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<p>The Bard himself may never have cooked a meal, but his plays are seasoned with food, feasts and plenty of appetite</p>
Recipes

To eat or not to eat: How to cook from Shakespeare’s plays today

From banquets fit for kings to tavern feasts and lovers’ suppers, a new cookbook by Sam Bilton and Shakespeare’s Globe reveals how food shaped the Bard’s world – and shows how to bring those flavours to your own table

Features

The best new no and low-alcohol drinks to try now

<p>Proof that nostalgia has a sweet tooth – the Penguin bar looks the same, even if what’s inside isn’t</p>
Features

Why the chocolate we’re eating isn’t really chocolate anymore

<p>If Pizza Hut is struggling, what does that mean for the other casual, affordable restaurants that once formed the backbone of our eating-out culture</p>
Voices

Pizza Hut is dying. Your favourite diner will be next

<p>A stress-free Christmas is possible – The Batch Lady says it all starts with a freezer and a plan</p>
Features

The influencer who’s already cooking Christmas dinner

<p>At 90, Mary Berry shows no sign of slowing down — her new cookbook and TV series prove she’s still the nation’s favourite cook</p>
Recipes

Mary Berry at 90: Three recipes from a lifetime of cooking

<p>Crisp, molten and a little bit fiery – the toastie that’ll ruin all others for you</p>
Recipes

The ultimate kimchi and taleggio cheese toastie

<p>The once-reliable ‘big shop’ has become an act of endurance – shoppers say £100 no longer stretches as far as it used to</p>
Home News

The £100 weekly shop trend that shows how little food it really buys

<p>Donal Skehan has traded slow braises for speedy suppers – and found joy in the chaos of family life</p>
Features

Donal Skehan on cooking through the chaos of parenthood

<p>Ruth Rogers is set to open the River Cafe Cafe, a more affordable sister eaterie </p>
Food and Drink

Ruth Rogers on the River Cafe’s new affordable dining experience

<p>A hearty reminder that autumn salads can be every bit as comforting as roasts</p>
Recipes

Autumn recipes to cook now, from squash to apple pie

<p>Crispy flatbread, golden chicken and creamy tahini yoghurt make this salad an instant classic</p>
Recipes

Rotisserie chicken and za’atar salad: Fast, fresh, addictive

Recipes

<p>A bowl that captures Puglia in every bite – peppery olive oil, bitter greens and the quiet beauty of simple cooking</p>
Recipes

Mediterranean recipes to bring sunshine to colder days

<p>A hearty Tuscan soup of beans, greens and eggs that proves simplicity is the secret to great cooking</p>
Recipes

Tuscan acquacotta soup is rustic comfort in a bowl

<p>Sweet balsamic onions and golden sausage make this quick pasta dish a weeknight winner</p>
Recipes

Weeknight favourites: Smashed sausage pasta with balsamic onions

<p>A thrifty twist on minestrone from Tom Kerridge – proof that a clear-out can still taste like comfort</p>
Recipes

15 soup recipes from Tom Kerridge, Fearnley-Whittingstall and more

<p>A dish born from two worlds – smoky tandoor chicken meets the creamy comfort Britain fell in love with</p>
Recipes

How chicken tikka masala became a symbol of modern Britain

<p>Strawberry-stuffed Czech dumplings – a sweet main course as comforting as it is nostalgic</p>
Recipes

How to make Czech strawberry dumplings

<p>A thrifty twist on minestrone from Tom Kerridge – proof that a clear-out can still taste like comfort</p>
Recipes

15 soup recipes from Tom Kerridge, Fearnley-Whittingstall and more

<p>A dish born from two worlds – smoky tandoor chicken meets the creamy comfort Britain fell in love with</p>
Recipes

How chicken tikka masala became a symbol of modern Britain

<p>Strawberry-stuffed Czech dumplings – a sweet main course as comforting as it is nostalgic</p>
Recipes

How to make Czech strawberry dumplings

Budget Bites

<p>Proof that the air fryer can do more than chips – three budget-friendly recipes that taste like a weekend treat on a weeknight budget</p>
Recipes

Budget air fryer recipes for quick, easy weeknight dinners

Recipes

Budget air fryer recipes for quick, easy weeknight dinners

<p>Proof that the air fryer can do more than chips – three budget-friendly recipes that taste like a weekend treat on a weeknight budget</p>
<p>Low on carbs, high on flavour – three quick, budget-friendly meals worth making on repeat</p>
Recipes

