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17 tasty rhubarb recipes you
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Every year we go mad for this candy-pink fruit. Its sweet-tart flavour is like no other and has the power to bring so many dishes to life, from crumbles and tarts to pies and cheesecakes. Do exactly that by making one of our 17 best ever rhubarb recipes, starting with this rhubarb, lime and ginger custard tart. It's a stunner!

rhubarb and custard tart

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61 make-ahead christmas desserts

Our very best Christmas desserts ??

No-one in the world wants to be stuck in the kitchen making pudding after a massive Christmas lunch. This newsletter includes our pick of our very best desserts - and we've highlighted recipes that can be made ahead of Christmas, so you can relax and enjoy the big day in your own way. From trifles and pavlovas, and from child-friendly chocolate desserts to boozy Christmas puddings. Keep scrolling...

71 festive desserts

chilli recipes

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Admit it, chilli con carne is one of the few dishes that you make on a regular basis. There's a reason why we all love it so much: it's inexpensive, hearty, and it goes brilliantly with whatever carb you fancy. Score. Here you'll find our favourite chillies, from traditional Texan or Mexican recipes to veggie varieties or twists with sausagemeat... Pass the hot sauce.

Discover 11 of our best chilli con carne recipes

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19 dishes that get better with time

Dishes that taste even better the next day ??

Have you noticed how, with many dishes, the flavours actually improve dramatically a while after they're cooked? Two or three days later, curries, stews, ragùs, and lasagnes taste richer and more complex than if you eat them straight away. If you can bear to wait a day or two to dig in, we think you'll thank yourself. Find 19 recipes that get even better with time here. 

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15 lasagne recipes

Lasagne love

The weather has well and truly turned and comfort food is on the mind. That means lasagne in all its guises – from a salami and meatball number to a roasted vegetable and lentil vegetarian lasagne. It's hard to beat our classic lasagne though, with its hearty ragù, parmesan-enriched béchamel and crunchy top. Give it a go and thank yourself later when the leftovers come calling.

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39 sandwich recipes

Satisfying sandwiches

With the children now on school hols and working from home still the norm for many, the good old-fashioned sandwich is a regular fixture on the lunch menu. Grilled cheese, the ultimate club, and a quick and easy fishfinger sandwich are all great to have on rotation. But why not amp things up with a muffuletta, chicken schnitzel or crab roll from time to time, to keep things interesting? And if you've never tried a Philly cheesesteak, what are you waiting for?

MUFFULETTA SANDWICH recipe

26 crumble recipes

Mince pie crumble traybake ??

Too early for mince pies? No way! We think our mince pie crumble traybake is the perfect recipe to ease you into the festive season. If you're not quite ready to go there, we've got 26 crumble recipes, from rhubarb and walnut to apple and ginger, that would make a pleasing pudding. The only question now is: cream or custard?

Try our new mince pie crumble traybake recipe

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Chocolate-on-chocolate

Yesterday was World Chocolate Day and we couldn't let that pass by without a bit of a celebration. We've brought together 13 uber-chocolatey recipes to mark the occasion, from old-school cake and triple choc-chip cookies, to macarons and squidgy tarts. Chocoholics, we have your back.

welcome to chocolate heaven

51 christmas starter recipes

Christmas starters

With Christmas planning now in full swing, we've collected together our very best festive starter recipes, from fishy classics to terrines, baked camemberts and much more. We can't stop thinking about our new devilled egg recipe – they just scream celebration. Keep scrolling and bookmarking to get your Christmas 2020 menu planning started!

35 make-ahead christmas starters

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Add some wow-factor to your weeknight cooking with Jo Pratt's genius midweek meals. With ideas including a veg-packed cottage pie that children will love, a speedy one-pot pasta dish and a creamy prawn laksa, Jo transforms midweek cooking with her versatile, flavour-packed recipes. 

Find these handy recipes in our new September issue, alongside a mango cheesecake with a burnt honey topping, a genius no-stir risotto from Delia and an insanely good baked crab gratin.

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It's been a difficult year, but you can take comfort that Christmas is coming and the November issue of delicious. magazine has everything you need to prepare for it in style. From the ultimate gingerbread house to our chocolate orange Christmas cake (a modern take on an old tradition!) and the ultimate food-lovers gift guide. Plus, we've also got six of Nigella's most comforting recipes from her new book, Eat, Cook, Repeat.

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38 make-ahead christmas sides

The very best Christmas sides ??

