9 h. ago How to make mapo tofu – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Discover the joys of creamy soy bean curd in this spicy Sichuan dish that comes together in minutes Mapo tofu is a Chengdu favourite typical of the “spicy generosity” of Sichuan food, Fuchsia Dunlop explains, though it’s perhaps better not translated as “pock-marked old woman’s tofu”. It may even convert you to the joys of tofu itself, should you still be on the fence about the stuff, because its creamy softness is the perfect foil for the intensely savoury, tingly seasoning involved here. It’s also ready in mere minutes.Prep 10 min Cook 7 min Serves 2 Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Perfect air fryer recipe uses Sunday roast dinner leftovers without any food waste

Air fryer-loving Clare Andrews has come up with the perfect recipe to make your Sunday dinner leftovers sing, rather than wasting and putting them in the bin...

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12 h. ago 'My leftover Sunday roast pie is perfect recipe for easy air fryer meal'

If you're hunting for ways to make your roast dinner sing the day after with the leftovers, look no further, as air fryer-loving Clare Andrews has the perfect recipe for you

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15 h. ago I made bread in air fryer using just two ingredients — it was tastier than sourdough

This simple air fryer bread recipe uses just two cheap ingredients to create a delicious homemade loaf that's perfect for beginners.

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17 h. ago I made the secret soup world's oldest family swears by to help you live past 100 years

The Melis family from Italy held the Guinness World Record for the highest combined age among living siblings. Their favourite dish? Minestrone soup - and I decided to give it a try.

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19 h. ago I make my chicken noodle soup full of flavour with 95p ingredient

I've been experimenting with different soup recipes for months, but I always come back to chicken noodle soup with one affordable ingredient you can get from the supermarket.

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20 h. ago 'I'm a bestselling cookbook author — I make this recipe at home every week'

'I've developed hundreds of air fryer recipes and I've been cooking this dish for my family for years'

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20 h. ago 'I've developed hundreds of recipes but one is a weekly staple for my family'

Bestselling cookbook author Clare Andrews has shared one of her go-to recipes that has become a weekly staple in her household

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29 h. ago Dr Mosley's 12p curry ingredient that 'boosts immunity' and fights winter colds

Winter colds bogging you down? Try this warm, tasty recipe designed to help immune systems and even fight weight loss with an affordable health-boosting ingredient

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29 h. ago Michael Carrick’s tactical masterclass brings noise and magic back to Old Trafford

Man Utd 2-0 Man City: Carrick’s team dominated the Premier League derby clash that excited and enthralled supporters

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57 h. ago Cocktail of the week: Bun House Disco’s pandan negroni – recipe

Pandan leaf brings fragrant southern Asian sweetness to a mix of rice gin, white vermouth and green chartreuse At Bun House Disco, we’re all about bringing the vibrancy of late-night 1980s Hong Kong to Shoreditch, east London, and paying homage to a time when the island came alive after dark. In that same spirit, our cocktail list nods to the classics, but also features all sorts of Chinese and Asian ingredients and spices.Serves 1Linus Leung, Bun House Disco, London E2 Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Homemade crumpets will be 'fluffy and bouncy' with simple 12

Homemade crumpets 'light and fluffy and bouncy' when made using this easy recipe

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57 h. ago Exclusive: Laila Cunningham says women in burkas need to be searched

Nigel Farage’s choice for City Hall tells The Standard podcast: ‘I don't think in an open society people should cover their face. It provides a cloak of anonymity for criminals’

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58 h. ago DWP PIP recipients must report these changes or payments may stop

DWP has issued guidance on which changes in circumstances PIP recipients must report

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63 h. ago Reform's Laila Cunningham: Women in burkas should be stopped and searched by police

Nigel Farage’s choice for City Hall tells The Standard podcast: ‘I don't think in an open society people should cover their face. It provides a cloak of anonymity for criminals’

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63 h. ago Reform's London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham: Women in burkas should be stopped and searched by police

Nigel Farage’s choice for City Hall tells The Standard podcast: ‘I don't think in an open society people should cover their face. It provides a cloak of anonymity for criminals’

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64 h. ago I make homemade potato wedges so crispy they're better than McCain's — full recipe

This easy recipe for homemade potato wedges is perfect for a flavourful side dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. It's easy to make and can be spiced up in a number of ways

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64 h. ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for Viennese fingers | The sweet spot

Moreish teatime treats that melt in the mouth go on, you deserve it If I were to rank my top biscuits of all time, Viennese fingers would sit firmly in my top three. There’s not too much going on: just a good, buttery crumb, melt-in-the-mouth texture and chocolate-dipped ends, which are a must. While they’re pretty straightforward to make, issues often arise when it’s time to pipe the dough, and it can be tricky to strike a balance between a consistency that has enough butter but still holds its shape once baked. I find that the addition of a little milk helps make it more pipeable, as does using a large, open-star nozzle to avoid cramped hands and burst piping bags. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago ‘I help cancer patients enjoy food again, but I have never properly grieved for my own mum’

Cheered on by Nigella Lawson and honoured with a gong from the King, chef Ryan Riley, founder of Life Kitchen, talks to Victoria Young about the healing power of food, how he is still coming to terms with losing his mother, and why, after his own health scare, he has put together a new collection of joyful recipes for the readers of The Independent

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3 d. ago Mary Berry adds surprising 'sweet' ingredient to cottage pie for luxury taste

Mary Berry shared her cottage pie recipe on her BBC series, which includes a surprising ingredient that enhances the meaty flavour. The addition of brown muscovado sugar to the filling elevates the classic dish to new luxury levels.

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