Three easy low-carb recipes that won’t break the bank

<p>Proof that picnic food doesn’t need pastry faff to impress</p>
Recipes

8 quick summer recipes for easy lunches and picnics

<p>Three meals, one shop: these recipes are designed to work harder for your wallet and your weeknight schedule</p>
Recipes

Three budget dinners with one shopping list to cut food costs

<p>Three ways to do dinner better this spring – fresh, fast and full of veg, these budget-friendly plates are made to share (or not)</p>
Recipes

Three easy spring dinners that look fancier than they are

<p>Three ways to do dinner better this spring – fresh, fast and full of veg, these budget-friendly plates are made to share (or not)</p>
Recipes

Three easy spring dinners that look fancier than they are

<p>Three spring-ready fish recipes that are big on flavour, light on cost – and even lighter on washing-up</p>
Recipes

Spring dinners for under £10? These three fish recipes deliver

<p>Spring on a plate – three easy, budget-friendly recipes that make the most of the season’s best</p>
Recipes

Three budget-friendly spring recipes you’ll want to make this week

Restaurants

<p>Where Ancoats’ industrial past meets playful Italian energy – Bruco’s counter is the best seat in the house for watching the drama unfold</p>
IndyEats

Bruco, Manchester, restaurant review: Small plates, supersized flavour

<p>A set menu with just enough choice – Margaret’s lets the ingredients do the talking</p>
IndyEats

Cambridge’s new candlelit bistro is quietly brilliant

<p>A tale of two stars: Aulis’s Cumbrian trick door in Soho vs Gorse’s calm Cardiff corner – same Michelin badge, wildly different bills</p>
IndyEats

Fine and Dime: When does a Michelin star really earn its keep?

<p>Two bistros, one postcode, zero resemblance – Marylebone’s newest rivals could hardly be more different</p>
IndyEats

Fine and Dime: One neighbourhood, two bistros, totally different vibes

Chefs

<p>Rich goulash and fluffy dumplings – the ultimate taste of Czech comfort</p>
Features

Everything you need to know about Czech food

Features

Everything you need to know about Czech food

<p>Rich goulash and fluffy dumplings – the ultimate taste of Czech comfort</p>
<p>The No.1 restaurant in North America, according to the inaugural North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025</p>
News & Advice

The 50 best restaurants in the US and Canada named

<p>Samin Nosrat has spent the years since ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’ redefining her relationship with food – and herself</p>
Features

Samin Nosrat: ‘Success sent me into a big depression’

<p>Padella chef Tim Siadatan, whose new cookbook reveals the simple techniques behind the cult London restaurant’s most-loved pasta dishes</p>
Features

Padella chef’s six simple tricks for perfect pasta at home

<p>King Charles once braved hours in the rain to tour Blanc’s Oxfordshire gardens – proof of the pull Le Manoir still holds for royalty and food lovers alike</p>
Features

Raymond Blanc: ‘When I had a veggie menu, people thought I was weird’

<p>King Charles once braved hours in the rain to tour Blanc’s Oxfordshire gardens – proof of the pull Le Manoir still holds for royalty and food lovers alike</p>
Features

Raymond Blanc: ‘When I had a veggie menu, people thought I was weird’

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<p>Vegetables deserve more than side-dish status – here’s how to make them the star</p>
Features

An expert guide to making vegetables the star of every meal

Wine

<p>Whether you prefer red, white or rosé, there are some excellent deals to be had</p>
Deals

Best wine deals for October 2025

<p>The selection in your local has never been better</p>
Wine

Sommeliers reveal the best supermarket wines from Aldi, Tesco and more

<p>Have yourself a merry little Christmas, with these top-rated wine advent calendars </p>
Advent calendars

Best wine advent calendars to toast the 2025 festive season

<p>Former GP Thomas Kwan admitted to lacing wine with a toxic metal</p>
Crime

GP admits trying to kill mother’s partner with poisoned wine

<p>Victims invested in loans meant for wine collectors who did not exist</p>
US Crime News

British man faces jail time over $99 million wine scam

Lifestyle

How the record-hot summer is expected to impact Britain’s alcohol

<p>Former GP Thomas Kwan admitted to lacing wine with a toxic metal</p>
Crime

GP admits trying to kill mother’s partner with poisoned wine

<p>Victims invested in loans meant for wine collectors who did not exist</p>
US Crime News

