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18 of the best pancakes recipes for Shrove Tuesday

Lemon and sugar is all well and good, but why stop there? From American-style buttermilk pancakes to soufflé stacks, matcha crepe cakes and Thai-inspired banana fritters, here’s how to take your Shrove Tuesday to the next level

<p>Whether you're in the mood for savoury crunch or fluffy sweetness, these pancakes prove there’s more to Shrove Tuesday than batter and sugar</p>
Recipes

Flipping the script: Two new pancake recipes for Shrove Tuesday

<p>Golden, crisp and exactly how Roberta Hall McCarron intended – because no one should suffer through a soggy bottom</p>
Recipes

Roberta Hall McCarron on perfect pies – and avoiding soggy bottoms

<p>The white stuff, straight from the source. Turns out, it never really went out of style</p>
Features

Full-fat milk is back and it could be healthier than oat and low-fat

Recipes

<p>The trend of vegetables in puddings isn’t going anywhere</p>
Recipes

Why Niklas Ekstedt puts mushrooms in dessert – and why it works

<p>Elevate humble British veg with restaurant-standard serving</p>
Recipes

Niklas Ekstedt’s grilled asparagus – fire-kissed and full of flavour

<p>Consider this for your Easter lamb</p>
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Niklas Ekstedt’s lamb saddle – smoky, rich and perfect for spring

<p>Lazy Sundays call for low-effort, high-reward cooking – and these slow-braised short ribs are exactly that</p>
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Slow-braised beef short ribs with beetroot and blackberry

<p>Piled-high pasta, rich sauces and a whole lot of cheese – Italian food done the Big Mamma way</p>
Recipes

Five knockout Italian dishes in under 30 minutes

<p>A midweek meal that looks like a weekend treat</p>
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Joe Wicks’ best midweek meals for easy, budget-friendly cooking

<p>Lazy Sundays call for low-effort, high-reward cooking – and these slow-braised short ribs are exactly that</p>
Recipes

Slow-braised beef short ribs with beetroot and blackberry

<p>Piled-high pasta, rich sauces and a whole lot of cheese – Italian food done the Big Mamma way</p>
Recipes

Five knockout Italian dishes in under 30 minutes

<p>A midweek meal that looks like a weekend treat</p>
Recipes

Joe Wicks’ best midweek meals for easy, budget-friendly cooking

Budget Bites

<p>Big flavours, tiny shopping list – these 7-ingredient recipes are proof that cooking smart doesn’t mean skimping on taste</p>
Recipes

Big flavours, small shopping list: 7-ingredient recipes you’ll love

Recipes

Big flavours, small shopping list: 7-ingredient recipes you’ll love

<p>Big flavours, tiny shopping list – these 7-ingredient recipes are proof that cooking smart doesn’t mean skimping on taste</p>
<p>Fast, flavour-packed and fuss-free: these 30-minute vegan recipes prove you don’t need endless prep time to whip up meals that actually impress</p>
Recipes

Three 30-minute vegan recipes you’ll actually want to cook

<p>These Italian-inspired recipes transform Christmas leftovers into bold, flavourful dishes – perfect for keeping the festive spirit alive in new and exciting ways</p>
Recipes

Italian-inspired recipes for your Christmas leftovers

<p>These warming autumn recipes also minimise on food waste </p>
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Budget Bites: Healthy, hearty soups and stews to keep cosy this autumn

<p>Summery Asian delights: a trio of vibrant dishes that make fish anything but boring</p>
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Bored of fish? These summery Asian recipes will change your mind

<p>Summery Asian delights: a trio of vibrant dishes that make fish anything but boring</p>
Recipes

Bored of fish? These summery Asian recipes will change your mind

Recipes

Budget Bites: Three recipes to make the most of summer’s best veg

<p>Easy, flavourful traybakes with minimal cleanup</p>
Recipes

One tray summer: Three traybakes to save time and reduce washing up

Restaurants

<p>From burnout to bliss in just 90 minutes – Wildhive’s Callow Hall is proof that escape needn’t be far to feel a world away</p>
IndyEats

A 24-hour reset at Wildhive’s Callow Hall in Derbyshire

<p>The Isle of Skye in all its untamed glory – a landscape as dramatic as its flavours</p>
IndyEats

The Misty Isle’s magic: Feasting my way around the Isle of Skye

<p>A scallop worth shouting about and parfait so smooth it should come with a warning</p>
IndyEats

Three Darlings, London: Pink and packed with (almost) too much choice

<p>The Colony offers 1920s New York vibes </p>
IndyEats

The best Sunday roasts in London: Tried, tested and unmissable

Chefs

<p>Niklas Ekstedt has spent years reviving forgotten Scandinavian cooking methods – now, his London restaurant is setting the city alight</p>
Features

How Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt brought fire back to fine dining

Features

How Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt brought fire back to fine dining

<p>Niklas Ekstedt has spent years reviving forgotten Scandinavian cooking methods – now, his London restaurant is setting the city alight</p>
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Features

