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Nigel Slater’s vegetables in coconut sauce recipeCarrots and green beans and a lovely array of fresh bright spices combine in this midweek veggie feast. By Nigel Slater -
Vegan baking tips for Bake Off contestants – and the rest of usOur vegan chef explains how to replace eggs and butter, why you should start with pastry, not cakes, and how to make a simple fruit galette
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How to make a baked cheesecake – recipeHow to make the New York version of this classic dessert – with a berry compote topping for a touch of panache -
Chicken-filled yorkshire pudding: the culinary equivalent of a Mike Leigh filmAt just £2.49, this ready meal is a dinner, bowl and cutlery in one – and comes with a side of Britishness and nostalgia -
Rachel Roddy's recipe for Roman-style beansCenturies have taught working-class Romans to conjure up flavour and goodness from leftovers and offcuts, such as this traditional recipe for a rich stew of beans and pork -
Thomasina Miers’ recipe for pear tartCinnamon and pears give a lovely autumnal feel to this silky custard tart
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Flat out: Anna Jones’ pancake recipesA quick chickpea and carrot crepe makes a superb sandwich stand-in, and a potato, polenta and cheese pancake makes a moreishly crunchy light lunch -
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1251, London: ‘Bold, imaginative and fun’ – restaurant reviewPart Scottish, part Jamaican, James Cochran’s brilliant cooking just needs a little more order, says Jay Rayner -
Roots: York has a new star attraction – restaurant reviewThe posterboy for British hospitality has another surefire hit on his hands -
Drink
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Kombucha: can the fermented drink compete with beer at the bar?The health beverage has already made the leap from health store to cafes – and now it’s on offer in pubs as an alternative to booze -
Wine merchants that you can trustWhen it comes to tasting lesser-known wines, you have to rely on the good name of the importer. Here are three great wines from three reliable firms, says David Williams -
Why big wine brands deserve a higher ratingBigger producers can cater to customers across the spectrum, with Sogrape offering Mateus on one end and Barca Velha on the other -
Cocktail of the week: Stranger thingsA kick of fresh ginger livens up the Sanderson Hotel’s gin and carrot creation
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The best programs to watch between Bake OffsThere’s plenty to satisfy your food-based telly cravings in the week between Great British Bake Off episodes. Here’s our pick ... -
Harry and Meghan’s wedding chef awarded two Michelin starsCore restaurant by Clare Smyth wins double accolade in guide for Great Britain and Ireland -
The rise and fall of the TV chefThe rise and fall of the TV chef
Tim HaywardThere may never be another Jamie Oliver or Gordon Ramsay. Why would today’s young chefs be interested in working in food television? -
Can you learn to cook like a chef by watching YouTube?Tim Dowling is a quasi-competent cook. Can a week of online tutorials help take his straightfoward cuisine to restaurant standard?
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Three Sicilian wines that make you an offer you can’t refuseSicily, so close to mainland Italy, has a rich vinicultural heritage all its own, says David Williams -
Elena Arzak's guide to San Sebastián, Spain: 10 top tipsAs Lonely Planet names the city’s pintxos the world’s best food experience, the renowned chef at Restaurant Arzak picks her culinary highlights – and the must-see sights -
20 of Europe's best ice-cream parlours: readers’ travel tipsUnusual flavours, such as lemongrass, poppy seeds, and peppered raspberry, are among the treats discovered by readers in search of a holiday scoop
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