British man faces jail time over $99 million wine scam

Lifestyle

How the record-hot summer is expected to impact Britain’s alcohol

IndyBest

<p>Nutritionists say there are certain things they look for when choosing a meal deal to make sure they are picking nourishing options</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

I asked four nutritionists for their nutritious meal deal choices

Fitness and wellbeing

I asked four nutritionists for their nutritious meal deal choices

<p>Nutritionists say there are certain things they look for when choosing a meal deal to make sure they are picking nourishing options</p>
<p>All the oils in this review are extra virgin olive oil, which is the highest quality</p>
Food & Drink

I taste-tested supermarket olive oils – these are the best bottles

<p>Do you know the difference between your culinary and ceremonial grade matcha?</p>
Food & Drink

Best matcha brands to buy in 2025

<p>Kefir contains natural probiotics like lacto and bifido bacterium</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

I drank kefir for a month and it made me feel like a superhuman

<p>I tried own-brand supermarket loaves as well as higher-end bread options on supermarket shelves, to see which are worth their dough</p>
Food & Drink

I’ve found the best supermarket sourdough from Lidl, Asda and more

<p>I tried own-brand supermarket loaves as well as higher-end bread options on supermarket shelves, to see which are worth their dough</p>
Food & Drink

I’ve found the best supermarket sourdough from Lidl, Asda and more

<p>Some supermarkets have already opened up their delivery slots for December </p>
Food

Where to buy the best supermarket Christmas turkeys in 2025

<p>Experts say chia seeds are an excellent source of fibre and are great for gut health too</p>
Promoted content

The health benefits of chia seeds, according to experts

<p>Discover the best sparkling wine deals on champagne this month, from Bollinger to Taittinger and more</p>
Deals

Best champagne deals for October 2025

<p>Shop the best spirits from Aldi, Tesco and more </p>
Spirits

The best supermarket whiskies to buy, according to industry experts

<p>The brand’s drinks contain ceremonial grade Matcha from the Uji region of Japan, and real fruit </p>
Food & Drink

This £140m company is the biggest Dragons’ Den success story

<p>I’ve sipped Spatone daily since 2016, throughout three pregnancies and very heavy post-partum periods</p>
Food & Drink

I drank Spatone every day to see if it could boost iron levels

<p>Hunker down at home this autumn with Naked Wine’s case of 12 bottles </p>
Wine

Experts love this wine service – and this deal gets you bottles for £6

<p>A balanced diet can keep your gut health in check</p>
News

Changing how people eat could save 15 million lives a year, study says

<p>All these bottles cost less than £50 </p>
Wine

The best supermarket champagne, handpicked by experts

<p>I sampled a variety of ports to bring you the ones bursting with flavour </p>
Wine

Best ports and fortified wines 2025, tried and tested by a connoisseur

Food and drink deals

<p>Stock up with your favourite chocolate brands using these Easter egg deals</p>
Easter

Best Easter egg deals 2025: Cadbury, Hotel Chocolat and more

<p>Stock up on your favourite chocolate for less</p>
Deals

Hotel Chocolat discount code 2025: 15% off in October

<p>Get your next coffee fix for less with these Nespresso deals</p>
Deals

How to save 35% on Nespresso coffee machines and pods

<p>Did somebody say Just Eat deals? </p>
Deals

Get up to 50% off orders with these Just Eat discount codes

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More food and drink features

<p>Some 13 supermarkets entered a combined 185 of their best Christmas products across 17 categories</p>
Food and Drink

Winners revealed in annual Christmas food taste test

Food and Drink

Winners revealed in annual Christmas food taste test

<p>Some 13 supermarkets entered a combined 185 of their best Christmas products across 17 categories</p>
<p>Cooking steak is an art - here is how to get it right</p>
Food and Drink

This is how to cook the ultimate steak, according to top chefs

<p>Dating back more than 2,000 years, kombucha is the original gut health drink</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Drinking kombucha has transformed my gut health – here’s how

<p>Chef Charlie Bigham said he sourced only the 'most exclusive ingredients'</p>
Business

Charlie Bigham launches new £30 ready meals

<p>Beyond Meat was the darling of the plant-based meat industry when it went public on the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2019</p>
Food and Drink

Beyond Meat dealt another blow as investors protest planned change

<p>Beyond Meat was the darling of the plant-based meat industry when it went public on the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2019</p>
Food and Drink

Beyond Meat dealt another blow as investors protest planned change

<p>The move that launched a thousand memes</p>
Lifestyle

The rise and fall of Salt Bae – why his £600 steak empire is crumbling

<p>Humble no more: beans have gone from back-of-the-cupboard staple to the food world’s hottest ingredient</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

