2 h. ago Biryani and chunky chilli pumpkin: Maunika Gowardhan’s recipes for Indian

One-pot mushroom and squash biryani, and a chunky, savoury squash coated in spicesIt’s squash season and my favourite time of the year, not least for all the curries and other comfort food of autumn. Today’s Rajasthani stir-fry is one I cook often, and the combination of ginger, chilli and jaggery lends it a lovely balance of flavour. The biryani, meanwhile, is packed with whole spices, basmati and ghee, which give so much more flavour to the layers of rice and vegetables. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago What a whopper! Twins' prized pumpkin which drinks 1,000 pints of water a day becomes record breaker

Little Etta Syrett, four, is dwarfed by one of her grandfather Ian's gigantic pumpkins. Ian and twin brother Stuart have been growing the vegetables in their greenhouse in Lymington, Hampshire.

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16 h. ago Mary Berry shares 'genius' tip for cooking broccoli and cauliflower to make them tastier

Broccoli and cauliflower are often criticised for being bland, but there is a simple recipe to make them tastier

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19 h. ago How to make rice and peas – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

It’s the staple dish of the Caribbean: a moreish rubble of beans, rice and flavour, flavour, flavour Rice and peas (or peas and rice, according to Bahamians) is to the Caribbean what polenta is to north-west Italy – it is, Jamaica’s Helen Willinsky explains, “a staple of our diet”, and so much more than a mere side dish. Traditionally served on Sundays, it’s now on menus every day of the week, but it’s also worth saving for a special occasion.Prep 10 min Soak OvernightCook 2 hr Rest 10 min+ Serves 6 Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Stop buying supermarket bread when Mary Berry's farmhouse loaf recipe is tastier

This bread recipe is a delicious and healthier alternative to store-bought bread and is perfect for those who love to bake.

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21 h. ago One way to cut potatoes for fluffy crispy roasties every single time

The direction you chop potatoes is crucial for fluffy, crispy roast potatoes, according to one easy method. And it's perfect if you want to promise delicious spuds for your Sunday roast dinner

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22 h. ago I've already opened Estella Bartlett's newly launched jewellery advent calendar

The Estella Bartlett Advent Calendar is back for 2025, and it's packed full of gorgeous jewellery like chunky chains and hoop earrings worth over £375

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22 h. ago Bangers and mash will be extra tasty if you add one ingredient to gravy

A recipe developer shared a tip to make your gravy taste better and it's to do with one ingredient you may have never heard of. Add it to your gravy, and you certainly won't be disappointed

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23 h. ago Best pumpkin spice gifts for autumn including cosy candle and affordable knitwear

Spice up your new season style with autumn’s cosiest shades, and shop our best pumpkin spice gifts including a cosy candle and scented lip balm

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29 h. ago I write bestselling cosy fantasy books — these are the 12 cosy books you need to read

With the days becoming chillier, pumpkin spice everywhere and just a matter of weeks before the clocks fall back, we're officially in cosy season

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34 h. ago Celtic ace urges squad to 'change the recipe' as he backs head

Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers says the club may try something new in order to rediscover their golden touch.

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39 h. ago Teen freed from jail for relationship in Dubai dies after London police chase

Teen freed from jail for relationship in Dubai dies after London police chase  The Indian Express

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44 h. ago My secrets to living to 90: Ditch the gym, eat toast every day and get a dog... MARY BERRY reveals the diet and daily habits that keep ageing at bay

It's DAME MARY BERRY's 90th birthday year. The national treasure talks to Richard Godwin about love, loss and her recipe for living well

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48 h. ago ‘This is real progress’: airlines on sustainable aviation fuels and the chances of net zero flying

The EU and UK have imposed mandates, and investors see its value – but the industry has mixed viewsOne hundred years ago, the Italian aviator Francesco de Pinedo was attempting the unprecedented feat of crossing the Indian subcontinent in a flying boat. He later splashed down on the Tiber in Rome to national acclaim, having flown via Asia to Australia and back over seven months, taking off and landing in water 80 times.Aviation has been marked by stop-start journeys on hitherto uncharted courses to unlikely, if not unreachable, destinations. Today’s collective act of faith – amid much scepticism – is in following an uncertain path to sustainability, through green fuels that are yet to be widely produced. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago 'Don't go the gym, eat toast every day and get a dog': MARY BERRY reveals her secrets to living well at 90

It's DAME MARY BERRY's 90th birthday year. The national treasure talks to Richard Godwin about love, loss and her recipe for living well

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48 h. ago Weekend Wishlist: 9 fashion and beauty products to see shoppers through autumn

This week, we've rounded up our favourite launches from the likes of Glow Recipe, FatFace, Bare Minerals and more

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50 h. ago Scones will come out of the oven 'perfect' if you add 1 fruit

Scones are the perfect sweet treat, especially when they're warm and fresh out of the oven. And according to one recipe blog, there's one fruit that's worth adding to the dough.

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50 h. ago Meera Sodha’s recipe for breakfast burrito with chipotle tofu and pinto beans | Meera Sodha recipes

A breakfast (or lunch, or brunch) all-in-one tortilla treatImagine a world full of all-in-one options. One type of lightbulb! A single charger for all the gadgets! One battery size! One remote control! One type of Tupperware! Universal buttons! One insurance policy for life, death and everything in between! One pan lid for all the pans! Wouldn’t that be great? That’s what the burrito, with its multiple ingredients swaddled in tortilla, promises. Except that I haven’t always loved the heft of them and the way the flavours merge too readily. So I’ve written my own recipe. For me, this is the one. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Indian restaurant named best in Wales hidden on a country road on the outskirts of pretty town

The annual Asian and Restaurant Awards, which took place in Manchester on Monday, September 25, saw two Welsh restaurants crowned as winners in their respective categories

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52 h. ago Nigella Lawson's 'crumble of dreams' needs one 'obligatory' treat with it

Nigella Lawson has shared her luxurious apple crumble recipe that is always going to go down a treat - and said one component is 'obligatory' rather than optional

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