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items: 12 holiday-inspired bakes to brighten your coffee table
items: 16 recipes that make olive oil the star of the show
items: 30 wholemeal baking recipes for a fibre boost
items: 12 dinner recipes packed with healthy fats
items: Bring the sun to your table with these meze sharing plates
items: Top 19 holiday-inspired cocktails
items: 15 serotonin-boosting snack recipes
items: Cook your way through April with recipes inspired by the season
items: 14 Easter cocktails
items: 12 best matcha recipes for vibrant drinks, desserts and bakes
items: 8 quail's egg recipes for elegant starters and snacks
items: 11 Biscoff recipes for showstopping desserts and sweet treats
items: 93 best ever lamb recipes for impressive roasts and easy dinners
items: 40 pork mince recipes for budget-friendly, flavour-packed meals
items: 42 feta recipes to liven up your midweek dinners
items: 50 easy puff pastry recipes for golden pies, tarts and more
items: 43 comforting meatball recipes
items: 14 easy mozzarella recipes for oozy traybakes, fresh salads and more
items: Spring show-off dishes for the long weekend
items: Maunika Gowardhan's joyous Keralan dishes
items: Ring in the spring with March's seasonal ingredients
items: Best spring entertaining dishes to shake off winter funk
items: Rejuvenate spring breakfasts with these colourful, plant-packed recipes
items: 16 easy mocktail recipes for every occasion
items: 22 lamb mince recipes for flavour-packed, budget friendly meals

12 holiday-inspired bakes to brighten your coffee table
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date: 2026-04-29T13:22:21.000Z
creator: Edd Kimber
subject: Baking and desserts
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subject: Recipes
description: From Greek-inspired cakes to Spanish-style slices and Italian snacks, these Mediterranean bakes will whisk you away for ultimate holiday feels
encoded: Looking to add a bit of sunshine to your afternoon tea spread? Want to indulge in a spot of Italian baking? End a meal of meze sharing plates with one of theses cakes, bakes or sweet treats and dream of bathing on a Mediterranean island. Mediterranean-style baking recipes Fragrant orange portokalopita This syrup-soaked cake from Edd Kimber is inspired by the sunshine flavours of Crete. Cannoli Create a batch of homemade cannoli for a sweet Italian treat for your next dinner party, served with a shot of espresso. Portuguese custard tarts Make classic Portuguese custard tarts Pastéis de Nata with step-by-step help from the test kitchen. Dusting the pastry with icing sugar gives the tarts a golden, caramelised crust when cooked. Loukoumades (Greek doughnuts) One of the pleasures of a Greek holiday comes in those moments after dark (and after dinner) when everyone moves to the tables in a local square to drink coffee and eat plates of tiny cinnamon-scented doughnuts. Whether your preference is for the sugar-dusted variety or those soaked in honey, try making them at home for a crowd-pleasing dessert with a difference. Check out more doughnut recipes here. Effortless madeleine 'baba' Cut corners with this cheat on a rum baba – it’s simple to make, and you can use whichever rum you like. Sicilian ricotta cake This impressive Sicilian ricotta cake will steal the show at dinner, with chunks of chocolate studded through creamy baked ricotta. It's deceptively easy to make, too. Baklava Try our version of baklava, drenched it in a salted honey sauce. This sweet and sticky filo pastry treat comes packed with four types of nut, cardamom and cinnamon. Italian lemon cake Amalfi lemons give a strong, intense lemony aroma in our Italian cake recipe, making a fitting summery cake which is a real crowd pleaser, too. Tres leches cake with rum and toasted coconut Tres leches is translated from Spanish as ‘three milks cake’, where evaporated milk and cream are used alongside condensed mi…

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16 recipes that make olive oil the star of the show
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
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subject: Mediterranean diet
description: Celebrate fruity, peppery olive oil by putting this Mediterranean staple front and centre in these easy recipes
encoded: Looking for more ways to give your storecupboard ingredients a little TLC? Discover our healthy bean recipes, pasta recipes or tinned fish recipes. Discover more sunny Mediterranean-inspired recipes or replicate Janine Ratcliffe's easy entertaining menu featuring delicious mix-and-match sharing plates.

