Sunday-supper: Welsh ‘buck’ rarebit
Spinach is a delicious and welcome addition to classic Welsh rarebit.
Recipes
Find delicious recipes for every occasion using fresh seasonal ingredients and local produce.
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+ Spring
As the days get longer, take advantage of the sweet offerings of the new season. Try our sensational recipes for lamb, asparagus and elderflower and embrace the vibrant, colourful dishes of spring.
+ Summer
Explore our collection of sumptuous summer recipes. From seasonal salads to light and fruity puds, we reveal the best dishes to serve al fresco on a sun-soaked terrace.
+ Autumn
As the nights draw in, why not make the most of the seasonal harvest. Chase away the autumn chill with our sensational recipes using juicy apples, sweet potatoes, fragrant mushrooms and rich game.
+ Winter
Magnificent winter warmers including piping hot pies, roast dinners, slow cooking and hearty puddings and crumbles. Take comfort in our collection of wonderful winter recipes.
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Curious Questions: How do you make the perfect cream scone?
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Credit: Jason Lowe How to cook the perfect steak
It might sound simple, but to serve a perfect steak and chips is no mean feat – and a fragrant sauce will take it to another level.
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Credit: Melanie Johnson The ultimate cauliflower cheese – whole roasted cauliflower with cheddar, Parmesan and broth
Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that dresses up rather well, says our kitchen garden cook.
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Credit: Melanie Johnson Creamy chicken Swiss-chard rolls with walnut pesto and pomegranate seeds
Our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson makes the most of delicious green, leafy vegetables and makes yummy Swiss-chard rolls.
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How to make rocket-and-pea panna cottas with sesame salmon
Our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson makes panna cottas with rocket.
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How to make a delicious Irish stew without potatoes
An Irish stew without potatoes might sound like a contradiction, but this lamb-neck and pearl-barley recipe gives the classic winter dish a rich twist.
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A delicious winter salad with purple sprouting broccoli
Salads need not be boring. Try our kitchen garden cook's recipe for a delicious winter salad packed full of seasonal goodies.
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How to make cod with kohlrabi and root-vegetable crown
Our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson puts the unusual root vegetable kohlrabi centre stage.
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Credit: Melanie Johnson How to make Tunworth cheese, caramelised-shallot and oat tarts
Our kitchen garden cook makes the most of shallots, which are a good source of vitamin C during the chilly winter months.
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How to make chocolate-and-orange upside-down tea cake, with orange whipped cream
So much more than marmalade – our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson finds delicious things to do with oranges.
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Credit: Jason Lowe How to make roast pheasant with bacon and braised lettuce
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Credit: Melanie Johnson Kickstart your detox with chicken-and-kale fritters with hummus
Melanie Johnson adds some spice to healthy kale, perfect for kickstarting your healthy eating in the New Year.
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Credit: Ultimate apple pie - Simon Hopkinson Apple pie, scones and perfect Welsh rarebit: Country Life’s top recipes of 2017
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Credit: Alamy The ultimate Boxing Day bacon sandwich – with a surprise ingredient
SImon Hopkinson shares his recipe for a bacon sandwich with a perfect Christmassy twist.
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Credit: Ultimate Christmas Day food - Illustration by Sholto Walker A gourmand's Christmas dream: The ultimate day of indulgence, from midnight to midnight
Self-confessed bon viveur Mark Priceis a firm believer in indulgence, and at Christmas he pushes it to the next level. Here's how.
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Credit: Jason Lowe How to make perfect smoked salmon with potato pancakes
Nothing says Christmas like a side of smoked salmon. This year, try it on pancakes.
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Credit: Melanie Johnson Maple-and-mustard pork chipolatas with braised red cabbage and lentils
This delicious sausage, cabbage and lentil recipe is a warming winter recipe that really makes the most of seasonal red cabbage.
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How to make gingerbread vodka
Nutmeg is the taste of Christmas, but it’s always had a wild side. Emma Hughes delves into its past and reveals her favourite recipe that infuses this festive spice into vodka.
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Canapé of the Year: Eight near-perfect mouthfuls – and one that gets absolutely everything right
