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Light dinners

Enjoy these fresh, veg-packed recipes when the sun is shining. They're great value at under £2 per serving

Jeremy Pang's seafood starter

The chef and founder of School of Wok shares a Chinese classic

Get your grill on

Long summer evenings call for cooking over the coals and with these recipes, you'll have all occasions covered

Family matters

Food director and mum of two Cassie Best reveals clever ways to liven up your lunchbox and ideas for wholesome treats

CELEBRATING COURGETTES

Make the most of a summer glut with fresh ideas from Samuel Goldsmith, and tend to your crop with advice from Emma Crawforth of BBC Gardeners' World

5 healthy ideas salads

Enjoy a light lunch or dinner in the garden when the sun shines using these wholesome recipes

Sam Kaplan

From helping his father with his small vineyard in Oklahoma to being consultant and co-owner of multiple wineries across California, Sam Kaplan's 'valiant life' in Napa wine's top tier has grown to the point that now he's ready to start giving back

Vincent O'Brien: Managing Director, fine wine storage specialists Octavian

Inside a professional's everyday life

The perfect MARTINI

Vodka or gin. Lemon or olive. Shaken or stirred. There's no right answer - or is there? Here's what the world's best Martini-makers have to say on the matter

Pink and proud of it

Darker-coloured, fuller-bodied rosé styles may have slipped out of the spotlight,

New releases Piedmont Nebbiolo

2018 was a bounceback year in Barolo following the difficult, hot year before. The harvest went well overall, and wines will be good for mid-term enjoyment. There's consistent quality from Barbaresco in 2019, and we can also recommend top Riserva wines from Barbaresco 2017 and Barolo 2016, taking a broader look, too, at recent-release Nebbiolo wines from other Piedmont denominations

Madhu's masala lamb

Finding a wine that can pair perfectly with the chilli, spices and meat in this flavour-packed dish is not an easy task, but focus on matching the spices, and the wine combinations can work surprisingly well

Canned wine

Exploring the growing canned wine scene, from summery staples through to more refined choices, our diligent taster eases back the ring-pull on 110 wines to pick out his 18 favourites on shelves now

Can rosé really age?

Yes, there's an ocean of young, pink wines to choose from. But why not offer a bottle-aged, more food-friendly alternative? A niche set of southern French producers do just that – though their approach divides opinion

Decanter guide to PICNICKING FOR WINE LOVERS

If you prefer your summer picnics to feature something rather more special than a juice carton, a sandwich and a packet of crisps, this is the seasonal guide for you

10 reasons to drink English sparkling wine

Basking in the glow of critical acclaim, English fizz no longer has anything to prove. Have you discovered one of wine's great success stories yet?

Sweetness & light

Food writer Melissa Hemsley's sweet treats will hit the spot - and they're better for you, too

SAVE MONEY, reduce waste

Nifty tips and thoughtful ways to use leftovers and help the pounds stretch a bit further

ICE IS NICE

Easiest-ever desserts and treats - with the help of a tub of vanilla ice cream

HAPPY CAKE-DAY!

There's no need to wait for a birthday to enjoy our gorgeous chocolate cake. It takes next to no time to mix and tastes so much better than a bought one

Mince-piration

Cheap and cheerful mince, served up in whole new ways!

Berried treasures

Make the most of our favourite British summer fruit in these tempting cakes and bakes

FRIDAY NIGHT FEAST

Joe Wicks shares some comforting family favourites to see in the weekend

BANGIN' IDEAS FOR BANGERS

10 brilliant ways to enjoy a pack of sausages

TOMAS LIDAKEVICIUS'S CEPELINAI

The acclaimed chef talks about swapping a career in music for one in food and also shares a recipe from his native Lithuania

pack a picnic

Make these recipes to enjoy with the kids on a day out or while soaking up the sunshine in your garden

PERFECT PUDDINGS

Delight guests at your next gathering with seasonal sweet treats from food writer Jane Dunn

SALMON MADE SPECIAL

If you're bringing food along to a gathering this summer, whether it's a street or garden party, Tom Kerridge has just the recipe you need

on the table in 30 minutes

Serve dinner in a flash with these summery, hearty meals that are quick to make

Get the party started

Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee or simply raise a glass to the warmer weather with dishes designed to bring everyone together