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Mary Berry's eggs Benedict recipe is a 'treat' you can make at home within 15 minutes

A leisurely morning is the perfect time to indulge in a gorgeously yummy brunch.


Mary Berry's 'chewy and luxurious' Florentines recipe with secret to perfect consistency

While people think they might be difficult to make at home, renowned chef Mary Berry has simplified it so you only need 10 minutes for these delicious freshly baked treats.


Cook ‘crispy and super fluffy' jacket potatoes in 21 minutes with chef's ‘perfect' recipe

Jacket potatoes come out of the oven super crispy, but it can take nearly an hour and sometimes more. Luckily, a Michelin-trained chef has shared her "perfect" 21-minute recipe.


Easy banana bread recipe uses 3 ingredients to give ‘moist, fluffy and delicious' results

To celebrate National Banana Day, here's a banana bread recipe that will give you "moist, fluffy and delicious" results with just three ingredients and so few steps - it doesn't get easier.


With 'functional' beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good

Supermarket beverage aisles are starting to look a lot more like a pharmacy. There are sodas made with mushrooms that supposedly improve mental clarity and juices packed with bacteria that claim to enhance digestive health. Water infused with collagen carries the promise of better skin, and energy drinks offer to help burn body fat. Welcome to the frenzy of functional beverages – drinks designed to do more than just taste good or hydrate. What...


'Excellent' cooking method for asparagus shows we have all been doing it wrong

A woman's easy asparagus cooking hack has unveiled a common blunder we've all been making.


This simple storage method will keep salad fresh for weeks

One person on the online forum site Reddit asked for advice on how to keep the item edible for as long as possible.


Jamie Oliver's 'comforting' microwave chilli con carne is 'utterly delicious' - recipe

Jamie Oliver's microwave chilli con carne serves four and only costs £1.38 per serving. The recipe is easy to make and is cooked entirely in the microwave.


Pizza with tomato sauce is an American invention and not Italian - historian claims

The claim has been made in a new book designed to debunk "lies and myths" about Italian food.


Tuck in to British fusion cuisine

The trend for combining classics from two food cultures can result in dishes that are doubly delicious


Nigella Lawson's ‘forgotten' cookies are a sugary treat that go great with a cup of tea

Nigella Lawson has a cookie recipe that are so simple, it's easy to forget about them. You can customise the flavours, and eat them for days.


‘Five courses in 55 minutes’: rise of the speedy Michelin-star menu

A meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant is a chance to savour some of the finest cooking in the country, often over many hours, with several courses and wine pairings. But high-end restaurants are now turning to speedy set menus to entice customers through the door for weekday lunches, promising diners they can be in and out within an hour. Pavyllon at the Four Seasons on London’s Park Lane, which has one Michelin star, offers a £55.50, “five...


Easy storage method for keeping eggs fresher for longer 'you can get better results'

If you're like us who struggle to get through a box of eggs then you might want to make a note on how to prolong the food item.


Why Italian white wine is so food-friendly

I don’t know how many of you buy wine specifically to drink with food, but the Italians do and we could learn a few lessons from them. If you taste wines such as soave and pinot grigio on their own, you might think they’re a bit bland and boring, but sip a glass with a plate of antipasti or spaghetti carbonara, say, and they spring into life. Italians by and large don’t want wines with overt fruit flavours, too much oak or overly high levels of...


The most popular vegetarian recipes

Discover the most popular vegetarian recipes on goodfood.com. These meals, including lasagne, risotto and chilli, are perfect for adding to your midweek repertoire


Jamie Oliver's creamy cheesecake is 'dead easy to make' and bound to impress

Jamie Oliver's Mediterranean vanilla cheesecake is a dreamy cake which is 'dead easy to put together' - and is also sure to impress any dinner party guests you have


I made Welsh rarebit jacket potatoes - they tasted amazing and take minutes to prepare

This delicious and quick recipe serves two and can easily be prepared in advance, frozen and enjoyed at a later date.


Mary Berry shares her secret for making ‘wonderfully golden' sage and onion stuffing

Mary Berry has a cooking technique to ensure sage and onion stuffing always comes out of the oven "wonderfully golden and crisp."


Niall McKenna’s butter bean and sweetcorn soup and cauliflower salad with radicchio - recipes

Pack your soups with versatile vegetables


Mary Berry's spicy noodle soup is a light meal packed with vegetables

Mary Berry's vegetable noodle soup is a healthy meal for the middle of the week. It's also vegetarian for your friends or family that don't eat meat.


Ninja Possible Pot hailed a 'game changer' by cooking fans - and it's on sale

The Ninja Foodi Possible Pot is a 6.6-litre multi-cooker that can replace your stock pot, saucepan, roasting pan, baking dish and steamer - and it's on sale at QVC


Baking expert's 'nostalgic' school cake can be made in the air fryer - recipe

School cake was a popular treat in the 1980s, loved for its simple recipe using common ingredients.


Baileys launches new flavour and there’s a place to get it cheaper than supermarkets

Baileys fans can pick up the latest minty flavour for considerably less at Amazon for a limited time


Mackerel with lemon and black pepper nam jim recipe

Other than gently toasting some rice and grilling or frying the mackerel for a few minutes, this is a quick assembly of a handful of fresh and invigorating ingredients. It’s one of my go-to meals and is a real crowd-pleaser. The quantities can easily be doubled to serve four. Nam jim is a Thai dipping sauce. Timings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time:...


Cleaner swaps white vinegar for easy 16p tip to descale kettle - fans say it works better

White vinegar is not the only way to remove limescale from a kettle as cleaning fans agree with easy 16p tip to get the jobs done.


