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# what to make when

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What to make when... you're carving up a pumpkin but don't want to waste the insides
Yes, all that orange gloop is good for something – like a hearty soup or a roasted pumpkin hummus.
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Oct 25th 2019, 12:39 PM
What to make when... you're in the mood for an ooey-gooey chocolatey dessert
Having a craving that only chocolate will satisfy? Food writer Niamh O’Shaughnessy has you covered.
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Oct 18th 2019, 12:20 PM
What to make when... you're craving the comfort of a hearty autumn stew
Need warming up? Try one of these deeply delicious cold-weather recipes.
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Oct 11th 2019, 12:36 PM
What to make when... it's beans on toast for dinner, but you still want to feel fancy
Try these grown-up takes on a classic empty-cupboard dinner.
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Oct 4th 2019, 12:58 PM
What to make when... you want a flavoursome salad that's more than just a bowl of leaves
Amp up your greens with peaches and Parma ham, or go take-away style with sesame noodles.
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Sep 27th 2019, 12:45 PM
What to make when... you're bored of your standard lunchtime sambo
Can’t face another day of ham and cheese? Here’s what to make instead, according to Niamh O’Shaughnessy.
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Sep 20th 2019, 12:16 PM
What to make when... you want a fancy weekend breakfast without giving up your lie-in
Brioche French toast that’s ready in ten minutes? Sign us up.
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Sep 13th 2019, 11:58 AM
What to make when... you have avocados that are finally ripe (and you want to use them fast)
The window between ‘just ripe’ and ‘on the turn’ is short. Here’s how to use up those green wonders.
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Sep 6th 2019, 1:04 PM
What to make when... you want vibrant and flavourful Mexican-inspired food at home
From steak tacos to cumin-spiced baked eggs.
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Aug 30th 2019, 12:14 PM
What to make when... you're ready to shake up your lasagne recipe
Bored? From pesto to roasted vegetables, there’s more than one way to make lasagne.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 11:23 AM
What to make when... you want a comforting, flavour-packed dinner that's meat-free too
Cheesy enchiladas, lentil shepherd’s pie – try these moreish meals without the meat.
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Aug 16th 2019, 11:16 AM
What to make when... you have sweet potatoes and you're not afraid to use them
There’s more to these versatile vegetables than just wedges, you know.
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Aug 9th 2019, 9:18 AM
What to make when... you crave spicy, sizzling stir-fry noodles
Savoury, swift and satisfying – it’s hard to beat that noodle hit. Here’s some inspiration.
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Aug 2nd 2019, 12:40 PM
What to make when... you're dreaming of holidays (but still have to make dinner)
Bring a taste of summer travels to your kitchen instead with these internationally-inspired dishes.
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Jul 26th 2019, 11:22 AM
What to make when... you're craving Chinese food (but don't want a takeaway)
Try sticky soy and sesame chicken – or a DIY pork chow mein.
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Jul 19th 2019, 10:03 AM
What to make when... you're firing up the BBQ (but you're not in the mood for meat)
Try these veggie options for a meat-free BBQ feast.
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Jul 12th 2019, 12:37 PM
What to make when... you have a bag of baby new potatoes that need using up
Let one of these mouth-watering lunch, brunch or dinner ideas be your spud saviour.
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Jul 5th 2019, 1:08 PM
What to make when... you're planning a Fourth of July-inspired BBQ
Drumsticks and burgers and charred corn salad… oh my!
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Jun 28th 2019, 12:30 PM
What to make when... you have a bag of rice that needs a good home
Inspiring ideas from a Creole jambalaya to a simple but tasty salad.
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Jun 21st 2019, 11:44 AM
What to make when... you're bored of the same old weekday breakfast
New, low-prep ideas for a memorable first meal of the day.
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Jun 14th 2019, 1:07 PM
What to make when you want a roast dinner... but without the meat
Looking for a #MeatFreeSunday? Here’s some inspiration.
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Jun 7th 2019, 11:42 AM
What to make when... tonight is taco night
Try these recipes for a deliciously vibrant dinner that’ll go down a treat with everyone at the table.
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May 31st 2019, 9:35 AM
What to make when... you want to pack lots of veggies in
Looking for a colourful meal? Here’s some inspiration.
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May 24th 2019, 11:49 AM
What to make when... you *really* want a takeaway
Comforting dinners that beat a greasy chipper any day.
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May 17th 2019, 11:31 AM
What to make when... someone is coming for dinner (and you've no time to prep)
Want a guest-worthy dinner without any stress? Try these ideas for starters.
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May 10th 2019, 11:48 AM
What to make when... you've got eggs in the fridge
Egg-cellent recipes for a cracking meal at any time of day.
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May 3rd 2019, 10:52 AM
What to make when... there are picky eaters at the table (but you still want to cook something delicious)
Here’s what to make when you want everyone at the table eating – and enjoying – the same meal.
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Apr 26th 2019, 12:00 PM
What to make when... there's a bag of spinach that needs using up
From curry to shakshuka – there’s more to spinach than Popeye thought.
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Apr 18th 2019, 12:41 PM
What to make when... you're the one on washing-up duty
How does one-pan salmon and asparagus sound? Five recipes with the minimum of clean up.
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Apr 12th 2019, 12:46 PM
What to make when... you're the one bringing dessert
From simple show-stoppers to last-minute emergency puds – try these for inspiration.
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Apr 5th 2019, 10:46 AM
What to make when... you've got some leftover roast veg to use up
A little creativity goes a long way, so try these great ideas for size.
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Mar 29th 2019, 10:26 AM
What to make when... it's late and you're tired
What to eat after one of THOSE days? Try one of these failsafes.
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Mar 22nd 2019, 10:18 AM
What to make when... you want a roast that doesn't take all day
All the flavour and comfort of a roast dinner, without the fuss.
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Mar 15th 2019, 10:42 AM
What to make when... you want dinner tonight, and leftovers tomorrow
Curries, pastas and stews that taste even better on day two.
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Mar 8th 2019, 10:59 AM
What to make when... only a comforting bowl of pasta will do
Satisfy that carb craving with one of these perfect pasta dishes.
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Mar 1st 2019, 12:01 PM
What to do with... an extra head of broccoli in the vegetable rack
You won’t brocco-lieve how simple and tasty these recipes are.
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Feb 22nd 2019, 10:09 AM