How to make roast chicken, fennel, lemon and new-potato tray bake
Make the most of your new potato crop says our kitchen garden cook.
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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: & Ampersand The butter connoisseurs who are spreading joy
If you're spending £3 on a top-notch loaf of bread, you don't want to spread any old stuff on it. Emma Hughes meets one of the new breed of butter entrepreneurs whose fine wares are earning recognition across the country.
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Credit: Alamy Five steps to the perfect cup of tea – including which biscuits to dunk in it
Whether it’s blazing hot outside or chilly and damp, there’s nothing quite a good cup of tea. So on National Tea Day, we’ve collected some fine tips on making a perfect cup – with almost-as-important advice on what biscuits to dunk in which type.
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Credit: Alamy Jason Goodwin: How to turn a majestic but unlucky deer into a freezer-full of meals
Our columnist Jason Goodwin makes the most of a bit of A35 roadkill – with a little help from Christian Dior. No, really.
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How to make perfect roast lamb, by Gizzi Erskine
'I’m back into having my leg of lamb served pink with a charry crust'
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DJB5RM Roast beef on cutting board with saltcellar and pepper mill How to make perfect roast beef with all the trimmings, by Simon Hopkinson
'It has to be roast beef with Yorkshire puddings and homemade horseradish – I don’t think I could eat roast beef without it. Any leftover meat is almost as nice as having the roast itself'
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Credit: Alamy DXG4KX How to carve meat: A guide from the Master Carver at Simpson's on the Strand
Manzil Diniz has been the official 'Master Carver' at Simpson's on the Strand for 15 years. He shared his top three tips with us.
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Credit: Hot Cross Buns - as made by Tom Aikens How to make perfect hot cross buns
Making hot cross buns is simple, and they’re so much more delicious then shop-bought buns.
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Credit: Melanie Johnson Sunday-supper: Welsh ‘buck’ rarebit
Spinach is a delicious and welcome addition to classic Welsh rarebit.
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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
