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Recipes & Cooking Tips

Read recipes by all your favourite chefs – from Lorraine Pascale to Josh Eggleton, from Glynn Purnell to Theodore Kyriakou. Satisfy your appetite with our ultimate collection of easy recipes for whatever you’re craving.

Sliced smoked gammon on a wooden table with addition of fresh herbs and aromatic spices. Natural product from organic farm, produced by traditional methods

The ultimate meat guide to gammon

Knowing where your food comes from helps to distinguish the quality of meat. Each cut serves a different purpose and has different tastes, such as a horseshoe gammon, a popular cut, also known as Christmas...

How to cook the perfect chicken and chips

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Chicken and chips is one of those classic combos that never goes out of fashion. The past few years has seen a big rise in the number of chicken shops, and there are a couple of huge restaurant chains...

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Waste not, want not: Say bye bye to leftover Christmas booze by incorporating it into your cooking

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The festive season is a time of indulgence, from that show-stopping Christmas dinner to a glass or two of your favourite tipple – but if you’ve gone overboard on supplies this year, then the chances...

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Foraging Finds: Chris Tanner’s top tips for wild food beginners

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Foraging has continued to rise in popularity in recent years, as more people are becoming aware of the fruitful bounties which can be found just a stones-throw away from their homes. No longer an eccentric...

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Ten food swaps for a Merry Vegan Christmas

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Preparing Vegan dishes for Christmas can be tricky as traditionally the focus is on meat, so Spoon Guru nutritionist Marianna Ragoussi have provided some tips and easy food swap ideas to help! Let’s...

The five golden rules for a successful dinner party

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Dinner parties are always a great way of getting all of your close friends together to eat good food (fingers crossed) and drink nice wine. However, organising and executing the perfect dinner party can...

Recipe of the week: Pumpkin & Sage Tortelloni

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A deliciously delicate recipe from the autumn menu at Osteria in The Barbican, this pumpkin and sage tortelloni is the perfect way of using any pumpkin leftover from carving at this time of year. Ingredients 450g...

The stories behind our Great British classics

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As a nation, we constantly rave about how proud we are of Great British cuisine. Fish and chips, local pies and even the full English Breakfast. For years they’ve become part of our weekly dinner meals...

Lily Vanilli's Baileys Showstopper Salted Caramel Cake

Ready, set, bake: Lily Vanilli’s Baileys Showstopper Salted Caramel Cake

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It’s that time of year again when the nights are drawing in and everyone’s favourite baking show makes a mouth-watering return to our televisions. To celebrate this, and the timely National Baking...

Choose your tipple: The best ways to cook with alcohol

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People often talk about food and wine pairings; Cabernet Sauvignon is best paired with red meat, and that Pinot Grigio should always be put with fish dishes. Of course, alcohol on the table is always great,...

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The best autumnal dishes you must try this season

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With summer now just a distant memory and the cooler weather starting to bite, our thoughts are turning to the autumn season. The nights will be getting longer and we’re going to be spending more time...

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The ultimate beer & food pairing guide

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Looking for the perfect beer and food pairing? We asked the experts at Brewhouse & Kitchen for their top picks for some of Britain’s best loved dishes. The curry For a chicken tikka masala or...

The Galvin Tarte Tatin with crème Normande

How to cook the perfect tarte tatin with crème Normande by Galvin

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One of the most beloved puddings to exist, the tarte tatin was actually created by accident in the 1880’s and what a delicious accident it was. It was bought about at Hotel Tatin in Lamotte-Beuvron,...

Seven tips to improve your plate presentation

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If you are an enthusiastic home cook, you will have most definitely experienced the dread of spending hours creating every crucial element of the ‘perfect dish’, only to have all your hard work undone...

Halloumi Sesame Bites

The perfect canapé recipe: How to make the very best Halloumi Sesame Bites

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Whatever the formality of the event, preparing decorative nibbles are a great way to keep your guests happy and add that extra personal touch. Below is the perfect canapé recipe for your next dinner...

Sautéed Scallops with Fresh Asparagus (3)

Recipe of the week: Sautéed Scallops with Fresh Asparagus

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The summer months are the perfect time to eat light and healthy dishes – with asparagus and scallops being two top favourite ingredients. Sautéed Scallops with Fresh Asparagus (£16.20) is one of Royal...

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Top tips for buying & cooking game by Richard Corrigan

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The official game season famously kicks off with Glorious Twelfth on 12th August and celebrated Irish chef Richard Corrigan knows a thing or two about game. Corrigan’s Mayfair is renowned for serving...

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The best wines to drink with Indian cuisine

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KISHORE AND SMITA IYENGAR waltz with the distinctive bouquets and distinguished flavors of premium world wines and the diverse fragrances and exotic spices that highlight authentic, princely Indian cuisine. There...

Persian Rice Salad by Joey O’Hare

Recipe of the Week: Persian Rice Salad by Joey O’Hare

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For Joey O’Hare, promoting gut health through delicious veggie-centric food is the name of the game. Far from a passing trend, Joey believes that gut-friendly foods – whether it’s kimchi or saurkraut,...

Jersey Royal, Smoked Eel, and Nasturtium Salad Recipe - Steve Smith at Bohemia (2)

Five top tips on how to cook perfect Jersey Royals this summer

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Jersey Royal potatoes are at their best in May – so it’s time for you to learn how to cook them to impress friends and family while they are in season. If anyone knows their Jersey Royals from their...

