Food and Drink
Discover the latest in food and drink news, try our delicious and easy recipes using fresh seasonal produce and read our pub and restaurant reviews.
Here at Country Life we love to cook and we love to eat. Seasonality is important, whether you’re growing your own or visiting the farmers’ market for your ingredients – but we love to cook seasonally. Whether it’s our brilliant collection of elderflower recipes in the summertime, our ultimate sloe gin recipe in autumn or gorgeous roast goose recipes in the winter, we have collected the best seasonal recipes by ingredient on dedicated pages
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Greatest recipes ever: Simon Hopkinson’s Roast Chicken
Fergus Henderson chooses Simon Hopkinson’s roast chicken as one of this greatest recipes ever.
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How to make Toad in the hole, the ultimate British comfort food
Try Melanie Johnson's recipe for toad in the hole – the ultimate British comfort food – with a twist thanks to the addition of bacon and leeks.
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The ultimate Boxing Day bacon sandwich – with a surprise ingredient
SImon Hopkinson shares his recipe for a bacon sandwich with a perfect Christmassy twist.
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A day for drinking: The hour-by-hour guide to festive tipples this Christmas
Whether you're looking for some expert advice or just trying to get through a whole day with the relatives, Harry Eyres advises on the best bottles for festive feasting.
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Country Life's 10 best recipes of 2020, from scotch eggs and banana bread to the ultimate shepherd's pie
We've gone back through the 2020 archives to see the most-viewed recipes of the past 12 months. If this collection doesn't make you feel hungry, we hope you get your sense of taste back soon.
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How to make mini Christmas cake canapés
How to make mini Christmas cake canapés, a perfect seasonal mouthful.
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The step-by-step, stress-free plan for cooking Christmas lunch, by Tom Aikens
Tom Aikens shares his recipes and advice for the perfect Christmas lunch: turkey, cranberry, roast potatoes and all the trimmings
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Curious Questions: How did curry become Britain's national dish?
Martin Fone takes a look at the first Indian restaurant in Britain, discovering what was on its first menu, and finding out how lager became the traditional accompaniment to curry dishes.
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How to make monkfish with braised red peppers and hand-made, fresh chorizo meatballs
Kimberley Hernandexz, head chef of The Silver Birch in Chiswick, shares this wonderful monkfish recipe.
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Nine things you ought to know if you're having goose for Christmas
If you're looking for a change from turkey for Christmas dinner, goose is the obvious choice – but there are a few things to think about, as Kate Green explains.
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11 of the best gins to buy this Christmas
Our Christmas gin special includes some of our favourites available right now.
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How to make truffle risotto, a perfect treat for the family at Christmas
Truffles mix of potency and scarcity makes them an extraordinary, rare ingredient — but it's one worth seeking out.
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The best Cox's apple varieties to eat and grow — including one you'll never see in a supermarket
Steven Desmond takes a look at the various members of the Cox apple family, and suggests some to look out for.
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Christmas drinks gift guide: Best gin, best whisky and more for the festive season
Whether you're keen to make your own infused gin, try a ten year old whisky or open a bottle of champagne with a bang, we've got something for you.
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A quick and easy mulled wine recipe
Susannah Glynn discovers the best classic mulled wine recipe as well as suggesting a few little twists.
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10 sumptuous Christmas gifts for foodies, from a chocolate library to a £6,000 hamper
After something special for a person who really appreciates their food? Our suggestions are certain to have something that's just right.
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How to make grouse wrapped in pancetta with cranberry and mushrooms
Lean, healthy game meat is enjoying something of a renaissance — and hardly surprising, when cooked in recipes such as this one.
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How to make baked Bramley apple with lemon, raspberry and basil
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An autumnal twist on classic mac and cheese
Butternut squash embellishes classic comfort food, says our kitchen garden cook.