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30 wholemeal baking recipes for a fibre boost
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Baking and desserts
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subject: Guides
subject: Recipes
subject: Baking
subject: Ingredient
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description: Add flavour and nutrition to your bakes with our easy recipes using wholemeal flour, from muffins to banana bread and a healthy chocolate cake
encoded: Looking for wholemeal flour recipes? Want to make a healthier version of your favourite bake? Try our favourite wholemeal baking recipes, such as muffins, banana bread, cookies and chocolate cake. For more sweet treats, check out our best healthy baking recipes, healthy dessert recipes and sugar-free baking recipes. Looking for more bread recipes? Check out our best bread recipes, sourdough recipes and stale bread recipes. Why we love using wholemeal flour in baking Wholemeal flour is higher in fibre, which is beneficial for digestive health and can help you to feel fuller for longer. Wholemeal flour has more iron and zinc than white flour, and it contains more vitamins and minerals overall. Wholemeal flour gives baked goods a nutty, robust flavour and a denser texture.

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12 dinner recipes packed with healthy fats
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date: 2026-04-21T10:49:10.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
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subject: Health
subject: Recipes
subject: Easy dinner recipes
description: Enjoy the benefits of healthy fats in our range of nourishing recipes, from harissa roast salmon to avocado fusilli pasta
encoded: Looking to increase your intake of healthy fats? Discover which heart-healthy fats you should be adding to your diet and learn about their health benefits. We also share nourishing recipes which showcase the versatility of healthy fats in a variety of cuisines and dietary needs, supporting heart health, brain function and overall wellbeing. It’s worth including a wide range of fat sources to ensure you’re getting a variety of nutrients in your diet. For more healthy dinners, check out our best healthy dinner ideas, healthy fish recipes and our all-time healthiest recipes. Looking for mood-boosting recipes? Check out the best foods to improve your mood and these mood-boosting recipes. What are healthy fats? Healthy fats are types of dietary fat that have a beneficial impact on the body, supporting heart health, brain function and cell growth. The main healthy fats are monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These fats are found in foods such as olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds, and oily fish. Unlike saturated and trans fats, which are common in processed foods and can contribute to cardiovascular disease and chronic inflammation, healthy fats help to lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and support overall wellbeing. Top healthy fat foods and their benefits Oily fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, trout, herring): rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart and brain health. Extra-virgin olive oil: rich in monounsaturated fats, with anti-inflammatory properties and positive effects on cholesterol. Avocados: high in monounsaturated fats, fibre and a variety of vitamins and minerals. Nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, pistachios): provide a mix of healthy fats, protein and micronutrients. Seeds (flaxseed, chia, pumpkin, sunflower): high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and fibre. Nut butters (peanut, almond, cashew): good sources of healthy fats and plant-based protein. Full-fat yogurt: contains both hea…

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Bring the sun to your table with these meze sharing plates
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
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subject: Prawns
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description: Channel summery holiday vibes with these delicious mix-and-match sharing plates, inspired by Mediterranean flavours
encoded: Sun-drenched ingredients, sizzling grills and dishes made for passing around, this is casual entertaining at its best. Inspired by simple Mediterranean flavours, these vibrant sharing plates are all about celebrating fresh, seasonal produce, from chargrilled steak with herby mojo to garlicky prawns and smoky souvlaki spreads. Bring all these dishes to the table and let everyone help themselves. Then, put out extra bowls of olives, soft flatbreads and dips to make a real feast. Discover more recipes for entertaining this season, including these spring show-off dishes for the long weekend or, for your plant-based friends, replicate Georgie Mullen’s elegant vegetarian spring menu. Meze-style sharing plates Chargrilled steak tagliata with green mojo sauce Buying a thicker piece of steak means you can control the cooking more easily, and slicing it thinly will make it go much further. Roasted prawns with pil pil butter This sizzling dish of prawns in a smoky, spicy butter is so simple but really packs a punch. Use a heatproof dish then you can bring it straight to the table. Make sure you have plenty of napkins and some dishes of lemony water for rinsing hands. Smoky souvlaki platter with tzatziki potato salad Souvlaki evokes holiday memories of sizzling chicken cooked over charcoal. Make the potato salad ahead and chill until you need it. If you're not barbecuing, the addition of smoked sea salt gives these skewers a little taste of the flames. 'Nduja meatballs in tomato sauce A spreadable spicy Italian salume, ’nduja can be used to bump up the flavours in sauces or melted into butter and oil to dress fish and seafood. Here, we’ve used it to give juicy meatballs a spicy boost. Serve with lots of warm crusty bread as part of a sharing feast. Crisp feta parcels with sesame and hot honey drizzle Crisp filo parcels drizzled with golden honey and sesame gives a lovely salty-sweet contrast. Feta is lovely when cooked, breaking down into creamy softness. Here it’s wrapped in f…

