Jamaican ginger cake

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Slice of nostalgia

Imagine rhubarb crumble and custard in a single slice of cake – a dreamy combination of textures and flavours

Comfort on a budget

Gather your loved ones for crowd-pleasing winter warmers that won’t break the bank

Curried bean stew with coconut & coriander drizzle

This hearty stew makes the most of a pantry staple – butter beans. They’re filling, packed with protein and low-cost, too. Helena Busiakiewicz

Peanut butter squash curry

Here’s an easy vegan curry with all the flavour of satay sauce. Barney Desmazery

Toasted coconut rice pudding with cardamom poached rhubarb

Make the most of pretty pink forced rhubarb whilst it’s in season by roasting it to intensify it’s bright colour and flavour. Cassie Best

Pork,fennel & ricotta lasagne

This lasagne swaps out the usual beef ragu for a cheaper pork one, cooked until meltingly tender and layered up with a creamy ricotta béchamel. The number of portions it makes means it’s a cheap way to serve cosy comfort food to your friends and family, or you can freeze it for a stress-free weeknight dinner. Ailsa Burt

New collection

Discover deliciously wholesome meal inspiration for the winter months

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recipes for every day

one-pot wonders

Using only one pan or tray, these dinners are so simple to prepare, and washing-up is easier too

plan your week

We know life is busy, so to make things easier we’re sharing this handy cut-out list with everything you need for our midweek meals

Sichuan mackerel noodles

SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins

Garlic mushroom flatbread pizzas

SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins

Garam masala prawn & corn soup

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Greek-style beans

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Celebrate Ramadan

Plan ahead for the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the breaking of the fast with these sharing recipes from food writer Soha Darwish

Shorbet lesan asfour (orzo pasta soup)

Soup is a must on any Iftar table,

Sharkasiya

Sharkasiya is derived from the word Sharkas, which

Cheese sambousek

Halfway through the soup course we start eyeing

Kunafah

Kunafa or Knafeh is the most famous Ramadan

Cook smart

Spend less and make more of what you’ve got in the fridge and storecupboard

Air fryer comfort food

Serve up cosy pub classics at home without needing to turn on the oven

6-ingredient slow cooker

Maximise flavour and minimise effort with recipes from Nathan Anthony , all using just a handful of ingredients

The yellow sticker challenge

Next time you’re at the supermarket, bag a few stickered items approaching their best-before date to save waste and whip up a delicious bargain meal

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Leafy greens pesto Tip 100g greens (

One base three meals

Make a batch of spiced lentils at the weekend then use it as the base for three more meals, including a crispy filo pie

eat well for… gut health

Dr Chintal Patel explains how choosing foods to support your digestion can lead to better all-round health

health benefits of... apples

Rich in vitamins, antioxidants and fibre, this common fruit is packed with goodness – nutritionist Nicola Shubrook explains

3 more ways with apples

Celery & apple salad Put 200g bulgur

When is the best time to drink coffee?

Can’t do without your morning latte? You may want to rethink your routine after reading expert advice

At its best

Showcase new season’s onions, celeriac and purple sprouting broccoli in must-try recipes from our food director Cassie Best

Also in season chicory

Barney Desmazery shines the spotlight on an underused ingredient currently at its peak

Make time for yourself

Mix a cocktail and serve the perfect

Valentine’s night Rib-eye with cacio e pepe butter

Show someone you care by making a special supper

Carnival time

Jamaica is hosting a carnival to mark Bob Marley Week, 1-6 February – the reggae star would have turned 80 this month. Food writer April Jackson transports us to the island with traditional dishes

Jamaican oxtail

This is a dish with roots in resilience

Jamaican fried dumplings

These dumplings are a cherished staple; perfectly golden

Donal Skehan’s Irish stew

The pop-star-turned-food-writer shares fond memories including the recipe that most reminds him of childhood

Easy weekend bakes

Spend some time in the kitchen with a baking project from Jane Dunn of Jane’s Patisserie

Cookie dough bars

Cookie dough bars, p98 When baking

Tiramisu cupcakes

Tiramisu cupcakes, p98 Tiramisu is a

Bistro hits

Impress friends with this easier-than-it-looks French-style menu

Moules marinière

A classic moules marinière is a very simple

Gâteau basque

Shoot director FREDDIE STEWART | Food stylist JESSICA

A taste of Korea

Take your tastebuds on a trip around the East Asian peninsula with traditional dishes recipes DA-HAE WEST

Kimchi jjigae

Make this spicy, warming dish using pork

Kimbap

Adapt these rice rolls with almost any ingredient

Raise a glass

Make a citrussy rum cocktail and check out our favourite bottles to add to your shopping list this month

IN the KNOW

Sharpen your skills in the kitchen with our expert guides and make a note of the latest cookbooks and events to catch

LEARN SOMETHING new

Sharpen your Indian cookery skills with Aktar Islam, chef patron at Birmingham’s only two-Michelin-starred restaurant Opheem

Next level BEEF HOTPOT

Try our comforting twist on the traditional one-pot meat stew to warm up those chilly evenings

5 OF THE BEST FRYING PANS

Invest in a good non-stick pan, or opt for stainless steel to retain heat – our experts have tested a wide range to help you choose

GET OUT AND ABOUT

Learn the craft of making chocolate or pasta and take a stroll among the snowdrops in Cumbria

BOOKS for COOKS

Our resident reviewer Fiona Forman makes a hearty veg pie from Pass the Plate by Carolina Gelen and casts her eye over more new titles

Discover the Iberian Peninsula

Take in the sights of Andalucia and the Lisbon coast

Taste your way around Puglia

Discover one of Italy’s renowned culinary regions, with trips to vineyards, olive farms and bakeries

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Florida Keys

Travel the vibrant archipelago to experience the USA’s southernmost towns

what to eat in New Delhi

Vineet Bhatia MBE combines bold flavours and centuries of tradition at Dhilli at The Oberoi, New Delhi. Here, he lists his favourite dishes and where in the city to find them

European cities for food lovers

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