You have to hand it to Brazilians, they know how to mix a cocktail – just try this caipirinha recipe This is a wonderfully refreshing Brazilian cocktail using Cachaça. You should be able to pick up a bottle in most supermarkets these days, I’ve seen it made with vodka as well but if you can, […]

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You’ll love this super-simple version of an all-time Italian classic

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Making meatballs from scratch is a great way of using under-loved, cheap cuts of meat, plus you know exactly what’s gone into them. I’ve kept the pasta simple to let those Sicilian flavours really sing.

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Creamy, rich and packed with spices, this traybake is fresh, flavoursome and super-comforting. Creamy, rich and packed with spices, this traybake is fresh, flavoursome and super-comforting. Simply whack it in the middle of the table and let your guests help themselves, and serve with clove-spiked rice, warm chapatis and poppadoms on the side for a […]

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This is an impressive yet effortless vegan starter – you can even make it the day before. It’s delicious served with rye bread Recipe by Pippa Kendrick

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This cake is as sweet and lovely as you’d want it to be. The icing seeps into the sponge to add flavour and the top layer becomes a sherbety, citrusy delight. This cake reminds me of my nan, and also of some of the older customers who used to come into my parents’ pub. The […]

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These tasty Boulangère potatoes are an easy way to jazz up your spuds and great with roast meats These tasty Boulangère potatoes are an easy way to jazz up your spuds and great with roast meats

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I’m telling you, this easy homemade pesto takes simple roast chicken to a whole new level This is a fantastic way to eat a roast chicken – whether it’s hot or cold.

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This dish is inspired by the mega chef and all-round good guy David Chang from Momofuku. These wicked buns are one of his most popular dishes, yet he’s totally humble about them – tender pork belly, simple wheat buns, pickles and sauce are ultimately the sum of them, but they’re delicious. You’ll need to start […]

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Roast veg chips are a great way to get veggies into kids and the pigs in blankets go down a storm! This is a great alternative to the party food normally given to children. The roast vegetable chips give it a bit of a healthy twist. Do get an organic chicken and don’t be tempted […]

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You don’t have to be vegan or vegetarian to appreciate these simple, quick and super-moreish noodles

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