3 d. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pasha Kovalev issued health warning and rules out return to BBC show

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Pasha Kovalev has been issued a health warning by his doctors after undergoing a "quick, easy and stress-free" health assessment

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3 d. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for salt and Sichuan peppercorn tofu with tomatoes | Quick and easy

Meaty mushrooms, tofu and warming spice combine winningly in this colourful and quick weeknight stir-fryAn easy weeknight stir-fry that comes together in just 10 minutes. I love the subtle, mouth-numbing effect of Sichuan peppercorns, but be aware that more is not more when you’re adding them to a dish – a half-teaspoon is all you need, otherwise you’ll get the culinary equivalent of a bowl of clove oil for dinner (great if you’ve got upcoming dentistry, otherwise less palatable). Serve with rice or noodles. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago How to turn excess celery leaves into celery salt – recipe | Waste not

If you ever wondered how to make celery salt, read on: it’s superbly thrifty and simpleI came across homemade celery salt by accident. As part of my ongoing mission to use up every part of any vegetable, I dehydrated some celeriac leaves to use as a garnish for a savoury cheese and mushroom porridge (see next week’s column), and was astounded by their rich, umami flavour. It was then that I realised they could be ground with sea salt to make that old kitchen staple, celery salt. Celery salt can be used to replace regular table salt and as a flavour enhancer for just about any savoury dish, from soup to salad; it’s also delicious as a seasoning for meat or fish and, of course, makes a sublimely savoury bloody mary. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Beauty buffs are 'ditching' nail extensions for £13 press ons that last for weeks

Press on nails are a quick and easy way to transform your nails without an expensive trip to the salon. This Mother's Day, the brand has a tempting offer to get them for even less

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7 d. ago Mary Berry's chicken pasta recipe is a 'creamy and delicious' weekday meal

If you're a fan of creamy pasta dishes, then this chicken pasta recipe from Mary Berry is one to try. It's ideal for a quick and easy midweek dinner - and it's super satisfying

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8 d. ago Stockport needs a change, but there's no 'quick and easy fix'

"It is about Reddish, the Heatons, and Marple, Cheadle and Cheadle Hulme, Bramhall, all of those places that make us the great borough that we are"

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1 week ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for green pea pulao with cardamom and almonds | Quick and easy

Fragrant rice with crunchy almonds and a crisp fried egg = dinner in less than half an hourThis lovely rice dish is my dad’s recipe; he specialises in those involving rice, potatoes or both (carbs on carbs is a cultural thing). You get an incredible flavour from the onion, which are slowly melted in butter with cloves, cardamom and my addition of a handful of flaked almonds, plus a fried egg on top for balance. If your house is anything like mine, there are always peas in the freezer, rice in the cupboard and eggs on the counter, so this is the perfect store-cupboard meal. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Meghan Markle's Netflix recipe criticised by health experts for potential risks

Meghan Markle's new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, has sparked significant backlash, especially over a controversial DIY bath salt recipe.

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2 w. ago Meghan Markle's 'miscalculated' DIY bath salt recipe from new Netflix show sparks concerns from health experts

Meghan Markle's had a bad week since her new Netflix show aired... and now those critics are piling on her potentially dangerous DIY bath salt mixture that could have alarming health effects.

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2 w. ago Forget chips – Poppy O’Toole’s salt and vinegar crispy cubes steal the show

For those who live for the golden, vinegary shards at the bottom of a chip cone, this is your dream side dish. Poppy O’Toole’s crispy potato cubes are sharp, salty and dangerously moreish

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2 w. ago Quick and easy dog health checks you should be performing regularly on your pet

There are some simple things you can do at home to make sure your pooch is in prime health

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3 w. ago Quick and easy 3 ingredient pancakes are 'light and fluffy' and perfect for Shrove Tuesday

Pancakes don't need to be complicated as this recipe shows and they're low in calories too.

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3 w. ago 'I fixed my radiator and saved money on engineers with three

Radiators are essential for heating homes during the colder months, so it's important to ensure they're working efficiently - one woman shared her simple trick

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4 w. ago Get £140 off IPL device that only takes a 'few sessions' to get 'completely smooth' skin

Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset has been designed to be quick and easy to use in the home and is now on offer with 20% off

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