With beef prices soaring 27%, UK shoppers are turning to pork mince and premium cuts. Waitrose sales jump 16% as home cooks adapt recipes like bolognese. Discover the cost-saving trend reshaping supermarket aisles.
We tried Hotel Chocolat's new Mince Pie and Peppermint White hot chocolates for the Velvetiser. Discover if these limited-edition festive flavours are worth buying this Christmas.
Consumer champion Which? reveals how to create an award-winning Christmas spread for just £21. Top-rated champagne, mince pies & smoked salmon beat premium brands.
Sainsbury's unveils a Mince Pie Brioche Wrap with salted caramel, dividing shoppers. The festive treat joins a new BFG Christmas advert for 2025. Discover the reaction.
Morrisons declares November 22 National Mince Pie Day, handing out 50,000 free pies at selected UK stores. Get your complimentary festive treat and discover the history.
A top chef reveals why simmering potatoes in milk, not water, is the key to achieving the ultimate creamy, restaurant-style mashed potatoes. Try this game-changing hack tonight!
Greggs faces backlash after hiking mince pie prices by nearly 25%. Customers brand the chain 'greedy' as festive treat costs soar from 65p to 80p. Discover the full story.
New research reveals a surprising gap between Gen Z's cooking confidence and their actual kitchen skills, with millennials proving to be the true culinary masters of the modern era.
Discover our expert-tested ranking of the finest mince pies available this Christmas season, from luxury artisanal creations to outstanding supermarket bargains.
Groundbreaking research from UK universities exposes the common kitchen mistake that's ruining your pasta dishes and reveals the scientifically-proven method for perfect seasoning.
Discover the secret ingredient professional chefs use to elevate basic tinned tomatoes into a rich, flavourful sauce that tastes like it simmered for hours.
Discover how celebrity chef Nigella Lawson's simple pasta water technique can elevate your home cooking to restaurant-quality standards with this revolutionary kitchen hack.
Discover this brilliant zero-waste recipe that turns lingering golden syrup into a luxurious homemade toffee sauce perfect for desserts.
Professional chef reveals the simple technique that guarantees perfect, unbroken omelettes every time. Say goodbye to burnt eggs and frustrating breaks with this game-changing method.
Discover how Irish chef Clodagh McKenna's new cookbook brings happiness and simplicity back to home cooking with easy-to-follow, delicious recipes for everyday meals.
Discover innovative culinary hacks to repurpose leftover chutney, reducing food waste while elevating everyday meals from sandwiches to marinades.
Discover how a simple, budget-friendly kitchen staple can elevate your pork chops to restaurant-quality perfection with this game-changing cooking hack.
Discover professional kitchen techniques to thicken any soup perfectly. From classic roux to modern cornflour tricks, never serve a thin soup again with our easy guide.
Food scientists reveal why skipping the salt step when cooking chicken leads to drier, less flavourful meat - and the simple technique for perfectly juicy poultry every time.
Discover how to move beyond store-bought harissa paste with three spectacular recipes from acclaimed chef Samin Nosrat, featuring braised chicken, hearty chickpeas, and roasted squash.
Professional chef exposes the air fryer errors that could be costing you perfect results and reveals expert tips for crispy, delicious meals every time.
Discover these comforting one-pot recipes perfect for chilly evenings. From hearty stews to creamy risottos, minimise cleanup while maximising flavour this season.
Discover how to elevate humble cauliflower from bland to brilliant with these professional kitchen techniques that unlock incredible flavour and texture.
Discover the professional chef's secret to creating the creamiest, most flavourful mashed potatoes that will elevate your Sunday roast to restaurant-quality standards.
Discover professional techniques to elevate your beef stew from watery disappointment to thick, flavour-packed perfection with these easy kitchen hacks.
Our food critic puts Costa Coffee's entire Christmas range to the ultimate test - discover which festive treats deliver holiday magic and which fall flat.
Professional chefs reveal the common kitchen mistake that's making your scrambled eggs watery and bland. Discover the simple ingredient swap for perfectly fluffy eggs every time.
Discover how a simple baking tray costing under £2 could revolutionise your cooking while saving you hundreds compared to trendy air fryers.
Discover the unexpected pantry staple that transforms ordinary scrambled eggs into a restaurant-quality masterpiece, according to professional chefs.
Discover award-winning food writer Diana Henry's expert tips for transforming humble pumpkin into spectacular dishes that go far beyond Halloween decorations.