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Top 19 holiday-inspired cocktails
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creator: Hannah Guinness
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subject: Drink
subject: Recipes
subject: Travel
description: Channel holiday vibes with our pick of the best cocktails, from Italian spritzes to Spanish sangria
encoded: Check out our round-up of the best travel-inspired drinks, including lots of Mediterranean creations, from punchy three-ingredient negronis to fruity sangria and bittersweet spritzes. Need more summer drinks inspiration? Explore our feel-good summer drinks recipes, summer drinks ideas to cool you down and 40 summer cocktails. Garibaldi spritz – Italy This recipe combines two iconic Italian drinks: the spritz and the garibaldi. Zesty and refreshing, Campari, fresh orange juice and prosecco come together for a surprisingly crushable brunch cocktail. Next-level tinto de verano Tinto de verano, a simple mixture of red wine and lemonade, is a fizzy, refreshing cocktail that’s popular in southern Spain during warm weather. Sweet vermouth adds a herbal, bittersweet edge in this recipe. No need to spend a lot on the wine – something young and fruity works best. Limoncello lemon drop – Italy Limoncello is the perfect addition to this sweet retro cocktail. Don’t skip the sugared rim – it provides necessary sweetness that rounds out the tart, boozy elements of the drink. Rum punch – Jamaica A big jug of fruity rum punch screams summer holiday and this tropical recipe using coconut, lime and pineapple is perfect for barbecues and garden parties. Whip up a batch and explore our guide to Jamaican cuisine. Venetian spritz – Venice Venice might be the birthplace of the spritz but rather than Aperol many Venetians favour the more bitter Select Aperitivo as their base – garnished with a green olive. Enjoy this grown-up aperitif while reading about Venetian food. Mojito – Cuba This Cuban creation has to be one of the most refreshing rum cocktails out there – a zesty mix of rum, lime and mint lengthened with soda water. We've also got a clever – and equally delicious – virgin mojito. Drink while listening to our podcast on 10 things you need to know about Cuban food and cooking. Spicy margarita – Mexico A classic marg – zesty and zingy – is a thing of beauty but adding chilli salt and …

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15 serotonin-boosting snack recipes
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date: 2026-04-09T14:17:15.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Collection
subject: Health
subject: Recipes
subject: mood
subject: Snack recipes
description: Support your mood and overall wellbeing with these nutritious snacks, from savoury muffins to dark chocolate cookies and frozen yogurt bark
encoded: Looking for delicious ways to lift your mood and support your mental wellbeing? These serotonin-boosting snacks are packed with ingredients known to encourage the production of one of our key happy hormones, serotonin. Each recipe is both a treat and a boost for your brain, showcasing nutrient-rich ingredients including dark chocolate and gut-friendly yogurt. For more healthy snacks, check out our best healthy sweet snacks, low-carb snacks and dairy-free snacks. Looking for more mood-boosting recipes? Check out the best foods to improve your mood and these mood-boosting recipes. Serotonin-boosting snack recipes Pumpkin seed butter on rye Pumpkin seeds are a fantastic source of tryptophan, an amino acid responsible for serotonin production. They also provide zinc and magnesium, the relaxing mineral. Blitz pumpkin seeds into a creamy butter to spread on rye bread for a simple, satisfying snack. Healthy banana bread Bananas are another excellent source of tryptophan, improving our mood and making us less anxious. This healthier banana bread is a wholesome option for when you fancy something sweet, providing a more nourishing way to satisfy your cravings and support your mood. Breakfast egg muffins Egg yolks are one of the most reliable food sources of vitamin D, also known as the 'sunshine vitamin', which is associated with better moods. Vitamin D is found in only a few foods, so these bacon and egg muffins make an easy option to help support your mood. Baked avocado with smoked salmon & egg This snack brings together three powerful mood-boosting ingredients. Avocados are a source of healthy fats and potassium, which can help regulate blood pressure. They also contain B vitamins that play a role in reducing stress and anxiety. Salmon is a source of tryptophan, vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids, which all impact serotonin levels. Eggs add protein and vitamin D, further supporting mood and energy levels. Together, this trio makes for a creamy, low-carb snack that nourish…