How bean fibremaxxing became the secret to better gut-health

<p>Table for one: 13 per cent more people are eating alone in restaurants this year compared to the last</p>
Features

The 10 best restaurants for solo dining in London

<p>Crispy-edged, garlicky bramboráky – the Czech answer to rösti or latkes</p>
Recipes

How to make Czech potato pancakes

<p>The early days of M&S in 1914, when shopping was an event and a pot of tea afterwards was practically part of the purchase</p>
Features

Marks and Spencer and the real reason they are closing their cafes

<p>Leftover roast meat is delicious in salads</p>
Food and Drink

This chicken and za’atar flatbread salad is a great leftover hack

<p>Food writer Donal Skehan </p>
Food and Drink

Recipe for Donal Skehan’s quick and comforting sausage pasta

<p>Slow-cooked beef goulash – rich, smoky and perfect for soaking up with dumplings or crusty bread</p>
Recipes

How to make classic Czech beef goulash

<p>Tim Spector has accused Joe Wicks of fuelling fear, not understanding, about food</p>
Features

Tim Spector: Joe Wicks’s ‘killer’ protein bar isn’t the whole story

<p>A taste of Beirut at home – hearty, aromatic and made for sharing, these dishes from ‘Lebnani’ embody the warmth and generosity of Lebanese cooking</p>
Recipes

Three Lebanese comfort food recipes for cold autumn nights

<p>Dubai chocolate is a dessert prepared with milk and dark chocolate, roasted shredded wheat, pistachio paste and tahini.</p>
Food and Drink

Dubai Chocolate is no longer just a craze. It’s about more than bars

<p>A high-protein twist on comfort food – sticky, citrusy chicken that feels indulgent but fuels you through long autumn nights</p>
Recipes

Healthy comfort food recipes for autumn evenings

<p>Our pick of supermarket gems that prove you don’t need to spend big to drink brilliantly</p>
Features

Wine hacks: The best quality wines to buy without overspending

<p>Jamie Oliver is one of the few chefs who is still securing a primetime food progamming slot</p>
Features

Have TV celebrity chefs like Jamie Oliver run their course?

<p>Maggie Baird, mother of world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas, (AP Photo/Mary Conlon)</p>
Food and Drink

Billie Eilish’s mom wants you to eat more plants. Here are her ideas

<p>PepsiCo is experimenting with ingredients like paprika and turmeric to mimic the bright reds and oranges</p>
Food and Drink

Mountain Dew and Cheetos to undergo makeover amid health fears

<p>Marinated overnight in saffron, yoghurt and lime, this roast chicken is Nosrat’s take on the Persian joojeh kabob of her childhood</p>
Recipes

Persian-inspired roast chicken with saffron and yoghurt

<p>The cosy dishes you crave, reimagined with lighter, nutrient-packed twists</p>
Recipes

Six comfort food classics made healthier with a veggie twist

<p>Tall, golden and chewy – Nosrat’s sky-high focaccia is the result of years of tweaking and patience</p>
Recipes

The secret to perfect focaccia

<p>A creamy, spiced carrot and coconut soup with a Thai-inspired crunch – proof that soup season can be anything but boring</p>
Recipes

Spice up soup season: Curried carrot with a Thai twist

<p>Weeknight cooking made simple – quick, healthy recipes that don’t skimp on flavour</p>
Recipes

Six quick and easy recipes with a healthy twist

<p>The dish that Tucci declared ‘one of the best things I’ve ever eaten’ – courgettes never tasted so good</p>
Recipes

The only pasta recipes you’ll ever need from top Italian chefs

<p>Silky strands of pici coated in peppery, buttery sauce – the pasta that built a cult following</p>
Recipes

Pici cacio e pepe: The silky pasta dish everyone should master

<p>A light yet luxurious tagliarini dish where sweet crab meat, chilli and lemon do all the heavy lifting</p>
Recipes

Tagliarini with crab, chilli and lemon: the pasta to perfect

<p>A vibrant pistachio, mint and basil pesto pasta that proves how a handful of fresh ingredients can outshine any jarred sauce</p>
Recipes

Pistachio, mint and basil pesto pasta to make on repeat

<p>State banquets are as much about symbolism as ceremony – every smile, seating plan and menu choice designed to serve up a message alongside the meal</p>
Features

The hidden messages in Trump’s royal banquet menu

<p>Veganism once promised to reshape dining – but has the era of absolutes given way to something more flexible?</p>
Food and Drink

Is Lewis Hamilton’s dream of a vegan-only restaurant era over?