Recipe of the week: How to make an authentic Massaman Thai Curry

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Songkran is the annual festival which takes place over three days during the traditional Thai New Year, this year falling between Friday 13 and Sunday 15 April. Throughout Thailand there are celebrations,...

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How to make the perfect hot cross buns this Easter

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Master baker Richard Bertinet shows us how to make the perfect hot cross buns this Easter. Makes 16 We make these in our Bath bakery at Easter and they always go down a treat. The mixture will also make...

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Beyond Veganuary: James Tanner talks about why plant-based is here to stay

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James Tanner, Chef and Co-Owner of Devon brasserie Barbican Kitchen, shares his opinion on why plant-based eating is here to stay. In January 2014, ‘Veganuary’ was launched to great applause amongst...

How to create an Instagram-worthy cheeseboard

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There’s no doubt about it, Britain is a nation of cheese lovers. A cheeseboard never disappoints us Brits, but it’s even ‘feta’ when this party favourite looks ‘gouda’ enough for Instagram....

Le Cordon Bleu

A Taste of Le Cordon Bleu

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Leading food writer KASPAR CHAMBERS goes behind the scenes at Le Cordon Bleu, London’s most prestigious culinary institution. Clouds of flour billow and waft from the stainless steel work surfaces, and...

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How to make the ultimate pancakes

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Pancake Day is crêping up on us (Tuesday 13 February 2018) and with it comes excitement as well as pressure to make those perfect pancakes – golden on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside! Steve...

Blackberry and coconut steamed puddings

How to make the perfect blackberry and coconut steamed puddings

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Forget about steamed puddings that take hours, get the same comfort food factor from these individual ones that take just 30 minutes. Serves 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients Fruit...

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How to make the perfect bacon sandwich: Best recipe for breakfast favourite revealed

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It’s official – The perfect bacon sandwich is to be served on white bread with ketchup – but never toasted, it has emerged. A study of 2,000 adults settled once and for all exactly how...

Cooking with liquor: The very best alcoholic drinks used for cooking

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Cooking has turned from a survival practice into an art of the highest form, as Michelin star chefs and food enthusiasts look for innovative ways to construct new flavours. For this purpose, they tend...

Five top tips to make the ultimate hot chocolate this winter

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Hot chocolate season is approaching! It’s time to wrap up and get cosy, and what better than with a steaming mug of creamy hot chocolate on a chilly January evening. Hunter 486 restaurant, located within...

Florentine’s new ultimate truffle burger

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I visited Florentine a few months ago and wished I’d returned sooner. A setting that is in tune as it is with its service, bar and menu – this European inspired restaurant does a great job with floor...

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How to make the perfect mince pies with Tom Aikens

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Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a plate of mince pies on the table. Figures suggest that we collectively purchase around 370 million of them over the Christmas period annually, with each of...

Christmas Roast Turkey with Orange and Spices Recipe

Spiced & Superjuicy: Christmas roast turkey with orange & spices

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Be sure to impress your dinner guests with this spicy and superjuicy Christmas roast turkey recipe. Serves: 10-12 Cooking Time: Approx 15 minutes prep plus roasting time and resting time Nutrition: Gluten-free Ingredients:...

Rabbit Ballantine by Ashley Binder at Middlethorpe Hall in York

Recipe of the week: Rabbit Ballantine by Ashley Binder at Middlethorpe Hall in York

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Ashley Binder is the Head Chef at the historic Middlethorpe Hall in York, which boasts an award winning restaurant. Middlethorpe Hall is a 17th century William and Mary country house standing in 20 acres...

Spicy Prawn Parcels

Recipe of the week: Spicy Prawn Parcels

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A fiery and fragrant asian-style prawn recipe from Bacofoil. This quick and easy recipe is light, fresh and fragrant, as well as low fat and gluten-free. If you love Asian flavours, it’s guaranteed to...

Learn what happens within the kitchen at a Michelin star restaurant

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Are you an aspiring chef or fabulous foodie? Do you enjoy learning the finer details of your dining experience and the differences between a parfait or a pavlova? Pied à Terre, located in London’s...

Recipe of the week: A warming & healthy curry with chickpeas & Jerusalem Artichokes

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Tuck into this gut friendly vegetable curry recipe with its mouthwatering and warming sauce perfect for eating up on a cold and rainy day. How to make: Nutrition: · 547 kcal · 24g sugar · 0.37g salt ·...

How to eat oysters properly: Five top tips to becoming a connoisseur

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Oysters are considered one of the world’s most luxury foods. They are low in fat, high in protein and are considered a good alternative to meat as they are rich in iron. Oysters are traditionally served...

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How to make the perfect Sunday Roast

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A Sunday Roast is one of the most popular dishes in the UK. It’s a tradition that goes back centuries and one that can be enjoyed all year round. But what is the secret to creating the perfect Sunday...

cranberry & pumpkin seed flapjacks

How to make the perfect cranberry & pumpkin seed flapjacks

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This delicious snack from ROS Nutrition contains low GI carbohydrate, lots of healthy fats and is high in protein. It is perfect for when you are on the go and in need of some good nutrition or as a healthy...

Cured Mackerel, Scallop, Apricot & Cucumber

Recipe of the week: Cured Mackerel, Scallop, Apricot & Cucumber

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Culinary heavyweight Nick Brodie, head chef at the 3 AA Rosette Llangoed Hall in Wales, brings us this delicious recipe for cured mackerel, scallop, apricot and cucumber. Ingredients For the garnish Fresh...