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Roasted chestnuts are a timelessly romantic winter treat, whether bought from a Roman street hawker in a cobbled piazza, or prepared at home for this rustic soup with chickpeas and herbs. You’ll want anything but a soupçon ...
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Not everyone wants a goose or turkey. A couple of partridges make a sweet, quick roast for two.
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From bone-dry ales brewed with Champagne yeast to syrupy substitutes for liqueur, there are beers for every stage of the big day. Sup a few in the right order and you may even avoid a hangover
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Smoking a whole turkey low and slow means it cooks gently and doesn’t dry out. Plus: a sprout recipe to convert the haters
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Christmas is a time to forget the waistline and treat ourselves, so make room at your table for French onion soup gratin, confit duck and chocolate yo-yos
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Agatha Christie’s novels are a Christmas staple for Kate Young, inspiring a recipe to warm the heart and hearth through the festive season
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Marina O'Loughlin on restaurantsMarina O'Loughlin on restaurantsBenedicts, Norwich: ‘I love a chef who gets jiggy with the animal fats’ – restaurant review | Marina O’Loughlin‘It was local wisdom, not the chef’s success on Great British Menu, that led me here, and I’m glad it did: it’s a little treasure’
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Jay Rayner on restaurantsJay Rayner on restaurantsOklava: restaurant reviewIt ticks all the boxes, and the young chef is a star in the making, but this new restaurant isn’t quite the finished article, says Jay Rayner
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Felicity Cloake's perfect recipesFelicity Cloake's perfect recipesHow to make the perfect biscottiThese classic Italian biscuits are super-crunchy and great for dipping in coffee, but should you bake them twice? And is a low oven temperature sufficient?
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Nigel Slater recipesNigel Slater recipesNigel Slater’s breakfast smoothie and muffin recipesWhat’s the rush? Indulge yourself by starting the day with a leisurely, luxurious breakfast, says Nigel Slater
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If you’re willing to part with a few extra dollars – and a few extra minutes – here’s how to make your recipient’s holiday extra special
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Founder has been accused of selling out but multinationals and small operators can both prosper as shifting tastes increase global demand for high-quality hops
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The big day requires some big flavours and these three bottles certainly offer that. More pricey than your everyday wines, but each offering something special
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Our wine critic scours the shelves for the best bottles for experts
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Yueltide festivities through the decades, stirring tales of derring do with Guy Martin, a revealing profile of the world’s most famous scientist and a grippingly noirish drama
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Coffee shops, supermarkets and The Great British Bake Off are fuelling taste for American and European snacks, market analysts say
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Here are the people who defined 2015 for me – at both ends of the spectrum
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As we count down 2015’s best TV shows, it’s your chance to nominate the programmes you enjoyed the most
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The smart way to counteract all the season’s feasting is with a bracing walk – then a warm-up in one of these 25 cosy pubs, chosen by Tony Naylor
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The food experiences of Guardian readers around the world are brought to life in this selection of images from St Lucia to Laos. Scroll to see the winner, judged by Mick Ryan of fotovue.com. Each monthly winner will have their shot mounted by Point 101. The best shot of the year wins a fantastic Arctic activity and photography trip to Swedish Lapland
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Call it paté at your peril. Rillettes is a delicious delicacy of good, slow-cooked pork, shredded and preserved in its own fat. Some of it is even EU-protected
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One batch of glazed ham, four different recipes