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Noodle pots and dal with flatbreadsTry these simple dishes for a satisfyingly filling midday meal with no carb coma -
Pan-roasted pork chopsRevered by the ancient Romans for its cure-all properties and as a sign of prosperity, the silvery leaves of sage add a distinctive pungency to white beans, pumpkin, pork and polenta
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PorridgeMust the oats be pinhead? Is a wooden bowl essential? And are bacon, eggs and cacao nibs really acceptable toppings? -
Two winter piesTo warm you through this wintry month, top a spiced lentil pie with comforting mash or cover a hearty vegetable and cheese pie with crisp celeriac rosti
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How to surf the organic food boom on the cheapSales for pesticide-free produce are flourishing, with Aldi and Lidl getting in on the trend. Here’s how to stock up on inexpensive chocolate and budget peanut butter
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Nigel Slater’s chickpeas and spiced tomato sauce recipeGet your pulses going with a soft and sweet, nutty and crunchy, quick and easy vegetarian supper. By Nigel Slater
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Marina O'Loughlin on restaurantsMarina O'Loughlin on restaurantsVasco & Piero’s Pavilion, London W1: ‘This Soho old-timer is rammed’ – restaurant reviewNo fireworks, no dishes created for social media, no mouthy chefs poncing about: no wonder it’s such a success
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Jay Rayner on restaurantsJay Rayner on restaurantsChop Chop, Edinburgh: restaurant reviewJian Wang’s Chinese restaurant is a shrine to the most perfect little dumplings, writes Jay Rayner
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regulars
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Felicity Cloake's perfect recipesFelicity Cloake's perfect recipesHow to make the perfect vegetable biryaniThis Indian classic stands or falls on the quality of the rice. Once you’ve got that, there’s a wealth of options for your vegetables, spices, cooking method and even garnish. But can you really have a biryani without meat?
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Nigel Slater recipesNigel Slater recipesNigel Slater’s winter citrus recipesWinter citrus adds colour to the dark days of February. Refresh your plate with lemon, grapefruit and blood orange
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drink
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How do you spot a hipster wine?Some wines have pseudo counter-cultural stylings, but give them a chance – you might just love them
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The pick of ProvenceFor wine lovers, and particularly those who like French wine, Bandol produces some gorgeous bottles. Here are two to treat yourself with. Plus, a cheaper week-night offering using the mourvèdre grape, says David Williams
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Wine: how to go Australian without breaking the bankThe Australian wine revolution has one catch: the prices. But it is still possible to pick up a top-class bottle for less than £10
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Wines for Valentine’s DayNothing says romance in a glass better than pink bubbles. Here are three pretty bottles of fizz to get you in the mood for love, says David Williams
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Spanish MPs give Junior MasterChef a roasting over late-night time slotSpain’s version of TV show accused of exacerbating problem of tired children in an already seriously underslept country
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Mary Berry says she was never asked to go with Bake Off to C4Celebrity cook says she didn’t have a meeting with broadcaster but had already decided to stay loyal to BBC
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Judging Great British Bake Off would be my dream, says Prue LeithPresenter and restaurateur said to be lined up as judge alongside Paul Hollywood when BBC show moves to Channel 4
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Prue Leith: can the culinary legend fill Mary Berry’s boots on Bake Off?Channel 4 has reportedly lined up the veteran restaurateur to judge GBBO. Could she be the perfect foil to Paul Hollywood?
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Northern Territory holiday guide: culinary adventuresFrom witchetty grubs to sapodillas, crocodile meat to laksa, the variety of food and drink on offer in the Top End is rich
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A Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich for vegansCafes and food carts in the city of brotherly love extend the caring to farm animals by making meat- and dairy-free versions of the classic sandwich
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The Plough at Scalby, North Yorkshire: hotel reviewThe one thing missing from this stretch of Yorkshire coast has been a good place to stay. This refurbished pub has rectified that, and is a boon for walkers
Coconut grater – an ugly pleasure of the flesh