This is how to cut back on ultra-processed foods without the stress

<p>From fine dining in New York to running a Michelin-starred kitchen together, James Knappett and Sandia Chang have built their restaurant – and their relationship – on mutual respect (and, occasionally, fiery debates)</p>
Features

The couples who run restaurants together (and somehow stay together)

<p>Nisha Katona has built a restaurant empire, mastered the art of dahl and now, thanks to her new show, knows more about alpaca poo than she ever expected</p>
Features

Nisha Katona on lentils, life lessons – and a lot of alpaca poo

<p>Kwoklyn Wan knows his way around a wok – and why your takeaway might not be as tasty as it could be</p>
Features

Make Chinese takeaway at home – without the ‘nasties’

<p>Kwoklyn Wan knows his way around a wok – and why your takeaway might not be as tasty as it could be</p>
Features

Make Chinese takeaway at home – without the ‘nasties’

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Features

How to cut back on ultra-processed foods without the stress

Obit-Charles Phan
News

Charles Phan, chef who elevated Vietnamese cuisine with San Francisco's Slanted Door, dies at 62

Wine

<p>Rosamund Hall selects her favourite natural wines</p>
Voices

Natural wines may be incredibly divisive – but please give them a go

<p>A taste of the Douro: two glasses of Port, centuries of tradition and a valley that’s been making wine long before Britain had a taste for it</p>
IndyEats

Is the Douro ready to step out of Port’s shadow?

<p>Whether you prefer red, white or rosé, there are some great deals to be had</p>
Deals

Best wine deals March 2025, from Whispering Angel to Diablo dark red

<p>Think rosé’s just for summer? Think again – here’s what to drink in winter too...</p>
Voices

Think rosé’s just for summer? Here’s what to drink in winter

<p>When it comes to romance, these wines certainly deliver</p>
Voices

Will you be my Valent-wine? Here are the most romantic tipples

<p>The offer runs from 10 to 16 February, so make sure to snag a bottle while you can</p>
Champagne, Prosecco & Sparkling Wine

This Aldi prosecco has been reduced to less than £5

<p>Think rosé’s just for summer? Think again – here’s what to drink in winter too...</p>
Voices

Think rosé’s just for summer? Here’s what to drink in winter

<p>When it comes to romance, these wines certainly deliver</p>
Voices

Will you be my Valent-wine? Here are the most romantic tipples

<p>The offer runs from 10 to 16 February, so make sure to snag a bottle while you can</p>
Champagne, Prosecco & Sparkling Wine

This Aldi prosecco has been reduced to less than £5

IndyBest

<p>There’s no doubt that the aesthetic offers an unusual element to Easter egg hunts </p>
Food & Drink

Waitrose’s viral pistachio Easter egg is back – and it’s even better

Food & Drink

Waitrose’s viral pistachio Easter egg is back – and it’s even better

<p>There’s no doubt that the aesthetic offers an unusual element to Easter egg hunts </p>
<p>Treat yourself to a bottle of the good stuff at discount prices</p>
Deals

Best champagne deals in March 2025

<p>From luxury tipples to whiskeys for naysayers, each of these bottles was taste-tested blind </p>
Spirits

Best Irish whiskeys 2025, taste-tested

<p>A third Sentia flavour launched at the end of last year </p>
Spirits

This alcohol-free spirit actually makes you feel tipsy – here’s how

<p>Kefir contains natural probiotics like lacto and bifido bacterium</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

What is kefir and how does it help gut health?

<p>Kefir contains natural probiotics like lacto and bifido bacterium</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

What is kefir and how does it help gut health?

<p>Each week you can choose from more than 75 different recipes to find the one that makes your stomach sing</p>
Deals

Gousto’s ‘impressive’ recipe box is half-price – here’s what to know

<p>Supermarkets will be wooing diners with their menu of mains, sides, desserts and a drink </p>
Valentine's

Best Valentine's supermarket meal deals 2025

<p>From prawn cocktails and baked brie to salmon en croutes and beef wellington, the line-up is deliciously varied </p>
Valentine's

I tried M&S’s £25 Valentine’s Day meal deal – here’s my full review

<p>We tested a whole range of flavours, from rich to sweet, by using just-opened bags of whole beans that we ground electronically</p>
Food & Drink

11 best independent coffee brands to brighten your morning

<p>The box we tried came with seven varieties of vegetables and three types of fruit</p>
Subscription Boxes

Oddbox’s wonky fruit and veg subscription service is a game-changer

<p>These supplements can help with joint health, cognitive function and gut health </p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Best multivitamins for women, men and children, according to experts

<p>The macronutrient is also important for effective digestion, immune function and muscle tissue repair </p>
Sports & Fitness

10 best protein powders for building muscle, tried and tested

<p>From hot chocolate and biscuits to sweet treat and wine bundles, these are sure to impress </p>
Chocolate

11 best chocolate gifts, tried and taste-tested

<p>Probiotics have the power to support skin quality, gut health and mood</p>
Food & Drink

17 best probiotics to help improve gut health

<p>We considered everything from quality of ingredients to portion size</p>
Subscription Boxes

Best recipe boxes 2025, tried and tested

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