65 m. ago The perfect Christmas party canapés: Easy recipes for a memorable celebration

The key to flawless hosting lies in irresistible festive bites, says Gurdeep Loyal. These Christmas canapé recipes – cheese straws, devilled eggs and devils on horseback – deliver effortless style, bold flavours and unforgettable first impressions for your celebrations

Society

90 m. ago The simple drinking trend that could stop you overindulging at Christmas parties

The new trend can help those who to drink less alcohol at festive events

Politics

7 h. ago Joe Wicks says we’ve been ‘duped’ by health foods – and wants families eating protein for breakfast instead

In his new cookbook ‘Protein in 15’, the Body Coach takes aim at UPFs, so-called healthy snacks and the myths around ‘good’ breakfasts. Sophieg speaks to Wicks about leftovers at 7am, feeding four kids real food and why cooking from scratch is his quiet rebellion

Society

55 h. ago The best easy pasta recipes to cook this December, from silky crab linguine to a rich vegetable ragu

As NOTTO prepares to open its new Broadgate site, Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard shares four simple, flavour-first pasta dishes – from silky crab linguine to a deeply comforting root veg ragù – offering exactly the kind of winter cooking we all want right now

Society

4 d. ago 'I spent thousands on weekly food shop and many people have a lot of questions'

A woman has left people gobsmacked after claiming to spend £3,800 on groceries every week in a TikTok video, but viewers questioned her haul and how healthy it actually was, too

Economics

5 d. ago The Christmas German delicacy more popular than British fruitcake

Bakers in the eastern German city of Dresden have been making stollen for Christmas for hundreds of years

Politics

6 d. ago The Christmas pudding isn’t just a dessert – it’s a relic of the British Empire’s global reach

Christmas pudding is a relatively recent concoction of two older, at least medieval, dishes

Politics

6 d. ago Three comforting Barbary Coast recipes for darker, colder evenings

Head chef Ian Coogan shares three bright, comforting dishes from The Barbary – chermoula sea bass, zhug-butter scallops and a rice pudding brûlée – perfect for early sunsets and colder evenings

Politics

7 d. ago Boxing Day leftovers are the real Christmas lunch – here’s how to make them glorious

Forget the main event – the real magic happens on 26 December, when cold turkey, orphaned pigs in blankets and that one limp sprout transcend their fate. From Padella’s cult Christmas ragu to a panettone grilled cheese that really shouldn’t work (but absolutely does), these chef-approved recipes turn festive scraps into the best meal of the week

Politics

8 d. ago Evri delivery worker sacked after 'walking away with people's parcels'

The driver was caught out by residents

Politics

8 d. ago Evri delivery worker is caught on camera 'walking away with people's parcels'

The driver has since been sacked

Events

1 week ago Four British comfort food recipes, from chicken pie to spotted dick

As London leans back into hearty, old-school cooking, head chef Mike Reid of the new Liverpool St Chop House shares four dishes that capture British comfort at its most indulgent

Society

1 week ago Pet nutritionist explains how right dog food can add two years to your pet's life

A pet nutritionist has explained how choosing the right food for your dog could extend their life by up to two years, whilst warning that common feeding mistakes may be impacting their health.

Politics

1 week ago The vital Thanksgiving kitchen tools you need for a foolproof dinner

Experts say one tool is a ‘non-negotiable’ for perfectly cooked turkey

Politics

1 week ago Three quick and easy cranberry sauce recipes to try this Thanksgiving

Cranberry sauce is more straightforward to make than most people expect

Politics

1 week ago The truth about Thanksgiving turkey and whether it makes you sleepy

Chefs reveal the real reason you struggle to stay awake after your Thanksgiving dinner

Politics

1 week ago Three turkey mistakes to avoid this year and why you should never trust a pop

How you handle the rest of the meal — mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans or yams — is just as important as the main dish

Politics

1 week ago Top chefs reveal what they eat on Boxing Day – and its not just leftovers

Rick Stein and James Martin on what they’ll be eating on December 26

Politics

1 week ago The pros and cons of buying a frozen turkey this Thanksgiving

What to know if you’re still tossing up which bird to buy

Politics

1 week ago The common Thanksgiving cooking mistakes that you should never make

It’s essential to keep food safety in mind amid the joy of the holiday

Politics