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Cook your way through April with recipes inspired by the season
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creator: Adam Bush
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subject: Recipes
subject: April
description: How to make the most of the best Spring ingredients, from vibrant rhubarb to fresh chives and nutrient-packed asparagus
encoded: Want to know what’s in season in April? Looking for April recipe ideas? Use fresh seafood, jersey royal new potatoes and herbs from your fruit and veg boxes or local greengrocer to make these seasonal dishes and bakes. We’ve included plenty of tips for how to shop for particular varieties, prepping guides and useful ideas to use up leftovers. After, check out our best May recipes, June recipes and July recipes. What's in season in April? In April, seasonal produce includes tart rhubarb, delicate cod, sweet peas, tender asparagus and firm new potatoes. Discover our recipes and tips for building a balanced spring plate. Rhubarb April is often the month (weather depending) when the rhubarb that is available in the shops changes from that grown indoors to outdoor-grown, which can vary in colour, texture and flavour. Some varieties are much redder, others are green much further down the stalk. Pick from more rhubarb recipes, including this creamy rhubarb kefir smoothie or this aromatic pork and rhubarb traybake. Rhubarb and custard cake This rhubarb and custard cake recipe is soaked in vanilla milk syrup, filled with rhubarb jam and covered in mascarpone whipped cream. White chocolate panna cotta with stewed rhubarb This classic, creamy dessert is enriched with white chocolate, which provides a perfect contrast to the sharpness of the rhubarb. Cod Cod is a mild-flavoured, white fish with a firm, flaky texture that makes it a versatile choice for many dishes. It is often found in fillets or loins and is popular for its ability to hold its shape during cooking. Cod is a lean fish, low in fat but high in protein, making it a healthy option for a light meal. Coconut fish curry Enjoy the best of the season with perfectly caramelised onion and turmeric-coated cod, nestled in a rich coconut curry sauce. Sweet cherry tomatoes add a vibrant pop of colour, making this dish as visually stunning as it is flavourful. Peas If you’re serving peas as a side, it’s best not to boil them i…

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14 Easter cocktails
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date: 2026-04-01T22:31:23.000Z
creator: Hannah Guinness
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subject: Drink
subject: Recipes
description: Our Easter cocktail recipes are perfect for sipping over the bank holiday. These indulgent seasonal drinks range from creamy chocolate martinis to hot-cross bun sours
encoded: Celebrate the long Easter weekend with our favourite seasonal cocktails, from indulgent chocolate martinis to Aperol mimosas and pretty pink fizz. Need more drinks inspiration? Explore our best spring cocktails next. Need to plan your Easter menu? We have an Easter recipes collection packed with inspiration. Check out our Easter dinner recipes and Easter baking ideas, including the best Easter cakes and Easter desserts. Best Easter cocktail recipes Hot-cross bun amaretto sour This delicious twist on an amaretto sour uses stale hot-cross buns to make an Easter-flavoured syrup to sweeten the cocktail. Chocolate cherry martini A smooth, chocolate twist on a vodka martini, made extra sweet with maraschino liqueur. The perfect way to use up any leftover Easter chocolate. If the idea of left-over Easter egg chocolate is a foreign concept to you, swap in good-quality dark chocolate. A drizzle of syrup from the jar of cherries lends extra fruity depth. Grapefruit sharing mimosa This sharp and zesty cocktail is a twist on the classic mimosa – the orange juice is swapped for grapefruit and a little triple sec to balance the tart citrus. It makes a great Easter brunch sharing cocktail for the long weekend celebrations. Mint gimlet Refreshing mint is a match made in heaven for the citrus zing of a gimlet in this bright and tangy cocktail, ideal to serve over the long Easter weekend. Chocolate martini It's not Easter without plenty of chocolate and this three-ingredient martini will satisfy your cocoa cravings, using both dark chocolate and chocolate liqueur for a dreamy dessert cocktail. Use a good-quality chocolate liqueur for this recipe – we like Mozart. Rosé negroni sbagliato You'll need Lillet Rosé and pink fizz to make this light and floral spin on the classic Italian cocktail. Bakewell tart fizz We used the flavours of a bakewell tart to make this sparkling aperitif, which features fruity cherry liqueur and nutty amaretto. Tom collins This classic is essentially a sour c…

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12 best matcha recipes for vibrant drinks, desserts and bakes
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creator: Edd Kimber
subject: Baking and desserts
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subject: Recipes
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subject: Lockdown inspiration
description: Add matcha green tea powder to your bakes for an earthy, bitter, savoury note. Our matcha recipes include cupcakes, crepes and tiramisu.
encoded: Want to know about matcha tea? Fancy making some recipes with matcha? Read our guide all about this healthy green tea, then check out our superfood recipes. What is matcha? Matcha is a finely ground powder made of processed green tea leaves. Traditionally, matcha has been consumed in East Asia, namely in Japanese tea ceremonies, where serving and drinking matcha as hot tea symbolises a meditative spirituality. These days, it’s also used as a flavouring and dye in desserts and drinks, such as mochi, ice cream and lattes. ‘Ceremonial-grade’ matcha refers to the higher quality powder used in tea ceremonies, whereas ‘culinary-grade’ refers to that of a lower-quality, even though no standard industry definition or requirements for matcha exist. How do you use matcha? The simplest way to begin using matcha is as a flavouring, think of it as a spice like vanilla or cinnamon. Try it as an ice cream flavouring or by making a matcha milk shake. Matcha salt - a mix of sea salt and matcha powder - makes a new sprinkle for poached, boiled or fried eggs. Check out our trend spotlight on matcha for more matcha recipes and the best matcha spots in London.

