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12 top terraces for outdoor dining
They’re going fast! Snag at table at one of these Hampshire & Isle of Wight pub and restaurant outdoor dining terraces and gardens.
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Try this light but warming spring supper
Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall's healthy take on this Scottish fish soup makes for a quick and hearty but healthy supper that's perfect for cool spring evenings.
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Top Hampshire picnic spots
Grab a gourmet takeaway and head to one of these lovely local parks, gardens and countryside picnic spots to enjoy it.
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48 Mother’s Day afternoon teas that deliver
Can't give mum a hug? This is a close second: tiny sandwiches, a lot of clotted cream, and an optional bottle of fizz. Here are the 48 best afternoon teas for delivery and takeaway around the country.
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Comforting classics from The Pie Room
Ooh, is there anything more satisfying than good flaky pastry? These two tasty recipes from Calum Franklin's new cookbook The Pie Room are just the ticket.
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Sunday best: 12 takeaway roasts
Missing a pub-style Sunday roast with all the cheffy trimmings? Treat your bubble to a top Hampshire and Isle of Wight takeaway
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Flipping good: four new pancakes recipes to try
Had enough of lemon and sugar? Spice things up a bit this Pancake Day with an Iranian cardamom pancake, shredded duck pancake, or vegan version with blueberry compote.
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Asian-inspired healthy dinners for reboot February
January didn't quite live up to your healthy living expectations? Cosy food doesn't have to come at the cost of health. Try these tasty plant-based recipes made with warming ginger and miso.
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20 Winter lockdown takeaways
Step away from the stove and support local for fish & chips, wood-fired pizza, sublime Sunday roasts and more.
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Fast and filling recipes for Feb
No time/energy to cook (let alone make it healthy)? Don't worry, we've got you. Here are two low-effort, speedy suppers under 500 calories to feel good about.
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Helen McGinn’s top lockdown wines
The TV wine expert and author of The Knackered Mother’s Wine Club shares her top drinks picks
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Eat Better Forever, Hugh? Oh, OK then.
Spent December scoffing mince pies? Whip up a veg-packed soup or hot pot from Hugh's new cookbook and feel the smug glow of a healthy New Year.
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Great outdoors: The best Winter walks near you
Need to stretch your legs and work off any indulgence? Then boot up and head out with seven glorious strolls around the counties.
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The best cookbooks to buy now
Sick of making the same seven dinners, week in, week out? Or just a sucker for tempting pictures of food? If any of the above apply, we’ve got you covered.
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Richard Bertinet’s Fabulously Festive Stollen
The Gozney guest chef and baking guru shows us how to bake this European seasonal special using a wood-fired oven
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Chefs talk turkey – perfect picks from the finest festive menus
We head for the professionals’ kitchens to grill a few of Hampshire’s top chefs on what they will be cooking – and eating – this Christmas
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Boxing clever: 6 of the best local hampers
Hard-to-buy-for in-laws or picky partner? Don’t default to vouchers – a box of gourmet goodies or winter cocktail kit will really make 'em smile
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What’s cooking? David Watts, Crown Inn Upton
The Michelin Bib Gourmand chef-patron tells all about life at Le Manoir, a love of vintage cookbooks and a brand new charcuterie business
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40 of the best indie coffee roasters
Can't function without your morning brew? Try one of these delicious artisan blends, from indie coffee roasters across the Muddy counties, to kickstart your day with a caffeine boost.
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Launch review: The Pig, Harlyn Bay, Cornwall
On its opening day, Muddy's ed-in-chief Hero Brown was the first to eat lunch at the brand new Pig hotel in Harlyn Bay (what a trooper!). So what was the verdict - and is it worth a trip to North Cornwall?
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Smokin’! The perfect summer burger recipe
The weather's pulling a blinder this week, so fire up the BBQ and rustle up this bad boy with homemade ketchup (fancy!) from Muddy favourite The Pig group.
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Quarantini time! Heston’s Gold Rush
Looking to up your cocktail creds during lockdown? We've rifled through Heston Blumenthal’s cocktail bible, so perk yourself up with a Gold Rush.
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Provençal fougasse with green and black olives
Lockdown is the perfect time to get to grips with our favourite chewy loaf: sourdough. Ready, set, bake with this savoury share-and-tear number (you can skip the sharing bit if you like).
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Speedy supper, anyone? Make THIS tonight
Looking for healthy dinner ideas - take inspiration from Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock for a meal that's quick, tasty and packed with protein.
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Ready, set, cook! 8 new cookbooks for spring
Looking to up your cooking creds whilst in quarantine? Then you'll be needing our curated guide to the most useful and inspiring cookbooks for spring. Yes, chef!
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Cook THIS for dinner tonight
Running out of ideas for midweek meals? Yup, us too. Take inspiration from the hottest new cookbook on the block by pop star Jessie Ware. Yum!
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Asparagus tart with quails egg and prosciutto ham
This super-simple tart recipe, from Cotswolds based Gluts & Gluttony, makes the most of seasonal ingredients and takes a mere 30 minutes. Count us in!
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Recipe: A salad for sunny days
This peach and lentil salad with warm pork tenderloin by renowned chefs Kate & Giancarlo Caldesi, is easy peasy, looks amazing and tastes delicious.
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Restaurants with rooms
Dreaming of a foodie getaway? We've scoured the Muddy counties for hotel stays with serious culinary credentials for when lock-down lifts. Tuck in.
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The best brunch in town
The most lipsmackingly indulgent meal of the day and we have 47 of the best ones to tempt you with, from vegan to full English, flat white to green detox. Just add friends and a hangover.