Your Christmas dinner deserves side dishes that are just as impressive as the main event. After all, the sides you choose make the Christmas dinner yours. Whether it's the pigs in blankets or the bread sauce that you can't do without, you'll find killer recipes for every side dish going in this bumper newsletter. And if we've left out your favourite (perhaps you favour Yorkshire puddings with your lunch?) let us know! 

christimas trimmings, sides and sauces

cranberry sauce

Straight to the sauce

Cranberry sauce, bread sauce and gravy. Are you an advocate of the trio, or do you keep things simple with one? Our reader-favourite freezable bread sauce recipe can be made up to a month in advance. But if there are only a couple of you dining this year, try our bread sauce for two recipe. Our freezable cranberry sauce can be made ahead, or make our simple version, which uses just orange juice, sugar, thyme and cranberries. 

When it comes to the gravy, getting ahead is the game. If Covid-19 means this is your first time cooking Christmas dinner, have a read of our step-by-step guide on making gravy from scratch. If you need a use for your giblets, our turkey gravy for Christmas is for you,and takes just 15 minutes to prep. Or if it's a vegan gravy you crave, this porcini and parsnip gravy will NOT disappoint.

get-ahead gravy recipe

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The August 2020 issue of delicious. magazine is packed full of summery food you'll love. Make your own proper sourdough pizza (with a chance to win a gift card for a top outdoor pizza oven!); learn the secret of making great ice cream; discover the best eat-outside recipes; and shake up your family cooking with new ideas for old-favourite ingredients. Plus: are eggs good for you or not?
 

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ice cream recipes

Easy, no-churn ice cream sandwiches

The (worst kept) secret's out! Now you know about these too-good-to-be-simple rippled ice cream sandwiches, you really do have to make them. They don't require an ice cream machine (or churning) and are easy to make: simply mix, freeze, slice and SANDWICH! 

no-churn ice cream sandwiches

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In this month's issue, you'll find family-friendly meals made from storecupboard staples, good-for-you vegan 'fakeaways' from hit internet duo BOSH! and a cracking lamb meatball biryani (above) that pairs perfectly with a glass of red and this month's recommended foodie movie. 

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In these uncertain times, good recipes have never been more needed, and that's what our November 2020 issue delivers and brings to your kitchen. Whether it's one of Nigella's comforting recipes that are calling your name, or Gill Meller's brunch rolls (an incredible melty-cheesy-savoury version of chelsea buns), you'll find something to love – and cook – in our get-ready-for-Christmas November issue. PLUS... If you're looking for a baking project to do with the kids during lockdown, try the ultimate gingerbread house recipe: it's fun, it's beautiful – and it tastes fantastic! 

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112 christmas baking recipes

Gingerly does it ??

Get in the festive mood this weekend with our gingerbread recipes for Christmas! Warming, gently spiced gingerbread has been enjoyed for centuries – and for good reason. Fancy learning how to make a gingerbread house? Or perhaps some gingerbread men or biscuits for the tree? Maybe a soft and sticky gingerbread cake is your thing, in which case keep scrolling...

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brunch recipes

This is how we do brunch...

When it comes to brunch, we like to think we know what we're doing. There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution to this mid-morning ritual… You could be pining after a flaky croissant with a hot cup of coffee or ravenous for something BIG and substantial, like Gill Meller's giant breakfast Yorkshire pudding. Brunch is personal, which is why we've created over 100 brunch recipes for every mood, situation and appetite. Have a look...

Big breakfast Yorkshire pudding

loin of pork with lavender and honey-glazed apricots recipe is inside our july issue

Find out more about this floral ingredient 

Think lavender only works well in sweet dishes? Think again! Its intense floral fragrance can work beautifully in savoury dishes too. The secret is a light touch (too much and it can be slightly overkill). Give it a try in our roast pork recipe, served with lavender honey-glazed apricots and herb roasties.
            
Find this recipe in our July issue, along with tips on how to cook with fresh and dried lavender. There’s also a lavender clotted cream cake recipe, too (amazing), and lavender shortbread with edible flowers. SO GOOD. 

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Six new Ottolenghi recipes you have to try!

Yotam Ottolenghi has popularised a laid-back, veg-packed way of cooking. Add six more of his dishes to your repertoire with recipes from his new book, Flavour. As always with Ottolenghi there's a mixture of comfort and innovation, with the flavours turned up to the max in dishes such as lime and potato gratin, spicy roasted cauliflower and his glorious take on parmigiana alla melanzane featuring aubergine dumplings.

Find these flavour-packed recipes in our September issue, alongside eat-outside ideas for an Indian summer and a beautiful two-layer plum and almond cake.

