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January JOY

Ideas, eats and treats to embrace the best of winter

WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

Turn this month’s recipes into a meal to remember. Food editor Jen Bedloe shares her choice combos

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This exalted dish of scrambled eggs anchovies on toast doesn’t actually contain woodcock – but it does make a great lunch

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Cook it like delicious. & win

Food editor Jen Bedloe judges your showstopping seasonal creations from the November issue

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HOT LIST

What’s new, what’s great, what we rate. Chosen, selected and tested by editor Karen Barnes

A glass of something warming with… The Hairy Bikers

Dave Myers and Si King talk about the importance of friendship, their faith in the younger generation – and a mutual love of gravy

Walk and eat So good to come home to…

Put one of these slow-cook dishes in the oven, take to the frosty outdoors to get your steps in, then arrive back to comfort on a plate

Have you ever dreamed of moving far, far away?

If you make New Year’s resolutions, set aside some day-dreaming time to work out what you really want from life, says Debora Robertson. This could be the year to make it happen

sprouts It’s love!

If brussels sprouts don’t have a place in your repertoire beyond the Christmas table, you’re missing a trick. January is the peak of their season, and the fresh green flavour of these little gems gives winter’s hearty dishes a promise of spring

The BIG dipper

“It’s the original sharing dish – an alpine favourite that never goes out of fashion. Fondue is quick to prepare (it’s essentially melted cheese with booze). The only effort is choosing what to accompany it. Happy dipping!”

Crowdpleasers For the love of LASAGNE

Resplendent in saucy glory, this multi-layered treat is a showstopper. Here’s a cracking collection, from fuss-free to passion project

India’s soul food

The subcontinent has some of the world’s best comfort food, much of it meat-free. Rising-star chef Rohit Ghai adds his own spin – pick a few dishes or make them all for a full-on feast

What do these cheeses have in common?

Answer: they’re all vegan. Plant-based cheeses are now lovingly made in small batches by enthusiasts, and certainly look the part. But how do they taste? Dairy-intolerant Dianne Spencer dives in with the cheese knife

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The Hairy Bikers get saucy

When upside-down pineapple cake has a rum-punch party with sticky toffee pudding, this is the glorious result. TV chefs Si King and Dave Myers know how to brighten a wintry weekend

Drinks

What to quaff, plus low & alcohol-free inspiration

Susy’s Best buys

Our wine editor Susy Atkins, Sunday Telegraph columnist and a TV regular, has been writing about wines and spirits for 25 years. Here are her low-and-no picks for a gentle January

Beer school Heroes of zero

Our new beer expert Mark Dredge, author of several books on the UK’s national drink and a regular on TV, picks his favourites from the new wave of no-alcohol brews

The dangers of instant app-ification

Coming to a town near you soon: the rapidly growing phenomenon of apps that promise to deliver your grocery order in 10 minutes. It’s wrong, says Thea Everett, on so many levels

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The everyday flexitarian

Whether you’re trying to eat more veggie or vegan meals, are staunchly meaty or want to try a halfway house with a plantbased alternative, these family favourites will adapt to fit. Win!

The easy roast for 2

Cooking a roast needn’t be an all-morning affair. This pork with creamy beans is an Italian-inspired dinner that’s also weeknight friendly

Thrifty cook Huevos rancheros

When it comes to breakfast, huevos rancheros (rancher’s eggs) is the full Mexican and a weekend-treat world classic – plus it doesn’t cost a fistful of dollars

Easy bake Rye & hazelnut blondies

Give blondies, aka white chocolate brownies, something extra with the addition of nutty rye and warming spice

Use it up

Savvy ways to make the most of the open, partly used bits and bobs left over from some of the recipes in this issue

Health NEWS

News, nuggets of knowledge and advice you can trust. By Sue Quinn

Are home testing kits any good?

Up to 20% of the UK population believe

Snacks with benefits

Grabbing a quick bite or light lunch needn’t mean missing out on nutrients, as you’ll see with these stealthily healthy meals for one

Jen’s kitchen

Our food editor reveals which new products she rates most highly, tests a bit of kit and shares essential tips and know-how from the test kitchen

Food geek Umami

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Preserved lemons

Ready to work some kitchen magic? With a little care and patience, you can add layers of flavour – and citrus sunshine – to your winter cooking

discoveries

The best stuff we’ve tried from indie producers you need to know about