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8 quail's egg recipes for elegant starters and snacks
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
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subject: Eggs
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subject: Scotch eggs
description: Take your dishes to the next level with our quail's egg recipes, from black pudding scotch egg sliders to turmeric pickled eggs
encoded: Looking for the best quail's egg recipes? Want the best scotch egg or dinner party canapé? See our recipe ideas below to make the most of this unique ingredient. For more inspiration see our best ever egg recipes, our easy dinner party starters and more vegetable starter dishes.

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11 Biscoff recipes for showstopping desserts and sweet treats
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Collection
subject: Recipes
subject: Baking
subject: Cheesecake
subject: Ingredient
subject: Ingredient collection
subject: Speculoos biscuits
description: Use golden, caramelised Biscoff spread to make irresistible cookies, fudge and cheesecakes – they're real crowd-pleasers
encoded: Looking for Biscoff recipes? Want to make the best easy bake? Try our favourite Biscoff-flavoured treats, such as cupcakes, cookies, fudge and cheesecake. For more sweet treats, check out our best easy dessert recipes, cheesecake recipes and cake recipes. Looking for more cookie recipes? Check out our triple chocolate chip cookies, miso chocolate cookies and cereal cookies.

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93 best ever lamb recipes for impressive roasts and easy dinners
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Best ever
subject: Collection
subject: Entertain
subject: Family
subject: Guides
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
subject: April
subject: August
subject: Ingredient
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subject: July
subject: Lamb
subject: May
subject: October
subject: September
description: Discover our best lamb recipes including lamb chops, roast leg of lamb, lamb shoulder, lamb meatballs and curry Perfect for Easter, Sunday lunches and more
encoded: Looking for roast lamb recipes? Want to make a lamb shank? Try our easy lamb recipes below, then check out our leftover lamb ideas. Lamb doesn’t have to be an expensive purchase. Buying lesser-used, cheaper cuts means you’ll get the most from your meat and even more flavour. Shoulder is a great alternative to leg, either whole or chopped up for a stew. The scrag, cut from the neck, is also a great cost-cutting option, best used in casseroles and soups. Serving lamb as part of a Sunday roast? We have plenty of ideas for roast lamb, including roast anchovy butter lamb with boulangere potatoes, rosemary and apricot-stuffed leg of lamb. We have tips for how to prepare lamb, which roasting tin to use and how to get juicy lamb. For more ways with this versatile meat, try our lamb mince recipes and lamb curry recipes. If you're looking for alternative roast recipes, check out our best ever roast recipes.

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40 pork mince recipes for budget-friendly, flavour-packed meals
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
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subject: Family
subject: Guides
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
subject: Ingredient
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subject: pork mince
description: Use versatile pork mince in everything from crispy pork noodles to spiced burgers and meatballs. Our minced pork recipes make for easy midweek meals
encoded: Looking for recipes with pork mince? Want the best pork meatballs? Try our ideas below, then check out our healthy mince recipes, beef mince recipes and turkey mince recipes. Wondering what to make with pork mince? Whether you're craving hearty meatballs or looking for a picnic pie to feed the family, you'll find loads of inspiration on how to use up that minced pork right here. What are the advantages of cooking with pork mince? As well as being budget-friendly, it is typically lower in saturated fat and calories than beef and lamb mince, whilst still being full of flavour.

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42 feta recipes to liven up your midweek dinners
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
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subject: Guides
subject: Health
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegetarian
subject: Feta recipes
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subject: Ingredient collection
description: Discover our feta cheese recipes - this tangy, creamy Greek cheese is delicious in everything from spanakopita to Greek salad and baked whole with figs
encoded: Looking for the best feta recipes? Looking for a vegetarian salad? Try our ideas below then check out our easy Greek recipes, too? What is feta cheese? Feta cheese is a brined cheese made from sheep's milk and originating from Greece. It's characteristically tangy, salty flavour and crumbly texture make it a staple in many Mediterranean-style dishes including salads and filo pastries as well as pasta and other warm dishes. It can be served cold cut up into squares in a salad or sprinkled over dishes as crumbs. It can also be baked or grilled whole and combined with sweet toppings like honey or sprinkled with herbs like oregano. How long does feta last? A pack of unopened, vacuum-sealed feta can last up to three months in the fridge. Once opened, it should be consumed within a week and kept in its original brine or another saltwater solution to maintain its moisture and freshness. Without brine, feta tends to dry out quickly and should be used within a few days. For longer term storage, feta can be frozen for up to six months, though this may alter its texture slightly, making it more crumbly.