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The Essential Guide to... Meat-free meals

If you’re cooking with less or no meat, The Essential Guide to…Meat-free meals is full of ideas to help. Whatever your goals – perhaps you’re going meat-free for January or trying a vegetarian or vegan diet – you won’t feel you’re missing out with our tried and tested recipes.

Discover our favourite veggie and plant-based dishes for every occasion, plus fabulous fish recipes for pescatarians. We also suggest handy ingredient swaps, share tips on maintaining a nutritious balanced diet and dispel a few meat-free myths. To grab a copy today and have it delivered to your door for FREE, click here.

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With a laid-back Sunday roast from Mary Berry and the ultimate fish pie masterclass from Calum Franklin, as well as quick and easy vegan recipes from hit internet duo BOSH, the October issue of delicious. has been designed to lift spirits and delight your taste buds. 

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50 noodle recipes

Use your noodle ??

Wheat or rice, udon or vermicelli… Chances are, you've probably got some type of noodles in the cupboard. Whichever is your favourite, having a packet of noodles means you can rustle up a delicious dinner in no time. Whether you want to go all out and make your own laksa paste, or you fancy a quick and easy meal, we've got plenty of inspiration for soups, salads or stir-fries right here. 

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meatfree and mighty

Vegetarian noodle recipes

From a tofu stir fry to an edamame soba salad, there are so many ways to make great vegetarian noodles. Summer rolls filled with cabbage, herbs and noodles and served with a peanut sauce are as fun to eat as they are tasty. And this marinated tempeh sesame noodle dish is delicious for vegans and meat eaters alike. 

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35 BONFIRE NIGHT RECIPEs

Bonfire Night (at home) recipes

Though it's going to be a slightly different Bonfire Night tomorrow, you can still enjoy a celebration at home. Our four-ingredient Nutella s'mores, coconut and raspberry marshmallows (pictured) and world-beating hot chocolate top our pick of the sweet stuff. And how about our fish pie jacket potatoes or bacon, cheese and chive stuffed spuds for a warming, comforting main course?

Discover our Bonfire Night recipes

9 pasty recipes to try

Pasty recipes to warm your hands ??

Everyone loves a handheld pie. We've brought together nine pasty recipes, from cheat's chorizo and leek turnovers made with puff pastry to traditional shortcrust Cornish pasties. For something to take time over, these rich lamb shank or smoked haddock and cheddar pasties are PACKED with flavour. Add chips and salad for a comforting dinner, or make a bumper batch for weekday lunches. 

Try our Cornish pasty recipe

16 stir-up sunday recipes

Our very best Stir-up Sunday recipes ??

Stir-up Sunday (22 November) is traditionally the day to get making your Christmas pudding or cake, and it's only a week away. So if, like us, you relish a bit of pre-Christmas ritual, this newsletter has all the inspiration you need. Now's a great time to decide what you're going to make and to get the all-important ingredients in – dried fruit, brandy and almonds at the ready: it's baking time!

Maybe you're a stickler for the puddings, a lover of mince pies or a firm believer in ginger biscuits for the tree. Whichever it is, we have all the necessary recipes. Whether you're a seasoned expert or need a bit of hand holding, keep scrolling...
 

111 christmas baking recipes

6 edible gifts

Edible decorations and gifts

Gingerbread biscuits for the tree come in all shapes and sizes: try doves, snowflakes, toy soldiers (pictured) or classic festive hanging biscuits. And for those who you can't spend Christmas with this year, why not leave a parcel of homemade treats on the doorstep? Fruity-infused gin, cranberry jam or crumbly Christmas shortbread are lovely ways to show you're thinking of someone.

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50 proper puddings

Our very best autumn puds

Pastry week on Bake Off has us all in the mood for pies and proper puddings. It's the season after all, so here we've selected our very best autumn dessert recipes, from buttery crumbles and pies to classics such as sticky toffee pudding. When days are getting darker and colder, allow yourself the joy of a good old-fashioned sugar rush.

11 steamed pudding recipes

Weekday wonders

How to make perfect pastry

Learn how to make sweet pastry, known as pâte sucrée, and you’ll be armed with all the skills you need for all sorts of sweet pies and tarts to see you through the colder months. Our step-by-step guide will show you how. For tips on lining a tin, see our 10 steps to a perfect shortcrust pastry case. Meanwhile our guide to making a lattice topping will turn your pie into a masterpiece.

how to make sweet pastry

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Cook your way to Christmas joy

Our December issue is out and it has everything you need for a flavoursome Christmas and New Year. There's an exclusive festive menu from Rick Stein and sons, including a get-the-party-started Campari cocktail; Gizzi Erskine shares her best ever veggie favourites; and you'll find fantastic buyer's guides to the best booze and supermarket standbys. 

