Guides

Guides

The best lamb cuts for pan-frying, grilling and griddling

You might be surprised at the difference it can make. So, from kebabs to cutlets to a butterflied steak on the barbecue, find out what to pick at the butcher.

Drinks

All about whisky

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Loose Ends February

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Loose Ends December

Cook's dictionary

How to bake blind

Baking blind involves pre-baking a pastry case, either partially or completely, before adding your filling. Ceramic or dried beans are usually poured into the pastry case, on top of a sheet of greaseproof paper, to prevent the pastry rising when it is in the oven.

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Loose ends

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The one-hour dinner party menu

Our quick dinner party menu has three courses, and can be made in an hour. We've suggested vegetarian alternatives too, so you can adapt it.

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Keep track of your drinking

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How beer is made

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20 ways to make Christmas easier

We've asked a few of our favourite chefs and food experts to reveal their best tips for making Christmas easier, quicker, better – and more delicious.

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How to make a swiss roll

Swiss roll is an ingenious cake: it has the ‘ah’ factor yet it’s simply a light-as-air sponge rolled up with jam. Here's how to make and roll a...Swiss roll.

In the kitchen

How to make the perfect roast chicken

Follow these foolproof tips from Silvana Franco for roasting the perfect chicken and take your Sunday roast dinner game to a whole new level.