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50 easy puff pastry recipes for golden pies, tarts and more
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Collection
subject: Recipes
description: Make one of our golden puff pastry treats, including perfect beef wellingtons, quick cinnamon buns and comforting chicken pie
encoded: Looking for puff pastry recipes? Try our ideas for savoury and sweet dishes using this flaky pastry, including quick ideas using ready-made puff pastry (festive vol-au-vents, cheese pies and three different variations of tarte tatin) along with recipes to make puff pastry from scratch. Next, try our or filo pastries.

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43 comforting meatball recipes
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Collection
subject: Family
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
subject: Minced beef
description: These meatball recipe ideas are perfect for a family dinner. Discover classics such as Swedish meatballs, spaghetti and meatballs plus plant-based options
encoded: Looking for homemade meatball ideas? Read our guide to find out how to cook meatballs, including everything from Swedish meatballs to Italian meatballs and Spanish albondigas. Take your pick of turkey meatballs, pork meatballs, chicken meatballs and vegan meatballs. For the ultimate comfort food, try our spaghetti meatballs, Sloppy Joe bake or our cheesy pan bake. Or why not try our indulgent pasta bakes for the whole family? For more ideas, check out our beef mince recipes and lamb mince recipes.

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14 easy mozzarella recipes for oozy traybakes, fresh salads and more
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date: 2026-03-26T11:43:32.000Z
creator: Janine Ratcliffe
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subject: Recipes
subject: Ingredient
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subject: Mozzarella recipes
description: Make the most of creamy mozzarella with our easy recipe ideas, from gooey mozzarella sticks to melty quesadillas and lasagne
encoded: Looking for mozzarella recipes? Want the best cheese recipes? Indulge in a melty sharing starter, a light lunch salad or a hearty main. Try our ideas below and check out our best camembert recipes for more cheesy dishes.

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Spring show-off dishes for the long weekend
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Collection
subject: Guides
subject: Recipes
subject: Lamb
subject: one-pot
subject: Roast chicken
subject: Trifle
description: Impress your guests with these four spring dishes, from an easy one-pot to a boozy lemon dessert
encoded: Long weekends are made for lingering lunches, laidback dinners and dishes worth gathering around. These spring showstoppers brings bold flavours to the table while keeping things low-effort and shareable – think an easy one-pot, punchy roast and build-your-own raclette spread. And, because no celebration is complete without something sweet, there’s a boozy lemon dessert to round things off in style. Discover more recipes for entertaining this season, consider a few unexpected ideas for hosting guests, or replicate private chef Nisha Parmar's vibrant sharing menu for a simple yet impressive three-course dinner at home. Slow-cooked spiced lamb with orzo This effortless one-pot is cooked with fragrant spices of cinnamon and allspice, which don't overpower, but provide gentle warmth. Fresh herbs, feta and lemon lift the finished dish. Bring the platter to the table for maximum wow-factor. Cowboy butter-roasted chicken A punchy butter instantly boosts the flavour of roast chicken. Spatchcocking the bird means it roasts evenly and fast – and, it's much easier to carve for guests. Serve with skinny fries and a vinegary salad to cut through the richness, and don't forget to spoon over all the buttery roasting juices. Raclette party This is a great way to serve a mix-and-match spread for friends. Traditionally, you'd serve raclette simply with boiled potatoes, charcuterie and pickles, but we've added a few extra flourishes to make your guests feel you've worked extra hard! You can buy various raclette sets, but you can also use small heatproof frying pans or dishes. Boozy lemon meringue trifle This zingy spring trifle is made with mostly ready-made ingredients, then finished with marshmallowy Italian meringue. Using hot sugar syrup means the meringue is 'cooked' and becomes much more stable. We think it's worth the extra effort, but if you want a simpler finish, you could pile up some shop-bought meringues and whipped cream instead.

