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When it's been a long day, all you want is some tasty comfort food. These are our most warming, hearty and comforting recipes. From indulgent cheesy bakes to nourishing stews, these are our favourite things to make when you need a hug in food form.

We all love a good summer feast. We've packed this collection of summer recipes with heaps of our favourite sunny weather dishes. Whether you're after some refreshing summer salad recipes to blow away the cobwebs, a few summer pasta recipes to fill you up, or a summer roll recipes that will have you in everyone's good books, check out our collection of fresh summer recipes that will see you through the warmer months, come rain or shine. These summer dinner ideas will see you through the warmer months of the year.

What is the best food to serve at a dinner party? Hot food. Obviously. But the second best kind is: tasty food. Gather your friends and take your dinner party game to the next level with these crowd-pleasing, easy dinner party mains. Impress without the stress by whipping up something out of our collection of simple yet stunning dinner party recipes designed to cater to a group of friends, family, and everyone in between. These casual dinner party menu ideas will have you feeling hungry. And hopefully inspired. We're here to help you unlock the key to a memorable dinner party by focusing on the star of the show – the food. Duh. If you're seeking inspiration and stuck for dinner party ideas, look no further. Our delicious dinner party recipes and make-ahead dinner party main course recipes are here to spark creativity and make your next gathering one to remember. Or, with enough booze, one to forget apart from a few fond memories of the chicken piccata. Discover how to master the art of hosting with these delicious dinner party recipes that are sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests.

These are our most popular fakeaway recipes. From homemade salt and pepper chicken to the best smash burgers in town, these quick and simple dishes will hit the spot. If you're after an easy fakeaway recipe that will have you saving money and practising your cooking skills, this is the page for you. Why are fakeaways better than takeaways? Well, they're healthier. And cheaper. And cooking them can teach you a lot about different food cultures. If you've never made homemade duck pancakes or your own prawn toast before, you've never lived. These fakeaway ideas are borderline genius. Forget about ordering a takeaway tonight.

Fancy doing some meal prep this weekend? These are our best batch-cooking recipes. Make a big batch and freeze up some portions for a quick-fix lunch or dinner. These batch cook recipes are a great way to save yourself time in the week – all you have to do is dedicate a bit of time beforehand and you’ll have easy access to loads of quick midweek dinners. There’s no better way (and certainly no tastier way) to meal prep than with these batch cooking recipes.

Christmas recipes are all about indulgence and festive vibes. Roast turkey with all the trimmings, bake spiced gingerbread, or whip up mulled wine for cosy drinks. Try cranberry-glazed hams, cheesy gratins, or show-stopping desserts like yule logs. Comfort food at its best.

Pop another shrimp on the barbie and make the most of the good weather with our best barbecue recipes. These BBQ recipes are suitable for any occasion. Barbecue chicken wings, barbecue pork belly, barbecue corn on the cob, and barbecue banana. We've got all of that, and more in this tasty collection. We’ve got BBQ dishes and recipe ideas for any occasion – think chargrilled chicken skewers, a beautifully bavette steak recipe, and a range of vegetarian BBQ recipes for all the non-meat eaters. Get your grill on, Mob.

What's in season during the spring? Plenty! We've created this collection of our very best spring recipes to guide you to what's good in this season. From spring veg minestrone to grilled halloumi spring salad and a classic pasta primavera recipe, these easy spring recipes are healthy, hearty, and just what you've been craving after a long winter.

Grab your best gingham blanket and get ready for an al fresco meal to remember with our finest picnic-friendly recipes. Did someone say 'nduja sausage rolls? These picnic menu ideas will make you the belle of the ball at your next big park meet up. Just make sure to check the weather forecast before you head out. No one likes a soggy sandwich. Oh, and don’t forget that these are just a few recommendations of what we’re classifying as “picnic food”, you can take whatever you like to a picni

When we released these recipes in our Veganuary e-book, we were overwhelmed by the positive response. Now you can find all these glorious recipes right here.

Try out these easy air fryer recipes and you'll be an instant convert to the air fryer cult. These air fryer recipes for beginners are great if you're new to the kit or if you're something of a something of an air fryer veteran. We love how quick and simple these best air fryer recipes are we're sure you'll love them as well. Air fryer popcorn prawns? Chicken air fryer recipes? We've got you sorted.

Entertaining this Easter holiday? Here's a collection of Easter recipes we think would go down a treat this weekend. From perfect roast potato recipes to homemade hot cross buns and a supremely tender slow-roasted lamb shoulder, these are the best Easter recipes you'll make this year. We've even thrown in a handful of Easter lamb recipes, Easter cake recipes, and Easter dessert recipes you might get a kick out of. we hope you enjoy these Easter treats and learn a little more about the different types of Easter foods eaten all over the globe.

Treat mum to something special and cook one of these excellent Mother's Day recipes.

Get yourself into the Christmas spirit with our collection of delicious festive recipes. Did someone say Christmas garlic bread? How about the ultimate Christmas dinner? Pigs in blankets? Stuffing gnocchi? From classic festive recipes to unique twists on the dishes you know and love, we’ve got you covered with a wide (and delicious) range of festive recipes set to take your holiday feast from forgettable to unforgettable. The holidays are all about indulgence and you can rest assured that these comforting recipes are the perfect ways to celebrate the end of the year.

What better way is there to celebrate Halloween than with some delicious food? Here are some tasty (and spooky) Halloween recipe ideas. If you’re planning a big Halloween party, complete with plastic skeletons and fake gravestones, you’ll find plenty of Halloween recipes and party snack inspiration here for you to leaf through. Nothing says “boo” like a creamy pumpkin curry. Even the scariest ghouls will be won over by a spooky plant-based pumpkin pasta. Oh, and don’t get us started on the black tahini fudge… it’s the most goth-friendly recipe we’ve ever written.

With Chinese New Year being celebrated on 29th January February 2025, what better time is there to get stuck into one of our favourite ever cuisines? For those of you that don’t know, Chinese New Year is the most significant traditional festival in China, marking the lunar new year with 15 days of celebrations. Key customs include family reunion dinners, red decorations, giving red envelopes, dragon and lion dances, and fireworks. Traditional foods with symbolic meanings are also enjoyed, such as dumplings for wealth, fish for abundance, glutinous rice cake for progress, longevity noodles for long life, sweet rice balls for unity, tangerines for luck, and Peking duck for prosperity. These foods embody cultural hopes for a prosperous and auspicious new year.