever wondered where a vesper martini came from? Some of the most famous cocktails have literary origins, and here's our round-up of seven of the best.

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Red velvet cheesecake video recipe

Eric Lanlard has taken a red velvet cake to whole new heights with this epic cheesecake recipe.

Features

15 of the best Oreo recipes from around the web

There's more to an Oreo than twisting, licking and dunking. From brownies to bark and s'mores to shakes - here's our best Oreo recipes round-up

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What is inflammation – and can a diet really ease it?

Can certain foods take the heat out of inflammation, a condition now linked to a wide range of chronic health problems including heart disease?

Features

The team’s favourite Italian recipes

How to pick a favourite Italian recipe? With so many wonderful pastas and rustic dishes to choose from the task is a difficult one.

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How to roll pasta using a pasta machine

Learn how to achieve perfectly thin pasta every time, using a pasta machine. Discover our recipe for basic pasta dough to make it yourself

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Meringues: the 10 secrets every cook should learn

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How to prepare langoustines

Preparing whole fresh langoustines can be a fiddly job. Follow Jen Bedloe's easy step-by-step guide for impressive results.

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Are fermented foods as good for you as the headlines say?

Is eating fermented foods really a recipe for a healthy gut and improved wellbeing – or just another fad? Sue Quinn investigates.