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Maunika Gowardhan's joyous Keralan dishes
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date: 2026-03-05T17:32:54.000Z
creator: Maunika Gowardhan
subject: Asia
subject: Chef recipes
subject: Collection
subject: Recipes
subject: Travel
description: Discover Maunika Gowardhan's mouthwatering recipes, inspired by her travels in Kerala
encoded: One of the most stunning regions within southern India is undoubtedly the state of Kerala. Most people I speak to who have visited always rave about the scenic views, food, culture and the local people. My first trip and introduction to the Malayali community was at the age of 12 when I made a trip to travel with family and friends across the city. Ever since, I have been so many times to explore the city, cuisine and also, by chance, for a family wedding. Seeing the varied communities within one region including Christians, Muslims and Hindus, and the differences in cooking styles, fascinates me. For instance, the Malayali Hindus have a unique cooking style with recipes and traditions which include religious practices that differ to the Christian and Muslim communities in Kerala. The prevalence of cooking fish, meat or poultry within the coastal region have come from the culinary influences of the Christian and Muslim families. A region renowned for its use of black pepper in curries and stir-fried dishes much before chillies made an entry into India. For me, delving into Syrian Christian cooking holds joyous memories as a young girl. I always turned to Mariam, a lovely lady who left Kerala to join our family home and brought along with her an abundance of local knowledge and recipes that I have adored. This in its truest form is where my love for (and introduction to) Kerala and its people began. She used to cook the most delicious avial (potato curry) and plenty of fish, as well as meat curries, too. She would share stories of her hometown and how they grew local veg, went fishing and ground spices. I could listen for ages and that is one of the reasons I thoroughly enjoy visiting Kerala even today. Maunika Gowardhan's Keralan dishes Kerala fish moilee This is best made with fish steaks, which are held together with the help of a centre bone and ensure the fish stays intact (ask the fishmonger to do this). If you can’t get steaks, chunky fillets will work. Nadan …

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Ring in the spring with March's seasonal ingredients
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creator: Adam Bush
subject: Collection
subject: Recipes
subject: March
subject: Spring recipes
description: How to make the most of the best spring ingredients, from vibrant blood oranges and tart grapefruit to bitter chicory and nutrient-packed spinach
encoded: Want to know what’s in season in March? Looking for March recipe ideas? Use fresh seafood, spinach leaves and citrus from your fruit and veg boxes or local greengrocer to make these seasonal dishes and bakes. We’ve included plenty of tips for how to shop for particular varieties, prepping guides and useful ideas to use up leftovers. After, check out our best April recipes, May recipes and June recipes. What's in season in March? In March, seasonal produce includes earthy purple sprouting broccoli, peppery watercress, zesty lemons, and delicate spring onions. These recipes are perfect for transitioning from cold winter bakes to lighter spring plates. Blood oranges Blood oranges are celebrated for their ruby red flesh and juice. Blood oranges are only in season for a short time as they need huge temperature shifts in order to grow well – hot in the day and then down to below freezing at night. Pick from more blood orange recipes, including this sweet blood orange drizzle cake or savoury duck confit with slow-cooked broccoli and blood orange. Blood orange loaf cake Edd Kimber's show-off bake combines the ruby red brilliance of blood oranges with crunchy poppy seeds and grated marzipan. Blood orange margarita Blood oranges add a beautiful ruby hue to a pitcher of margaritas. Remember to add a large pinch of hot chilli powder to really make your cocktail sing! Blood orange trifles Our individual trifles make a quick and easy dessert using seasonal blood oranges, ready in just 15 minutes. If you've got people coming round for a weeknight dinner party, these are a great choice. Bananas Bananas are the UK’s most popular fruit and, on average, people eat 100 a year. When buying, look for yellow, unblemished skin – green is underripe, any brown or dark marks may mean it is close to over-ripening. Banoffee cheesecake This banoffee cheesecake has all the comforting flavour of the old-school pud but the style of an impressive dinner party dessert – and it takes less than 30 minu…

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Best spring entertaining dishes to shake off winter funk
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date: 2026-03-03T17:01:19.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Collection
subject: Entertain
subject: Recipes
subject: Spring
subject: Spring recipes
description: Bring the best of the season to your dinner table with these entertaining dishes – this joyful celebration of spring’s best ingredients is sure to lift spirits
encoded: As the days grow longer and the first shoots of green emerge, there’s no better way to banish any lingering winter blues than with a table full of light, bright and flavour-packed dishes. These recipes showcase the very best of spring produce — think tangy rhubarb, crunchy radish and fresh garden peas — guaranteed to put a spring in your step. Whether you’re planning a celebratory meal or a sharing-style feast, these recipes will shake off winter funk and bring a burst of brightness to your entertaining. Discover more ways to bring joy this spring, including morning rituals and expert tips. Or find more seasonal dishes in our curation of spring recipes, colourful, plant-packed breakfast recipes and healthy spring recipes. Spring entertaining dishes Smoked cod’s roe dip with spring vegetables, soft-boiled eggs and flatbreads This rustic and bright sharing platter brings together smoky cod’s roe, crisp spring vegetables, jammy eggs and fluffy flatbreads for a fresh, springtime starter. Spring risotto Celebrate the best of the season with a risotto packed with asparagus, peas, broad beans and mint, finished with a scattering of green spring onion and a spoonful of mint oil. Chicken schnitzel with pickled radishes Crisp chicken schnitzel is paired with a colourful side of quick-pickled radishes, cucumber and fennel, lemon wedges and dill for a fresh and seasonal twist on a classic. Miso-buttered radishes Peppery radishes are at their best in spring, and this quick side transforms them into something truly special with a buttery miso glaze. Serve as a simple side or a punchy addition to your sharing table. Asparagus quiche with capers A nutty brown butter pastry crust, punchy capers and gruyère make this seasonal asparagus quiche a stunning centrepiece for weekend entertaining. Rhubarb gin Make your own pink gin by infusing tart rhubarb with sugar and gin — it's especially delicious over ice or in a spring G&T. Beetroot carpaccio This beetroot carpaccio with stracciatell…

