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Top 20 alternative Christmas dinner centrepieces Top 10 alternative meaty mains Do Christmas a little differently this year and try a turkey alternative. Don’t fancy cooking a bird? Try a glistening glazed ham, roast lamb or a decadent duck recipe. Experiment and find your new favourite. 1. Quick roast Christmas chicken & sticky veg Enjoy … Read more

Best chopping boards to buy at a glance Best chopping board set: Joseph Joseph folio chopping board set, £55 Best chopping board for versatility: Brabantia Tasty+ chopping board set, £22 Best investment chopping board: Our Place walnut cutting board, £90 Best large chopping board: Ninja magnetic bamboo chopping board, £20.99 Best budget chopping board: ProCook … Read more

Although I’m a food writer, I’d be embarrassed to show you my current cutting boards. They’re stained, nicked, faded and certainly “well loved”—to say the least. They are workhorses in my kitchen, used for preparing nearly every meal, so it’s not surprising that they take a beating. But how do you go about keeping cutting … Read more

PFOA coatings were banned in the UK in 2005 because of concerns about toxicity, with research showing the release of microplastics during use could contribute to health issues such as low birth weight, hormonal issues and an increased risk of some forms of cancer. Since July 2020 the level of PFOS in production and in … Read more

Everyone needs a Dutch oven this time of year, whether you’re making soup, stew, sauces, braises, fruit butter, or even bread. I use mine so often that I’ve started expanding my collection into a range of different sizes from a variety of brands.  Some of the most popular picks are the ones from Lodge cast … Read more

Take advantage of fall produce this season by making one of these popular dinner recipes. These dishes have gotten tons of traffic in the past year, so you can rest assured that they’re delicious! Plus, they’re made in one pot, so clean-up is a breeze. Try options like our Hot Honey Roasted Chicken & Vegetables … Read more

Can You be Addicted to Food? This magazine cover caught my attention at the checkout the other day. I am surprised that food addiction was not included in this article, yet they included technology… Food addiction is real! Every single day, I help clients deal with this harmful addiction which is extremely hard to deal … Read more

Nothing beats your Italian grandmother’s cooking. Whether it’s a delicious pasta meal or a sweet, anise-packed cookie, recipes made by Nonna just always taste better. Luckily for us, a few Allrecipes members have shared their Italian grandmothers’ best recipes so we can recreate her spaghetti sauce and pizzelle cookies until the end of time. We’ve … Read more

There’s an active recall on snack mix sold in 8 states and regions, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This is due to undeclared almonds and cashews in the product. The snacks affected are 3.25-ounce containers of Grabeez brand The Big Cheese Snack Mix cups. The cups impacted have a best before … Read more

I once had the honor of spending an afternoon cooking omelets with legendary chef André Soltner. It’s a task that seems simple but, of course, is not. And for that reason, making an omelet is what chefs would traditionally ask prospective employees to cook as an audition. As the well-known refrain goes, everything you need … Read more