1 week ago I made roast potatoes with one extra ingredient and it was a game

Roast potatoes are a staple of any Sunday roast, but they can be hard to get right. This recipe uses a few unusual ingredients, but the end result is worth it

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2 w. ago ‘It was very difficult to hold on to’: are Michelin stars a blessing

The esteemed restaurant guide has struggled to stay relevant, with some leading chefs even barring reviewers or asking for their stars to be removed. Is this the end of fine dining?Time was, the ultimate honour for any ambitious chef was to gain a Michelin star or two. Better still, three. But these days, the world of fine dining is in a state of flux. Far from going to any lengths to schmooze critics or diners, restaurateurs are taking them on, from publicly berating customers who don’t spend enough to ejecting anyone who even threatens to leave an unfavourable review.Nowhere is this gear change more noticeable than in attitudes towards the esteemed “red book”, the Michelin Guide. Last October, Giglio, a restaurant in the Italian town of Lucca, asked for its star to be removed from the guide. It had become a burden, according to co-owner, Benedetto Rullo. Many diners were deterred by the prospect of “fussy” food and a formal atmosphere. “One should be able to go to a fine restauran...

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2 w. ago Easter weekend ‘ruined’ as shoppers rage over ‘mouldy’ roasts and melted eggs

After weeks of anticipation many people were left upset as their Easter Day was less perfect than they had imaged thanks to mouldy food and discoloured chocolate

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3 w. ago How to make flourless chocolate cake – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

A chocolatey after-dinner Easter treat that treads the line between a cake and a mousse Rich, dark and squidgy, this cake is very much an after-dinner, rather than an afternoon-tea affair – something you’ll need a fork for, and quite possibly a spoon, too. Somewhere between a cake and a mousse, it’s the perfect end to an Easter celebration (serve with creme fraiche and chilled sliced blood oranges) and a great make-ahead dessert at any time of year.Prep 35 min Cook 40 min Serves 8-10 Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Chef's 'ultimate' crispy roast potato recipe are perfect for Easter Sunday

Chef Poppy O'Toole, aka The Potato Queen, has shared her ultimate roast potato recipe - and people are amazed at how delicious and easy they look

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3 w. ago Mary Berry's 'ultra crispy' roast potato hack will make 'fluffy' Easter spuds

The cuisine queen uses this technique for show stopping roasties and it couldn't be simpler.

Science

3 w. ago Easter lamb roast blunder everyone makes that ruins the meal

Having perfectly crispy roast potatoes is a must for any Sunday roast, especially on Easter Sunday. Now, one chef has revealed how to perfect your spuds every time

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3 w. ago Make perfect air fryer hot cross buns every time with £1 secret ingredient

Using a key ingredient that's probably already sitting in your kitchen cupboard, you can make perfect and delicious Easter hot cross buns using an air fryer

Society

3 w. ago Easter lunch made perfect with Mary Berry’s tender slow roast lamb recipe

This recipe puts a french twist on the classic roast dinner staple making it the perfect Easter Sunday lunch

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3 w. ago Gordon Ramsay's 'perfect' roast potato recipe uses one secret ingredient

Gordon Ramsay's roast potato recipe is a game changer and uses just one secret ingredient to make sure they are perfect every time - and they're so easy to make

Society

3 w. ago Avoid making this mistake if you want crispy and fluffy roast potatoes this Easter Sunday

Follow this expert's advice if you want the perfect roasties with your dinner this bank holiday weekend.

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3 w. ago Magical Scottish trail with fairies and cute animals is perfect Easter weekend activity

Families can explore a scenic woodland path teeming with flora, fauna and a touch of magic

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3 w. ago Beauty writer shares ESPA Easter sale best buys including 'perfect' everyday moisturiser

The luxury spa brand is offering up to 30% off a selection of their best-loved products for a limited time as well as free delivery using a special code

Economics

3 w. ago Ninja's new 'sturdy' FrostVault cooler that rivals Yeti is perfect for Easter trips

Despite being a new product, Ninja's new wheeled cool box has already been reduced in the brand's own sale.

Politics

3 w. ago Tiny Scottish village linked to man who crucified Jesus is perfect for an Easter getaway

A Scottish legend claims the Roman governor who ordered Jesus' crucifixion may have been born in this Highland village

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3 w. ago Amazon slashes price of 'sturdy' waterproof gazebo perfect for Easter entertaining

The gazebo from Amazon will make the perfect addition to your outdoor hosting this weekend.

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3 w. ago 'I visited a Scottish village on shores of Loch Lomond perfect for Easter break'

From cosy pubs to idyllic beaches, this hidden gem has it all.

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3 w. ago Rachel Roddy’s recipe for almond and potato cake with lemon curd and mascarpone | A kitchen in Rome

A sweet dessert with potato in it? You’d better believe it, plus it’s inspired by an Italian culinary legendWriting in 1891, in his cooking manual La Scienza in Cucina e L’arte di Mangiar Bene (Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well), Pellegrino Artusi introduces the potato as a tuber from the solanaceae (nightshade) family that was native to South America and introduced to Europe in the 16th century. He goes on to note that large-scale cultivation didn’t begin in Italy until the beginning of the 18th century, due to the “obstinacy of the masses who were averse to eating it”, adding that, little by little, the potato became more than accepted (by the poor as well as the rich), because of its good taste, ability to satisfy hunger and the way it lent itself to being cooked in so many ways.If my counting is correct, of 790 recipes in that seminal book, 30 of them include potatoes or a significant proportion of potato flour. What is especially interesting is that even though ...

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3 w. ago Marks and Spencer £35 blouse in 'pretty' pattern is 'perfect' for Easter lunches

"This blouse is pretty, the colours and pattern are lovely. I'll wear it for a family lunch in a local restaurant over Easter"

Economics

3 w. ago Easter lamb mistake that could ruin your air fryer, Philips expert warns

Your air fryer is the perfect way to make a juicy leg of lamb this Easter, but if you do it wrong, there are consequences for your dinner and your appliance

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