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Rejuvenate spring breakfasts with these colourful, plant-packed recipes
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creator: Emily Marten
subject: Collection
subject: Health
subject: Recipes
subject: Vegan
subject: Vegetarian
subject: easy vegan recipes
subject: Healthy breakfast
subject: Healthy breakfast recipes
subject: healthy vegan recipes
subject: plant based
description: Breakfast repertoire needing a little spring refresh? Uplift your mornings with these vibrant recipes packed with plant protein and fibre
encoded: Spring clean your breakfast routine with our recipes to help you escape a winter rut. January may be all about new year resolutions, but it can be difficult to stick to any drastic regimes when it's cold, dark and miserable outside. With the arrival of spring, bring vibrancy to your breakfast with a tricolour stack of pancakes, golden turmeric bircher bowl, zingy rhubarb and yogurt pots and more in-season inspiration. Find out more ways to bring joy this spring, along with even more spring inspiration. Next read about 30 gut-friendly ways to sneak in extra plant foods to hit your weekly target, then how to eat 30 plant foods a week. Discover our plant-packed recipes to keep you thriving as the seasons change and then try our wholesome and hearty plant-forward recipes. Vibrant spring breakfast ideas Rhubarb breakfast pots Is there anything more beautiful than those first stems of forced rhubarb? Roast it until really tender, then layer up with your favourite Greek yogurt and top with a plant-packed homemade granola for texture and flavour. View Green Video on the source website Mocha porridge This porridge is swirled with a homemade cocoa powder and freshly brewed espresso drizzle to give your morning a little boost. Load up with toasted nuts and slices of banana to further increase the plant foods. View Green Video on the source website Golden milk bircher A breakfast that leans slightly more savoury, this golden milk bircher also packs a punch with its warming spices of ground turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and a grating of black pepper to help increase absorption. View Green Video on the source website Quinoa porridge Give your breakfast a protein boost without any artificial powders. A complete, plant-based protein, quinoa adds protein and fibre to this porridge bowl along with a nutty taste and texture. View Green Video on the source website Vegan pancakes Treat yourself to a colourful brunch with a stack of these vibrant pancakes. After making your pancak…

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16 easy mocktail recipes for every occasion
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date: 2026-02-17T21:35:30.000Z
creator: Hannah Guinness
subject: Best ever
subject: Cocktails and drinks
subject: Collection
subject: Guides
subject: Recipes
subject: Drinks
subject: non-alcoholic
description: Want all the flavour with none of the hangover? From elderflower-flavoured sips to drinks that'll warm the cockles in winter, our non-alcoholic cocktails will do the trick
encoded: Looking for the best mocktails? Try our ideas below, including a refreshing virgin mojito and zesty non-alcoholic gimlet. Other mocktails recipes include passionfruit martinis, kombucha spritzes and mulled tea punch. Need ingredients for your cocktails? We've got lots of non-alcoholic spirits to try out, including plenty of non-alcoholic gins.

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22 lamb mince recipes for flavour-packed, budget friendly meals
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creator: Janine Ratcliffe
subject: Collection
subject: Meat and poultry
subject: Recipes
subject: Ingredient
subject: Ingredient collection
subject: Lamb
subject: Lamb mince
description: Make the most of minced lamb with our easy ideas, from hearty meatballs to comforting shepherd's pie and sausage rolls
encoded: Looking for lamb mince recipes? Want the best meatballs or easy ragu recipes? Try our ideas below, including comforting pies and simple sausage rolls. See more ideas with our best pork mince recipes, beef mince recipes or turkey mince recipes.

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