Gordon Ramsey's crunchy honeycomb cake recipe will want you coming back for seconds

Even better it is pretty simple to make and doesn't take long to bake. This is what you need to make the delicious cake.


‘Easy five-step' pineapple upside down cake recipe promises a delicious ‘retro' bake

Today marks pineapple-upside down cake and what better way to celebrate than by following this easy recipe to make your own deliciously retro bake at home.


Potatoes will stay fresh for months when stored in forgotten spot at home

The versatile vegetable is normally sold in large bags, so learning to store it is key to avoid any food wastage.


High-protein salad recipes

Keep yourself fuller for longer with our protein-packed salad recipes, including tuna pasta salad, quinoa salad, salmon niçoise and vegan lentils with tofu


Ask A Nutrition Professional: How Much Sugar Is In Rum?

Expert opinion from Leticia Soares Postgraduate Degree in Public and Family Health/Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics · 5 years of experience · Brazil Rum is made from boiled sugarcane juice, the molasses, through a process of fermentation and distillation. Fermentation will result in the transformation of existing sugars in the juice into ...


High noon for French haute gastronomy: France seeks foreign help to inspire its young chefs

After centuries of being respected as the modern birthplace of gastronomy and the apex of cooking, France plans to send chefs abroad to improve their cuisine culture to improve traditional fare served up at home. View on euronews


This merlot red wine from Perfect Cellar is a dinner party essential – and it’s reduced

This merlot red wine from Perfect Cellar is a dinner party essential – and it’s reduced - There’s an exclusive discount on this fruity red wine for The Independent readers


Mary Berry's fruity ice cream is so easy, you'll feel like you cheated

Warmer weather is almost here, and Mary Berry has an ice cream recipe that is refreshing on hot days. It's so simple and doesn't need an ice cream maker.


Nigella Lawson's five-ingredient naan pizza is 'so easy' and cooks in minutes - recipe

Nigella Lawson's naan bread pizza recipe serves one and can be cooked in just five minutes. Fans who have made the recipe described it as "yum".


Herb All by Maxim Schulte: Has one of London's best bartenders finally invented a decent non-alcoholic spirit?

Herb All by Maxim Schulte: Has one of London's best bartenders finally invented a decent non-alcoholic spirit? - How do you replace gin? By not trying to mimic it in the first place, Maxim Schulte tells David Ellis


Honey storage tip to make it last for 'decades or longer' - and avoid crystallisation

Honey is a reliable cupboard staple loved for its deliciously sweet nectar flavour. That said, it's hard to keep silky smooth without proper storage.


The chef persuading French foodies to love British pies

At the launch party for Public House, the pie master Calum Franklin’s new British brasserie in Paris, most of the guests were French and some of the canapés required a bit of explanation. ‘C’est quoi, chef?’ asked the man in front of me, surveying a selection of pastries laid out on a table. ‘C’est un sausage roll,’ came the reply. He tried a slice...


How to cook with gooseberries

Wondering what to do with gooseberries? Use up a seasonal glut with our easy recipes and prep tips. Make a jam or savoury chutney, or try them in a sweet treat


Professional Faqs: Can I Eat Raw Shrimp?

Expert opinion from Kelsey Masso Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management /Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition · 2 years of experience · USA Eating raw shrimp is not recommended. Raw shrimp can contain bacteria that can cause food poisoning. It is also a good source of purines, which can trigger gout attacks. If you want to eat shr...


Experts reveal the best wines which pair with key moments in our lives

Most of us know that a glass of chilled Chablis is a good choice with fish, while a robust Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect accompaniment to steak.


Mary Berry's beef and aubergine crunchy top filo pie is simple but super comforting

Mary Berry's beef and aubergine filo pie is a dream for pastry lovers and surprisingly easy to make - with that golden, crunchy top as a bonus.


Jamie Oliver cooks chicken in a staple ingredient for the juiciest meat - it's not stock

A perfectly moist chicken is hard to achieve when cooking it whole, that is, without the help of one common ingredient that Jamie Oliver swears by.


Break from Technology - Italian Innkeeper Offers Free Wine to Unplugged Diners

An innkeeper in Italy is offering free wine to customers that hand in their phones while at his establishment.


Onions will stay fresh and won't sprout if stored away from these two foods

Onions are loved for their strong flavour and crunch when raw, but they're much less appetising when they start to sprout.


Bananas will stay fresh and yellow for 26 days with genius storage hack - no brown spots

To celebrate National Banana Day, a food storage expert has shared a genius hack to avoid browning on bananas even after 26 days.


Greek, flavoured or fermented: How to make sure the yogurt you’re buying is actually good for you

Do you take yours Greek, flavoured, fermented, or packed with probiotics? Sucked from a pouch, spooned over compote, frozen into a pot or free from “bits”? There is a yogurt for every food foible, nutrition trend and health concern. According to market researchers Mintel, it may even be the answer if you’re feeling blue since 25 per cent of Gen Z y...


Jamie Oliver's 'brilliantly easy' prosciutto baked fish is ready in just minutes using air fryer

Jamie Oliver is making lives easier with his latest show by giving people many recipe options that they can easily make in the air fryer after a long day of work


Gordon Ramsay's 'ingenious' cabbage wraps with spring vegetables are great for on-the-go

Using cabbage in place of a tortilla or rice paper, these wraps are the perfect healthy, on-the-go meal. It also incorporates seasonal vegetables.


30 dinners to add to your weekly rotation

Looking for dinner inspiration? Update your repertoire with these exciting dinner ideas, from lasagne soup and loaded potato skins to gnocchi traybakes and healthy burritos


Best mushroom coffee brands reviewed and why everyone’s drinking it

Best mushroom coffee brands reviewed and why everyone’s drinking it - Goodbye turmeric latte! There’s a new healthy hot drink in town