Plus, our cover recipe is one you won't want to miss. The cheese, cranberry and thyme fondue star is "like a hug in the form of bread and cheese", says food editor Jen Bedloe. It's a recipe we could all do with after the year that was 2020...
 

Looking for more festive treats? Click here for our best ever Christmas baking recipes.

chicken thigh recipes

THIS is how to use that bottle of Sriracha! 

It turns out all it takes are four game-changing ingredients to take a simple chicken dinner to new and exciting heights: we're talking Sriracha chilli sauce, honey, garlic and ginger. This is so much more than just chicken, rice and greens. Put it on the menu this week, then discover more ways to use a bottle of Sriracha. 

sticky sriracha chicken

15 best cauliflower recipes

Cauliflower comforts

Cauliflower is versatile, healthy and cheap – and it's just as capable of being the main event as it is the side-dish. We've brought together our 15 best cauliflower recipes to highlight the many uses of this ever-popular vegetable. It's a marvel roasted whole and doused in cheese (pictured), or torn into florets and tossed through a Sicilian-style pasta. And it's just as brilliant stirred through a quick tofu and cauliflower curry or in a salad with rice for a weekday lunch.

Discover our best 14 cauliflower recipes

PERSONAL PUDs

The mini ones

As having friends around becomes possible again, these individual cheesecakes start to make a lot of sense. They're also perfect for a lockdown birthday or picnic in the park as they make great finger food. We have a host of options, including these beautiful mini cosmo cheesecakes (above), mini burnt cheesecakes with rhubarb and orange,  or even yuzu daiquiri cheesecake pots. There's also the option of our blueberry cheesecake blondies. Dip your toes into our diddy dessert collection.

MINI COSMOPOLITAN CHEESECAKES recipe

70 sUMMER desserts

The delicious. guide to the BEST summer desserts

The best summer desserts celebrate the fruits of the season, and shouldn't involve intricate layering of ingredients that will melt away in the heat. We've gathered together 70 make-ahead summer desserts, which look and taste amazing. They'll let you enjoy your garden gathering or picnic with all the hard work behind you. Below, find our picks and tips for the best pavs, ice creams, trifles and summer puddings. And keep on scrolling for sorbet!

MAKE-AHEAD SUMMER DESSERTS

18 sorbet recipes

Sort yourself a sorbet

When days are warm, there's nothing quite like cooling down with a fruity sorbet. Being dairy-free it's also a great vegan dessert option (check the sugar is vegan-friendly, though). Try this ultra-seasonal raspberry and redcurrant recipe (above) for delightful bursts of sweet and tangy – it takes a mere 20 minutes to make. If citrus is more your vibe, how about a ruby grapefruit and Campari flavour – paired with almond shortbread? Or for a boozy kick, try this Caipirinha recipe – rum, mint and and lime are always welcome.

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250 sausage recipes

Bonkers for bangers

Whether it's pasta, pastry or mashed potato you like with your bangers, you'll find recipes of every variety in this special sausage newsletter. Our sausage, apple and cider casserole is our autumnal meal of choice this weekend, but there's much more where that came from. Keep scrolling for inspiration including toad-in-the-hole perfection. 

10 toad in the hole recipes

Toad in the hole recipes

Sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding batter... whoever dreamt up this idea, we salute you! Our honey and mustard toad in the hole (above) is baked in individual portions for optimum crunchy edges. This toad in the hole for two is perfect for an autumnal date night, and our sausage and Guinness recipe has the bonus of black pudding and onions for even more sweet intensity. 

Discover our honey and mustard toad in the hole recipe

17 best lemon desserts

When life gives you lemons...

A zesty lemon is the star ingredient of so many popular desserts. Whether your favourite is a decadent lemon cheesecake (pictured), a simple lemon sponge, a retro lemon meringue pie or a classic lemon posset, we've got tried and tested recipes for them all. With pies, cheesecakes, tarts, cakes, churros, mousse and more to choose from, you'll want to pick up half a dozen lemons next time you're at the shops. 

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61 Italian starters

Pronto a mangiare!

Make like you're on holiday and get the taste buds flowing with our supreme primi recipes. From fritto misto and crostini to arancini and salumi we have Italian starters galore. If you're after something low maintenance, our peppers with anchovies and basil (above) are ready in 30 minutes and can be prepared in advance. For something more involved, a bit of griddled octopus or sweet and sour sardines in soar will delight and impress.

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