The best kitchen knives for every job – chosen by chefs
Sixteen of the UK’s finest cooks and restaurateurs choose the kitchen blades that really cut it, from premium Japanese santokus to small, serrated dependables
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How to make the most of a punnet of strawberries
If you find yourself with too many strawberries, try them in a sorbet, or a frangipane, roast them on a barbecue or pair underripe ones with cheese or in a pickle jar
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Up your egg game: new ideas for brunch
You can keep it as simple as you like or go the extra mile and serve a range of courses
June 2024
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Are there any salad dressings that don’t rely on oil?
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Wanted: cocktails to cool a crowd
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Five-minute sauces to whip up while your noodles cook
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Is there any use for cooked pastry offcuts?
May 2024
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How to barbecue with a simple grill
Sunshine and outdoor cooking are the perfect combination, but you don’t need a fancy grill to serve up a feast. Our experts reveal how to keep it simple
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What’s the best way to cook tempeh?
Marinate it first, then steam, grill or fry it any way you like, our panel says
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Beyond cabbage: great variations on slaw, from beetroot to mango
Soya, nuts and yoghurt: the diet tweaks that can ease the symptoms of menopause
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Unleash the quiche: tips for springtime tarts
April 2024
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How to use up a whole head of lettuce without making salad
Char it, grill it, even soupify it – our panel of cooks lets us in on secret ways to enjoy lettuce
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Get stuffed: the secret to vegan quesadillas
What are the best meat- and dairy-free tortilla fillers?
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The wizards of orzo, from soups to risottos
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What’s the secret to an authentic Thai salad?
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What makes Korean gochujang any different from other chilli pastes?
March 2024
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Forget roast, mash and boiled: alternative potato side dishes
Fried, roast and boiled are all well and good, but to make your spuds the stars of the show, spice them up, stick them on the barbecue or drown them in cream
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What to eat if you can’t eat beans and pulses: an expert view
Our panel separates the soups and stews from the salads and dips, and unearths plenty of beany substitutes, from pearl barley to pasta
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What foods will best prepare me for a day of fasting?
With Ramadan now upon us and Lent well under way – and with fasting generally often used as a tool for better health – we ask our panel how to optimise nutrition to fit around those lean periods
