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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+ 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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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
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How to make the perfect Yule Log, as served at The Dorchester
Simple, step-by-step instructions for how to make this real show-stopper of a yule log recipe, courtesy of The Dorchester's pastry chef Nicolas Grosse.
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Chocolate, pear and hazelnut frangipane tart
Our kitchen garden cook goes nuts for hazelnuts at this time of year – try her delicious recipes that make the most of this seasonal treat.
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Credit: Jason Loewe A quacking good spread: Traditional duck terrine
From the fatty flakes of really good rillettes to a flavour-packed terrine, duck deserves to become more than your average pâté.
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Credit: Melanie Johnson How to make meatloaf with leek and pancetta
Our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson gives her take on a standard meatloaf recipe, adding plenty of extra zing with two offbeat ingredients.
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Credit: Melanie Johnson How to make Toad in the hole, the ultimate British comfort food
Try Melanie Johnson's recipe for toad in the hole – the ultimate British comfort food – with a twist thanks to the addition of bacon and leeks.
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How to make quince-and-walnut crumble cake
Our kitchen garden cook bakes quince-and-walnut crumble cake, a delicious autumnal pudding which will satisfy seasonal glut.
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Credit: Ultimate apple pie - Simon Hopkinson The ultimate apple pie recipe
There's nothing quite like a perfect apple pie – Simon Hopkinson shares his recipe to help you get it just right.
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A full English breakfast 10 reasons why the Full English Breakfast is one of the world’s great meals
Famous the world over, the ‘full English’ breakfast is making a comeback, finds Ellie Hughes, as she tucks into a good old fry-up of eggs, bacon, sausages and beans.
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Brilliant bonfire night recipes
Across the country Bonfire Night celebrations will be taking place this weekend – whether you're heading to a fireworks display or burning your own effigy of Guy Fawkes, these recipes will help your night go with a bang.
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How to make salted-caramel, apple and roasted-hazelnut galette
A fail-safe French pudding recipe from our kitchen garden cook.
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Credit: David Griffen How to make Michael Caines's curried carrot soup
This delicious soup from the Michelin-starred chef is an ideal winter warmer – Michael Caines has shared the recipe to help out disaster relief charity Shelterbox.
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How to put on the ultimate Halloween Feast, from eating eyeballs to drinking blood
Throwing a Halloween party this year? Here are our favourite suggestions for nightmarish nibbles and demonic drinks with which to wow the ghosts, ghouls and goblins who appear out of thin air to enjoy the festivities.
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Credit: Melanie Johnson Roast spatchcocked chicken with cavolo nero and pearl-barley risotto
The Italian cousin of kale is the perfect accompaniment to delicious roast chicken.
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Credit: Melanie Johnson Beetroot-crust pizza with pesto, beetroot and mozzarella
Yep, pizza can be delicious AND healthy.
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Greatest recipes ever: Sam and Sam Clark's chestnut and chorizo soup
Thomansina Miers picks chestnut and chorizo soup as one of her greatest recipes ever
