94 m. ago From the simple to the spectacular: the 20 best dessert recipes to comfort and delight

From crumbles to cheesecake, sticky toffee to tiramisu – the sweetest ways to finish any meal“For god’s sake, someone make me a proper dessert and quick,” Jay Rayner wrote in his paean to puddings in OFM, bemoaning the lack of care restaurants often give this essential course. There’s no question for us: the best, most comforting desserts, the ones that really hit that sweet spot, are made at home. Here you’ll find some of our favourites. Classics such as steamed pudding, creme brulee and profiteroles. Custard pie takes Greek form as galaktoboureko, rice pudding meets Indian spices, and Nigerian puff-puffs are the only kind of doughnut we want. We have the River Cafe’s famed lemon tart and Saltine’s should-be-famous sticky apple cake. Nigel Slater infuses jelly and ice-cream with grown-up flavours. These may not all be quick to make, but they are all proper. Grab a spoon. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Seven restaurants to sample Spain’s hottest new chefs – without blowing the budget

The country is home to some of the world’s best modern cuisine, and these trailblazers serve inventive dishes at affordable pricesSince 2002, Spain’s gastronomic year has kicked off at Madrid Fusión, a jamboree where top chefs from all over the world show-cook, share dishes of rarefied ingredients and outline new culinary concepts. Wrapping up the three-day event is the crowning of Spain’s best young chef (often a duo) or “revelation”. This year’s seven candidates ranged from restaurants as far afield as Galicia in the north-west to Tenerife, Seville and Madrid. Most cook at intimate spaces with few tables, and offer ingredients and cooking techniques you would be hard-pushed to find on a British menu without breaking the bank.We start in Galicia, with the winners of the best emerging chefs for 2025. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Pie to the people: Roberta Hall McCarron on pastry, perfect fillings and avoiding a soggy bottom

As British Pie Week rolls in, Hannah Twiggs speaks to Roberta Hall McCarron – the chef behind The Little Chartroom, Eleanore and Ardfern – about the secrets to the perfect pie. From crisp pastry to saucy fillings, she shares why a double egg wash is non-negotiable, why filo pastry is for someone else and how her Great British Menu showstopper scored a perfect 10

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3 h. ago AD FEATURE: Burger recipes that 'Keep It Real' this SPAM Appreciation Week

SPAM is a reminder that the most versatile and tasty ingredients can easily be found in the cupboard

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4 h. ago Husband's heartache as his 'healthy' dance teacher wife dies at 35, just six months after shock diagnosis

Psychologist and dance teacher Georgia Gonzalez, from Melbourne, received the 'worst news anyone could imagine' in August 2024. Six months later, she died, leaving behind her husband and toddler.

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6 h. ago Fitness apps that track meals and exercise could be increasing the risks of eating disorders, study finds

Diet and fitness apps are used by more than 300million people globally and are considered a useful way to enable a healthy lifestyle.

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13 h. ago Menier Chocolate Factory’s The Producers Will Transfer to London's West End

Menier Chocolate Factory’s The Producers Will Transfer to London's West End  Playbill

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19 h. ago Air fryer Yorkshire pudding will be 'big and crispy' with 1 ingredient added

A chef has shared his top tips for cooking a jumbo Yorkshire pudding in an air fryer. The crispy and fluffy delight is made with just five core ingredients

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22 h. ago The eight super skin healers: A healthy skin barrier will ward off everything from wrinkles to blemishes... these are the products that can help you boost yours

Our expert shares her insider knowledge

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23 h. ago This underrated vegetable contains triple the protein of an egg

Protein is essential to maintain a healthy diet- and this unsung hero of a vegetable is packed with it

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24 h. ago A Thousand Blows: The true story of Henry 'Sugar' Goodson from boxing career to family life

A Thousand Blows is streaming on Disney+ and tells the story of real-life 1880s figures, including boxer Henry 'Sugar' Goodson - but how much of the character is based on the man himself?

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28 h. ago Blow to Cadbury fans as sudden change is made to £1.75 chocolates including Oreo

Beloved and popular chocolate brand Cadbury is under fire as shoppers spot a major change in some products as 'shrinkflation' takes over, with bags containing less product for the same price.

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29 h. ago Nutrition professor reveals his secret to long life after reaching 100 years of age

Dr John Scharffenberg says it can play a vital role in longevity, even if you do not have a hugely healthy lifestyle

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30 h. ago Healthy chocolate brownie recipe uses 7 ingredients and no added sugar

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these 'super fudgy' healthy chocolate brownies that only take half an hour to whip up. They're perfect for anyone wanting to indulge without ruining their healthy-eating streak

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31 h. ago The vital health checks you need at EVERY stage of life: From your 20s to your 70s, even if you think you're healthy, these are the medical tests definitely worth paying for, according to top experts

You have no symptoms, you don't feel ill - but you might still wonder how healthy you really are.

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38 h. ago ‘Every yellow lid is like a box of chocolates’: the Sydney retirees fossicking in bins to pay the bills

Early mornings, razor-like broken window panes, private property restrictions and territorial fellow recycling collectors – it’s all in a day’s work for a growing cohort of elderly AustraliansGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiz Lee peers into a recycling bin, laughs and slams the lid shut.The 79-year-old has struck gold: the bin is three-quarters full of empty cans, each representing a 10 cent refund at recycling collection points. She reopens the bin and reaches in, passing each can to her friend, Julie Griffin, 63. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Tributes pour in for 'beloved' young teacher, 24, who died suddenly

Emily Rose Browning, 24, was a 'kind and caring' teacher at Gladstone Primary School in Cardiff, which paid tribute to her 'lasting' impact on students.

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41 h. ago I was browsing recipes on my partner's laptop when I saw a video that made my heart stop. It was only the start of a twisted nightmare...

Natalie Brown borrowed her boyfriend's laptop to look through Food Network recipes. But when she typed in 'f', the search bar populated with a website that uncovered his truly twisted side.

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42 h. ago Tiny Greek island where locals 'defy death' – with help from one healthy drink

A New York Times bestselling author and longevity expert has pinpointed a specific location where he claims "people refuse to die" due to its impressive life expectancy

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43 h. ago The number of people with chronic conditions is soaring. Are we less healthy than we used to be – or overdiagnosing illness?

Are ordinary life experiences, bodily imperfections and normal differences being unnecessarily pathologised? One doctor argues just thatSchool was a difficult time for Anna. It still haunts her. She recalls being a sociable child, good at making friends. But she also remembers becoming hyperfixated on one friend, then another and another in succession. She tended to be impulsive and, wanting to please others, easily led. One distressing incident in particular has never left her. On the first day after moving to a new school, she was relieved to be taken under the wing of two girls. At lunchtime, in fits of giggles, the girls egged each other on to do naughty things. Anna spat orange juice at the boys. She did it with relish, only to reproach herself later. She feels the episode coloured her whole school experience.As a child and an adult, Anna felt sanctioned, judged and misunderstood. She considers herself a chameleon who adapts to new environments and survives by being funny, but ...

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