<p>A man has been found guilty of fraud after passing off ordinary tea as a unique Scotland-grown variety (Anthony Devlin/PA)</p>
Food and Drink

New research finds widespread misconceptions about our tea

<p>Blanc calls this Basque cheesecake the best he’s ever tasted – burnished on top, creamy within, and guaranteed to wow at any dinner table</p>
Recipes

Raymond Blanc’s Basque cheesecake recipe is a true showstopper

<p>Doctor and leading TikTok health creator Dr Karan Rajan says combining raspberries, chia seeds and yoghurt creates an easy, low-cost meal offering plenty of health benefits</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Doctor’s simple three-ingredient recipe for improved gut health

<p>Blanc’s porchetta with prunes is designed to impress – a feast of crisp crackling, juicy pork and rich herb stuffing that brings theatre to the Sunday table</p>
Recipes

The ultimate Sunday roast: Raymond Blanc’s porchetta with prunes

<p>Sauerkraut is delicious topped on sausages or in sandwiches </p>
Food and Drink

How to make sauerkraut, the delicious alternative accompaniment

<p>Blanc’s potager casserole shows how seasonal veg can become a feast when paired with a simple pistou sauce</p>
Recipes

From Le Manoir’s garden: Raymond Blanc’s seasonal casserole

<p>An iced matcha latte is served at Asha Tea House on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)</p>
Food and Drink

The world’s love for matcha is about to be tested

<p>Healthy, balanced and batch-friendly: three recipes from Emily English’s ‘Live to Eat’</p>
Recipes

Healthy recipes from Em the Nutritionist to reset your September

<p>‘We’re not taking the booze out of anything. We’re not saying this is like a vegan sausage or anything like that’</p>
Features

Tom Parker Bowles on Christopher’s cordials: ‘Mum’s obsessed with it!’

<p>Comfort food with benefits – this one-pot chicken lasagne hides a clever bean béchamel that’s as good for your gut as it is for your appetite</p>
Recipes

Six delicious recipes to boost your gut health

<p>Jamie Oliver</p>
Food and Drink

Three new Jamie Oliver recipes for a health kick this weekend

<p>A risotto with a twist – sweet peas, tangy goat’s cheese and juicy prawns for a dish that feels special without the fuss.</p>
Recipes

Perfect risotto made easy with five tips and two recipes

<p>A speedy steak with a bold kick of coffee, chilli and lime butter – tender every time if you slice it right</p>
Recipes

Quick steak with coffee and chilli butter – plus a slicing hack

<p>Ripe papaya stir-fried with spice and herbs – a vibrant Brazilian-inspired side that tastes just like pumpkin mash</p>
Recipes

Stir-fried papaya with crispy basil – a Brazilian-inspired side

<p>Tim Spector, the man who wants you to rethink your microbes – alive, dead or ‘zombie’</p>
Features

Tim Spector on the everyday foods he swears by to improve gut health

<p>Ixta Belfrage reconnecting with her roots in Brazil – the inspiration behind her latest cookbook, ‘Fusão’</p>
Features

Ixta Belfrage on Brazilian fusion, heritage and her new cookbook

<p>A saucy spin on Bahia’s famous moqueca – this fish burger is made for dipping and dribbling</p>
Recipes

Moqueca fish burger: A Brazilian twist on a classic seafood stew

<p>Britain Palestinian Beer in Britain</p>
Food and Drink

Palestinian beer overcomes war and border checks to go on sale in UK

<p>The drinks subscription costs customers £20 per month (Nick Ansell/PA)</p>
Food and Drink

Pret A Manger launches new initiative to rival the supermarket lunch

<p>A one-pan wonder that brings a little sunshine to your table – smoky, vibrant and just begging for a glass of rioja alongside</p>
Recipes

Five flavour-packed recipes to celebrate National Rice Week

<p>In August, Domino’s said it came under pressure from ‘weaker’ consumer confidence</p>
Food and Drink

Domino’s launches new chicken brand across UK in bid to take on KFC

<p>Joe Wick’s sausage stew: quick and healthy</p>
Recipes

Fourteen easy back-to-school recipes from Jamie Oliver and Joe Wicks

<p>Raymond Blanc in the kitchen</p>
Food and Drink

Raymond Blanc’s stuffed pork recipe is ideal for autumn

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