60 minutes ago Stanley Tucci shares recipe for 'perfect' roast potatoes he grew up with

As well as his acting career, 64-year-old US star Stanley Tucci i loves to share his passion for food too – having released a number of cookbooks. And now the film icon has shared his recipe for the 'perfect' roast potatoes

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1 hour ago The Christmas that went wrong: The day was saved by the new friend I’d made on a drunken night out

I was alone in New York during the pandemic, in the aftermath of a breakup and unable to go home. A Korean family taught me to believe in the kindness of strangersLike many Jewish families, the Wolfsons take Christmas extremely seriously. Latkes and smoked salmon are served before homemade cranberry sauce and brussels sprouts. My dad’s hand-painted menorah, which he made during the ceramics cafe boom of the early 2000s, sits proudly underneath the Christmas tree.As such, I had never missed a Christmas with the family – although there had been some near misses. In 2019, we spent Christmas by my dad’s hospital bed after his stroke – us sipping on hospital canteen gingerbread lattes, him having Christmas dinner in the guise of vanilla-scented protein, fed through a tube. In 2020, I saw my family only from six feet away, double-masked and on the doorstep. I delivered presents, but they were not opened for a few days, to let any stray virus dissipate. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago 'Genius' rocky road Christmas pudding is the perfect alternative dessert

Baker Jane Dunn rustled up a 'genius' chocolate alternative to the classic Christmas pudding - here's how to make it

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3 hours ago Mary Berry's 'hearty' Irish stew recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prepare

Mary Berry is known for her delicious yet simple recipes and her take on an Irish stew is no different - it's the perfect comfort food for those cold winter nights

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3 hours ago Heavenly scone recipe tastes like 'eating a cloud' and 'always impresses'

Sarah Rossi, from the blog Taming Twins, says her raspberry scones are the best you can make - and have a secret ingredient that makes them like "a heavenly cloud"

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13 hours ago Kim Woodburn reveals top tips for perfect Christmas Dinner and how to be stress

Kim Woodburn is well known for making everything sparkle, and the TV star described exactly how she approaches Christmas to avoid any mess or drama - from hosting, to cleaning, to her clever roast dinner hacks

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16 hours ago Easy slow cooker mulled wine recipe that'll make your house smell 'amazing'

This classic festive drink is loved by millions all over the world, and is usually enjoyed out in the cold at a Christmas market - but you can make it at home with a slow cooker

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17 hours ago Urgent DWP scam warning to pensioners claiming credit and Winter Fuel Payment

Millions of benefit recipients could be at risk

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17 hours ago Roast potato blunder everyone makes and it stops them from getting crispy

Having perfectly crispy roast potatoes is a must for any Christmas dinner, but many of us make one mistake that stops us from achieving the ultimate crisp on our spuds

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