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It’s the season for entertaining, even for the time-poor. Crabb and close friend Wendy Sharpe’s new cookbook is designed to take the pressure off
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A chicken liver pasta sauce made with cooked with shallot, minced beef, sage and a dash of vermouth -
Tarts and cakes, custards and creams to warm up chilly winter evenings -
Ease yourself into the festive season with a rich winter gratin, a satisfying game bread pud and a tantalising cheesecake -
The rapper and cookery teacher on the lyrics for his track Ottolenghi, table tennis with Heston and the karma of the kitchen
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Creamier (and, whisper it, healthier) than regular fries, sweet potatoes are the perfect nibble all year round
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French restaurants also struggle abroad due to rise of ‘easy’ Italian cuisine, says La Liste -
Bustling and bright, Tish knows exactly how to cater for the Jewish community who come here. But they aren’t really there for the food, says Jay Rayner -
Drink
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The red wines of Minervois have often been associated with quantity rather than quality. But there are real treasures to be discovered, particularly from the area of La Livinière, says David Williams -
Amarone is a lush, robust red with a hint of sweetness that makes it a great choice for the festive meal -
A sparkling fruity cocktail that packs a fair old punch -
Surrey-made £16 bubbly outclasses foreign rivals such as prosecco, cava and crémant
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There’s plenty to satisfy your food-based telly cravings in the week between Great British Bake Off episodes. Here’s our pick ... -
Core restaurant by Clare Smyth wins double accolade in guide for Great Britain and Ireland -
There may never be another Jamie Oliver or Gordon Ramsay. Why would today’s young chefs be interested in working in food television?
Spice up your senses
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Sicily, so close to mainland Italy, has a rich vinicultural heritage all its own, says David Williams -
As 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 -
Unusual flavours, such as lemongrass, poppy seeds, and peppered raspberry, are among the treats discovered by readers in search of a holiday scoop
Pork meatballs in tomato sauce