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If you only read one thingAfter something you can cook in every day? The Lakeland stainless steel frying pan comes in three handy sizes and handled every test we threw at it with total ease. Got a bit more to spend? Go for the Zwilling Pro, it’s the most versatile all-rounder we tested. Choosing the best stainless-steel frying pan can feel tricky, especially if you’re used to non-stick. But once you get the hang of preheating properly, stainless steel is brilliant for everyday cooking, from crisp-edged eggs to proper searing and pan sauces.If you have an induction hob, keep an…

Creatine has been a gym-bag staple for years, but choosing one now means navigating far more than a plain scoop of powder. Your body makes creatine naturally, and you get small amounts from foods such as meat and fish. In muscles, it helps replenish ATP, the quick-use energy source for short, intense efforts. That’s why it’s popular with people who lift weights and athletes looking to maintain power across repeated bursts of exercise.For our guide to the best creatine supplements, we tested straightforward products from familiar brands including Bulk, MyProtein and ESN, alongside more involved blends from Ancient + Brave,…

There’s a lot to love about carrots – these inexpensive, versatile root vegetables are available year-round and nutritionally rich in beta-carotene, which our bodies convert to vitamin A (retinol). As a hardy root, carrots don’t need handling with particular care, but to help them last as long as three months, it’s worth checking them over and storing with consideration.Removing packaging, checking for bruising and soft spots and trimming off greens, prepares fresh carrots well for storage. Peeled carrots should be wrapped in a damp cloth and chopped carrots should be stored in an airtight container. Keeping carrots in the fridge…

Slather Greek yogurt and your favorite chili crisp on chicken thighs, roast in a hot oven, and you’ll be rewarded with juicy, tender meat with a delightful orange-tinged exterior. But the best part of this sheet-pan dinner comes after the chicken is cooked: Spread cooked rice into the pan’s juices, then slide the baking sheet back into the oven. As the rice soaks up the deeply savory sauce, it will crisp in spots, creating a texture that’s somewhere between chewy-fluffy steamed grains and a freshly toasted pita chip. And when it comes to chili crisp, we love the iconic and…

Smooth-skinned and lusciously sweet, figs have a unique taste and texture, with slightly chewy flesh peppered with tiny, crunchy seeds. Wondering how to serve figs? Their high sugar content pairs perfectly with similarly intense flavours, adding a burst of sweetness to savoury dishes and a distinctive texture and aroma to sweet treats.How to choose the best figsSelect plump, soft and purple specimens with no bruising or splits. Unripe figs will be hard and green in colour, while overripe fruits may feel mushy and smell sour. The fresh fruit is in season from August to early October, while dried varieties are…

Lulu’s tips for making chicken tikka masala:If you fancy a bit more heat in your chicken tikka masala sauce, I sometimes add an extra red chilli or a pinch of chilli powder to the paste. This gives the dish a warming kick without overpowering the other flavours.To boost the veg content of this dish, I sometimes stir in spinach, some canned chickpeas or peas towards the end of cooking. They cook quickly and add colour and texture without taking away from the rich, creamy sauce.I love serving this dish with a sprinkle of fresh coriander leaves on top and a…

The Good Food podcastIn this episode, Si tells Sam about the food that shaped him, how it felt to write his first solo cookbook without Dave Myers, and why a Michelin-level chef eats instant noodles with peanut butter and strawberry jam. Si’s new book, Proper Home Cooking, was inspired by his son’s young family deciding to cut out ultra-processed food. It’s built for busy households: short ingredient lists, flexible recipes and 40 years of kitchen hacks.Want to see this content?This page contains content provided by Spotify. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Spotify may use cookies…

Whether you visit for the food and bars or want to shop for artisan crafts and gifts, you can spend hours at a good Christmas market – and it might even be a reason to book that weekend getaway. City centre options are popular and easily accessible by train, and the UK has many, including those in London, Birmingham, Cardiff and Manchester. Or, for olde worlde charm, there are the historical centres of Chester, York and Winchester. Stately homes also provide a great venue with a perfect winter wonderland backdrop – including Blenheim Palace Market and Chatsworth House. Read on…

Half term is here again, which means a week of day trips, playdates and more mealtimes to plan around than usual. The good news: restaurants, cafés and family-friendly chains across the UK are running kids eat free (or for £1) offers to help take some of the pressure off the food bill. From big-name chains to local favourites, we’ve rounded up the best deals and where to find them below, so you can start planning where to eat without worrying about the cost this October.For those looking to spend more time at home in the kitchen instead of outside, we’ve…

My favourite part of the Christmas dinner has always been the ham – even the dry, overcooked ones I was served as a child. Now that I work in food, I have made it my mission to ensure the ham on my Christmas dinner is juicy, flavourful and preferably with a sweet and sticky glaze. Snaffling a cold cut of ham from the fridge is one of the high points of the festive season. And the best bit is that it just keeps on giving – even a small ham joint will keep a household in sandwiches for up to…