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Petty Elliott’s seafood stew

my favourite dish

Brilliance on a budget

COOK SMART

What’s your best date night treat?

Chefs and restaurateurs share their top dishes for a romantic evening

Cooks the books

MELIS SA THOMPSON 

Family meals helped us both heal

When Sophia Parvizi-Wayne and her mum Afsaneh faced serious illness, eating with loved ones took on a new significance

DIG I NTO A delicious summer

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Your sustainable shopping list

Discover which foods make least impact on the environment – and which to avoid

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Nostalgic pud

Enjoy a comforting treat with the time-honoured combo of rum and raisin in a sponge pudding recipe SAMUEL GOLDSMITH photograph HANNAH TAYLOR-EDDINGTON

meal plan for 2

Waste less and take the stress out of getting dinner on the table with recipes designed for a cosy evening in

love your leftovers

Don’t let surplus ingredients go to waste – get creative with these ideas

Adaptable recipes for all ages

If your kids have special dietary requirements or you simply have very young children, you’ll love these easily adaptable recipes

Ching-He Huang’s hoisin duck

watch, listen, cook

pancake parade

Shake things up on 13 February with these dazzling ideas

What are ultraprocessed foods?

behind the headlines

What’s the difference between processed and ultra-processed food?

The usual definition of a UPF is based on the NOVA classification system, devised by a research group, which divides food and drink into four categories:

it’s a wrap!

healthy diet plan

pulses

Make the most of storecupboard pulses with these easy, nutritious dishes

All about the keto diet

Month to month, we’ll give you the lowdown on the most talked-about diets so you can decide what’s right for you

Grow it, cook it

We’ve teamed up with our friends at BBC Gardeners’ World to bring you this new series, packed with tips for growing your own, plus ideas from food director Cassie Best for cooking what you harvest

How to use up everything Spice special

Pack maximum flavour into meals with spices using our handy tips and tricks

Fridge-raid dinners

Rustle up these easy suppers using leftover ingredients from your pantry and fridge – they’re all easily adaptable and can be swapped out for whatever you have to hand

Gadget comfort food

Create an energy-efficient hearty dinner using your pressure cooker, air-fryer or slow cooker

Sustainable swaps

Try freshwater trout in place of salmon to help preserve the wild Atlantic species

Quick & clever toast

Give a humble breakfast favourite an upgrade and save bread from going stale with these creative ideas

Wines to drink with British classics

Everything you need to know about pairing wine with comfort food

Explore the beauty of historical Italy

Enjoy stays in Lake Garda, Montecatini and Sorrento

Cruises for the incurably curious

Prices from £1049pp*

Explore India’s Golden Triangle and sail the Ganges with Atul Kochhar

E xplore the rich cultural and historic treasures

Tom Kerridge’s steak supper

Whether you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day main or just a special meal for two, steak is always a winner

Get out & about

Plan some fun for the half-term break, or simply enjoy a leisurely weekend with great food and drink

A Chinese celebration

Food writer Shu Lin shares her favourite traditional Chinese recipes for bringing in the Lunar New Year

Ravioli

Master the art of making pasta this weekend

Learn something new

Test kitchen secrets

Get set for the week

Reclaim your weekend Cook mindfully

Raise a glass

Reclaim your weekend Mix a cocktail